Mr_Riddler Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Hello everybody, Im new at this forum and i thought i would share my first LP build with you, I bought a Gibson black back beauty blueprint that is my main influense on this build but with some modifications. This will probably look more like an Esp eclipse when it's done, anyway som specs, the guitarbody is made from mahogny and the top is flamed maple. The neck is going to be maple as well. tremolo will be original floyd rose and seymour duncan black winter set for pickups. Also made my own inlays for this project, turned out quite nice. well what would a build thread be without some pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Well hello Mr_ Riddler. Nice play on themes with the screen name and inlays. You say this is your first LP build.....but I'm guessing it's not your first guitar build. I see some signs of experience showing. I'm looking forward to watching this come together. Welcome to the forum! SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightroExpress Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Sweet! I love the Batman inlay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Riddler Posted October 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Thank you, actually this is my first guitar build ever. Yes i really like the glow in dark effect on these inlays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 In that case you are off to a really nice start! SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Gotta agree, it's all looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Riddler Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Got some work done today, the body is coming together really nice, but there is still a lot of sanding left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I like to route for my pickups before I start a carve especially if I'm using rings. Other guys carve first like you are. Direct mounted pickups don't really care if the route goes into the carve a little, but pick-up rings do, unless you plan to shape the bottom edge to match your carve. Are you going to use rings? That is a good looking carve, but it looks like it is getting close to where the rings would mount.....I can't really tell. Did you leave enough room? SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Riddler Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Yes, i had that in mind when i started the carve, i didnt' use the two last templates so it would be a little more flat on the top because i want the floyd and pickups to be mounted on a flat surface. No the plan is not to use any pickup rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Ah, very good. I still think your work looks like a guitar or two past your first. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Riddler Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Thank you, here are some pictures of the neck, it's starting to look really nice, sorry for the crappy quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Riddler Posted November 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 The project is going forward quite good, it actually starts to look like a guitar now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I always like it when they start looking like a guitar! You may need to show us a bit more about that neck join. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Riddler Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Sorry for late reply, Well the joint was made with a 0,8 degree angle. Because of the recessed floyd there isn't need for much angle, I have never liked the big neck angles that you need with the TOM. The guitar is allmost finished. Sprayed i stained it and sprayed it with nitro a couple of weeks ago. The wet sanding is finished and the guitar is polished so its really shiny! Just mounting of hardware and some fretjob left. I can't wait until i can play this thingy! This is a really addicitive hobby so i have of course started a new project. More info and pics coming soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Riddler Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Allright here is a picture of what we got so far, just some more polishing and crowning left. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightroExpress Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I love the color! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Riddler Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thank you, I think the color turned out very well. Got this thingy strung up and intonated today, and it plays very nice. Those humbucker were a good choice for this guitar, the sound in them is really heavy, Sounds like the devil itself. Still got some more polishing to do on the back of the guitar and a grounding issue to solve on one of the pots, but i think it's an easy fix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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