Darkside

I imagine they don't get along knowing that if one head even fell asleep, the other would probably bite off the other and eat it. It's know wonder they always look so angry with that cronic indigestion too! I guess having the ability to grow back it's own head like a lizard it's tail helps... BTW...i'm interested to know how it will be finished, something flame proof I trust...will we be seeing some butane torches in the cavities with audio sensor flame triggers? pete Your are right about its head growing back...and there are two brains... fuctioning as one...they only snap at each other ,because of the brains trying to cordinate between the two... I'm thinking black for the finish (I like the Darkness) but natural would be nice too?, With a clear coat? What ya think...Sir Pete? I do like the Audio Flame Trigger idea...Although the way the dragons will be facing...ya might end up with a fried finger or two?lol ...How about something coming from the hidden chamber expelled out the bottom as to when its sideways ya can burn a band member....(oops...sorry dude I didn't mean to burn ya!) I'd probally be saying that alot? ..I do have alot carved already...but... a whole lot more to go...Have any Idea on the pickups and bridge? I really want something to express it, tone wise...Got to be in chrome look as well...even though they are gold looking in tha picture... -Darkside

Well...Hmmm ...You must have a Darkside! But they do get along ...cause they are controlled by one brain...Much harder to battle a two headed dragon than with only one head...Kinda hard to sneak upon it - Darkside P.S. maybe by next weekend can post some pics

The two headed dragon from the Darkside ….As the Darkness drifts silently away into the morning light…I begin to labor more and more on the carvings, known to be a siren of an instrument. Yes, it is said… while playing this instrument of dragon lure, It would bring the two headed dragon within range of using the “Sword of Darkness” …Thrusting it downward between the necks …There would be great super sounds from the dragon, that one would of never imagine or ever have a chance to hear….So, as the time grows near…I’ll pick up my carving tools and whittle away…knowing the meeting of the two headed dragon will be here.. soon - The Darkside P.S. Will post pics soon...

Play the heck out of the guitar for a long, long time ...LoL Ok ...Here's my sugestion..If the strat you bought is painted now...and you want to relic that paint job...Then you might want to mask off the areas that you normally don't touch or rub with any of your body or hands, during handling or playing...then rub the areas that you do touch with a rag soaked with stripper (and use gloves to protect ya hands)....and little by little the paint will wear away down to the wood...for area's that require more abuse use a hammer corner for a few dings...but never the flat part of the hammer head , turn the hammer head sideways as to hit it ....as for the head stock I would put dabs of paint stripper on dings made from the hammer....For a really cool looking affect is to detune the strings so as to lay flat against the body and then rub stripper rag over the strings and body at the same time ..to leave an empression as to have been played ..."But" ....LOL ...I would not suggest dragging it down the road or any abuse that might harm the Strat... - Darkside

What ya think of the Batman Guitar?.....6044 gallons Sorry, I got distracted by the Sea World exhibit in you living room . It think the batman guitar looks pretty cool. I'm really excited to see your carving work on the dragons as well. My Goodness...no one commented on Dr No's nor Dr Evil much larger piranna, crocodile and shark setups or Bruce Waynes bats in the basements...i'd epect to see nothing less than 5000 gallons in the lair of someone who'd dare to be known as "Darkside"... I do tend to find that you need an enormous filtration system to clear the water of bits of wet suits and flippers, and big ugly sea slugs to maintain the glass so you can get such a clear view of the action...remarkable. Nice carving on it though, yours? So many evil genius's send outsource their work there days! pete You are quite right! I use a swimming pool filter that I converted.......I built the tank on the outside of my castle ...just the 1 1/2" plex is what is seen from the living room...yes, I also did the wood work in there...I will add some more of my castle pics on my site...I will be working on the dragon guitar this weekend...hopefully I will be able to post a pic or two...

What ya think of the Batman Guitar?.....6044 gallons

Nice work...I was just wondering...I didn't see any adjustable truss rod or any square type tubing for a non adjustable neck? THere are alot of vintage guitars that don't have rods ....and now have warped necks or twisted..... From Stew Mac..... "If you choose not to use an adjustable truss rod, then some type of neck reinforcement or non-adjustable truss rod (square steel tube, carbon fiber, laminated ebony, etc.) is recommended to help keep the neck as straight and rigid as possible. Changes in climate as well as time will take their toll on the neck, but a non-adjustable reinforcement will help maintain the neck's straightness. Necks without adjustable truss rods will also benefit from quartersawn wood for its added rigidity." If your not going to to put any reinforement...always detune the strings after playing... Other than that ...is a great guitar and a nice job -Darkside

Actually... I played around with that thought ...The ole pointed tale...but...I'm not to the head yet ...but I do like the idea of rubies in the eyes of the dragons (PSW Idea) ....I put real diamonds..In the carved dragon shift knob in my T-bucket car and it looked awesome...I was thinking of jewels for the tuners..if yo look closely thats the sword of darkness headstock... I know I have my work cut out for me with this headstock...Thanks -Darkside

Gotham city... ^ rickenbacker? ^ Sorry about the pic, camera from the Darkside Thanks...He sure liked it....The dvd logo hanging on the wall is his place....not mine....I live in a castle on the Darkside, Most of the time I hang out in the dungeon... Sir Pete....Yeah I do have my hands full with the dragon guitar, hopefully it will out do the batman...I have already started carving...no pics to post yet though...so far so good...The dragon guitar will have a custom case though...you know the red crush velvet interior.....Stay cool-Darkside Too Late now...anyways....I think it would have looked more like a oval banjo? Has't to be from the Darkside. We always say things like that though...usally after the projects done....you know..." Awe... I should have done this" Stay cool -Darkside Yep, not only do I make a few guitars...I made a few cars as well...If you want to see all my pictures of my guitar projects and cars I made you can go here http://photobucket.com/albums/e219/darkside7 You guy's are funny...LoL I wonder if I was able to post a totally naked girl with only a hat and a feather if ya'll would ask: What kind of bird did that feather come off of? LoL... -Darkside

I like the shape ....Kinda minds me of something from the darkside...Very cool! -Darkside

Just though I would post a picture of the batman guitar I made for my son a couple of weeks ago...He likes it! well I'm Happy....Still working on the dragon guitar lots of carving....Darkside

Not sure as to what I am looking at in the pictures but, what I do to fix a chipped or major dent in wood: I take the saw dust from the same wood and mix it with a glue until its like putty and fabricate it to replace whats missing, I over fill or fabricate as to sand it after drying. Note: if you are staining try to add the anticipated stain color to the saw dust...for the glue usally doesn't take stain well -Darkside

Looking good ....But ...Aye Aye! Here's to your learning experience. its those mistakes that makes those experienced builder's....Oh...a planner, a router, bits and blades, sand paper, you know all that stuff that adds up to more than ya can afford....making that guitar cheaper to build? I think you will find its more the satisfaction of building an instrument of your creation...the accomplishment! as well as hanging on to those tools for the next project....stay cool -darkside

Looks great !! I like to see constructive planning...My question is: Well you gon'na make it or what? LoL ...Just joking there...looking forward to seeing your progress.... -Darkside

My how the time flies when ya sanding.....Good to hear that its coming along well...What kind guitar show are they having in Dallas...and when? I'm only 4 hours away -Darkside