Ibanez 7621 project

[Faine]

Cant wait to see this finished.

 

[oliviergus]

I say when alls said and done, get a prestige decal, and clear coat over it.

It would look better with a prestige decal, but still. I wouldn't be able to look pass it when I know that it isnt a presige model haha.

And I can almost feel the awkwardness in a conversation when a random guy at a show ask me "what kind of prestige model is that?" And me replying "Its just a 7621 with a prestige sticker on it =DDDD"

 

[bob123]

It would look better with a prestige decal, but still. I wouldn't be able to look pass it when I know that it isnt a presige model haha.

And I can almost feel the awkwardness in a conversation when a random guy at a show ask me "what kind of prestige model is that?" And me replying "Its just a 7621 with a prestige sticker on it =DDDD"

7621 is pretty much a prestige model though....

 

[teamSKDM]

No dIfferent. Same factory haha. I say do it anyways.

 

[oliviergus]

Haha thats okey then...

I'm still struggling with the headstock. I tryed my stain mix on a piece of veneer, but that didnt take the stain so well either.
So should I just keep the bright looking headstock, or what shall I do about it? Need some ideas.

Edit: I'm sticking to staining the bare headstock, going to add a layer, sand, add a layer and so on.

 

[oliviergus]

I installed the hardware to see what it would look like!
Planning to do the volume knob in wood, aswell the switch.
Then stain it ebony so its going to match the fretboard which is also going ebony.

 

[oliviergus]

I'm about to order all the things to make it complete.
What do you think, black or chrome prestige decal for the headstock?

 

[jarnozz]

Black! having black hardware wouldn´t fit a chrome decal. Thats what I think!

 

[oliviergus]

Yeah I was thinking of black too.
Chrome might look "cheap" aswell.

So:
*Ive ordered some DiMarzio strap locks, new strings 012-72, Lundgren M7 bridge, prestige decal.
*I'm going to buy some antique wax tomorrow, and look for some ebony dye for the fretboard.
*And the process for the new knob and switch is starting soon. Buffalo horn, fuck yeah.

I actually think it will be done by next week. Which means a huuuuuge bomb of pictures. And i'm planning to do a cover of Meshuggah - Demiurge for the grand finale.

 

[Sam MJ]

Sounds good , can't wait to see what it's like when it's finished

 

[travis bickle]

wow, great job!!!!! i may do something similar to my rg7421. only difference is, i'll have to have a professional do it. i would most likely ruin my guitar.

 

[bob123]

Fuck prestige decal. They look dumb, put a normal ibby logo on! Chrome would pop well, I don't think it would be "cheap" at all!

 

[Vicious7]

And i'm planning to do a cover of Meshuggah - Demiurge for the grand finale.

I look forward to to 6:16 of utter destruction, chaos, hooker punching and Van Dammage split kicking.

Oh! And more guitar pics.

 

[OfArtAndArsenal]

Maybe I missed it in here somewhere, but do you know what the base thickness is on your hipshot? I'm trying to figure out which one I need for my 7321.

 

[oliviergus]

So yeah, this is the result of my project. And i'm very pleased with it

Its very hard to get a good pic of it becuase the color is shifting so much depending on the light.

A cover is coming soon!

 

[jarnozz]

looks amazing! good to see you put an 8 string set in and ditched the high e xD I'm going to do the same and need to know if it fits the tuners, so what gauge is the lowest string?

 

[Sam MJ]

Looks brilliant! Rep coming your way for a great project thread!

 

[oliviergus]

Thanks for the kind comments.
The lowest string is 0.72 and that went through, but the holes were already drilled.

Here is the cover as promised:
Meshuggah - Demiurge (guitar cover) - YouTube

 

[bob123]

Ha, prestige decal came out better then I expected. Very well done

 

[engage757]

GENERAL LEE! DON'T CHANGE IT!

Old school Dukes of Hazzard FTW!

It does look nice now though!