killemall8 Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 (edited) here is where im at so far. i had like a 2 week period where i could not get anything done because i was broke. but finally got the neck template and the neck wood(flame maple). it is almost impossible to even see the figure on the neck, but assure you its there! i have decided i am going to go with a cocobolo fretboard. it matches this mahogany well. please comment! here are some pics body neck mockup: Kl headstock (modified) http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...progress002.jpg Neck wood, neck template, and neck http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...progress003.jpg Edited June 22, 2007 by killemall8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrentis Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Nice stuff! I like the neck, the maple looks very nice and I can see the figure in the closeups. The headstock turned out very nice, I like the shape, might be a tad metal for the body, but that never bothers me. I don't think its that important for the headstock to match the body style wise, it can help, but not all that important in my book. How did you end up doing the scarf joint? It looks nice and clean. Did you build the body from scratch? I can't remember if it was bought or built. Either way its nice and if built its very clean and nice. Well keep the progress pics coming and keep up the good work. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Nice stuff! I like the neck, the maple looks very nice and I can see the figure in the closeups. The headstock turned out very nice, I like the shape, might be a tad metal for the body, but that never bothers me. I don't think its that important for the headstock to match the body style wise, it can help, but not all that important in my book. How did you end up doing the scarf joint? It looks nice and clean. Did you build the body from scratch? I can't remember if it was bought or built. Either way its nice and if built its very clean and nice. Well keep the progress pics coming and keep up the good work. Jason yup built it from scratch. here are some pics from the beginning. http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...lproject001.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...lproject003.jpg i did the scarf joint the way Godin guitars do there headstocks. cut the angle, clamp the cut off piece, the flip the neck over and stick it under the clamped wood and glue it. if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrentis Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) Nice stuff! I like the neck, the maple looks very nice and I can see the figure in the closeups. The headstock turned out very nice, I like the shape, might be a tad metal for the body, but that never bothers me. I don't think its that important for the headstock to match the body style wise, it can help, but not all that important in my book. How did you end up doing the scarf joint? It looks nice and clean. Did you build the body from scratch? I can't remember if it was bought or built. Either way its nice and if built its very clean and nice. Well keep the progress pics coming and keep up the good work. Jason yup built it from scratch. here are some pics from the beginning. http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...lproject001.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...lproject003.jpg i did the scarf joint the way Godin guitars do there headstocks. cut the angle, clamp the cut off piece, the flip the neck over and stick it under the clamped wood and glue it. if that makes sense. Nice! I remembered that grain on the body and thought you built it, but I also had this idea you were working on a "kit" guitar which I think was someone else, so I wasn't sure which it was. It looks good though, very nice wood and very clean so far. Glad you included some pics too, it helped me remember. Good stuff and keep the progress pics coming. J Edited June 21, 2007 by jmrentis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 tuner holes drilled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 mockups with all parts! http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...ulprogress5.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...progress007.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...mall_luie/f.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Cocobolo fretboard!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick500 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Nice! Despite how much its dust makes me itch and turn red, I love cocobolo. Be sure to protect your lungs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Nice! Only thing I'd change would be to reverse the headstock, but it's too late now What kind of pickups are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Nice! Only thing I'd change would be to reverse the headstock, but it's too late now What kind of pickups are those? they are active pickups from guitarheads. 1/3 the price of emgs and are the best sounding metal pickups i have ever heard. dead quiet without sheilding. i think i will go with gold or black hardware instead. i cant choose between those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Nice Build! Im diggin Les Pauls and plan to build one after the Tele's finished. One thing Im curious about is you drilled the bridge holes before the neck/fingerboard was fitted, will the scale length land in the right spot? -Vinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Nice Build! Im diggin Les Pauls and plan to build one after the Tele's finished. One thing Im curious about is you drilled the bridge holes before the neck/fingerboard was fitted, will the scale length land in the right spot? -Vinny yes it will. the body template was made for a 22 fret 24.75" scale length neck and thats what the neck will be. i have measured it out where the neck will sit, and it works. but ya i dont really like doing it this way though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwdotcomdotnet Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 wow those guitarhead pickups seem like a good idea, could you give us a review of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonsg26 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 thats pretty sick i never thought a headstock like that would work on a les paul but honestly i like it better cant wait to see it when its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 wow those guitarhead pickups seem like a good idea, could you give us a review of them? what would you like to know about them? ive never done a review before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwdotcomdotnet Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 you said they were the best metal pickups youve ever heard, thats a pretty bold statement! how do you think they stack up against emgs? i was considering buy a set of emg 81s for my gibson sg, however the guitarhead pups seem like a steal as far as active pups go. how do they sound and measure up to emgs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnofzion Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 I would like a link to them. Do the pickups allow for easy pinch harmonics like the EMG's do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwdotcomdotnet Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 www.guitarheads.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 you said they were the best metal pickups youve ever heard, thats a pretty bold statement! how do you think they stack up against emgs? i was considering buy a set of emg 81s for my gibson sg, however the guitarhead pups seem like a steal as far as active pups go. how do they sound and measure up to emgs? they sound better than the emgs ive tried. ive tried emgs in a jackson dk and an esp viper. i think they have a much crisper sound and a ton of mids wich is what i like. you definitly need a neck pickup tho because the bridge doesnt have very good cleans just like emgs. but i have never tried guitarheads in a set or neck thru guitar. i think they will sound better. i dont think i will ever use emgs again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnofzion Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 you said they were the best metal pickups youve ever heard, thats a pretty bold statement! how do you think they stack up against emgs? i was considering buy a set of emg 81s for my gibson sg, however the guitarhead pups seem like a steal as far as active pups go. how do they sound and measure up to emgs? they sound better than the emgs ive tried. ive tried emgs in a jackson dk and an esp viper. i think they have a much crisper sound and a ton of mids wich is what i like. you definitly need a neck pickup tho because the bridge doesnt have very good cleans just like emgs. but i have never tried guitarheads in a set or neck thru guitar. i think they will sound better. i dont think i will ever use emgs again. Are you comparing these to the EMG 81/85 (zakk wylde) set? I am currently building a guitar and am wanting to go active pickups in it. I am looking for something that has a really heavy sound and is capable of getting pinch harmincs very easily like the EMG's do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 yes that is compared to the 81/85 combo. ive never used the 81/81 or ther 81/60. but it seems like the guitarheads neck pickup is just like the 60. great mids and low end, great for rythm. yes you can get harmonics very easily with them. but i dont know how consistant these are. i have only used one set. i pulled these out of my v to put on this guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 finally got the black hardware. just waiting for the coco fretboard to get in. http:// box of stuff from stew mac http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...elespaul001.jpg bridge and stop tail http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...elespaul006.jpg rear view of tuners http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...elespaul005.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnofzion Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 almost didn't have room for those top two. Looks good tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Yikes thats a close fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Yikes thats a close fit! ya i forgot to mention that. the kl headstocks have a really close fit. your SUPPOSED to use mini tuners for this headstock. but it works, so o well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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