Alexander Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Hi all, Well I thought I'd show you my first ever completed build - actually it's the second, but the first one I started is getting a new neck before I'm going to call it done and show it off. This is a Warmoth swamp ash body, tru-oiled by my good self and a warmoth neck. Graphite nut, Sperzels, EMG 81 and a Wilkinson Trem. Hope you like it, and a big thank you to everyone on the board for answering my stupid questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Sherwood Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Savage!!!, im in the middle of making my 1st guitar 2 ....Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertonessuckbutigotone Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 i like it a lot, the color of wood goes great with the gold hardwear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted July 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Thanks chaps - I made a load of mistakes and learned a hell of a lot. It goes to show - the best way to learn is to do! I was extremely impressed with the EMG - and the Wilkinson is very creamy! Now I just need to get the action down a touch and it'll be my dream guitar! WAY AWESOME DOOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehle Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Wow, that's a great looking guitar. What's the significance of the "02" ? Is it a secret? =:-O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted July 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 No not at all! It's simply the second guitar I've built. I'll post pics of the 01 when I've got the new neck on it. If I build another, it'll have 03 on it! It's also a little bit of a homage to EVH as well, obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camcool Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 how does the tru oil protect ur guitar I was thinkin about doin that to my guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted August 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 You just put on thin layers and it seals it, and actually leaves a pretty high gloss finish. I think I put about 10 layers on and it's got a kind of dull gloss to it. Dead easy really, if a bit messy and smelly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page_Master Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 looks wicked dude! that would be perfect for METAL! \m/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Nice guitar!! Did you paint the 02 on there or is that a decal? I like the EMG 81 quite a bit also. Try a EMG-VMC with it some day - it really gives you a lot of control over your sound. They are hard to find and a bit expensive but worth it in my opinion. Have you started planning 03 yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted August 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Hee hee, I play quite a lot like EVH (no idea why, never really listened to Van Halen as a youth) so I've been having fun divebombing and whatnot. The 02 is a decal that my local sign shop cut for me, for free I might add! It was kinda fiddly to put on but I hope it will stay there OK. I've not played it through my amp yet (72 fender twin reverb ) but it sounds good through my pod pro. Not sure about the clean sound of the EMG 81 - is this it's weak point? I'll keep an eye out for a VMC too. Currently the tone pot is still wired up inside the cavity - I might remove it altogether if I decide the sound needs brightening up some. Well, as for 03? I have a hankering to make a Beretta style thing with an OFR, banana headstock and what have you - but not in the EVH paintjob. Just trying to decide if I could pull off playing one onstage - I play kinda fast, melodic art-rock (bit like Muse or Mansun) so it can look a bit odd going on with a shredder's guitar! It'll be a while before my next build though - this and the 01 cost me a packet between them, so I think I'll save up some money and put what I've learned into something a bit more advanced next time - I'll definitely have a go at properly painting and finishing it as well, although I really like the tru-oil finish. Thanks a lot for all your interest and kind words! Six months ago I would have told you there would be no way I could build a working, playable guitar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imunwell2 Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Wow, 1st build, look great!! I like the wood grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 (edited) whats the 02 stand for? Nevermind Edited August 3, 2004 by AlGeeEater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtommyb Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 looks sweet! nuff said. Big T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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