NGD - First 7 String Build

[pettymusic]

This is my 3rd build and 1st 7 string. I am very happy with how this build turned out. It was also my first fret job with stainless steel. The frets took more time and effort, even more than EVO frets, but it will pay off in the long run.

Enjoy!

Specs:

Ashbody w/ Burl Poplar Top - Black Binding - Clear Satin Glow Finish
1 piece Qtr Sawn Maple Neck
Ziricote Fretboard w/ Curly Maple Binding
Luminlay Side Dots
55090 Jescar SS Frets 16" radius
Hipshot Locking Tuners
Hipshot .125 Bridge
BKP Aftermath Set w/ Battleworn Covers
3 way switch
1 push/ pull Vol Pot for Coil Tap
Dunlop Flush Mount Strap Locks
Black Tusq Nut

Build thread here:

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/showthread.php?t=309819

 

[metallidude3]

Awesome job, dude!

 

[Aymara]

Great job!

 

[AkiraSpectrum]

looks wicked!
great work.

 

[pettymusic]

Thanks, all!

 

[Hollowway]

That's incredible!

 

[Jaek-Chi]

That's really nice mate! Especially considering that's only your third build. That burl poplar is awesome, what a brilliant looking top and headstock cab. Good work, and keep making guitars!

 

[CovertSovietBear]

Do you have some sort of glow in the dark filler for the top? Looks sick!

 

[Spicypickles]

That's some serious art for your third guitar. Awesome!

 

[HotKarl]

Dang man that is fantastic. Excellent work!

 

[Wolfhorsky]

Very very nice guitar. I love that glowing in the dark resin fillings.

 

[Beefmuffin]

Woosh, that came out looking baller! Grats and great job!

 

[pettymusic]

Thanks everyone!

For those interested, the glow come from simply mixing luminescent powder in with epoxy.

 

[Zhadryel]

Amazing job! she look so cool
Happy NGD!!

 

[Jaek-Chi]

Mate i know i've already commented, but that top and headstock are amazing! the wood looks so damn good! looks like a tattoo of ripped flesh or something

 

[Aymara]

For those interested, the glow come from simply mixing luminescent powder in with epoxy.

I bet it's just a matter of time until this idea gets copied by a major guitar company.

 

[rampant]

I bet it's just a matter of time until this idea gets copied by a major guitar company.

As ....ed as that would be for him not getting credit... TAKE MY MONEY NOW.

 

[ThomasUV777]

Looks amazing man! Total noob question here, but how did you get the black line between the neck binding and the neck itself? Is it a vinyl sheet between the fretboard and the neck?

 

[pettymusic]

Thanks! You all are too kind!

ThomasUV777 - The fretboard was already glued to the neck but, not radiused yet. I routed with the fretboard face down on the routing table and set the depth just shy of the full thickness of the fretboard. I hope that makes sense.

 

[Aymara]

As ....ed as that would be for him not getting credit...

... yeah, but it's impossible to copyright or trademark this paint job.