rhoads56 Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Wouldnt normally post unfinished projects, unless its just one or two shots, but i know there are a few Randy Rhoads fans in here, so what the hell.... This is what the finish job will look like, x 2! So far, 25 hours in total, for both guitars. That includes doing all the inlays, templates, machining, selecting and purchasing timbers, gluing up the neck laminations, etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Looks Yummy I want one. Dammit now you've got me thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Pretty sweet! I prefer traditional 'V' or Jackson-style headstocks, but the guitar overall is a corker. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wylde1919 Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Sweeeeeet, I love it dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Yeah!!! What are you going to put in them for electronics/pickups? Have you ever put in one of those momentary kill switches that I think Randy used (at least on the live tribute CD it sounded that way)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLS Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Thats gonna be a KILLER guitar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted May 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Yeah!!! What are you going to put in them for electronics/pickups? Have you ever put in one of those momentary kill switches that I think Randy used (at least on the live tribute CD it sounded that way)? Ive got the pickup specs somewhere, i think its a Dimarzio PAF and a Jazz, but i'll have to double check. Same as Randy had anyway (ive got a scan of the original work order he had with Sandoval). I "might" add coil splitting for number 2, which is for a local store, unless its sold before. The switching was simply turn off the neck volume, turn up the bridge, and flick the three way toggle in between the pickups. Love that effect. anyone notice the onalys are totally different between 1 and 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis P Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 nope, i dont know what a onlay is Very nice guitars, I too am a Randy fan, have been for a while and most likely always will be Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted May 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 haha, "onaly" should be INLAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Hot damn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarMaestro Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Cool....how can you build two very nice guitars in only 25 hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 REALLY efficient jigs? Ok, I'll get me coat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Cool....how can you build two very nice guitars in only 25 hours? where'd ya get that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalefish Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Love those inlays, man.. Never been to hot on the V-body but, hey, that's me.. Looks like some really good work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themikestro Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 I've got to ask, is the whole Randy Rhoads plane crash/propeller inlay thing a coincidence or deliberate? Fine looking axe you got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirit Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Um...they're supposed to be bowties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted May 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Yup, they are bowties. Randy (in Quiet Riot) always wore both bow ties, and polka dot outfits. How can i make two guitars to that stage in 25 hours? Easy, the right tools for the job, five routers (only set them up once each, six including the dremel), and all tools laid out within easy reach. Of course, the more you make, the faster they get. As for templates, apart from the general trem and pickup templates, the rest had to be made (body and headstock). Oh, and correct, accurate, easy to read plans always help. Means im confident in the sizing, and dont need to triple check everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themikestro Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Ahhhh! Bowties.... I've clearly just got a sick mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnutz52 Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 i alway's thought they were propellor inlay's as one of his favourite hobbies where flying planes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted May 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 i alway's thought they were propellor inlay's as one of his favourite hobbies where flying planes? Ummm, he actually had a huge fear of flying, which makes the entire crash thing a real wierd one... why did he get in that plane for a joy flight?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLS Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 When your a rockstar you do stupid things... sadly that resulted in his death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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