Let the RG8 Mods begin...

[Not The Same as Yours]

typical russki, he has the american flag upside down...

even so... I do not fancy flags on guitars... I also do not fancy flags in general but that's another story...

If he likes it, whom am I... the only questions is, how does it sound with the lace's?

 

[RED_ROBOT]

even so... I do not fancy flags on guitars... I also do not fancy flags in general but that's another story...

If he likes it, whom am I... the only questions is, how does it sound with the lace's?

Sounds like hell? I don't know really how to describe the sound, but I wouldn't swap this pickup for anything else.

 

[Zhysick]

Just chiming in here, I got a set of strings from Circle K for my RG8, the thickest string being an 86. The string goes through the bridge just fine, but I can't get it all the way through. I know I'll need to file the string hole (?) down to get it to fit, but what kind of file would I need? I'd also need to do the same for the nut and the tuning peg. Essentially, WAT DO? This is my first time using strings this heavy on a guitar with a string-thru body.

I'm using a Circkle K 86 for the 8th also. I just unwind the outer winding of the string some centimetres so the thickness is 86 even behind the nut but goes less than 86 when reaching the tuner so it can go thru without drilling the tuning peg. You can drill the tuning peg but I don't like to do modifications without way back in my guitars.

I haven't got any problems at the bridge. The string can go thru it without problems. The only thing I had to do is moving the saddle way to the bridge pickup so there is room enough for the string to go out the bridge. Then, when tuning, you just have to intonate properly the 8th string again. In my case I need to put it all the way back and it is not enough hehehe but good enough to play like that.


Hope it helps and hope you can understand what I wanted to say as english is not may main language =/

 

[Not The Same as Yours]

Sounds like hell? I don't know really how to describe the sound, but I wouldn't swap this pickup for anything else.

That is the best thing isn't it?

 

[RED_ROBOT]

That is the best thing isn't it?

Yup!Anyway, the guitar looks much better with that ridiculous pickguard than with the holes left from switches, pots and the neck pickup

 

[Xykhron]

Hi mates, any locking tuners you can recommend in order to swap for the original non-locking ones?. Prefereably without drilling...

 

[Not The Same as Yours]

Hi mates, any locking tuners you can recommend in order to swap for the original non-locking ones?. Prefereably without drilling...

By drilling you mean making holes for screws to secure the tuner or enlarging the hole on the peg to fit heavier strings?

Nevertheless, Hipshot griplock open gear tuners do work fine and are pretty light.

 

[jeleopard]

By drilling you mean making holes for screws to secure the tuner or enlarging the hole on the peg to fit heavier strings?

Nevertheless, Hipshot griplock open gear tuners do work fine and are pretty light.

Any drilling at all?

 

[Not The Same as Yours]

Any drilling at all?

for an RG8 they do need some drilling on the wood to secure them

 

[jeleopard]

for an RG8 they do need some drilling on the wood to secure them

Damn. ANY tuners that don't need drilling?

 

[Xykhron]

By drilling you mean making holes for screws to secure the tuner or enlarging the hole on the peg to fit heavier strings?

Nevertheless, Hipshot griplock open gear tuners do work fine and are pretty light.

No, I mean direct fit replacement.

 

[movingpictures]

I swirled this RG8 and added SD Blackouts. Loving it! Great 8 for $369.

 

[M3CHK1LLA]

^ how much was the swirl?

 

[Xykhron]

, damn it!, amazing look that RG8 swirled!. Congratulations!

 

[Not The Same as Yours]

That is a nice swirl...

 

[TerminalFunction]

That swirl looks INSANELY nice! You did this yourself?

 

[movingpictures]

That swirl looks INSANELY nice! You did this yourself?

Yes, i did the swirl and clearcoat work.

Thanks for all the great comments!

 

[TerminalFunction]

Cool! If I'm ever in Detroit, I'll bring a guitar and a bag of cash for you...

 

[MoshJosh]

All these sweet guitars I'm gonna have to pick up an rg8

 

[JEngelking]

If I wasn't already hellbent on getting a swirled RG8, I sure am now.