Building my own version of a strat this time, 3 single coils, 5 way blade etc. So far I've been working on the neck, today I got the fret markers done. Next will either be frets in or carve, haven't decided yet. Whole thing will be made from cherry.
Been a bit hectic here lately, getting a new car amongst other things but hey ho, back at it
Neck carved using Marks super fast easy method which has become my goto
Then roughed out a body, got the neck fitted then refined the heel and horn areas.
Now just waiting on parts, bridge mainly. Then I can get on with routing etc
Frets all levelled, crowned and polished and logo done
Also trying out ebonising, you put 0000 wire wool in a jar with white vinegar and leave it. It makes some sort of chemical that reacts to tannins in certain woods to turn them dark. Did that then added a coat of osmo poly x. More to go
Awesome @nsj!
That neck looks soo good.
I generally prefer guitars without pickguard, but looking at these pictures, I realize
that, for me, a strat looks weird without one 🤔
The back looks killer ! I love how the grain lines continue through the backplate and that carving around the heel is very satisfying to watch.