Legion
Slightly cynical, mostly okay, completely drunk.
Can these things do some nice edge-of-breakup blues tones?
Just asking.
Just asking.
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What pickups are people putting in these? I'm not happy with the stock ones... too muddy, noisy, and NO dynamics (I'm using an Engl Fireball 100). Alright... let me be more realistic... what kinds of BKP are you putting in it?![]()
i am considering putting in a 81-7 in the bridge of mine, cause i have heard it gives a better tone for deathcore. can anyone confirm this?
that is one metal looking parrot. also, nice antlers in the background, nice and tall with a wide spread.
Well, once I started, I couldn't really stop ha. Had my new Strictly 7 Custom Shop seven string to play so I thought, mmm, I kinda always wanted a blue guitar hehe. Saving like crazy for the new Axe-Fx II and the FAS MFC-101 MIDI controller, plus have to buy a power amp etc so can't buy a new guitar now.
The "Vampie Blood" comes off real easy. I don't know what Schecter's contractor uses for the primer but that stuff is like steel! I didn't want to use any chemicals to remove the original finish because I have a big parrot in the house and they are sensitive to things like that. So sand and sand till my arms were falling off. It took a long time with my work schedule and other items needing time and attention.
Used water based dye for the colors, added a little bit of "Super Fine Glitter" to the dye so it kind of throws off a little color and sparkle under lights. French Polished with Shellac and a coat of BRIWAX over that. Still have a lot of detail and polishing to do but I just could not stand having it sitting apart another day.
The back was not the greatest grain to work with but I'm ok with it. I can not tell you how much more resonant the guitar is with that primer coat sanded off. There was a lot if it and it is so stiff and thick it makes a huge difference in how the guitar rings out now. It really has come alive tonally. Totally worth the time and effort imho.
When it comes time to re-fret I am probably going to remove the stock inlaid maple board and install a Ebony or Bloodwood or ? fret board with 12th and 24th inlays only. May lightly scallop some or all of the board or at least go with taller frets. Changing the pick-ups to passive within the next couple months and redoing the wiring and controls.
I learned a lot and will do better on the next project. Beats staring at the T.V. haha...
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