Dean/muse Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 This is my first build ever I am only 16. The build is inspired by a few of the Manson guitar styles. The Chrome bombers shape , The Manson Mirrors hardware and Its going to be flat black when finished. Bare knuckle Nailbomb and Mississippi queen. Gotoh 510 locking tuners Gotoh 510 bridge The headstock design is a bit changed it still looks similar to the Manson's Any questions please Ask! Yes no fuzz factory I have a fuzz factory pedal but it is a severe waste of money to take such an expensive awesome pedal and Only have it make squeaky noises. Here it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haemoglobin Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Completely agree about the ff. Looking forward to seeing some updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean/muse Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 Thanks man I will update wont be a bit before I do im a bit busy. Im Debating on using minwax Wipe on or Spray on Polyurethane to finish the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braun Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Did you buy the body? (And certainly the neck?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musecasters Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 the body looks very good, but i would say it needs to be rounded off a touch more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 sounds like it's very similar to my black one spec wise. looking forward to seeing the end result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin231 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 phil how did you achieve that matt black finish so well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 careful spraying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin231 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 careful spraying! yeah but did you use a primer coat, how many coats of matt spray and did you laquer it at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 no primer, i just clear coated and flattened until the grain was filled and the body was perfectly smooth then sprayed a few thin layers of black, flatted that back, repeated that a few times and then finished with a good solid spray coat. no lacquer over the top, i wanted it to wear naturally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean/muse Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 The body I ordered with the neck pocket To fit my neck which was made by Warmoth guitars I had the chance to use USA guitars but they're a little more pricey ; ). So basically I did the entire body but the neck pocket and its actually all perfectly measured out. I really want to get a nice solid Matte finish on it but I just dont want a flat black that will Dull out easily and get marked. So Im thinking maybe take it to an auto body shop and have them spray it with a high quality flat black. But I might finish the neck with Satin Wipe on Minwax polyurethane. I dont know yet tho I better find out today or tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musecasters Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 The body I ordered with the neck pocket To fit my neck which was made by Warmoth guitars I had the chance to use USA guitars but they're a little more pricey ; ). So basically I did the entire body but the neck pocket and its actually all perfectly measured out. I really want to get a nice solid Matte finish on it but I just dont want a flat black that will Dull out easily and get marked. So Im thinking maybe take it to an auto body shop and have them spray it with a high quality flat black. But I might finish the neck with Satin Wipe on Minwax polyurethane. I dont know yet tho I better find out today or tomorrow. Â if you take it to a body shop they will want to prime it with a high build grey primer, but it's not great for guitars as if you chip, you see grey over the wood. do like Phill said, but you must let each coat dry completely before flatting and repainting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean/muse Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 But I really dont want it to wear out that fast Phill says he wants it to wear naturally. I want mine to barely ware out at all. And whats wrong with the primer? I can tell them to go lightly with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 you might be better off using a matte clear coat rather than a matte colour coat then you have the protection of the clear coat as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturBEA Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Wow, how can you guys make this stuff? That's talent. If I EVER tried to make something like that... let's not talk about it hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean/muse Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 Hooglebug what do you mean? Like get sanding sealer on the body fill the grain, Than Spray the color on the guitar? Than Use a clear coat like maybe a satin poly? The problem is with me and flat is that Either way its going to start getting glossy and blotchy even if its a top of the line finish. Im thinking maybe doing a Metallic black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 if you do a metallic colour then you'll have to use a clear coat as well. whatever you use its going to shine up in places where you touch it anyway. if you want a matte finish you have to either use matte colour coat or matt clear coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braun Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 The body I ordered with the neck pocket To fit my neck which was made by Warmoth guitars I had the chance to use USA guitars but they're a little more pricey ; ). So basically I did the entire body but the neck pocket and its actually all perfectly measured out. It's a warmoth body blank, with neck-pocket and they drilled the tune-o-matic holes and pups cavities ? You just cut' the shape, few drilling-holes and lot of sanding for "Bomber" shape ? Looks good! For my Blackie I used lot of wood-filler for primary coat.. (mahogany-like wood) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean/muse Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 Yeah one thing is tho that , Im having a professional cabinet maker here in NYC fill my guitars wood grain. He sometimes finishes violins and other instruments and fills the grain with an extremely special material that hell be using on my guitar. Than im going to take it to a top of the line auto body guy who my Father knows and he will use a special Clear primer that is not high build, And his Flat black is a special flat that Actually bends and moves and wont begin to crack or get worn out with temperature humidity and sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flump Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Yeah one thing is tho that , Im having a professional cabinet maker here in NYC fill my guitars wood grain. He sometimes finishes violins and other instruments and fills the grain with an extremely special material that hell be using on my guitar. Than im going to take it to a top of the line auto body guy who my Father knows and he will use a special Clear primer that is not high build, And his Flat black is a special flat that Actually bends and moves and wont begin to crack or get worn out with temperature humidity and sweat. While I appreciate what you're getting at here...none of those things are "special". All nice automotive finishes bend/flex with things and I'm sure the guy doing the wood grain is just using an oil based grain filler which is just a little harder to find. Not to poop on your parade because I hope the guitar ends up looking amazing. Also, just as a note...flat colors are such a pain in the ass to spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean/muse Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 Well Your not really pooping on my parade the man who is doing my guitar with its prep before painting has done many famous athletes and celebrities apartments. Like a famous baseball player Derek Jeter , He has done Bonos apartment here in NYC and many more. Thats not a made up story, InterCraft contracting is the name of the buisness in Longisland city queens. And the automotive spray man is extremely experienced he does everything from Chroming metals to Painting Special materials to custom painting Bikes and Cars. Theyre all very experienced and their all doing it for free I just need to buy the paints and materials. He says His Flat paint is custom mixed according to Material and its his own paint that he came up with and it costs quite a bit for a can. =D I think im set. BTW I hate Baseball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomrulez Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Well Your not really pooping on my parade the man who is doing my guitar with its prep before painting has done many famous athletes and celebrities apartments. Like a famous baseball player Derek Jeter , He has done Bonos apartment here in NYC and many more. Thats not a made up story, InterCraft contracting is the name of the buisness in Longisland city queens. And the automotive spray man is extremely experienced he does everything from Chroming metals to Painting Special materials to custom painting Bikes and Cars. Theyre all very experienced and their all doing it for free I just need to buy the paints and materials. He says His Flat paint is custom mixed according to Material and its his own paint that he came up with and it costs quite a bit for a can. =D I think im set. BTW I hate Baseball I think the only possible response to that is.... cool story bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 haha couldn't put it better myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexical_Whale Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 yeah but did you use a primer coat, how many coats of matt spray and did you laquer it at all? I think the only possible response to that is.... Special story bro Surely that's more in keeping with the spirit of the last few posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil. Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I tried to post earlier on my phone but it didnt work, but this build is seemingly magical. HELLO I AM HAVING A MATTOCASTER BUILT, GHANDI IS GOING TO CARVE THE WOOD FOR ME HE IS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE, AND I AM GOING TO GET VAN GOGH TO DO THE FINISH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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