Can't really help with your question but I will just say that the black top with ash sides and back looks classy as f**k! Definitely original and it comes together really well!
Second build, Modern/BM/super strat
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pettymusic
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Dude! This looks frakin' awesome!!
I wish I had clue how to help with those dings but, unfortunately finishing is what I know the least about.
I wish I had clue how to help with those dings but, unfortunately finishing is what I know the least about.
Yeah, just little discolourations, theres a few of them though, around the sides of the body. sanding doesn't get rid of them so, oh well.
And thanks dudes for the compliments. I'm pretty happy with it so far. Hopefully spraying clear in a few days and i'm done! Except cavity and truss rod covers..
Renkenstein
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that blacked out top is pretty flippin' cool! Looks great, man.
metaldoggie
Pro smeghead
Looking really neat!
If the discoloration is throughout the epoxy that would lead me to believe the crosslinker was not mixed in properly. If you can't get a good mix by hand then invest in a cheap drill bit mixer.
If the discoloration is throughout the epoxy that would lead me to believe the crosslinker was not mixed in properly. If you can't get a good mix by hand then invest in a cheap drill bit mixer.
Little update, little boring.
Final clear coats happened today. Using a satin finish. First time using a spray gun, but I think i figured it out in the end. Probably should've test on some scrap first but, it worked in the end.
Final clear coats happened today. Using a satin finish. First time using a spray gun, but I think i figured it out in the end. Probably should've test on some scrap first but, it worked in the end.
That's cool, dude. The matte black top and natural back is a really neat combo.
Steinmetzify
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Sick. Can't wait to see this done.
Me neither haha.. Now i'm just waiting for the clear coats to properly cure. About a week I think I read on this one.
Okay, hardware installed and mostly setup. Can't find the right sized allen key to adjust the truss at the moment.. And as you can see, its missing a cavity cover. Excuse the crappy photos, will take more asap.
String pull on the headstock looks dumb. It didn't even cross my mind at the time. Fixed on no3.
String pull on the headstock looks dumb. It didn't even cross my mind at the time. Fixed on no3.
The matte black on the devil tail headstock: OOF! Too good.
Also the string pull doesn't look too bad, the worst of it is probably on the D string but it should still be fine. Like you said, something to improve on the next one! As long as you learn something then it is always a worthwhile experience.
Also the string pull doesn't look too bad, the worst of it is probably on the D string but it should still be fine. Like you said, something to improve on the next one! As long as you learn something then it is always a worthwhile experience.
StarbardGuitar
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I love the look of that matte black with the natural ash back, nice work! Classy as f**k. Also, the string pull doesn't look too bad, though you're right that you learn as you go and you will consider it in the next design. I like to draw all of my ideas out full size first before starting to build- I even draw strings on it - because that way you can see how everything will look before starting the build.
Deegatron
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Pure class... love it...
Taylor
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I'm just echoing everybody else, but that matte black top looks sooo good! 
Steinmetzify
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Dude. DUDE. The contrast between the top and the back/sides is classy as .....
Would rape daily. Between your first two builds I seriously can't wait to see what you do for #3. This turned out so friggin badASS.
Would rape daily. Between your first two builds I seriously can't wait to see what you do for #3. This turned out so friggin badASS.
Thanks for all the kind words guys.
I'm currently supergluing my nut at the low E. I get buzz accross the board and action seems fine. I might have gone overboard with the slotting.
EDIT:Fixed.
Don't listen to stewmacs guide re:hipshot bridge placement. Can't intonate it in drop A perfectly. It's a tiny bit sharp - Ideas???
I'm currently supergluing my nut at the low E. I get buzz accross the board and action seems fine. I might have gone overboard with the slotting.
EDIT:Fixed.
Don't listen to stewmacs guide re:hipshot bridge placement. Can't intonate it in drop A perfectly. It's a tiny bit sharp - Ideas???
Neilzord
.Metal.
Looks awesome now it's all together! Great build Looks mean, And I didn't think I would. But I LOVE that black top & Headstock!
Looks mean, And I didn't think I would. But I LOVE that black top & Headstock!
Hipshot make a shorter saddle you can swap in (lowest strings on the photo below) that should hopefully give you the length you need. Send them an email and I'm sure they'll sort you out. Awesome build either way!
