gibsonboy Posted February 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) have just started the headstock, m.o.p and abalone laminate. the edges will need trimming and routed out as we will be binding the headstock with a single black binding when the laminate is on then laquer the whole thing. Edited February 20, 2009 by gibsonboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonboy Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 well, we're getting there, the laminate is on the headstock and trimmed, i have given it a thin coat of laquer just to protect it, just got to wait for the abalone binding to turn up , route the head , fit the binding and give it all a nice thick coat of laquer. then all ihave to do is do the same to the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 i think i am blind!! kudos for attempting this - its something i have thought about a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngaa Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I think you messed up on the 3rd ring on the bass side, shouldn't it have been abalone instead of pearl? Or did you do that on purpose? Looks nice and clean though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcissism Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 That's actually pretty cool! I've been watching this thread for a laugh actually, but now that i'm seeing the materials you're using, i'm pretty interested. Very cool! Its almost like a really fancy bullseye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonboy Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 I think you messed up on the 3rd ring on the bass side, shouldn't it have been abalone instead of pearl? Or did you do that on purpose? Looks nice and clean though. that one was done on purpose, my son thought it looked cool, but then he is 12 and its his guitar lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonboy Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) thanks for the kind words, this is the first time i have attempted this sort of thing so wasnt sure how it would turn out, the shell laminate i am using is a real pain in the ass as its realy thin ( less than a mm) and it cracks and shatters realy easily, but im pleased with how it is turning out, oh , heres a pic of the headstock with the tuners we will be using. Edited February 25, 2009 by gibsonboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibledemon Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Wow, those tuners fit better than cross in a church. looks good. cant wait to see the body, should've done a before and after weigh in. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonboy Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) before. very bland after. very sexy, just got the binding to do and final laquer coat. oh and im having a jewler mate of mine to make a solid silver truss rod cover with a custom logo engraved on it. Edited February 25, 2009 by gibsonboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeet UK Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) before. very bland after. very sexy, just got the binding to do and final laquer coat. oh and im having a jewler mate of mine to make a solid silver truss rod cover with a custom logo engraved on it. How weird is it, that I just happened to be browsing this forum and joined today, yet just yesterday, I was looking at those pics on your laptop! Looking good TLC I might be able to help with the lacquer. Edited February 27, 2009 by Skeet UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonboy Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 before. very bland after. very sexy, just got the binding to do and final laquer coat. oh and im having a jewler mate of mine to make a solid silver truss rod cover with a custom logo engraved on it. How weird is it, that I just happened to be browsing this forum and joined today, yet just yesterday, I was looking at those pics on your laptop! Looking good TLC I might be able to help with the lacquer. lmao, prety good source of info isnt it, and how dull was that team meeting? lol. thanks for the offer of the lacquer, i will be in touch when we are close to finishing, dont hold ya breath it might take a while lol. heres a couple of links to bits im thinking of getting http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...alenotsupported http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...alenotsupported http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Neck-Bridge-Classic-...alenotsupported see ya soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. pierce Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 You mention binding - how well does the pearl route when you go and do the binding channel? Certainly a pretty interesting and cool project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanwad Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 before. very bland after. very sexy, just got the binding to do and final laquer coat. oh and im having a jewler mate of mine to make a solid silver truss rod cover with a custom logo engraved on it. That looks wild! Can't wait to see the whole guitar finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonboy Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 You mention binding - how well does the pearl route when you go and do the binding channel? Certainly a pretty interesting and cool project! i havent got a clue ! lol i havent started it yet, i suppose plenty of masking tape to help stop any splintering etc. i will make up a test block first to see how it goes,,,,, watch this space,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonboy Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 thanks dylan , my son cant wait either,,,,,,,, " when is it going to be finished dad" is the question i get on a daily basis. truth be told, i cant wait either, but not being able to work on it full time is a real bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeet UK Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 lmao, prety good source of info isnt it, and how dull was that team meeting? lol. thanks for the offer of the lacquer, i will be in touch when we are close to finishing, dont hold ya breath it might take a while lol. heres a couple of links to bits im thinking of getting http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...alenotsupported http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...alenotsupported http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Neck-Bridge-Classic-...alenotsupported see ya soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonboy Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 lmao, prety good source of info isnt it, and how dull was that team meeting? lol. thanks for the offer of the lacquer, i will be in touch when we are close to finishing, dont hold ya breath it might take a while lol. heres a couple of links to bits im thinking of getting http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...alenotsupported http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...alenotsupported http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Neck-Bridge-Classic-...alenotsupported see ya soon. Yes, quite dull. Still, always nice to see our illustrious leader...even if he did make tea in my mug when my back was turned...nice mug though so... As you are going to supreme expense, I suggest going that touch further for your pickups. IronGear Pickups Obviously there are several varieties of Humbucker, including P90's. Also they have sound clips too. Very highly rated pickups, Zebra's are nice as well. What are you doing with the back of the body/neck/headstock? [/quot the back of the body will be sprayed white, my son wants the neck and headstock left in black ??? for some reason but im not so sure ,im still working on that one,,,,lol as for the pickups, they were my sons idea as he likes the look of them, coupled with chrome surrounds, i am still looking around for something that sounds good and will look good on the guitar as well so watch this space lol. anyhow,,, see ya soon matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonboy Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 sorry there hasnt been any progress on this one for a while, a slight money/time shortage , i have just ordered the rest of the laminate for the body, and im getting a small finishing router for the binding soon, so things should be moving on soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakhahn Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Good to know this build is still alive. I look forward to some updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the telecaster kid Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 well, now we're getting somewhere, just the finishing touches, nobs to go on, mirror truss rod cover and the rear cavity covers to finish. we decided to fit a set of iron gear steam hammers. my son loves it and for a first go at customising a guitar we dont think it turned out too bad. Reminds me of shiny pokemon cards, for some reason. Definitely not my style, but still very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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