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RC-1 project has been underway for a few weeks, but I've been lazy and not done a build diary. So, here 'tiz.
So far have levelled frets and started sanding, sanding, sanding, etc...
Headstock has been shaped and awaiting a chance to try my hand with some binding at some point.
Aiming for almost the Jetglo look, so I'll have to give working on pickguards a go.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...130825_003.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...130706_001.jpg
Great Brendan, about time someone did one of these - nice
Following on the heels of Gav and DB - lot to live up to..
Brendan, no pressure, just want to leave this here as inspiration:
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...-RC-1-DB-2.jpg
Looking forward to seeing this build. Love the headstock shape...
Yes, no pressure... if it comes out half that good, I'll be stoked...Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from adam on August 25, 2013, 18:50
Brendan, no pressure, just want to leave this here as inspiration:
Currently chasing some coil splittable humbuckers... Thinking something like:
http://www.guitarfetish.com/Memphis-...kup_c_159.html
http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Retr...ion_p_361.html
or
http://www.entwistlepickups.com/pick...puid=Nashville
hi Brendan,
looking great, especially the headstock! i was also considering the entwistle pickups for my build, but i'm not sure how they are size-wise. May need some bespoke mounts? Will be great to see what you end up with. I have used GFS and Entwistle on previous builds and loved them both. I'm looking forward to your build with interest!
cheers,
Gavin.
Oh well - new toys arrived today.
Probably a touch hot for my liking, but the price was right.
Coil split Entwistle DarkStar pickups. Have to mod the front pickup cavity ~2mm too thin neck to bridge, but that shouldn't be too hard.
Just waiting on a few more bits and we'll be cooking with gas!
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...131011_002.jpg
If anyone's interested here they are:
http://www.entwistlepickups.com/pick...puid=Dark+Star
Picked them up off ebay for ~$35 odd for the pair.
Seriously? $35? I've read some good reviews for these pickups, all of which mentioned good price, but that's ridiculous.
I will have to check them out, but I can see a set of these going in my next build.
Pablo - may be cheaper Chinese knockoffs, but they look right and have the right resistance - we'll see what they sound like when I finally get to the Ricky and get it done :).