Let the RG8 Mods begin...

[no_dice]

There was a thread recently where a guy was talking about shaving necks into a profile he liked, and then refinishing them with something. I can't remember what he said he used, but if it looks fine and you're worried about the feel, maybe you could go over it with a clear coat or something? I'm not sure how it would bond to what you just put on the neck, but maybe someone who knows more could chime in.

Sorry, I can't for the life of me remember what he said he used.

 

[Not The Same as Yours]

Quite possibly... I thought about it...

Would I have to buy two sets?!

I am in the process of ordering 8 Ghost saddles and Acousti-phonic preamp directly from Graphtech. The more of us ask them for an 8 string saddle set, the better. They sell their saddles individually, just email them about that.

I have already made this mod on an RG7421 and on an RG7321 and I simply love it. It ROCKs BIG TIME.

 

[hand amputation]

I am in the process of ordering 8 Ghost saddles and Acousti-phonic preamp directly from Graphtech. The more of us ask them for an 8 string saddle set, the better. They sell their saddles individually, just email them about that.

I have already made this mod on an RG7421 and on an RG7321 and I simply love it. It ROCKs BIG TIME.

Thanks. I emailed them.

 

[abadonae]

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/lu...-i-died-my-fretboard-went-horribly-wrong.html

Moved it across to here if anyone is interested

 

[Khai H8drusH]

I am in the process of ordering 8 Ghost saddles and Acousti-phonic preamp directly from Graphtech. The more of us ask them for an 8 string saddle set, the better. They sell their saddles individually, just email them about that.

I have already made this mod on an RG7421 and on an RG7321 and I simply love it. It ROCKs BIG TIME.

As per ur info, im in the graphtech.com website but im unsure which ones fit the lefty rg8..any additional info is greatly appreciated..

 

[Konfyouzd]

Whenever I've stained my board and accidentally gotten some on the neck a pencil eraser got it off for me. The necks are finished.

EDIT: Holy hell... I just saw your other thread... My advice won't work anymore.

 

[abadonae]

Whenever I've stained my board and accidentally gotten some on the neck a pencil eraser got it off for me. The necks are finished.

EDIT: Holy hell... I just saw your other thread... My advice won't work anymore.

#

haha cheers for the...um...help there buddy yea it went a bit pete tong but it's back on track now, sanded back most of the finish so it doesn't look half as bad now

 

[M3CHK1LLA]

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/lu...-i-died-my-fretboard-went-horribly-wrong.html

Moved it across to here if anyone is interested

 

[M3CHK1LLA]

Whenever I've stained my board and accidentally gotten some on the neck a pencil eraser got it off for me. The necks are finished.

EDIT: Holy hell... I just saw your other thread... My advice won't work anymore.

there is not an eraser big enough to fix that.

just swirl it...neck and all and be done with it.

 

[abadonae]

there is not an eraser big enough to fix that.

just swirl it...neck and all and be done with it.

hmmm...

 

[Not The Same as Yours]

As per ur info, im in the graphtech.com website but im unsure which ones fit the lefty rg8..any additional info is greatly appreciated..

Hi, sorry for the delayed reply.

You should measure the distance from 1st to 6th string. I found that I should get the Ghost 8000-00 type of saddle.

I am ordering (not yet done the purchase) 8 Ghost 8000-00 saddles that go for part number BN 8000-00

As part of the order, besides the acousti-phonic preamp package, I am also ordering an extra summing board, a link cable and a quick switch, for mixing piezo and mag sounds.

Check these PDF files:
8 (or more) string guitar ghost install
Reference to Part Number Codes
Acousti-Phonic Pre-Amp info

 

[Khai H8drusH]

Hi, sorry for the delayed reply.

You should measure the distance from 1st to 6th string. I found that I should get the Ghost 8000-00 type of saddle.

I am ordering (not yet done the purchase) 8 Ghost 8000-00 saddles that go for part number BN 8000-00

As part of the order, besides the acousti-phonic preamp package, I am also ordering an extra summing board, a link cable and a quick switch, for mixing piezo and mag sounds.

Check these PDF files:
8 (or more) string guitar ghost install
Reference to Part Number Codes
Acousti-Phonic Pre-Amp info

Noted, thks much... !

 

[jedimindfrak82]

PICSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Ask and ye shall receive...

The Hipshot open back locking tuners

The Hipshot bridge and modded Dimarzios

More bridge and pups and stained fretboard

 

[Captain Butterscotch]

Ask and ye shall receive...

*le porn*

Hnnnnnnggg

 

[RadDadTV]

Looks so dope.

 

[hand amputation]

AWESOME. I want a Hipshot tuner set and bridge for mine in the worst way...

So, I am thinking of applying the Minwax Ebony tonight.

I had a question though... I am going to use painter's tape to mask off the neck, but should I paint the 'sides' of the neck where the rosewood wraps around? As in.. Where the position dots are? If I do will that cover the dots up for good?

 

[Not The Same as Yours]

AWESOME. I want a Hipshot tuner set and bridge for mine in the worst way...

So, I am thinking of applying the Minwax Ebony tonight.

I had a question though... I am going to use painter's tape to mask off the neck, but should I paint the 'sides' of the neck where the rosewood wraps around? As in.. Where the position dots are? If I do will that cover the dots up for good?

I think that if you are doing the Ebonize thing, it should be done on the sides also. IF you need those side dots, there is a product that fits the purpose of masking them:
Water Colour Mediums
Alternatively, you could apply little bit of silicon before and scrap it off after.

 

[jedimindfrak82]

AWESOME. I want a Hipshot tuner set and bridge for mine in the worst way...

So, I am thinking of applying the Minwax Ebony tonight.

I had a question though... I am going to use painter's tape to mask off the neck, but should I paint the 'sides' of the neck where the rosewood wraps around? As in.. Where the position dots are? If I do will that cover the dots up for good?

You can actually use the minwax express onyx to cover inlays... i have a 2004 LTD SC-607 and i couldn't stand how light the fretboard was nor the stupid smiley face inlay... Two coats of the onyx and it looks like an ebony fretboard with almost no sign of the inlay.

One tip with the minwax stuff... once I've let it sit over night i lightly buff it with steel wool and then put on a coat of Howard 's feed n wax... It gives it a mild sheen and protects the finish.

 

[Kristianx510]

Anyone put locking tuners on their RG8s yet? Thinking about putting some on mine when I get it and don't know what kind to get.

EDIT: didn't notice the post a few above this had locking tuners..

 

[M3CHK1LLA]

noticed there are a bunch of new guys here or that just got one.

add your rg8 to this thread ---> http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/extended-range-guitars/220221-rg8-roll-call.html