There’s something about the Starcaster shape. It feels racy. Though it’s not for everyone – for one thing, it doesn’t sit in a normal guitar stand, thanks to the sloped bottom on it.
It makes a nice body, the Alder wood, but it can be a bit tricky to machine, especially if your drill bit has lost a bit of its edge. This one isn’t too old and worn, but even that can make a difference.
Alder generally cuts fairly cleanly but being on the softer side, the drill can bite into the wood if you’re not careful, and chew it in the odd spot (when did we get to using eating words in relation to woodwork?).
Only one solution to this: out with the sandpaper.
While I’m making this build, I’m also making some new templates. The Starcaster shape seems quite popular and keeping in mind it might come up again in future commissions, it’s probably time to set up a few more permanent patterns.
The quilted maple is coming up nice on the top too.
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