fookgub Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) This may not seem very exciting to our Aussie friends, but I have a couple pieces of Australian Red Gum. The is rare wood in Texas, and I'd like to build something that shows it off. The pieces are highly figured, but are glued up from 2"-wide boards. I know that probably isn't going to blow anyone's hair back, but this piece was hard to get even at that. Besides, whoever did the joinery did a nice job. This used to be a mantle or some-such. The boards measure about 40" x 8" x 1-3/8". It'll be more like 1.25" thick by the time I clean up both sides. They also have some checks and holes in the back, so not everything is usable. I was planning on a Blackmachine-style superstrat. I've been wanting to do one for a long time now, but it seems so pedestrian -- does the world really need another RG-shaped guitar? I've been poking around at some other superstrat styles, especially a couple of Mike Sherman's, but I'm still undecided. Suggestions? Edited April 18, 2011 by fookgub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 does the world really need another RG-shaped guitar? As long as there is at least one guy that plays superstrats,the answer is yes..honestly,the RG is the most well designed shape out there for that purpose IMO..and I don't even play super strats any more Kind of like asking "Does the world really need another hot chick?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I used to own a beautiful Washburn MG70 back in the day. The clear pickguard actually looked really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fookgub Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Kind of like asking "Does the world really need another hot chick?" Well, does the world really need another hot chick? Sounds like a lot of trouble to me.... Prostheta - Never been a fan of pickguards for this style of guitar, but I do admit the clear works on your old Washburn. I might give it some thought if I was going HSS, but I'll 95% be sticking with the tried-and-true HH. Anyway, I think I will stick with the superstrat/RG idea, but I may try to sleek-ify the lines a bit. Here's what I currently have for inspiration: Made by Elysian, who I haven't seen around here in a while. I'm reasonably sure this is a Mike Sherman. Metal Matt, who I also haven't seen in a while. Blackmachine -- the one that kicked off the super-thin idea for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 You can't go wrong with a superstrat, or another hot chick for that matter. Both lots of fun to play at loud volumes and look great on stage. At first look at the strat style guitars it looks like there is not much you can do to make it stand out, but there is a lot more there to work with than it looks like at first. Sleeker line, different edge contours, I personally don't like the flat bottoms on most strats, so I like to make that more curved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Hmm. In hindsight, a Flying V (or two dependant on waste) would maximise the real estate on those pieces, and I believe it would be possible to redirect the (beewings?) in the direction of the guitar wings for added interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yeah,but forget about a super thin Vee out of normal weight wood...it's really tough to get them to balance right if the body is too light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fookgub Posted April 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Yeah,but forget about a super thin Vee out of normal weight wood...it's really tough to get them to balance right if the body is too light Hmm... Interesting point on the V. I'd like to try one someday, but I don't think I'll be using this piece. I've always liked the idea of a King V in gloss black. So many guitars, so little time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae3 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 ESP horizon. Or Mirage if it's a flat-top. I personally hate the RG shape, to me it seems a little gimicky... but yes, like women, everyone has different tastes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae3 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 http://www.guitarsatbmusic.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=11641 Bit of eye candy for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 (edited) ESP horizon. Or Mirage if it's a flat-top. I personally hate the RG shape, to me it seems a little gimicky... but yes, like women, everyone has different tastes Hate to be pedantic, but my Mirage wasn't flat top at it wasn't a Horizon shape either ;-) Sorry Ro. Edited April 20, 2011 by Prostheta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterblastor Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 http://www.ibanezregister.com/images/groups/fatgraymatt/Ibanez-S470FM.jpg This style would get my vote. My favorite take on a superstrat second to the RG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Yeah,in alot of ways the Sabre is the perfect superstrat...I just wish mine were neck through instead of bolt on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae3 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 ESP horizon. Or Mirage if it's a flat-top. I personally hate the RG shape, to me it seems a little gimicky... but yes, like women, everyone has different tastes Hate to be pedantic, but my Mirage wasn't flat top at it wasn't a Horizon shape either ;-) Sorry Ro. Love the jackson headstock ones. That's a seriously nice fiddle mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 "was" I really wish I still had it. Despite the top having little to no flame, the fact it was understated, beautifully made and set up made up for it. I'll build myself another one sometime. Probably using a plain Maple top again! The ESP forum denizens know nothing about it, or are unwilling to talk. Probably the latter since it isn't an EXP or a KH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae3 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 If you really want info hit up the bmusic forum in my link. There's a guy on there called Indra (I think), he's the man when it comes to wierd limited ESP's from the days of old. Sorry for the thread hijack. My vote is still to make a horizon from that redgum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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