Mulletstang Project (Demo/Pics page 8)

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:09 am

Now that I finished my Musicmaster and Tele projects, I thought it time to build a Mustang.

I am planning on building two Mustangs: One from scratch and the other from parts. I bought the Two-face 70's Mustang body from Joey and I plan on using it first as a model to help me do the contours and arm rest for the first Mustang. Once I get the first body built, I will finish out both guitars. I am hoping to find some parts at the Dallas Guitar show. I have more tools this time so hopefully progress will be quicker this time.

Mustang #1: This mustang will be a from scratch build. I am using a 1965 template and I am adding contours and arm rest to it. I plan on painting the body with a matching headstock and maybe a competition strip if all goes well. I plan on using 65 RI pups and traditional mustang wiring and switches. Here are some color ideas:

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Mustang #2: Also know as the Two-Face/Backburst stang. I am leaving the body as Joey left it and plan on finishing it out as is. I will try to find more used parts for this. I am thinking either white, mint, or pearloid pickguard with a normal maple headstock. It's such a unique body I wouldn't dare change it. The body should be here any day now. Here are more pics and ideas:

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rlm2112 · Post by **rlm2112** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:40 am

Candy Apple Red with matching headstock is visual SEX.

With or without the comp stripe.

OR this.

Addam · Post by **Addam** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:39 am

One thing to bear in mind, if you're planning on printing your own template.
I'm 99.9% sure now that the dimensions/scaling on the pdf is slightly off.
Luckily you'll have an actual Mustang to check your dimensions.
I compared the template to my Bronco, that's where I first got suspicious.
I did suspect the cheap aftermarket pickguard I bought. Though a genuine Bronco pickguard has the exact same shape in the lower part of the body.

Look at the lower edge compared to the cutaway.

Notice that I didn't cut the trem route, I had doubts before I even cut any wood.
I'm going to make a Mustang body, but not before totally re-doing the templates.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:02 pm

rlm2112 wrote:Candy Apple Red with matching headstock is visual SEX.

With or without the comp stripe.

OR this.

I love both of those. I really wanted Fran's CAR Mustang (when Lorez owned it) but I couldn't justify shipping.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:05 pm

AddamInsane wrote:One thing to bear in mind, if you're planning on printing your own template.
I'm 99.9% sure now that the dimensions/scaling on the pdf is slightly off.
Luckily you'll have an actual Mustang to check your dimensions.
I compared the template to my Bronco, that's where I first got suspicious.
I did suspect the cheap aftermarket pickguard I bought. Though a genuine Bronco pickguard has the exact same shape in the lower part of the body.

Look at the lower edge compared to the cutaway.

Notice that I didn't cut the trem route, I had doubts before I even cut any wood.
I'm going to make a Mustang body, but not before totally re-doing the templates.

I plan to check my template against the body when it comes in, though the template is a 60's Mustang and the body is a 70's Mustang which is slightly different. I just have to take into account the larger upper horn on the 70's Mustang and not try to match it up exactly.

ploppy · Post by **ploppy** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 3:20 pm

Surf green i reckon - looks the dogs danglies!

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:38 pm

I fixed the earlier mockups so I have two different Surf Green guitars with black or white pickguards. I also meant to add Seafoam green to the list. I am gathering more images as I research my color options:
Seafoam Green

Surf Green

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Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:14 pm

I'm saying shell pink or sea foam green.

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:18 am

shell pink. and both guitar with white. pearl is gross.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:34 am

portugalwillie wrote:shell pink. and both guitar with white. pearl is gross.

I assume you mean putting white pickguards on both guitars. Mint could look good on the black one. I always liked pearl on certain models, like the Jag-stangs, especially if they are aged a bit. I like the mockups with the black pickguards, but I am not a huge fan of black pickguards in general though the look good against surf/seafoam green and shell pink.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:16 am

I received the Two face Mustang body in the mail today. Joey did a Fantastic job. I could see my reflection in the front. Cheers for the good job and good deal. I plan on checking my template against to body and make any necessary adjustments. I need to start looking for control plates, pickguards, bridges,and Mustang Trems.

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:56 am

do not like.

I think pastel colors almost always look best with white.

rlm2112 · Post by **rlm2112** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:17 am

I got my tailpiece and control plate from Angela Instruments. They were the best deal I could find for a tailpiece with a bar. Plus the control plate was super cheap, although I had to drill out the super small pot holes. They have bridges and thimbles too.

http://angela.com/fendermustangdynamicv ... piece.aspx

http://angela.com/search.aspx?find=mustang

Guitar Parts Resource had pretty much everything else I needed.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:27 am

portugalwillie wrote:do not like.

I think pastel colors almost always look best with white.

Let me clarify a bit. I was thinking white for the 1st Mustang which is looking like Shell Pink or Sea Foam Green/Surf Green at the moment and doing the Pearl on the Black Mustang. I agree pastels and white look good together.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:39 am

rlm2112 wrote:I got my tailpiece and control plate from Angela Instruments. They were the best deal I could find for a tailpiece with a bar. Plus the control plate was super cheap, although I had to drill out the super small pot holes. They have bridges and thimbles too.

http://angela.com/fendermustangdynamicv ... piece.aspx

http://angela.com/search.aspx?find=mustang

Guitar Parts Resource had pretty much everything else I needed.

Thanks for the links. I often find one dealer has good prices on certain parts and other dealers on the other parts. I will also check Allparts as well. I want to stay with American parts as much as I can on both, but especially the 77 Mustang body.

Can someone just give me some general advice on Mustang parts concerning American Vintage /spec vs. MIJ Reissue Mustangs? Are they at all interchangeable?

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 4:04 am

First shots of the Two Face Mustang body and my templates. Definitely off in the placement of the control cavity. I need to cut less out for the cavity. Overall lined up okay. I will probably buy the control plates and pickguards before I route the cavities.

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Addam · Post by **Addam** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 5:13 pm

I've bought 2 control plates from HERE well worth waiting a few days after putting in a super low bid.

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:44 pm

I've always loved the burst on that stang. So much red . . .

I don't like pearl on any guitar but if there is one guitar I can stand it on, it is a black mustang.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 4:19 am

MMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmm

vintage peral

Phil O'Keefe · Post by **Phil O'Keefe** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:21 am

I like the red with the black guard, and I like the green with the white guard. I went with SFG for my '75 Musicmaster to Duo Sonic conversion project. I'm a big fan of Sea Foam Green.

The CAR Compstang with the matching headstock looks fantastic too IMO. That was the original color of my '71, but it was stripped when I got it and I chickened out on trying to do a CAR finish and went with Fiesta Red.

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