Jackson D?7 before and after a few mods!!!!

[musicman2879]

Ok ,help I'm addicted to modding my axes!!!!! LOL.. I got my axe a little over a week ago and have not finished it yet.. I keep modding it... here are some pics but its not done yet..... First pics are when I bought it then after the pups changed then some more mods...

Mods:
Blackouts,
all copper shielding,
white pearl top knobs,
3 way les paul switch with white cap,
white rythm/treble washer for switch (not on there yet)
white and black skull truss cover,
1 volume,
and 1 mid boost knob,
NO TONE KNOB!!
White binding on fret board,
refret-ed,
flush mounted Dunlop strap lock buttons,
Locking tuners,
and on order are-
Graphtech white bone nut,
white bone saddles for Tom bridge

I will post more as the mods continue....
The neck isnt bolted on.. Just set it on for pics...
I did not do the binding around the headstock either but am thinking about it.. What do you all think?
Also I did not put side marker dots back on the neck....
Should I or not.. looks clean without them to me... Not like I need them..LOL

I pitty the fool that does.. LOL

 

[yellowv]

Looks great so far. Did you do the neck binging yourself?

 

[MorbidTravis]

thats a beautiful guitar =)

 

[musicman2879]

yes, did it all myself.. But wont spill my lil tricks in doing all...

 

[CentaurPorn]

oh come on. Spill. Look out for your fellow SS'rs

 

[musicman2879]

Ok well in 2 pics the binding is painted on!!! can you tell??
1st 2 are painted and 2nd 2 are real binding and new frets..... It looked good painted but some frets were a little to worn for my taste so I just decided to go with real binding and a fret job..

When i painted it I used Duplicolor High build primer, cheap white wal-mart brand enamel and ACE fast drying clear lacquer.... It is tedious work but its cheaper then binding and looks the same... Not to mention its easier to touch up paint then actual binding..

The reason i had used high build primer was cause of the fret slots in the side were so deep....

but hey it If it were not for the bad frets I would have left it painted...
So should I go around the headstock too with the binding???
While it still apart...

 

[playstopause]

I think this will be a WINNER. Great mods that makes that guitar pretty yummy.

 

[Stealthdjentstic]

Is the bone nut you ordered actually real bone? If so what kind?

 

[darren]

Wow... that looks fantastic! Nice work.

 

[metalmike550]

looks awsome!! nice job man.

 

[musicman2879]

The nut and saddles are from Graphtech , called Tusq nut and saddles.. Ordering a custom set...

 

[7deadlysins666]

Body, Neck, and Headstock binding = Win.

 

[CrushingAnvil]

Complete Fail.................................When I came to the last page and found no pictures.


NICE NICE NICE NICE looking guitar buddy!! can't wait for pictures!

 

[Sebastian]

Nice DX7 you have there ! cant wait to see more pics !

 

[musicman2879]

New pics!!!! i had some misfortune with the old neck... the truss rod snapped and I just didnt feel like trying to fix it... so I got one off craigslist luckily.. Cost me $50 bucks and had paint all over it...

I wasnt going to go back and do the binding again so i took a shortcut and ended up doing the whole axe in white binding...

Still awaiting the bone nut.. I also have to put some more tung oil on the back of the neck... this is my progress so far!!

I will post more pics as I progress

 

[Mattmc74]

Looks awesome, nice job!

 

[wannabguitarist]

Great work dude

 

[Leuchty]

That looks wicked the way it is now. Nice job! BRAVO! How much did the binding cost?

 

[musicman2879]

less then $5.... Cheap trick!!!

 

[Demanufacture]

omg why so sexy!! i been wanting to install binding around my rg7620's neck and headstock since i got it!!! show more pics of the neck and headstock plz!! tell me how!!
and how thick is the binding?