spacecowboy Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Hi, my first mod. I bought some pieces and im finishing off this custom shape. Its a les paul copy but with a violin twist i wanted. Its gonna be reliced/burn/scratched. It came with binding, but can i use a router on the binding. I was thinking of Chamfering the edges of the guitar and not putting binding on it. Maybe a roman ogee edge, i'll have 2 buy the piece. And i havent routed anything does anyone have tips for routing a guitar edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 It may be an optical illusion, but it looks to me like the neck on that thing is very very crooked. You may want to get some string and see if the neck is actually in line with the bridge stud holes. If it's not, you may have to do a little (read: "a lot") more work than you bargained for. peace, russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 I just checked its straight, cause i didnt bolt it in and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPboco Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 awesome man what type of finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 I'm gonna stain it a bit lighter than that cherry red floor 1 have. Scratch n sand it up a bit. I like the relic look. Black pickguard etc. With lespaul knobs. But if anyone has routing tips for a guitar, should i? should i not? Anything i should know. Roman ogee too hard to pull of for a beginner? Thanks i love this site u guys are so helpfull! Im designing a logo i think im gonna put it on the pickguard, i dunno how though. Heres a rough, it was designed for the headstock, but id rather on the pickguard i think. So i'll play around with its layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTU 7's. Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 It looks very unique, I dig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capello Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 yeah,it looks strange and unique! this is why i like it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted December 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 Okay so i worked on it, now im ready for the staining. Do u lacquer it after u stain it?? :S lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPboco Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 if its a clear lacquer than of course, cause the stain goes in the wood, the lacquer is just for te shine and hard finish connor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted December 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 (edited) Okay So i've put quite the coats of diff color stains on this bad boy. I kinda like it. Its definitely original which was my main goal. (that and relic/burnt) 1 important question is i have to lacquer it now right... I dont want a big shine though. Ummmm What lacquer or varnish would u suggest. And how many coats? tell me what u think guys! wooo Edited December 19, 2007 by spacecowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axxion Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 WOW that is the best violin-guitar i've ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!! and the only one too extremely unique idea man. and wonderful job on that paint/relicing! it looks like a real worn violin.. i can't believe you did what you did on the paint.. looks true to be hundreds of years old cant wait to see the entire thing put together.. i'll definately be following this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 How are you gonna fit that under your chin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 thought i was gonna hate it - - - but i actually quite like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPboco Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 what you can use aree stains with a built in lacquer but i suggest going to a car maintenance store tell them what you're doing and see what they have. most of the lacquers are the same for cars as guitars looking great man merry christmas Connor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitart Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 You could use a semi-gloss lacquer, if it's too glossy just sand it with 1200 grit paper and go over it with a cotton ragg and polish to bring back some shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 I really like that guitar...and the way your bringing it all together.You've done a great job.Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 i think it needs some hardware like the stuff i did for this months GOTM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblaty Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 i think it needs some hardware like the stuff i did for this months GOTM Definitely... with new hardware it wouldn´t look that sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted December 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 (edited) Wow! I'm so happy, i thought everyone didn't like it cause no one was replying lol. I still haven't bought the lacquer (too busy with Christmas), but i was wondering do you guys think those dark burns are 2 dark? Maybe i should sand it a bit? WevZ-Thanks for the idea how would i go about relicing everything? Some sort of Acid? P.S. I just got a violin bow for Christmas!! Fits in perfect now hahahaha Thanks a lot guys, I appreciate all the help! Edited December 25, 2007 by spacecowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 the stuff i did is nickel hardware. I sanded through the plating in a few areas with fine paper and i also gave it a few wacks with a rasp for a bit of pitting. then it got dunked in ferric chloride (etchant) for about 30 seconds at a time till i was happy - - - it doesnt take much. Ferric chloride wont touch chrome though i wasnt going for authentic age with this - - not meant to be a proper relic.... more an extreme i did all the parts - some were chrome so i remved more plating on those the tuners are wilkinson relics - i didnt feel confident giving them a dunk - they still have to work right!!!. I did remove the buttons and give them a little extra age you can also use acid like hydrochloric acid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted December 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 Thanks alot! Speedy response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTU 7's. Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 I'm diging it. And with vintage hardware will look awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Looking good, is it a Saga? What are you going to do with the headstock? Something to fit the violin theme might be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted December 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Ya its a saga, since it was my first guitar and i don't have alot of tools at my disposal... atm For the headstock i think I'm just going to leave it like that.I originally wanted it to be like a real violin headstock, but thats 2 hard without all the tools. You think i should keep it that dark or make it a shade lighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I like the dark colour, it fits the theme, my choice would be to keep it and go on to the finishing stage. Yes a forward scroll headstock might be a bit much, but if you choose to shape the stock Saga paddle now or in the distant future. Something non symmetrical like this, could look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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