Trash-o-caster

Step 12 Reassemble

Put it all back together; in some order such as:

--Reattach the neck. Begin by advancing screws partway for alignment, then clamp the assembly together (backplate, body & neck), firmly but gently so no gap forms between body & neck. Tighten screws.

--Solder output jack to electrics on pickguard.

--Install pickguard.

--Reinstall bridge at posts. Flip it over and insert the tremolo springs. I prefer 3 minimum, 4 is better.

--Add the knobs, etc you removed when shielding the pickguard.

Comments

[The Jamalam]

I have to say, that in this picture anyway, it has a much nicer finish than you can get with a shop-bought guitar.

[carpe_noctem]

i agree, but the durability probably isn't that great. Even if you mess it up, you can just repaint it though.
PS. I heard back in the day everyone used to paint their own guitars (Clapton and the like), before they started worrying about every minute tone affecting factor. Food for thought. I have a squire strat back home in america, but i moved to russia (learning the language, long story) and i think i'll paint it (stencil most likely), not to mention shield it.
Thanks for mentioning shielding GMoon, i hadn't seen it mentioned here before.

[ski4jesus]

that is true. mine is used but store bought and it def. does not have as much shine. i wonder, is it worth making it flat black? it would look pretty sick if it was. great job gmoon! wish i could find random guitars on my sidewalk! lol have fun playing