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DrkIncGuitars

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  1. bolts ons are just as valid. Personally i prefer them over set necks but really like through necks best. sure, it was originally a cost cutting measure - but it shouldnt be seen as just that now personal preference is all My two favs are neck-thru and deep tenon set neck but I like a good bolt in guitar from time to time =)
  2. I know a guy that might change the spec but you can go to his website: www.eguitarplans.com. Tell Chris Rob sent you, he won't do an exact spec, but he will get you close. Good web site mentioned. Also plans are available all over the web for free just not printed to scale. Spend a few more bucks and get a full usable template at www.Guitarbuildingtemplates.com no need to transfer the pattern to a template. They have a cnc version that is a bit cheaper than the laser cut. You read my mind but since he is in UK I didn't think that would cost worth. Chris will do a custom for 50 bucks and send it via email.
  3. I agree not a huge fan of binding but it looks nice!
  4. I know a guy that might change the spec but you can go to his website: www.eguitarplans.com. Tell Chris Rob sent you, he won't do an exact spec, but he will get you close.
  5. Ace Frehley, Chris DeGarmo (queensryche), John Petrucci, Dave Mustain, Vinnie Vincent, Joe Sat., Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page...these are just a few off the top of my head...
  6. I am not a big fan of the V but man, that is one sweet looking V Drak! I agree with the assessment of losing tonal properties with a Floyd but all will be good! I have seen other guitars with one and still have kick @$$ tone...
  7. Duncan makes a set called the Mayhem that is hi output and its only 130 for the set. That leaves the single coil you need for the middle. I would chose this with the Mayhem https://shop.donsmusiccity.com/p-1608-seymo...-for-strat.aspx
  8. [quote name='Narcissism' post='427442' date='Jun 17 2009, 05:38 PM']My favorites have always been Cliff Burton (Early Metallica) Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) Vortex (Dimmu Borgir) Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) Out of all the music I listen to, these bassists have had the most effect on my playing style, and I enjoy listening to them the most![/quote] Cliff Burton was freaking awesome when he was alive...Anesthesia/Pulling Teeth is my fav song with his wonderful talent...
  9. I also recommend a tip From Chris Monck at eguitarplans.com, taking a washer and putting the tip of the pencil inside and tracing the outline of the body then using a jigsaw to cut the body. I would also recommend a 1/2 inch ball bearing bit with 1" length to make a few passes at a time. If you lined up the pickup routes correctly you can take your time. It's a lot of work your first time, but measure twice, cute once...he also has a few helpful documents for the novice guitar builder for free!
  10. I really like the stain and how it came out! Congrats!
  11. I didn't take the pic, the guy that supplies me the wood took the pic. I buy all my limba from him...
  12. Has anyone used Entwistle Pickups? I bought some and was wondering if anyone has ever tried them?
  13. [quote name='LGM Guitars' post='6818' date='Apr 25 2003, 10:25 PM']Billy Sheehan and John Myung.[/quote] I am in total agreement with LGM Guitars....Billy Sheehan is freaking AWESOME and John Myung is OUT of this WORLD!
  14. Plant Waves makes the best locking tuners I believe, but I would go with Sperzels over Gotohs!
  15. I am not getting that, God I wish! I am getting only two 10" pieces at 1" in depth. But they will be quatersawn =)
  16. Thanks Drak, I think it will probably be doing polyurethane with oiled neck...And with this new build, the black limba is going to one sweet wood to look at...
  17. Thanks! I am not feeling the top left when looking at the template, but that can be changed when actually working on it. The body is going to be sandwich type with black limba. The back will be made of 3 pieces since I am doing a deep tenon set neck. And the top layer will be a highly figured. Here is a picture of the black limba, man is it sweet!
  18. Ok, I thought I had wood to start the build, but I do not. I have it for the neck not the body and it is being shipped as we speak. So I took the down time and wanted to create a template for the Conqueror body. I thought I would gets some wood from the local chain home improvement center. Well, the wood I got for the template was not a good idea as it splintered heavily when I used my jig saw to cut the shape. Needless to say I have to wait one more work before I can do the body. Bummer, but I have pics of the template...
  19. Thanks Chops! I am so into guitars, my wife thinks I am loony....LOL. I know a lot of the stuff, and repaired, but never built. So I am going to take my time and learn! I want to try and get my guitars for a hand built cost down to about 1500 or 1600 with limited options. Also offer a killswtich standard on all but one, my new one called Stingray. Which I am getting the specs done as we speak. I just got down with the template of the Conqueror. And working on Nosferatu....
  20. I love that color! That looks dang spiffy! I am totally digging it...
  21. I will have new pictures tomorrow or Sunday...stay tuned!
  22. The neck turned out good. I like Myrtle it's very different than that of everyday top woods
  23. Drak it was more of an experimental thing. I never planned on using it my guitars. I was thinking more poly finish...I had someone tell me that water based lacquer is really gaining in popularity. Also, I would never do a French Polish on the Conqueror with a Spalted Maple top. If I did, please evict me know....LOL
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