RGman Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Today i started my second guitar, this one being a RG style guitar with a few differences; such as the headstock. The guitar is neck-thru and is made of figured Sapele and a light Sapele. I have no idea what electronics will be put into the guitar as of yet. I guess you can all have some pictures: Here is some pictures showing the ribbon striped figure in the neck: figure1 figure2 The headstock: headstock Additional pics: Front Well thats all for now, i guess you could expect an update once it is glued. RGMAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadmike Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 ah, the good ol' photographers socks. what guitar build would be without them eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurits Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Are you going to put a pickguard on this? And good job on the very clean socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGman Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Im not actually sure, though if i do i may do a clear pickguard, though i would like to know what people think in the way of what i could do to make the project better ie. pickguards, hardware/hardware colours etc. These happen to be the cleanest socks i have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yahilltrade Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 you havent decided on electronics yet eh? well are you down to route another battery box cavity? mabye run some emg's? or mabye your more of a duncan man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digideus Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Looks great so far. what is it, 27" Scale? It looks really long! Whats the weight like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGman Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Looks great so far. what is it, 27" Scale? It looks really long! Whats the weight like? Shes just a 25.5" scale, does look kinds long though but measures correctly. It is actually fairly light, about the same as most of my RG's, maybe a touch heavier. As for pickups it will depend on what i can afford, maybe EMG 81 and 85. I should have a bit more money to get better parts, seeing as the wood was free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yahilltrade Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 any pics of your first build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGman Posted September 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Yes, i will take pictures when i next update #2's progress in the morning (#1 - fretless set neck telecaster is currently unfinished, all i am waiting for is the bridge and new tuners. Well i have some sort of updates: The wings joined the neck. Tone/Volume holes drilled. Cavity for tone/volume + switch is now drilled. 4.7 mild steel rod aquired for my truss rod. Template for the humbuckers have started to take a form resembling a pup route. Tremelo routing templates started. Sanding has taken place, to what extent this is actually an update i have no clue. Belly contur and arm rest have been carved and sanded. Drum sanding the inner parts of the horns have been completed. Pictures will be posted in about 11 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 It is actually fairly light, about the same as most of my RG's, maybe a touch heavier. Also, you don't have any of the hardware/electronics/paint on it :-P My Explorer is VERY light, and I'm laughing at myself for thinking so; it's going to be one heavy mother once it's assembled! Looks good, though, my advice would be to look at more RG customs and get inspiration. There are some sweet bodies out there! Oh, and of course, gimme back my headstock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGman Posted September 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 hahahaha You have a point. I have some pictures, though some are fairly crap quality. Fat10 that may be dropped into this project. Front Back Dog more Black tele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Cool! Black tele looks really sexy, I don't think I've ever seen curves like that on a tele. It's like my motto: The only thing that would improve an instrument with the word Fender on it would be painting it black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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