djhollowman Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hi all! Here's some photos of another project I've had going for some time. (I'll try to stick to the 2 pics per post rule) This particular guitar has become my test mule for every time I think of something daft to try, poor wee beastie. It started life as a humble Washburn WR150, like this: (Yes, I know it looks like an RG.....most of my stuff does!) So, anyway, I wanted to retrofit a Floyd bridge. This necessitated inserting a block to accomodate the new trem rout shape: This was cut out using the large CNC milling machine at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhollowman Posted October 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Ta-dah! Rout completed: Next was to get her tidied up with filler where necessary, and get the primer done: Looks better already, eh? DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhollowman Posted October 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Of course, converting a non-locking nut style neck into one which has a locking nut presents it's own problems. Here's what I did with this one: And I couldn't resist setting it all up to test it: That's a DiMarzio Evo II in the bridge BTW (big Vai fan!) Everyone thought it looked really good in white primer, myself included, and it stayed like that for months: until the bug bit again........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhollowman Posted October 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 The reason it remained in white primer was because I always wanted it in a swirled finish. But I couldn't get a result I was happy with. Then, I thought "I wonder how easy it would be to make monkey grip??", so: I made one. (It's actually really easy) Then I needed to get the guitar primed again. So I took it to my local garage, and he primed it. But when I went to see it, he said "Errrr, there's been a reaction......" Oh. That's not right. But...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Not Rex Brown Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 I made one. (It's actually really easy) Then I needed to get the guitar primed again. So I took it to my local garage, and he primed it. But when I went to see it, he said "Errrr, there's been a reaction......" Oh. That's not right. But...... actualy it looks quite well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhollowman Posted October 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 ....I LOVE IT!!! It's almost a crackle finish! So I had him clearcoat over it! (Ooops, stuck a 3rd photo in there!) So, that's as she stands at the moment then. How long before she gets another makeover is anyone's guess! It may be some time, as I must get on with Project Chibanez now. DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhollowman Posted October 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Ah dammit Rex, ya spoiled my continuity! Oh well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Not Rex Brown Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Ah dammit Rex, ya spoiled my continuity! Oh well.... i'm sorry dude i promise i'll wont reply your comments anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhollowman Posted October 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Ah dammit Rex, ya spoiled my continuity! Oh well.... i'm sorry dude i promise i'll wont reply your comments anymore no no no, you're fine! T'was only a joke, your comments are very welcome! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 happy acident i suppose... it looks scarred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngaa Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Next thing you should do is clean up that neck/fretboard or make a new one for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 I like the way that finish ended up. It's only too bad that they couldn't get the cracks to fill all the way in. But still, looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhollowman Posted October 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 happy acident i suppose... it looks scarred Yup, kinda unusual finish.....as my wife said "It's very you" I took that as a compliment, even if it wasn't necessarily intended as one!! Next thing you should do is clean up that neck/fretboard or make a new one for it. The neck is nice to play, and that's just polish residue on the fingerboard in the photos. Or do you mean the nut? I have no plans to change anything about the neck for now. I like the way that finish ended up. It's only too bad that they couldn't get the cracks to fill all the way in. But still, looks good. Thanks. Yeah, that's what the guy who sprayed it for me said too, but I think I honestly prefer the extra depth in the cracks. When you see it in person it adds to the effect, maybe the camera doesn't really capture that. The spray guy wanted to keep going with the sanding and coating until he got it totally flat cos that's what he's used to doing. I told him I quite liked it with the 3D surface. Also, he worked on it for nothing, so I didn't want to take advantage of his generosity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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