Members Belva Posted March 31, 2009 Members Share Posted March 31, 2009 This is a hardtail conversion from a previous post. I couldn't decide which color blue to use so I used all three. I haven't clear coated yet so it can be redone easily. Whatcha think? BTW I put the blues right over the primer. All Duplicolor top coats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_tonto Posted March 31, 2009 Members Share Posted March 31, 2009 wow gloss it up a little and I think it'll look great. Not everyone's taste mind, but few guitars are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AndThinkOfTexas Posted March 31, 2009 Members Share Posted March 31, 2009 I like it a lot... very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted March 31, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 31, 2009 I haven't cleared yet. That'll bring some gloss. Ordered a neck from USACG. Tommy at USACG saw pics & says it has the bowling ball thing going. Maybe I'll name it Brunswick. Where to put the finger holes........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted March 31, 2009 Members Share Posted March 31, 2009 Nice! Looks like a piece of blue volcanic rock. How did you get the speckling effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RashestHippo Posted March 31, 2009 Members Share Posted March 31, 2009 Make it nice and glossy and you have a winner. Its unique so its good in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan_F Posted March 31, 2009 Members Share Posted March 31, 2009 Looks Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members geargeek Posted March 31, 2009 Members Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hey, I have some vintage Armstrong floor tile with just that pattern! Just kidding of course. I think it's pretty cool myself and it gets double style points because you did it and it's custom! The most important thing is, how do you like it? Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted March 31, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 31, 2009 Nice! Looks like a piece of blue volcanic rock. How did you get the speckling effect? I used a paint sponge I found at the local hardware store. I've been following the threads here & asking questions of fellow HC'ers. The pickguard is formica. Once again, HC! You might say this is created by the HC DIY forum. Can't wait to get my neck & get it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted March 31, 2009 Members Share Posted March 31, 2009 I used a paint sponge I found at the local hardware store. I've been following the threads here & asking questions of fellow HC'ers. The pickguard is formica. Once again, HC! You might say this is created by the HC DIY forum. Can't wait to get my neck & get it together. Wow, very cool. Did you have trouble with the sponge leaving a texture (physical not visual), or was that part of the intended design? If there is a texture, do you need to sand it smooth before you clear coat? I love to see that in person once it's clear coated. That should really make it "pop". PS. Sorry if I missed these details in another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members archiemax Posted March 31, 2009 Members Share Posted March 31, 2009 Lookin' good! Nice to see something unique around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted March 31, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 31, 2009 Since I used rattle can paint there wasn't much texture. I've wet sanded with 1500 grit & took some of texture out. The rest will go away with the clear (several thin coats) & judicious use of 1500. I have satin clear in stock, so I might use that. The neck from USA Custom Guitars took alot of my budget & I'm a cheap b@$t@%d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Babystrummer Posted April 4, 2009 Members Share Posted April 4, 2009 It all depends on what you like but I like it. The name is a gas, it's right on the mark. I see your in Spokane too, some weather huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strtdv Posted April 4, 2009 Members Share Posted April 4, 2009 Very cool looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members katillac Posted April 5, 2009 Members Share Posted April 5, 2009 Nah, it would be hard for you to go too far :poke: My first thought was that it reminded me of old industrial floor tiles, like the stuff they used in buildings built in the 50s and 60s. I also thought bowling ball, again from the 60s. My father had a bowling ball from around then that looks similar. It's hard to tell from the pics, but from what I can see, it really does look that way. I think you took a chance and came up with a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danyol Posted April 6, 2009 Members Share Posted April 6, 2009 Not really my thing but if it is you didnt do a bad job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Absolving Posted April 6, 2009 Members Share Posted April 6, 2009 I like it. Next one put one of those stare-o-grams on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted April 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 6, 2009 Thanks for the feedback. I decided to call it Brunswick. Many people have said it looks like a sixties bowling ball. Now I need my neck. GAS is getting severe! i think Kat's avatar sums it up. Must be the voices...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theboywho Posted April 6, 2009 Members Share Posted April 6, 2009 Thats one of those guitars that looks awesome, but I don't think I would play. Proper nice finish though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted April 6, 2009 Members Share Posted April 6, 2009 How does USACG's necks compare with warmoths in terms of quality. i've never tried em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted April 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 7, 2009 I haven't recieved the neck from USACG yet. I ordered a 24&3/4" scale conversion neck. By the time I got what I want profile, woods, radius & all else wise it was alot less then Warmoth because of the big W's upcharges. I'll update when I get it. I did decide to go satin nitro clear. I had almost 2 cans from Reranch left over from the Hamer refinish. Now it has to sit for 2 weeks after following the rule of threes for application. Then I'll use 1000, 1500 & 2000 grit wet sand & polishing compound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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