To replace a 6 string FR bridge with a 7 string FR bridge, you're going to need some heavy modding, as in.. Filling the existing cavity, then re-routing the whole thing to fit the 7 string bridge in, and drill the holes for the posts. You're going to need to fill in and route the neck pocket as...
You can use the binding from stewmac, you'll just be buying 65" of it, you could save what you don't use for another project if you wanted, or you can find somewhere else that sells ABS binding. Also you've got to get the right size. That link you posted with the ebony board is sold out, try...
Buy Purple - TransTint Dyes at Woodcraft.com Buy Cordovan - TransTint Dyes at Woodcraft.com First one is a pure purple dye, second is "Cordovan" which is a Red dye with Purple undertones.
That is super awesome. Imagine what it would look like up on stage. :D Binding looks great, don't do the pickguard IMO, it'll ruin it. This thing would look amazing with a Maple Fretboard!
Take the bridge off, drill a hole going from underneath the bridge in to the control cavity. Put a bare wire going through and wire it to a pot, and just have the bridge hold the wire in place when you screw it down.
I've never tried La Bella strings, but I think Hufschmid ships his guitars set up with them, plus, it's 2 packs for the price of 1! La Bella HRS 2 for 1 String Set Special at Big City String Company They do some really heavy gauge string sets for 6's, and 7's. Check them out. I'm planning on...
Agile AL-2800 Baritone Silverburst at RondoMusic.com Agile AL-2800 Baritone Camo at RondoMusic.com the only two I could find, there might be more, idk. I don't like them tbh, not a fan of the paint jobs, or the shape, really.
I hope my guitar has decent looking wood when I refinish it.. whenever that is. I'm scared it will be plywood or something, it's a Dillion and I have no idea what type of woods they usually use. (can't find anything out about my guitar either, other than the fact that it's a Dillion Randy...