Cam Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 what will/ do you use on the neck so that your hand doesn't stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 what will/ do you use on the neck so that your hand doesn't stick? Nothing. The matte finish is quite satiny to the touch. I painted the shielding foil black so it wouldn't stand out so much through the f-hole. It's finally starting to look like a guitar. Today I'm going to start fussing with the wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyManAndy Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Very cool guit!!! But...another with matte black? I dunno man, that always ruins it for me. CMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead28 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I had to see this one come together a little more before I could decide if I liked it or not. I like it. A lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 coming together very nicely i like satin black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) GOSH DANG I HATE DOING THE WIRING!!!!!! I finally got some noise to come out of it, all the pups right on the switch, and the damn thing buzzes when I touch metal. I've been at it for about 5 hours now. This shite happens every single time I pick up a soldering iron. I'm ready to just take every single one I do to a local shop and have them do it. Edited June 24, 2009 by avengers63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyManAndy Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 CAPS LOCK FTW!!!!!! Sorry to hear your troubles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pestvic Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 wiring isnt that hard at all? maybe something is wired backwards or... not grounded? who knows. but all i know is it looks freaking amazing. hey after you take it to 4000 leveling what do you use to polish that grit into a high gloss finish? could you PLEASE do a tutorial? mine came out great but not that great. (i still have more coats to do) if not link me to a tutorial you have already maybe? Great work as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Thanks. I used Meguiars swirl remover from Auto Zone and a hand drill buffing sponge from Stew-mac. Check the tutorials on the home page. I'm pretty sure that's where I picked up the technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 wiring cavity with unknown ground problem felt padding under the tailpiece bits It may not work right yet, but at least it's pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 It may not work right yet, but at least it's pretty You've got that right! This guitar looks seriously good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcissism Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 If you GOTM this, I'll vote for it I absolutely love it! When you get the wiring straightened out (or curved or twisted or whatever) give us some sound samples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brcck Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 I love it! Except... I just want to tear that middle pickup out. Just an urge. But it's a seriously good looking guitar, nice job. Like the matte black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJE-Guitars Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 I can't tell from the picture but I'll ask the obvious question . . . have you ground the wiring to the T-o-M studs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 I can't tell from the picture but I'll ask the obvious question . . . have you ground the wiring to the T-o-M studs? Yep. I was on the phone with a local tech. He suggested that if it only buzzes when I touch metal but everything else works right, then there's most likely an issue with the ground to the bridge. I'll have to do some testing on it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJE-Guitars Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 The best thing I can recommend is get a multimeter set it in the buzz out mode then touch one probe on a ground wire inside and then touch the other probe on any string or the bridge (anywhere!) and it should buzz. If it don't you know the bridge ground ain't good - they can be a bit of a bitch to get a good connect on the t-o-m studs - lots of heat required. Essentially as soon as you touch any part of the strings/bridge/metal bits - the guitar should be silent as you complete the ground link. A multimeter is your best friend in these situations! Oh forgot say the final article looks great - although for me I really aren't keen on the 12th fret inlay or colour of the inlay - a nice crisp and clean MOP inlay would of been my choice . . but hey it ain't my guitar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 You nailed it Joe. The body horns were originally patterned after an SG, but lengthened and pointed out to be more like dragon horns, but still have a 335-ish feel. For the headstock, I had the original shape to contend with while trying to make it mimic the body. The more I finessed it into shape, the more a top view of a dragon's head came to life. SJE - Thanks. My meter is an analog needle with no sound effects, but I'll see what i can find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyManAndy Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 This is definitely a GOTM contender for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko_slash Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 It looks pretty pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feral_smurf Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 that is indeed one purdy guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Oh forgot say the final article looks great - although for me I really aren't keen on the 12th fret inlay or colour of the inlay - a nice crisp and clean MOP inlay would of been my choice . . but hey it ain't my guitar! Agreed, both counts. MOP would have tied in nicely. I think a good polishing and some choice daylight photos are in this guitars immediate future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 i agree on the inlay thing - a brighter red would have tied it into the body better for me. still looks great though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Thanks for the kind words. I was honestly anticipating the bloodwood inlays polishing up a lot brighter than they did. i took it to a local shop tech who concluded that in order to find where the buzz is, I need to dismantle the whole thing and start the wiring from scratch, one piece at a time. Did I mention that I REALLY don't like doing the wiring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood is good Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Can you get a better pic of the wiring? It looks like you dont have the switch grounded to either of the pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenspoke Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Excelllllent!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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