Members boxhollow Posted December 12, 2005 Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 That one guy is playing an old powell and peralta..........those older decks did not have both sides with kicks on them......they had a distinct front and back..........good decks also do not come with grip tape on them so you don't have to worry about that.....and that one is actually not the graphics side that is the top Powell and Peralta insignia. You will have to find and older deck that does not have real steep kicks and a big concave. The new decks are pretty worthless for you..................I used to skate when I was young pretty hard......now that I'm a bit older I just bought a new skateboard and I use it for getting around a little........found out I'm not nearly as fearless as I was when i was younger......I guess my wisdom has taught me that asphalt {censored}ing hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjpistols Posted December 12, 2005 Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 Originally posted by hollowbox ..................I used to skate when I was young pretty hard......now that I'm a bit older I just bought a new skateboard and I use it for getting around a little........found out I'm not nearly as fearless as I was when i was younger......I guess my wisdom has taught me that asphalt {censored}ing hurts. ain't that the truth? what a drag it is getting old - now I'm thinking that dust catcher I got somewhere might make a pretty cool guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BowerR64 Posted December 12, 2005 Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 Originally posted by hollowbox That one guy is playing an old powell and peralta..........those older decks did not have both sides with kicks on them......they had a distinct front and back..........good decks also do not come with grip tape on them so you don't have to worry about that.....and that one is actually not the graphics side that is the top Powell and Peralta insignia. You will have to find and older deck that does not have real steep kicks and a big concave. The new decks are pretty worthless for you..................I used to skate when I was young pretty hard......now that I'm a bit older I just bought a new skateboard and I use it for getting around a little........found out I'm not nearly as fearless as I was when i was younger......I guess my wisdom has taught me that asphalt {censored}ing hurts. WHAT!?!? you mean the chicks dont like scabs all over when you get older? maybe thats my problem? I hate when you get haulin and hit a little rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TeleFromHelly Posted December 12, 2005 Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Berzerker Posted December 12, 2005 Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 Originally posted by Gravity +1 when all is said and done though ... ... you should still be able to ride the guitar-board:thu: you mean like this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TeleFromHelly Posted December 12, 2005 Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 ok that one is cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BowerR64 Posted December 12, 2005 Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 Originally posted by TeleFromHelly ok that one is cool I agree, who rides their guitar to a gig? no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Berzerker Posted December 12, 2005 Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 thats actually the Ben Harper signature lap steel by an Aussie company called Cole Clark guitars www.coleclarkguitars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edward Posted December 12, 2005 Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 Originally posted by Gravity +1 when all is said and done though ... ... you should still be able to ride the guitar-board:thu: At least enough to roll onto the stage with it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gravity Posted December 12, 2005 Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 Originally posted by The Berzerker you mean like this one? that's beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Outrider Posted December 12, 2005 Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tedzepplin Posted December 12, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 Originally posted by BowerR64 It almost looks like a neck threw style neck bolted to the bottom of the deck. oh, yeah, I forgot about that style of neck. I think that's a great idea! Thanks. As for the other guys - thanks for writing comments even if it just keeps the threat active long enough to get a few good suggestions. I don't think a skateboard flexes too much. You are right that some skateboard decks are designed to flex - a Sector 9 longboard for example.The deck I'll use is a reissue of the Dogtown Big Foot deck. 12" wide and 31" long - flat deck, flat nose, the only curve is the back kicktail. No Tone?I've got other 1960s japanese no name guitars with light bodies that tone snobs have told me "it will sound crappy - no tone!" My response is how do you know what kind of tone I want? A guy playing a guitar that is made out of a skateboard is not looking for 15 pounds of Les Paul tone to play classic rock. Looks stupid?I think a million guys playing strats and Les Pauls or any heavy metal/hard rock high tech guitars look stupid. I'm not saying every strat or les paul is bad. I like Dick Dale (strat player) I like Les Paul (Les Paul player) but in the guitar world I think too many people just fall in line into the classic rock thing and I'm not doing that. Of course it's a novelty guitar. It might sound o.k. or it might sound bad. I won't know till I've made it. I do know it has worked for at least two bands. the Surf Punks and Monster Trux. both surf/skate bands. A guy in Devo used to play a guitar that looked like a through-neck with pick-ups on it- no additional guitat body. it worked for him. I know you classic rock guys will hate Devo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acravero Posted December 12, 2005 Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 Not quite as "authentic", but you could always use a longer, solid piece of wood (mahogany or similar) and trace the shape and graphics of the skateboard you want to emulate, and grind down the edges (so it appears to be as thin as a real skateboard), but it would be as thick as a "standard" guitar in the center. Then, you could simply add a standard bolt-on Fender style neck, or something similar. Once the guitar cavities are all routed, add the trucks (countersink so they don't stick out too far) and other necessary skateboard parts. From 10 feet away, no one would know the difference, and it will likely sound a whole lot better than a bolt-on or neck thru fastened to a thin skateboard body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zac102 Posted December 12, 2005 Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 the only problem I'd see with using a through-neck is that a skateboard is a little too thick to use as a veneer. You might want to pick up a cheap bolt-on neck les paul(or strat), to use for parts, and then take a solid block of some hardwood, route it for a neck pocket, and then mount the board on top of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tedzepplin Posted December 12, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 Thanks for the helpful suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CrackerD Posted December 12, 2005 Members Share Posted December 12, 2005 I've actually done the exact opposite. I stuck some wheels on my '58 LesPaul. Man, you should see the ollies I get off that baby!!!I have kinda f*%ed up the flame top though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zen Posted December 13, 2005 Members Share Posted December 13, 2005 Originally posted by CrackerD I've actually done the exact opposite. I stuck some wheels on my '58 LesPaul. Man, you should see the ollies I get off that baby!!! I have kinda f*%ed up the flame top though. PICS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TeleFromHelly Posted December 13, 2005 Members Share Posted December 13, 2005 When completed, this monstrosity will definetely detract from your chances of getting laid (at least through music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members desiderium Posted December 13, 2005 Members Share Posted December 13, 2005 Originally posted by TeleFromHelly When completed, this monstrosity will definetely detract from your chances of getting laid (at least through music) not necessarily... he could get some Tripp Eisen action! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tedzepplin Posted December 13, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 13, 2005 Originally posted by TeleFromHelly When completed, this monstrosity will definetely detract from your chances of getting laid (at least through music) oh...that's right. I forgot about that! ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CrackerD Posted December 13, 2005 Members Share Posted December 13, 2005 Sorry Zen, no pics. I don't want Ginson to sue me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MDLMUSIC Posted December 13, 2005 Members Share Posted December 13, 2005 You know what theT-shirts say... "Skateboarding is not a crime!" However, playing one of those skateboard-guitars might be... Just kidding, if you've ever seen the POS monstrosities I play, you'll know I'm not serious. For example... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tedzepplin Posted December 15, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 15, 2005 Originally posted by MDLMUSIC the POS monstrosities I play I like your Cheesetar. I bet it sounds cheesy:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.