I've wanted to change this neck for quite a while, i found the neck that cam on my classic players 60's strat a tad too thin. I prefer a chunkier neck.... Anyway, i ordered one and basically id specified it to be too thick and the frets too small.
So after a hamfisted attempt by me to get this neck to work, I'd ruined it or so i thought. I contacted Jon
@FelineGuitars
and between him and Tom they managed to sort it. It now has chunky frets, an amazing neck carve and fabulous finish.... the star resonates much more now and it has become a very loud guitar...
I guess this just goes to prove how amazing jons fretwork, and luthiers skills are... If you have a guitar that needs some TLC, send it his way. I'm sure you'll appreciate how a meh guitar can turn into a keeper.
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Pulled the old frets and re-profiled the fingerboard to a slightly flatter radius.
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Oh, come on someone was going to say it...
View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
Now I'm really excited.
Ade that looks stunning mate especially with Candy Red.
Wow.
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Was there any tint in the oiled finish, or is the roasted maple really that dark in colour? It's almost like a pale rosewood or pau ferro.