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All the times looking at your progress I've thought of it as large because of the size of flippers and bumpers but, today while studying the last picture you took, I think I'm starting to see the dimensions. Is it a regular size electric or like an acoustic?
@ Jack Wolfe: Thanks heaps for researching - I will catch up with you soon to discuss the finer points.
@ Johnnychronic: The idea was to keep the "cigar box" body about the same dimensions as an electric.
It's 405H x 300W x 80D or 16" x 12" x 3 1/4" so within the realms, albeit much deeper. All playfield parts are scratch built & scaled down to fit (except the old style small flippers) External hardware like the shooter, buttons etc. are the real thing.
Tiny update: Small parcel of LEDs needed to finsh the job turned up today from waaay up North, so no excuses for not getting on with the job . . .
Slowly onwards . . . .
The LED lightshow is now completely wired & working. I am over the moon with the overall effect.
In the pic below you can see the wiring harness & the chaser unit etc.
Next phases will be the audio set up and then FINALLY fitting up the actual axe bits - neck, bridge etc. etc. you dudes all know the drill :|
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Every time you post an update on this I get more blown away Max. I wish I lIved close enough to you to check it out in the flesh.
It's still insane, you know!
Hey Brendan... can you please do a wiring diagram for this, thanks mate. :-)
No worries Ads - you want it all on an A4? How good are your glasses? :). Genius Max!
I ain't checking this one for you! Send it to DB!Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from adam on March 16, 2014, 17:22
Hey Brendan... can you please do a wiring diagram for this, thanks mate. :-)
great progress!
Wiring diagram? Going to offer this as a kit Ads?
I think it is wiring level - Genius
Nope - "Mad Doctor"Quote:
Quote from stan on March 17, 2014, 11:44
I think it is wiring level - Genius
my brain just melted.....
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIPr23xyoZg[/embed]Quote:
Quote from stan on March 17, 2014, 11:44
I think it is wiring level - Genius
That Wile E. Coyote clip is piss funny :D
I can identify with some of his brilliant schemes . . .
Anyhow, the PW saga continues with a "dress rehearsal" fit up today (see pics)
As expected, the neck inclination needs adjustment. I'll do this by planing the neck heel slightly until the angle is right. Otherwise, the neck is bolted on nice & perpendicular/centred to the bridge - yay.
Still some more wiring & switch mods to do for the audio setup. Still some minor toys to add. Still need to complete the "cap" which is clear acrylic sheet trimmed with ally siderails.
The end is nigh . . . . .
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O.M.G.
Maxie, you never cease to amaze and amuse :)
That is without doubt the most whackiest and out there Guitar ever built!
Cant wait for the video of her in action :)... it is going to go viral!
Well if this doesn't win GOTM for sheer audacity and creativeness then what hope do the mere mortals amongst us have?Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from maxaxe on March 29, 2014, 18:58
That Wile E. Coyote clip is piss funny :D
I can identify with some of his brilliant schemes . . .
Anyhow, the PW saga continues with a "dress rehearsal" fit up today (see pics)
As expected, the neck inclination needs adjustment. I'll do this by planing the neck heel slightly until the angle is right. Otherwise, the neck is bolted on nice & perpendicular/centred to the bridge - yay.
Still some more wiring & switch mods to do for the audio setup. Still some minor toys to add. Still need to complete the "cap" which is clear acrylic sheet trimmed with ally siderails.
The end is nigh . . . . .
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...t-Up-1-006.JPG
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...t-Up-1-008.JPG
Brilliance! 8O
Max. It's astounding. I can't believe how pinball-ish it is. It reminds me of my misspent youth. The way you have incorporated the pickup is genius also. I think DB has hit the hammer on the head in that it will definitely go viral. And why shouldn't it? What a build, man!
Superb Max. This is a work of art. Can't wait to see her play with lights and all! What an amazing stage presence it would have!
cheers,
Gav.
Loving it!
Great ambition with a superb result...
So good Max! Please tell me you're going to have a ball floating around in there.
OOOh YEAH!
This is stunning MAX, I know you're not finished but, I hope you've planned to put some artwork on the sides too, traditional stencil stuff.
It might be (way) out there, Max ... and it certainly is unique!
... but only one word really springs to mind ... WOW!
Super Cool? - Absolutely!
I don't know what else to ad man except you crazy bastard you . Only a man walking the line of genius and mental could come up with such an amazing thing. Holy crap!!!!!!
I suppose this is a silly question, but is there a pickup there somewhere?
there are not the right words for this - it's just too clever, too amazing and too cool
Appreciating the comments & feedback from you guys - thanks again.
@ FW: Single bridge HB fitted in the clear acrylic cap with a clear surround (see pic)
Red arrows show the bridge post holes & the "potholes" for vol/tone control.
Ally rails & lockdown bar still need finish & buffing before fitting up.
@ PP: At this stage I'm still trying to find a fake lightweight silver ball of the right dia.
Real balls are solid steel - thus too heavy.
@ JC: Can't decide on wether to do side art stencil work yet. Worried it might look
a bit too busy with all the other stuff going on?
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...38-Cap-001.JPG
You should (my opinion) using white as one of three colours like these:
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You should (my opinion) using white as one of three colours like these:
Good idea JC it's under consideration . . .
Anyhow, here's what may be the last progress report before Adam does the video with all the flashing lights & bells & whistles etc.
Pic 1. More wiring - Green arrow #1 is an under cabinet switch to isolate the lighting system.
" " #2 is I/O for the effects module to its left (actuates by START button)
" " #3 is I/O for overdrive in amp (actuates by flipper button)
Pic 2. Effects module control panel in situ.
Pic 4. 9 VDC inlet & standard mono outlet panel in situ.
Continued ....................
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Pic 4. Close up the front end w/- shooter etc.
Pic 5. Long shafted 500K pots fitted in apron (tone/vol)
Pic 6. Insurance: apron is ally so I bunged on some fibre insulation under the tags.
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wow Max that is totally off the chain, are most of these parts actually off a pinball machine ?
I can't wait to see the finished product and the video now, hope this gets posted all over PBG facebook page although its not a Pitbull build it is so out there !
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Max,
Just saw this being released (maybe Justin is watching your build :) ).
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PSPsmqFhE4[/embed]
That's a very serendipitous find Brendan :) Wish I could play it as well as he does. I'm still struggling with some of the chord shapes, let alone strums & technique.
Might have to employ a "ghost player" when we do the upcoming video.
In the meantime, I've had to cut another hole in the body (see pic) for practical reasons, mainly the need to access the mini amp (currently awaiting suitable pot knobs) Think I'd better clean up the edges of it & the one next to it.
I also plan to make a second clear interchangeable "cap" complete with a single coil neck PUP. This will be for aesthetics & to doodle 'round with a mellower sound.
Completion is slowly rolling to a conclusion, but no more will be revealed until Adam & I do the vid 8-)
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as cool as it gets Max, cant wait
Got bogged down lately with other stuff including restoring a real pinball for a mate, but now it's back to the guitar . . .
Fiddled around shielding the chaser, amp & effects (in progress) unit today. PITA but essential to (hopefully) eliminate noise.
Used a combination of very thin aluminium plate & good ol' copper foil.
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Kewl! :)
Ooooh, it's getting closer to being finished.
great stuff Max, I think the entire forum are waiting to see this beast finished
Wow. Speechless. You are better then macguyver
You are such a tease. You keep leaking little snippets every few weeks then keep us hanging on again. I am sooo looking forward to seeing the thing live!
Bump, Max. BUMP!