RGman Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 well some dont read all of the thread. i had already routed the neck pocket for the neck, and drilled and routed all cavities. it was basicly readdy to go. but after a few days of deciding, i have decided to attempt to finish it. and for a few other reasons. its going to be a long shot, but i have to try. i know i sounded like a whiney baby, and i assure you that was the first and last time. am NEVER one to give up. if i started something, i have to finish it. so no matter how much i want to quit, my instincts and concious wont let me. pics up soon. Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Good, I think you're doing the right thing. So what are you going to do with the too-thin neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 the neck will still work, it is just cutting it closer than i'd like. bad pics from 12 in the morning, so not really a point, but o well. i should have taken a pic from before... http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...ul/DCAM0099.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...ul/DCAM0100.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six_stringer Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Something that I forgot to mention is that I have seen Gibson Les Paul's with their bridge saddles notched offset instead of dead center. If you can get replacement saddles for your bridge that aren't notched you might be able to bring the string spacing in more for your liking by notching them yourself. Glad to see you are giving it a go. Good luck, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 pics in sun http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...ul/DCAM0004.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...ul/DCAM0002.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k...ul/DCAM0001.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Sweet. I love the grain, especially your fingerboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 just waiting to figure out the stupid wiring. http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k.../DCAM0025-3.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k.../DCAM0028-4.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k.../DCAM0029-3.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k.../DCAM0032-3.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k.../DCAM0033-4.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I don't get it. What wiring is there to figure out? 1 vol, 1 tone, jack, 3-position, battery box. IIRC, you've done EMGs before, so actives aren't new for you. Even if they were, there are plenty of diagrams available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six_stringer Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I have wired three of my guitar's with EMG's and only had one problem, I forgot to put the battery in one. I followed the instructions that came with them and it worked out fine. If wired correctly, good battery is installed and the pickup is correctly plugged in then maybe there is something wrong with the pickups. However, I doubt that the pickups are bad. If I have some time I will try to take a closeup picture of how my EMG's are wired and post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 i know, ive used a ton of different wiring diagrams and i cant get them to work. ive wired over 25 guitars and never had a problem. but this time i just cant get it to work. i posted a topic in electronics, but everyone just thinks im am too inexperienced and dont know what im doing. but i havnt done emgs before, but i have used a bunch of other actives. i just cant figure out why i can wire them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassisgreat Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'm really glad you decided to keep going with this one. It's going to be beautiful! As for wiring...wish I could help... I need to do some about that myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bygde Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 This axe looks great, even with the neck problems. Get it finished so I can drool on my keyboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 just waiting to figure out the stupid wiring. http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/k.../DCAM0028-4.jpg It's a nice looking LP, I'm happy that you're going to finish it !! Sometimes I feel completely fed up too. But a couple of days off to other things normally cure it. What was the problem with the neck, anyway ?? From the two pics above I see everything aligns quite well... Is it too narrow at the nut or something like that ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 it lines up fine its just thinner at the heal than i would like. very little space between the edge of the fretboard and the outside strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) i know, ive used a ton of different wiring diagrams and i cant get them to work. ive wired over 25 guitars and never had a problem. but this time i just cant get it to work. i posted a topic in electronics, but everyone just thinks im am too inexperienced and dont know what im doing. but i havnt done emgs before, but i have used a bunch of other actives. i just cant figure out why i can wire them. The problem is that you're not listening to advice that's been given, and you have diarrhea of the keyboard. This is not the fault of anyone who's been following your thread in Electronics. There is a big difference between wiring over 25 guitars and troubleshooting ONE problem guitar. You need to get off the computer, buy a multimeter and learn how to use it, or bite the bullet and have someone with the skills troubleshoot the guitar. If I was in Corrales, I'd come over and fix it for FREE. Sadly, I'm not, so you'll just have to find someone who can. Edited March 5, 2008 by crafty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 i know, ive used a ton of different wiring diagrams and i cant get them to work. ive wired over 25 guitars and never had a problem. but this time i just cant get it to work. i posted a topic in electronics, but everyone just thinks im am too inexperienced and dont know what im doing. but i havnt done emgs before, but i have used a bunch of other actives. i just cant figure out why i can wire them. The problem is that you're not listening to advice that's been given, and you have diarrhea of the keyboard. This is not the fault of anyone who's been following your thread in Electronics. There is a big difference between wiring over 25 guitars and troubleshooting ONE problem guitar. You need to get off the computer, buy a multimeter and learn how to use it, or bite the bullet and have someone with the skills troubleshoot the guitar. If I was in Corrales, I'd come over and fix it for FREE. Sadly, I'm not, so you'll just have to find someone who can. OK i get it! youve already told me that! what dont you get about me already doing what youve told me? the only thing i havnt done is get a meter. i wasnt blaming it on anyone. you act like i ignore what everyone is saying and still complaing because i cant do it. thats not the case. i have listened. and i already told you, there isnt anyone i can take it to right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 well it just got its last clear coat. i diddnt grain fill it (purposely) and it looks great. it has a good finish on it, but the grain is still visible. i am getting different pickups for it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 How many coats of clear did you need to put on it to fill in the grain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 well lets see. the first time when i sprayed it, in the pics before i routed everything, took about 8 coats. maybe less. but i ended up stripping it. this time i diddnt spray that much, and i did it purposely so i could see the grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 all put together and ready for the last step, new pickups. i sold the emgs. and thanks to a new camera from jason (jmrentis) i have much better pics now. the mahogany looks so orange, it almost looks like paduak! Full front shot ( a bit crooked) headstock headstock (downward angle) back back of headstock back again (better) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bygde Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Turned into a beautiful guitar, didn't it? Which pickups will replace the EMGs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 active guitarheadz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bygde Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrentis Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 I'm glad to see the camera worked without complication! And man that finish is sweet! It looks crazy, the color is so rich in that finish, really looks cool, much better than a normal mahogany finish to my eyes, its brighter and richer. It almost does look like paduak. Very nice work, project came out very nice. Keep up the killer work and keep those pics coming! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Love that guitar dude. You have a really good "aesthetic theme" going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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