MDF Mosrite

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:26 pm

Fran wrote:
stewart wrote:is that what you meant when you said the guard didn't follow the contours properly (at the lower horn there)? you could file the guard back a bit if it's overlapping the horn, no?
No dude, thats not fixed/centred, just floating in position to give some idea of how things are looking.
The curve to the controls does'nt follow the body, its are more like a JS where the curve gradually moves away from the bodys edge.

ah, gotcha.

jcyphe · Post by **jcyphe** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:27 pm

I like this project. It's kind of a mess, it's kind of right. I call it Messrite.

Mityushikha · Post by **Mityushikha** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:31 pm

Looks great, also can't wait to find out what the MDF will sound like. I actually prefer your interpretation of the headstock 'M', good work!!

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:52 pm

Those Rez-o-matic pickups are great, Fran - reminded me of the Breeders' guitar sound, strangely.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:01 pm

This is such a cool project, especially liking the carve on the headstock. Proper outside the box shizzle going on.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:06 pm

jcyphe wrote:I like this project. It's kind of a mess, it's kind of right. I call it Messrite.

I have to agree, but in a good way. I knew it would not be exact or perfect, a bit like them Tuscany models lol. Difference is this cost me about Â£120 not Â£399.

jcyphe · Post by **jcyphe** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:12 pm

Fran wrote:
jcyphe wrote:I like this project. It's kind of a mess, it's kind of right. I call it Messrite.

I have to agree, but in a good way. I knew it would not be exact or perfect, a bit like them Tuscany models lol. Difference is this cost me about Â£120 not Â£399.

Oh yes I meant it in a very good way. I think it's crafty you took odd bits but tied them all together and it's shaping up to be something fun and funky.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:14 pm

The best part is this whole thing was born when Fran drew around Reece's Mosrite at Doogfest, a fag in his mouth and a glass of vino in his hand.

BobArsecake · Post by **BobArsecake** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:54 pm

Mike wrote:The best part is this whole thing was born when Fran drew around Reece's Mosrite at Doogfest, a fag in his mouth and a glass of vino in his hand.

Hahaha I remember watching him do that thinking, "I wonder if he'll do me one? ><".

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:37 pm

Hu-fucking-rah! My neighbour has finally got me his Air Brush from his dad's, so i can now finish this beast.
Clear Coating shall commence tonight kiddies, all being well.

Joey · Post by **Joey** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:59 pm

Fran wrote:Hu-fucking-rah! My neighbour has finally got me his Air Brush from his dad's, so i can now finish this beast.
Clear Coating shall commence tonight kiddies, all being well.

hahaha, well what the hell you doing here? Get on it!

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:55 pm

7 coats tonight Joey and it appears untouched, its going to take days...

Joey · Post by **Joey** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:36 am

7 coats tonight Joey and it appears untouched, its going to take days...

lmao that's what happens when you try to paint MDF... it's like a fat chick, they always want more food. Keep spraying, it'll saturate... eventually

holyCATS1415 · Post by **holyCATS1415** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:37 am

are you clear coating the neck, or just putting oil on it?

Mungodora · Post by **Mungodora** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:50 pm

Wow, I'm amazed! This is looking spanktastic so far... really looking forward to hearing what it sounds like when it's finished. Fran you have some serious skills dude!

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:25 pm

Thanks dude.
I've just used danish oil on the neck, i like that satin almost 'aged' feel.
Well, i used sanding sealer so the bitch should not be sucking anymore in than any other wood. No progress today, it was inconvenient to rig everything up after work, it looks like it will get drenched on friday how the week is going.

holyCATS1415 · Post by **holyCATS1415** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:20 pm

Fran wrote:Thanks dude.
I've just used danish oil on the neck, i like that satin almost 'aged' feel.

i might do that with a neck i have.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:13 pm

Well, i had several days of lacquering. The finish is okay, not amazing but reasonable. Punk innit.
So i constructed it together tonight, it looks the business and it intonates (i was dreading some unforseen mistake in this area) which im very happy about because this was built from various ideas with random parts. I had no 'original' model to keep referring back to, just an internet picture as you all know.

I just put the top and bottom E on to insure the neck was aligned correctly, then fixed the neck. Plugged it in to see how it sounds... awesome upon first impression.
The Burns Rez-o-matic produces some growling Tele-tones whilst the Artec mini humbucker is the pleasant surprise here. I expected thin-squealy craptones, but its nothing of the sort- more P90 territory with plenty of clarity for a neck pup. The MDF construction may have some influence on this(?)

Anyways, my iPhone wont load pictures up for some odd reason but i will get some better quality shots tomorrow so ya'll can have a look. i will also go into more depth on its sound and get some samples up over the next week.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:21 pm

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Noirie. · Post by **Noirie.** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:23 pm

Well excited about seeing the finished product. Fucking awesome work Fran!