JRT12's Stinnett Guitar build

[STINNETT]

Yeah, a lot of people are used to seeing a square edge and a narrow tenon used to glue in the neck (like a Gibson and countless others), which is totally hidden by the fretboard.
My joint is more like a PRS, where the full width of the neck becomes the tenon, and it is further locked into the body because of the neck taper. There is actually more gluing surface with a joint like mine than with a lot of other set neck designs. The drawback is that if you don't want a neck pickup - the design is pretty much shot because there is nothing to hide the tenon.

 

[AudioPhile777]

The drawback is that if you don't want a neck pickup - the design is pretty much shot because there is nothing to hide the tenon.

Yeah...

 

[J the TyranT]

Having no neck pickup isnt something Im gonna understand anytime soon... I mean even if you dont use it much, why not at least have the option? Shit, I like going oldskool with an HSS configuration, too.

 

[cobhc]

I'm always striving to be like Marcus hahaha............not.

Back on topic, the guitar looks awesome Will, definitely looking at getting you to make me one of these bad boys when I have the dough!

 

[Meisterjäger]

I'm always striving to be like Marcus hahaha............not.

BURN!



... Is your sig still growing?!

 

[MetalJonesy]

soo close to being finished, still looking stunning!!!

 

[STINNETT]

I'm finishing up the oiling process today, then I've got to let it sit and cure for a few days before I assemble it and string it up. I don't want to handle it much in the meantime.
Should be done by the weekend though. Woot!

 

[cobhc]

BURN!



... Is your sig still growing?!

It can't grow anymore, it's full!

 

[Metaltastic]

I'm always striving to be like Marcus hahaha............not.

Thanks, that was totally necessary

 

[iekobrid]

sorry for so many Qs at once, I just caught up with this thread...


What model router is that? Do you use a table with it, or just handheld? Ever tried doing cabinetry joints with it?


What sort of bit makes those control knob dimples? Sexy.


Is there a method for testing the frets / neck for dead spots prior to gluing it to the body, or does one have to rely on one's skill and training and hope for the best?

 

[STINNETT]

It is a Porter Cable, 690 I believe is the model number. I bought a spare base and built a table for it, so I use it both ways.

I make the control dimples with a cove bit chucked in my drill press. Be careful if you try it, very easy to tear out a chunk of wood.

If you mean "dead spots" based on resonances in the neck - then no, not really that I know of. That's one of the reasons I install the carbon fiber rods. They stiffen the neck and help prevent such a phenomenon.

 

[STINNETT]

A couple of shots after 5 coats:

 

[Metaltastic]

God, I had no idea mahogany could look so gorgeous...

 

[Felix Neumann]

After watching this thread detailed, I think it´s time to say...THIS IS SO FUCKIN AWESOME!!!!

 

[MetalJonesy]

Felix>

love your pic dude!!!

wow, that finish is sweet as on the mahogany!!!!

 

[SocialNumb]

If I was a total freak, I would fap to that!

 

[AudioPhile777]

Yeah, that'll do it...

If this mixing job comes through for me, I know where the money is going...

 

[Felix Neumann]

Felix>

love your pic dude!!!

Thanks, bro

 

[cobhc]

Thanks, that was totally necessary

Lol, no offence meant .

 

[STINNETT]

The lighting is terrible here, but here are a couple of shots just after fitting all the parts.
I still need to polish the frets, wire it and set it up. Very close, though.

The pickups and the Floyd are just sitting there, not mounted yet.