killemall8 Posted July 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Thanks. All sanded and ready for a finish. I just have to decide what kind of finish im putting on it. I want so bad to put a gloss factory finish on it... but i know if i try, it will take me weeks and then i will end up giving up on it. But then a faded style finish wotn do it justice. Im afraid to commit to one or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 I have to say... After getting the first coats on, i have decided this is the sickest guitar ive ever made... In terms of looks and quality. I absolutely love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 I really dig the ziricote fretboard. Looks Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 Thanks, i really like the ziricote too! I think its become my favorite fancy wood for fretboards. I got this thing mostly grainfilled. I think i could get to final coats tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuffinPunch Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 I have to say... After getting the first coats on, i have decided this is the sickest guitar ive ever made... In terms of looks and quality. I absolutely love it. Does this mean you are actually entertaining the idea of keeping it? You know you want to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 I kinda want to... but why make the most awesome looking guitar (and probably playing and sounding) ive made, to just sit there? When i can easily sell it for quite a bit if it comes out as planned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuffinPunch Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 I kinda want to... but why make the most awesome looking guitar (and probably playing and sounding) ive made, to just sit there? When i can easily sell it for quite a bit if it comes out as planned? That would be a really easy question for me to answer. Isnt it enough just to own something awesome? Something coveted by others? Even if you only use it on occasion? Consider how much care and time you put into it. Can you think of anyone who deserves to own your care and time more than you? Money is just paper. An expression of your talent and emotion is priceless. Sorry to get all philosophical on you, but I just imagine that your work is consistently under appreciated by whoever ends up with it. You will have a much greater appreciation for it that someone else and I think at least ONE of your guitars deserves that. You sound like you really like this one, so why not? You obviously will make more, so if you find yo like a later model even better, sell this one and youve already got its replacement. Out of principle, I think every guitar maker/enthusiast should own at least one guitar. Its like me obsessed with my carreer as a motorcycle designer, but not owning a motorcycle myself... Oh, I guess I see your point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 Sorry man, its just not going to change! I dont want an amazing guitar to be useless.theya re made to be played by a worthy player... I am not one. these pics are from like 3 or 4 days ago. much further along than these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Souls inc. Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 Damn man, thats gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Thanks. I am ready to spray final coats. just hope i can buff it out. If not, i have no idea what i will do. Its looking good, though. Cant wait to put it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 a few teaser pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrValentine Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juntunen Guitars Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 and you said you were never going to do a lacquer finish again!!! it looks great - well done for not giving up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Thanks guys. Ok, i admit it. you were right Wez, i did end up trying it again! I just had to do this guitar justice. and the only way of doing that was with a real finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Ordered all the parts yesterday. Should be assembled by next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 That's the spirit, Never give up, Never surrender! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 I try not to Drak! Ive been fighting these guitars for 5 years! I think im on my way up instead of down for once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 I got all the parts in and got it mostly done. a few issues along the way, regarding parts. After ive been using the same bridge set for years, the randomly changed thier post sizes... too small for the holes i drilled. so i ordered a new set today. Next, the EMGs i bought were new out of a new guitar, but they clipped teh wires, so the bridge pickup connecter is too short, have to order another one of those. other than that, it is the most amazing guitar ive ever made.... sounds so good, i cant even explain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 man... something went horribly right with this guitar... I was worried about the balance, and it balances perfect. I just cannot believe how nice this one is. I LOVE IT. Just have to wait for that new EMG cable to come in. Also, somehow i got the knob wedged on the pot so bad, then when i pulled it off, it broke the pot. the actual shaft came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 man... something went horribly right with this guitar... I was worried about the balance, and it balances perfect. I just cannot believe how nice this one is. I LOVE IT. Just have to wait for that new EMG cable to come in. Also, somehow i got the knob wedged on the pot so bad, then when i pulled it off, it broke the pot. the actual shaft came out. Must be a good guitar as it is fighting back... My favorite guitars are the ones with a mind of their own. (Charge double for this one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Thats what i figured... dang thing doesnt want to be finished!!! here are a few pics of the front. the pics dont do it justice at all. And the color is a lot different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcissism Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 The red on that guitar is messing with my colorblindness, and its bleeding into your grass, making your grass have a red hue. Its kinda trippy to look at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 The red on that guitar is messing with my colorblindness, and its bleeding into your grass, making your grass have a red hue. Its kinda trippy to look at Yeah, that must be one shiny son of a gun. In the one shot where you have it tilted up, the reflections of the grass make it almost disappear into your yard. Very nice work Kill. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 I wish i could see what your seeing, narc! Thanks scott! I did not even notice the reflections in that pic! I like the one earlier, with teh gravel in teh reflection. It kinda blends into the guitar, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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