Starcaster Build (completed)

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:13 pm

What size pots should I buy for this? And should I buy mini pots? Also for the fifth knob which will be a master volume, can I use a standard pot? Anyone know of what pots were originally used in these? They have a little tab so they don't spin. I would like to get these if I could.

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:59 am

I don't really know as I've never got to look at the guts of a Starcaster but you'd want either 500k or 1 megs since you're using the RI WRHB. Most people prefer the 1 meg with those but I found 500k work just fine. I'm not really sure how they wire the master volume but a standard pot would work fine. Also, mini pots will definitely make your life easier getting them in and out of the F-holes.

Piece of advice. Tie a string to the shaft of the pot and run the string through the hole so you're not fumbling around with the pots; it will make wiring a lot easier. For the jack, keep the lead from the pots really long and run it through the hole. Wire the jack outside of the guitar and drop it in. Do the same thing with the three way switch; you do all of that and it will make wiring it a lot easier.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 2:15 am

Thanks! Not looking forward to all that haha.

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:33 am

It sucks but with a few tricks, it can definitely be a better experience.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:24 am

I would definitely got 1M pots for the Starcaster.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Sat Aug 03, 2013 1:13 am

Oh yeah!

CROSS_guitars wrote:back now.
I cut the neck out.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Sat Aug 03, 2013 4:38 am

That headstock is so cool. You may have to build me one later.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:26 pm

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Chris Fleming · Post by **Chris Fleming** » Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:52 pm

Gonna be super nice.... canna wait

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Sun Aug 04, 2013 12:21 pm

CROSS_guitars wrote:truss rod installed.
fretboard glued.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Sun Aug 04, 2013 12:54 pm

I can't believe they are reissuing these now. Oh well. I guess I'll have one with the specs I want though.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Sun Aug 04, 2013 1:47 pm

Pelham Blue or sunburst?

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DGNR8 · Post by **DGNR8** » Sun Aug 04, 2013 2:09 pm

Nice freaking work. Forget reissue.If you can build one, you can build anything.

And look at all the osmosis mojo seeping in:

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Sun Aug 04, 2013 2:12 pm

Yeah. We got some talented builders on the forums. Some better than fender.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 1:52 am

Yes please!

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taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:06 am

Punkacc9 wrote:I can't believe they are reissuing these now. Oh well. I guess I'll have one with the specs I want though.

Yours will have the master volume and jag trem.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:31 am

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Tue Aug 06, 2013 9:45 pm

Cooterfinger has the binding all bent and placed. Just needs to be glued!

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Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:00 pm

CROSS_guitars wrote:

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 4:59 pm

Finally got my damn jag trem. I bought it brand new from joshmsr off eBay for $40.00 shipped. Good deal for a 62 reissue trem. But fuck. It took over a month to come. It apparently got "lost in the mail" and then he sent a second one. Maybe ill end up with a free second one yet. Ha...