renablistic Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 Click here First ok, now look at the mirrocaster. I'm building my own version of that. Glyn and I have already spoken, and he has told me how to get to attaching the mirrors, and grouting it. Now all i have to do is choose a guitar to use. I would also like to do the sides, as from certain angles, you can see the guitar popping up on Glyn's, an i FInd that imperfect, and not perfectly beautiful. My ideas to use as a guitar are: Fender Standard Telecaster- More area to use, plus the upper circle, would be perfect for a mirror-ball like thing, plus the edges aren't contoured, perfect for mirror glueing Ibanez Jet King Series JTK1- Has a cool 60's body style, and is only 300 bucks. Plus the pickguard is metal, and would blend in with the mirrors. Epiphone Les Paul Special II- Super cheap ($150), non-arched top, would need new pickups, tuners, and bridge, plus shielding of the conrol cavity, would come out to about 300 as well, but the LP style would be cool, just i'd need a non-archtop. if you don't know what any of these look like, check musiciansfriend.com I don't have links, i'm looking at the paper catalog.. so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckguitarist Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 What about this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renablistic Posted November 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 I'm not a fan of Agiles... BUT, that is perfect in shape and such. The Gibson faded double cut is 600, and would be perfect. same with the faded flying v. But i don't have 600 for tis project. I'm budgeting 450-500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renablistic Posted November 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 oh, and today the 12th is my birtday!! 15!! whew heww!! now, which guitar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovekraft Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 Happy birthday! Why not grab one of the Saga kits from Brian? The bodies are sealed, you could do your mirror right on top. Even with replacement tuners and pickups, you'd be well under budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyunsu Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 Happy birthday! i show happy pic to you ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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westhemann Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 you are da man hyunsu.what kind of a knife is that you are using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 did you see the first guitar with the body half made of mdf ???? is he mad..? that would make for a seriously weak neck joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsl602000 Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 thank you for happy pic!! I wish you lotsa fun with that guitar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsl602000 Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 did you see the first guitar with the body half made of mdf ???? is he mad..? that would make for a seriously weak neck joint. I dunno.... I'm sure MDF sounds like **** though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 indeed, although im sure it would be offset a certain amount by the mahogany., but the mahgany looks odd also.... but i really like the shape of the body. looks very comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyunsu Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 westhemann my knife is use file.. file is good material for knife. it is more strong ... if you make knife.. do not heat file.. if file is heat..... knife is not strong.. sorry.. i cant speak english so my sentence is not good.. T_T thank you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 A lot of love has gone into that guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbkim Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 sorry.. i cant speak english so my sentence is not good.. T_T Your English is fine... it's better than my Korean . I agree with rob, we can tell a lot of love went into that guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 didn't vai have a guitar done up like that? not sure if you couldn't find it anymore in the vault on his site, i'm pretty sure the mirrors where on the entire body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renablistic Posted November 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 where is the "vault"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DividedByJames Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 the vault : go to vai.com, click on machines, then "steve's guitars". The mirrored 7string is in the 2nd gallery. back to mdf...what would possess the man to do that? I mean if he's already got mahogany, why add particleboard? makes no sense to me. The guitar looks great except the mdf stone backing and headstock. He should have stayed with all gloss mahogany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 westhemann my knife is use file.. file is good material for knife. it is more strong ... if you make knife.. do not heat file.. if file is heat..... knife is not strong.. sorry.. i cant speak english so my sentence is not good.. T_T thank you.. i understand...thank you.good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 why add particleboard? makes no sense to me. that's why it is his guitar.it's all about experimentation.why do some people use basswood when they could use alder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 Combine the 2 for a paul stanley/steve vai vibe....Good juju Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renablistic Posted November 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 is that mirrors? broken? kick ass!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saber Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 Read about and see another version of the broken glass guitar here: http://www.spotlightmusicstore.com/washbur...n/ps2000cm3.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 they aren't broken,they are cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 Each piece of the mirror is hand cut and carefully positioned on the face of the guitar. Each piece is angled a bit differently so the light reflects in different directions. looks like they just punched the mirror with a rubber hamer while the flue was setting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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