That's a killer deal. I'm also trying to sell my RG8FM on Reverb right now for more than that.Yep, nevermind. NGD and epic mod to follow
Let the RG8 Mods begin...
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MoonJelly
a subtle stinging sensation..
I'm thinking 1 of 2 themes for the mod. One is fabric top in a pale color, keep all the hardware black. Think like:
Or, make it a semi-hollow with a bent top in something really dark and do gold hardware. As in:
what do you guys think? I'm definitely keeping the pickups.
Or, make it a semi-hollow with a bent top in something really dark and do gold hardware. As in:
what do you guys think? I'm definitely keeping the pickups.
Damn man, tough choice. Those both could end up looking really cool.
I think the fabric would give it a really unique look, especially if you use one like the in the picture you posted. I haven't seen many guitars with a top like that, let alone an 8 string.
I say go with the fabric man, but i suppose you can't go wrong either way.
I think the fabric would give it a really unique look, especially if you use one like the in the picture you posted. I haven't seen many guitars with a top like that, let alone an 8 string.
I say go with the fabric man, but i suppose you can't go wrong either way.
Lemonheadfr
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Yeah, I would go for the fabric too, that kind of baroque/floral pattern is so cool !
MoonJelly
a subtle stinging sensation..
Yeah the fabric will likely look a little more unique. I know there was an Ibby S model with a bubinga top and gold hardware once upon a time. I want mine to be different! So choosing a fabric will be the tough part...
I'm really digging that light blue one on the bottom. Seems a little less busy than the others.
Just out of curiosity, how are you planning to put it on the guitar? Will you just glue it onto the wood and clearcoat over it?
Just out of curiosity, how are you planning to put it on the guitar? Will you just glue it onto the wood and clearcoat over it?
odibrom
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I'd go for the dragons...
MoonJelly
a subtle stinging sensation..
That's essentially it. TGP had some tutorial threads for pattern tops--you can do wallpaper or fabric. Basically you stick it on there with whatever adhesive you can and then do about 20 coats of thick poly to level it out and get a good gloss going.
M3CHK1LLA
angel sword guardian
that fabric reminds me of when a friend of mine wallpapered and esp...
http://sevenstring.org/threads/pics-of-my-friends-wallpapered-esp.189863/
http://sevenstring.org/threads/pics-of-my-friends-wallpapered-esp.189863/
BangandBreach
Kaboom.
That's rad as hell.that fabric reminds me of when a friend of mine wallpapered and esp...
http://sevenstring.org/threads/pics-of-my-friends-wallpapered-esp.189863/
M3CHK1LLA
angel sword guardian
yeah....the skull inlays really set off the floral print 
M3CHK1LLA
angel sword guardian
this is the first one he did...
odibrom
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I like better the one you posted before... this last one is too pale...
M3CHK1LLA
angel sword guardian
i know he changed it again...will see if i can get him to post it up.
MoonJelly
a subtle stinging sensation..
I did opt for the blue fabric with the dragons! All the stuff came in the mail Monday, after being delayed about a week 
She ain't perfect, but I'll get her close. Next to my Schecter C7 Maus
She ain't perfect, but I'll get her close. Next to my Schecter C7 Maus
BangandBreach
Kaboom.
Those humbuckers fill the pickup routing really well. Looks great!I did opt for the blue fabric with the dragons! All the stuff came in the mail Monday, after being delayed about a week
She ain't perfect, but I'll get her close. Next to my Schecter C7 Maus
As requested, here is my Octopus RG8 refinish project. We used a pyrography tool to burn the images into the wood, and it will be protected with tru oil.
I plan on doing a red/brown stain on the back and sides, but still haven't decided on the color for the top. We had thought earlier about staining or dyeing the wood blue around the octopus, then coloring the beast itself red or leaving it natural (or whatever color octopi generally are). We'll see how it looks after the back is stained and then go from there.
I probably won't do any other mods to it anytime soon. It came with blackouts already installed so it definitely sounds better than a stock RG8.
Overall I'm pretty satisfied with how it feels and sounds. I just thought that the plain black finish could use some spicing up.
I plan on doing a red/brown stain on the back and sides, but still haven't decided on the color for the top. We had thought earlier about staining or dyeing the wood blue around the octopus, then coloring the beast itself red or leaving it natural (or whatever color octopi generally are). We'll see how it looks after the back is stained and then go from there.
I probably won't do any other mods to it anytime soon. It came with blackouts already installed so it definitely sounds better than a stock RG8.
Overall I'm pretty satisfied with how it feels and sounds. I just thought that the plain black finish could use some spicing up.
mnemonic
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Picked up some new pickguard material off eBay. I want to do a pickup upgrade and I want a passive sized pickup, so that also gives me the excuse to redo the pickguard.
Went for white this time (current one is black). Also gives me the opportunity to clean up some of the rough work and fitment issues from my first pickguard.
Went for white this time (current one is black). Also gives me the opportunity to clean up some of the rough work and fitment issues from my first pickguard.
M3CHK1LLA
angel sword guardian
mnemonic
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Will do, I'll post before and after pics.
I don't think the old one is really worth selling, I'd feel like I was ripping someone off. But if someone wants it and will pay whatever shipping costs, I'll send it to them.
It's black, bridge soapbar only, volume only (in tone knob position).
International might be expensive though, as I'm in the UK.
Might be several weeks or a month though, I'm still mulling over pickup choices. I think I'm gonna go for a Lundgren M8 but I'm not happy about it since it's the most expensive option!
