james90 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I'm sure it will a single/single/humbucker wouldn't be an issue would it? It's sort of hard to explain what I'm going for with this one. I'll let you know though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 no that wouldnt be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xut Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Today, I visited this forum so I found that it's very intersted for me.. there are many topics available here so I like this so much..... I hope that you will read care fully and tell me more benifits about this ......... spambot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 So are you basically just waiting to do the finish now? still too cold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 i tried yesterday and it just basically ran off. its sunny and a bit warmer today so i shall have another go and see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 got some coats on today burst looks washed out on this one cos of the flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 looks great so is that what the flame should basically look like when its done? and also, what finish were we doing for the back of the neck? i can't find the spec list, but i think it was the same type of finish the body has (can't remember what it's called), but clear rather than blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 yeah its just all acrylic urethane all over. its still soaking into the wood at this stage so once it starts building up it will look deeper and such, but basically yes like that. a thing to take notice of - this finish does react like nitro to rubber. a guitar i did three years ago for this guy, he put it on a rubber stand and his strap had rubber on it and the finish marked. so if you do have it on a stand put some cloth over the rubber bits. and on that one the finish checked and crazed like nitro does too, although thats the only one that its done it on for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell_A Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thats the only one that its done it on for some reason. He either lives in a very cold place, or has been taking it out to gigs. House (warm) - Van/car (cold) - Outside (V. Cold) - Club (Hot) Instacraze! Bonus points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 he lives near me, it stays in the same room at the same temperature. the only time its left that room is to come back to me. thats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell_A Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 he lives near me, it stays in the same room at the same temperature. the only time its left that room is to come back to me. thats it. Strange, its typical that the first time I have an answer... its wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 yeah its just all acrylic urethane all over. its still soaking into the wood at this stage so once it starts building up it will look deeper and such, but basically yes like that. a thing to take notice of - this finish does react like nitro to rubber. a guitar i did three years ago for this guy, he put it on a rubber stand and his strap had rubber on it and the finish marked. so if you do have it on a stand put some cloth over the rubber bits. and on that one the finish checked and crazed like nitro does too, although thats the only one that its done it on for some reason. that's interesting - do you think the finish on this one will end up checking after a short period of time? (though it wouldn't be a huge problem - it's just fake relic-ing that i hate haha). generally mine are in their case when i'm not using them. so if anything, it would be temperature or humidity that would cause this (it's fairly cool most of the time and i'm trying to keep it humid as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 i have no idea. like i said thats the only one its happened to that i know of and iv always used the same finish. if it happens it happens, cant control it. and hell, people pay hundreds to get a finish like that hehe just keep it away from rubber! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 just a front and back full shot. few more coats on. im giving myself a break from the stink for today. tho i did put a sealer coat on sams neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 the back has a nice grain too. seems like the neck has more flame than i thought - looks nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 yeah you dont really see the neck figure till you get clear on it. and the back has some nice flecks on it will look good when its all flat and shiney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly. Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 what's the back of the body? Alder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 um...no. its african mahogany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil. Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 If only I had the money... </3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 um...no. its african mahogany. it's beautiful <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 This thing is going to be an absolute beast. Did you end up modifying the neck profile at all? I remember you were going to try changing it a little since it was on the chunky side Oh, and is it on the weighty side? I know it's chambered (although, not quite what gibson does). Just wondering really - not a problem as my LP is a solid slab of mahogany and maple, so I'm used to it. As for the stand, mine has some sort of foam material....that should be fine yes? It doesn't say anything about being nitro safe, but the mansons which I think are nitro haven't shown any damage and they've spent some time on that stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 i dont know - if its foam rubber then it might be a problem. might be an idea just to put some cloth over it anyway just in case. yes i did take a little off the neck. its about 59 les paul thickness now but shaped more to a v so doesnt feel as chunky. as for weight, i dont know. i'll have to weigh it. i would imagine it would be around the 8-9lb mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 weighs about 7lb with no hardware. so should be around the 9lb mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 sounds good. that neck profile should be fine from how you describe it - if it's anything like the 59 LP reissue i have, i shouldn't have an issue with it. that guitar definitely has a chunky neck compared to your average LP. looking forward to seeing this and sam's guitar done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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