Scott Rosenberger Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Back on topic or I'm locking this thread. Got it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 (edited) BACK ON TOPIC. I liked the green test piece you posted a while back, I think it would have been sweet if you did the whole guitar in that. When is it going to be done? I'd love to see some finished pics and maybe hear a clip! :D Edited January 11, 2007 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 And this is on topic how, exactly Godin? Final warning people, on topic, or the thread is shut for 2 weeks until everyone cools down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 POST EDITED Your right that was stupid and redundant. BTW I love the neck on this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another doug Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Wow. I had to go back 5 pages to remember what it looked like! Thirsty, for a second guitar, that is pretty fine looking work. I'm not big on the green burst, and there are a couple of minor aesthetic issues, but the craftsmanship is way above anything I've made yet (and my next will be number 5). It may not be professional luthier quality, but it's not that far off. At this rate, your next one will be smokin'! Glad to hear you plan on continuing the thread, cuz I want closure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterhanson Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I've also been trying some staining using the black, sand back THEN colour method which i believe Ritter uses to achieve those ocean deep quilted finishes: and..................... Are you still going this direction with the finish, because it would seriously be killer. Edit: I agree, the neck looks sweet too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 for a second build, that is excellent work. would love to play that monster. i haven't built anything yet, and am just waiting to get done with my examinations so i can start ticking off the projects i have in mind... do take in some of the constructive criticism, there are some fine builders on these forums. i can't understand why this thread turned so hostile - keep going, and if you can, do post a clip or two. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Just a thought. This guitar would have looked so much cooler with spalted wood. You know, a putrified guitar for the guitarist of "Putrefy"? Also, sand down that "burst dye" and dye it with the green/black combo you've been working on. The burst just looks really cheap for a custom guitar. Maybe you could go for a green burst with the green in the middle and black on the outer edges. I'd keep the lams natural and dye the wings. Might want to come up with a nice ebony mounting ring for that pickup, too, or paint the cavity matte black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterhanson Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Also, sand down that "burst dye" and dye it with the green/black combo you've been working on. The burst just looks really cheap for a custom guitar. Maybe you could go for a green burst with the green in the middle and black on the outer edges. I'd keep the lams natural and dye the wings. Might want to come up with a nice ebony mounting ring for that pickup, too, or paint the cavity matte black. +1 that would be sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 here is something you should try on scrap and see if you like it...i just recently did it with outstanding results. instead of black dye...order some black super glue like stewmac has...spread it on evenly a la the drak method(business card)...then sand it back until itis only in the pores....one step sealing and staining. on my test after i did this i added a glaze coat of shellac with cherry red dye in it...makes a very nice 3d effect that i could never get staing the wood directly with the cherry red...next comes nitro as a clear coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTU 7's. Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Just a thought. This guitar would have looked so much cooler with spalted wood. You know, a putrified guitar for the guitarist of "Putrefy"? Also, sand down that "burst dye" and dye it with the green/black combo you've been working on. The burst just looks really cheap for a custom guitar. Maybe you could go for a green burst with the green in the middle and black on the outer edges. I'd keep the lams natural and dye the wings. Might want to come up with a nice ebony mounting ring for that pickup, too, or paint the cavity matte black. +1. That will look sweet man! Jamie i want to see the guitar finished man, keep on working, i love the color and the selection of woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGGR Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 (edited) On topic, why did you stain the test piece and went for burst on actual guitar??? I think stain looks very good, while acual guitar needs some work? Edited January 13, 2007 by Maiden69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 i am fixing to go postal in here....every time i check on this topic i see more b.s. not constructive,not about anything,just playing....go play in off topics. this topic will be cleaned up and re-opened shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 OK, I just finished "cleaning" up this thread... there are some parts that will have little or no "meaning" if you read the whole thing, but that main Idea still there!!! PLEASE keep this on topic, I won't close it again, but the 1st one that gets out of topic I will place him on a 2 week read only vacation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTYGUMS Posted January 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 here is something you should try on scrap and see if you like it...i just recently did it with outstanding results. instead of black dye...order some black super glue like stewmac has...spread it on evenly a la the drak method(business card)...then sand it back until itis only in the pores....one step sealing and staining. on my test after i did this i added a glaze coat of shellac with cherry red dye in it...makes a very nice 3d effect that i could never get staing the wood directly with the cherry red...next comes nitro as a clear coat i would really like t try that, i think that stew mac has the best sh*t out but a lot of it cant be shipped to the U.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterhanson Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 so as of now, how is the guitar looking? did you decide on a finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTU 7's. Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 ^ I think that he's going to paint it that green "sunburst". I like the color, but if it was mine, i only painted the flamed parts, not the necktrhu, and didn't do the sanding on the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putrefyconnor Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Its already painted, as shown about 6 pages back, it will be finished on monday, the 8th string arrived today, 3 different types of nut were cut yesterday, aluminium,brass and plastic. it will be strung 10- 46, 59 (7th) and 74(8th). the final coats of gloss are going on , on friday, wiring on sat/sun. test on monday with full rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 What king of paint are you using? 2 part catalized? I would even wait a little more if it is not baked on! But thats me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTU 7's. Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 So, what about this pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putrefyconnor Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 So, what about this pic? Mr Gums sanded back the finish again and we have a friend who custom builds VW camper vans and he sprayed it again with 2 part car high gloss varnish, the pic there doesnt do it justice now as its in a whole new ball park now, the finish has to wet and dry sanded and then buffed up by machine. then were ready to build. will have it built for the weekend, as of now the guitar is curing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 I'd like to request some side shots of the binding after the thing is complete. Hopefully the burst didn't cover it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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!!METAL MATT!! Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 FU$%#@##@N WICKED!! !!METAL MATT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTYGUMS Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 (edited) Although the high e string popped seconds before taking this ill post it anyway Edited February 1, 2007 by THIRSTYGUMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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