Ibanez AX7-521 restoration--update (pic dump)

[Realbebop]

Big question guys,

Pickup rings or no pickup rings? That is the question.
I'm leaning towards no.

 

[Prydogga]

No pickup rings.

 

[Metal_Maniac]

No pickup rings.

+10000000000

 

[Realbebop]

Yea, that's what I was thinking.

Found this thread while scouring google.
http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sevenstring-guitars/428-ibanez-ax-7-string.html

It's really hard to believe that this guitar has come this far. That cherry fudge poly really looked like shit. Electronics didn't even function when I got it. (input was all "jiggly") haha

 

[Prydogga]

2 spam posts in one thread in one day. You gotta be kidding.

 

[Realbebop]

Okay, this is the last pic update until I can get the bridge and or shielding in order.

sorry to keep post whoring pics, I was just unsatisfied with the lighting in the other pictures and decided to give it a shot in natural light. My camera works better in the sunlight.

It's one of those things where I can't stop staring at it. This guitar is going to be a beast hahaha. I think my tele has found her man.

 

[ascender]

Man, I can't believe I've missed this thread as long as I have ... that looks amazing! Super good work, dude!

 

[Sludgehammer]

This looks great! Stuff like this makes me wanna tear my RG7321 apart!

 

[Metal_Maniac]

"Sorry to keep post whoring pics".

The more pics the better! Some threads dont have enough

 

[ZXIIIT]

I think it would of looked cool as a SG style 7 string,

 

[Realbebop]

I talked briefly with Bill Callaham via email today.

I messaged another 7 string member regarding some dimensions on his 7 string tele plate. If I obtain them, I'll be able to customize them to meet the needs of this build.

I'm becoming very picky when it comes to what bridge to incorporate on this guitar. I've had a lot of guys tell me that I should not go with 3 brass t-saddles and one solo t-saddle for the low b, but it's too late. The idea has implanted itself into the deep crevices of my head.
Can't turn back haha. Whatever direction I decide to go, you guys will be the first to know about it.

 

[Shredcow]

Why shouldn't you go with the t-saddles? I think it's a fantastic idea!

 

[Realbebop]

I'm with ya on that one man. Haha glad to hear I ain't crazy

 

[Shredcow]

I have to say - I'm impressed that you've gone with Callaham. Quality!

Also, since you're doing a single saddle for the low B, you can experiment with a steel saddle maybe. I've seen 6 string teles with 2 brass and 1 steel (low E & A strings) setups and it's that way for practical reasons.

 

[Realbebop]

I have to say - I'm impressed that you've gone with Callaham. Quality!

Also, since you're doing a single saddle for the low B, you can experiment with a steel saddle maybe. I've seen 6 string teles with 2 brass and 1 steel (low E & A strings) setups and it's that way for practical reasons.

I've definitely thought about going steel for the low B, but because of the size of the string, I thought maybe a graphtech T would provide a better lubrication median, and because it's graphite, will make the low B sound dark and bass like.

I'll keep steel in mind. Thanks for the input.

 

[Sludgehammer]

Awesome build! Reminds me of a 7 string SG!

 

[Realbebop]

Shielded er' up today. Picked some of that shielding paint from stewmac. Good stuff!

Pic's are shitty, oh well.

Progress has been slow, I'm about to move into my new place in a matter of days.

 

[Realbebop]

 

[Realbebop]

better pics:

 

[apiss]

^ Is that an old Chinese coin thingy I see there? Mounted with the rear strap button?

Wicked idea, man!