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Getting started on a "fender" (?)

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lycanbreed7

Dec 19, 2009
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Bought this thing really cheap. When I got it I was told it was an old fender body in need of repair (light scratches and chips). I don't believe it's that old, and I'm quite sure It is nothing valuable. It is a plywood body and I have seen nothing on marking it a fender. My question is does anybody have a rough idea what this may be? It is just a project and I only have $20 invested in it. Basically bought it as a learning experience in building and setting up.
 
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Sorry about the mess up the picture I took earlier wouldn't download. And now I've started stripping it. The picture of the old bridge did not come out well but you get the idea.
 

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Getting started finding more information? Or getting started remodeling it?

Edit: I also don't agree that its a Hondo II. The routing is similar, but it would literally be the first plywood Hondo II I've ever come across...
 
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well at least the pickguard is ok, but first off start sanding that finish away and keep an eye out for pickups in the classfides or craigslist,also do that for a neck and tuners and get a wiring harness from ebay,try to spend under 200 or else its not worth it and u might as well get a mim fender ,ive gotten mims for really cheap,just got to keep an eye out.
 
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MetalliBass said:
I'm using a Hondo II P for my project as well... I don't know about yours, but the control cavity on mine is too wide for a standard Fender pickguard... Luckily yours came with a pickguard.
I had to make my own ;)
Also, mine has a plywood body too.
Good luck with your project!
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I'm still considering making a new one. I have some friends who do metal fabrication. I'm thinking either brushed aluminium or diamond plate. We will just use the old one for a template.

Does anybody know what I can use for a neck? Will a fender style neck work on these?
 
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lycanbreed7 said:
I'm still considering making a new one. I have some friends who do metal fabrication. I'm thinking either brushed aluminium or diamond plate. We will just use the old one for a template.

Does anybody know what I can use for a neck? Will a fender style neck work on these?
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I'm actually making mine out of aluminium as well! :p
I was looking at getting a new neck for mine and I'm 90% sure that a standard Fender replacement one will fit. The neck pocket size is the same, but your pickguard will have to cover up the truss-rod adjustment slot.
I know Warmoth have the neck pocket dimensions, so wouldn't hurt to check...
 
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MetalliBass said:
I'm actually making mine out of aluminium as well! :p
I was looking at getting a new neck for mine and I'm 90% sure that a standard Fender replacement one will fit. The neck pocket size is the same, but your pickguard will have to cover up the truss-rod adjustment slot.
I know Warmoth have the neck pocket dimensions, so wouldn't hurt to check...
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Kind of what I was thinking. Thats why I was thinking of making a new one. Ya, the neck pocket seems to the same and I've got a line on a couple of necks for cheap money.
 

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