Members FUBTAG Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 she is afraid ill screw it up but its just un bolting tha neck its no big deal so maybe you guys will mak er change her mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted November 5, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 sprayed the ivory and taped it where the bevels were. got windy and since i live in the desert didnt want any sand on it. so called it quitas until after school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 we need pics !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alex9152 Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 I'm following this thread very closely. You seem to be around my age and refinishing what seems to be your first guitar. I'm soon going to be doing practically the same (I'm even planning on using Krylon paint). The differences are that mine is a Squier, I'm replacing my neck with a Fender MIM "Squier Series" neck (getting the best of both worlds, more playable neck and fewer piece body as many MIMs can be 5-piece or more), and I will post everything when I'm done. No build thread for you guys. Although if enough object, I'll post the current state of the build when I get the new neck. Great idea about the beveling the sides. Helps so that the edge doesn't cut into your arm. Mine was disassembled a long time ago and I had to hand strip the finish (chipping it off with a razor blade after hand sanding took too long, took off a finger-sized chunk of wood on the front edge and had to pile on filler ) My dad chewed me out on it, suggesting I could have left it alone and sold it but I would only get ~$120 and if I added that to the money set aside for this project all I would be able to buy is another Squier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 cool^^^! so heres the pictures guitar noobie requested.' alt='>'>this is the body all taped. kinda hard to tell the cream just looks white but itll look good.' alt='>'>and the neckits been windy here so no paintn till atleast tomorrow:mad:. if this project turns out good maybe ill take a try at paintn my ibanez a confederate flag and call it "the patriot":cop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 not trying to be a dick or anything, but your tape covering up the faux binding looks a little uneven... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 ya iknow its how the beveling worked out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 looking forward to more progress and pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 keep u posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alex9152 Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 if this project turns out good maybe ill take a try at paintn my ibanez a confederate flag and call it "the patriot":cop: I don't see an Ibanez in your sig Here's the crappy hand-strip job I have so far: And with the Squier neck, a bit thick for my tastes: Very uneven too. I'll be probably using more primer to make it all even. In addition I received a heavier/better but narrower trem and had to redrill (sorry, not even drill but fill the holes and try to screw it straight into the wood, I was doing much of this behind my father's back) the holes and use filler to hide the gap that the old bridge covered. (Ignore the red superstrat body with the floyd sitting around, that's a future project that will require intense soldering work and a 22-fret shred-type neck). More differences I realized: -Your stripping job was far easier, my Strat body was a nightmare especially in the cutaways -I only have to finish the body, you are refinishing the neck too -You can probably handle the yellowing with your color choice, I don't want my planned blue turning green so I have to get a different clear coat -I am replacing the pickguard on mine, yours doesn't have a pickguard and you are probably re-installing your pickups and hardware? I am still awaiting the arrival of the nut at the store so the owner (to whom the neck was sold to, it came with a nut with a chunk missing and can't hold the low E) can install the nut so I can try a second dry fit. On the left my Squier pre-disassembly: No thread until I obtain my paints though. (had internet outage for a little and had to wait to post this one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mutant_guitar Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I don't see an Ibanez in your sig Here's the crappy hand-strip job I have so far: And with the Squier neck, a bit thick for my tastes: Very uneven too. I'll be probably using more primer to make it all even. In addition I received a heavier/better but narrower trem and had to redrill (sorry, not even drill but fill the holes and try to screw it straight into the wood, I was doing much of this behind my father's back) the holes and use filler to hide the gap that the old bridge covered. (Ignore the red superstrat body with the floyd sitting around, that's a future project that will require intense soldering work and a 22-fret shred-type neck). More differences I realized: -Your stripping job was far easier, my Strat body was a nightmare especially in the cutaways -I only have to finish the body, you are refinishing the neck too -You can probably handle the yellowing with your color choice, I don't want my planned blue turning green so I have to get a different clear coat -I am replacing the pickguard on mine, yours doesn't have a pickguard and you are probably re-installing your pickups and hardware? I am still awaiting the arrival of the nut at the store so the owner (to whom the neck was sold to, it came with a nut with a chunk missing and can't hold the low E) can install the nut so I can try a second dry fit. On the left my Squier pre-disassembly: No thread until I obtain my paints though. (had internet outage for a little and had to wait to post this one) Epic candy apple red.Epic Epi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alex9152 Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Epic candy apple red.Epic Epi. Thanks, because:-The candy apple red superstrat body is plywood. Got it free from the shop where I'm getting my Fender neck. Relatively dinged and chipped, bridge is GFS licensed Floyd (bought $40 off this place). Not being worked on because of money issues.-The Epiphone Les Paul Studio is no longer made in sunburst finishes, (no) thanks to the VM's. To myself: Epic fail on stripped Strat, might need sanding sealer? Also, the parts that will be assembled to make this are in pre-relic-ed condition. Full working order but showing signs of wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I don't see an Ibanez in your sig More differences I realized: -Your stripping job was far easier, my Strat body was a nightmare especially in the cutaways -I only have to finish the body, you are refinishing the neck too -You can probably handle the yellowing with your color choice, I don't want my planned blue turning green so I have to get a different clear coat -I am replacing the pickguard on mine, yours doesn't have a pickguard and you are probably re-installing your pickups and hardware? i just havent goton around to putting it in my sig. (alittle embaresed of it actuall cuz it has crappy paint chips and the floyd is raised way outa the routing with the claw tightened all the way but just wanted a floyd guitar for $120)the stripp ing was easier probly due to the power sanderand i am puttn like a jr ish prs se oneish pickguard inthere to cover up the neck pup hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alex9152 Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 i just havent goton around to putting it in my sig. (alittle embaresed of it actuall cuz it has crappy paint chips and the floyd is raised way outa the routing with the claw tightened all the way but just wanted a floyd guitar for $120)the stripp ing was easier probly due to the power sanderand i am puttn like a jr ish prs se oneish pickguard inthere to cover up the neck pup hole. Forgot about that, if it was in the thread. The red superstrat after the Squier rebuild is going to serve me the same purpose as your Ibanez, being the Floyded shredder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 also with the bigsby, ive seen a few lp jrs with a b7 on it not a b5 so iwas wondern is it realy hard installn a b7 on a flattop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 also with the bigsby, ive seen a few lp jrs with a b7 on it not a b5 so iwas wondern is it realy hard installn a b7 on a flattop? B-5s have more screws. B-7s are better option overall IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 ya but the b7 is made for the carved top so is there major modification needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 ya but the b7 is made for the carved top so is there major modification needed? Not at all. The only difference between B-5 and B-7 is the B-5 is screwed to the top, the B7 is attached to the tailpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted November 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 so got home from school at bout 5:00pm with only 25 minutes of light left so it taped the top near the edges incase of overspray and started the leather brown. heres the pics taken in the dark with flask on so it looks brighter but still good.' alt='>'>' alt='>'>' alt='>'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members NotDead Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 I would've just clearcoated back, sides. Left neck natural or tru-oiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted November 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 ya but ilike the brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 Mahogany is brown... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted November 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 dint want to say this but i think it was stained not mahagany and i teested the stain on the bak so there was this purpl streak there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted November 8, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 8, 2008 k i need to stop doing this. got home w? 20 minutes of light and started the gold. wen putting it on realised it was nt staying put so sprayed mor. now ive ended up w/a gold with a thick coat. &*%$!!! so tomorrow will be bonding w/the sander again. but it sure does look pretty just uneven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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