Modifying an EX to look like an LTD

[MusicStudent1]

For my next build, I’d like to take an EX guitar kit:

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and sharpen the points to make it look more like these “Heavy Metal-type” guitars:

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Not necessarily exactly like the LTD or Ironbird, but I want straight lines and sharp edges. Does anybody have an idea how to do this? I was thinking about sawing off body sides, then adding wood to make the pointed ends.

I haven’t even bought the kit yet but am planning on making a gloss black axe with one EMG ‘81 bridge pickup and a chrome Washburn Wonderbar tremolo. (I used one of those in the ‘80s. It’s a fantastic device that only needs a few screws to mount.) 32377

I simply don’t know how to do this kind of woodworking.

[Brendan]

Check out some of the builds by MaxAxe - https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/search.php?searchid=701565 probably the maddest scientist I've seen on the forum so far in terms of body modifications. Otherwise there have been a couple around. Overall though - you sound like you're on the right track.

[MusicStudent1]

Thanks, Brendon. I’ll check it out if I can find him...the link you have doesn’t work and I can’t find him. I’ll keep looking.

I had this guitar in the ‘80s

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I sold it and have been trying to find another or at least create something similar with the Explorer-type shape. I have a vision for an upgraded version of Ace’s Washburn:

1. Gloss black
2. Chrome preferably Washburn hardware - because as Gene Simmons once said, “..chrome looks cool on guitars!” (I think he’s right)
3. EMG ‘81 pickup. - only 1, with a coil splitter (utilizing capacitors) and stutter toggle switch. As I recall, active pups don’t need shielding.
4. Sharp edges
5. Silver Pit Bull Guitars decal
6. Some kinda original silver painted design on the gloss black body

That’s The PLAN!

Oh, if you want a new guitar like the one I just described...good luck. There’s nothing new right now that looks like that.