The last in my triumvirate - the '51 Nocaster

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Escribano

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The last in my triumvirate - the '51...

If you have been following my electric collection (genuine modified Fender Strat and a fake, aged and upgraded Les Paul Gold Top), then you will interested to know that I have bought the best and cheapest Nocaster platform I could find.

A used Fender Squier Affinity.

New wiring, pots, caps, control plate, ToneRider Vintage Plus pups and misc. bits and bobs are on their way. I will need to set up my drill press to get rid of the top-loading bridge but I'll wait on that for a while.

Thinking of totally crapping it out like this new Fender Custom Shop relic for a laugh, which sells for £2,250! Won't fake the playing wear on the fingerboard though... that's cheating

Mine will look and sound just as good for a total outlay of £187.52

Should be ready in a couple of weeks.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 6 2014 18:54:55

koenie17

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RE: The last in my triumvirate - the... (in reply to Escribano)

Wow! Should be great fun. Wouldn´t mind doing a little stratocastes project myself,
Where do get all the accesories?
Good luck and looking forward for some pics when its finished!

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tri7/5

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RE: The last in my triumvirate - the... (in reply to Escribano)

Love me some nocasters and tele's in general. If you're feeling really adventurous, strip the poly and spray it with nitro and naturally relic in the weather or with a hair dryer. That always makes for the best relic'ing.

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Escribano

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RE: The last in my triumvirate - the... (in reply to tri7/5)

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If you're feeling really adventurous, strip the poly and spray it with nitro and naturally relic in the weather or with a hair dryer. That always makes for the best relic'ing.

Thought about it, but I am getting quite good at working the poly with a razor, wet and dry, boot polish and toothpaste which is less work and more controllable.

It's a tad controversial and I would never do it to a really decent guitar (my Strat stays squeaky clean) but I used to create and age documents when I was a kid, like the POWs during WWII, and it's stuck with me.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 6 2014 19:45:03

Escribano

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RE: The last in my triumvirate - the... (in reply to koenie17)

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Where do get all the accesories?

http://www.axetec.co.uk

Really good stuff and very reasonable prices.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 6 2014 20:15:56

koenie17

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RE: The last in my triumvirate - the... (in reply to Escribano)

Thanks a million Escribano

The site looks great, and the prices even better!!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 6 2014 21:21:13

Escribano

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RE: The last in my triumvirate - the... (in reply to koenie17)

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The site looks great, and the prices even better!!

The Kluson style tuners I got from them are better than the originals, for sure. The wiring kits are great value. They ship next day and all is very well packaged. Prices are so good that you can mess up without worrying too much.

Have fun.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 6 2014 21:52:32

pink

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RE: The last in my triumvirate - the... (in reply to Escribano)

Looking forward to seeing the results!

Best

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 6 2014 22:50:29

Pgh_flamenco

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RE: The last in my triumvirate - the... (in reply to Escribano)

You pulled the trigger on this project already. That was fast! You're really cranking them out now. So what does your wife think about having a production line in the flat?

The paint checking you did on that gold top still looks impressive.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 6 2014 23:48:20

Escribano

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RE: The last in my triumvirate - the... (in reply to Pgh_flamenco)

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So what does your wife think about having a production line in the flat?

Well, it's only my second project of this type. With the wet weather and dark evenings, I can't do much DIY on the house right now, so she will have to put up with it. Should take about a week or so - depending on my choice for the finish but I'll play it for a while before doing anything.

It's important to get to know the guitar first.

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The paint checking you did on that gold top still looks impressive.

Thanks, I am happy for a first attempt but the old Nocasters are very different - most seem chipped and worn, rather than checked. Being white, it's going to need a little thought.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 7 2014 8:53:06

Morante

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RE: The last in my triumvirate - the... (in reply to Escribano)

Hola Escribano

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I will need to set up my drill press to get rid of the top-loading bridge but I'll wait on that for a while.

I have read that bridges on American guitars have slightly wider string spacing than Mexican guitars: dont´know if the same applies to Squier. The problem is than you could find the strings too close to the edge of the fretboard. (thinking of a similar project myself

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Suerte

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Escribano

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RE: The last in my triumvirate - the... (in reply to Morante)

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I have read that bridges on American guitars have slightly wider string spacing than Mexican guitars: dont´know if the same applies to Squier.

Good point, some Mexican and especially Chinese imports use metric sizing. The bridge I am thinking of getting from Axetec is only £14.

It is 54mm wide across the string holes and the Squier is 55mm. Wouldn't worry about 1mm over 6 strings. A new bone nut is the one to watch as well, of course. The Axetec nut is 1mm wider. Should be able to compensate for that.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 7 2014 11:47:12

Escribano

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RE: The last in my triumvirate - the... (in reply to Escribano)

Rethinking my strategy as the Squier seller turned out to be an idiot, so I have money tied up with Amazon Marketplace whilst they sort out a refund.

I now have my sights on a pristine Squier (one up on the Affinity) and a proper Fender Japan double-bound body. Both are black and might be had for little money.

The Fender is going to need a neck and all new parts, but it's a much better guitar (I won't be ageing that one, if I get it).

To be continued.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 9 2014 8:40:04

Escribano

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RE: The last in my triumvirate - the... (in reply to Escribano)

Found a new white Squier Affinity Tele in my local Argos supermarket for just £135 - the cheapest I could find and there are very few used ones around. Picked it up today but now I have a problem...

It is just too good to mess with. Set up beautifully, narrow neck and frets with super action. Intonation needs a little work but I really like the toploader bridge. Can't see the three barrel vintage bridge being any better at all.

So, I am going to swap in the Tone Rider pups but leave the wiring and pots for the time being. Get busy playing it and maybe build my own Nocaster from scratch in the Spring.

Seriously, this guitar is way too good as it is and represents phenomenal value. It gives my Strat a run for its money (which is over three times the price new) and it's much more comfortable to play sitting down, as it is so thin and light.

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