The '66 Pat/Crofty 'stang

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benecol wrote:I think Crofty's lucky Thom's not sticking a P90 in his neck, frankly.

I can only hope that a grovelling, apologetic PM has been sent.
I agree, sadly.
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Close to the end. What do people think of putting a black cover over the neck pickup? Also, it looks goooood:

Finished the coats of red, and of laquer.

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Mock up while i fix the headstock.

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what's wrong with the headstock?
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stewart wrote:what's wrong with the headstock?
nasty crack all the way along the length where the tuners are screwed in. It held up fine but i thought id take the opportunity to fix it and make sure it didnt get any worse.
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black pickup cover, yes.
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finished job.

want a demo?
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Demo is soon. Meanwhile:

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Post by Gabriel »

Looks goooooooood, needs a robroe cover though for the neck pickup.
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Looks great, neck looks lovely