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Scored a seconds SG awhile ago and now doing a "Blackjack" build for a colleague.
Stained the body with Jap Black F&W and slightly distressed the finish and will be covering the front and headstock with a Distressed Black union jack in Vinyl.
Will be a standard build in the silver hardware it came with, as have a feeling this will never leave a wall. (I feel so dirty!)
Looks good interested to see how is comes out with the vinyl.
cool concept Tony! Some guitars are for players, some for collectors: no problem, as long as it is enjoyed
Got the vinyl on the headstock and trimmed.
looks great Tony!
Is the vinyl just printed at home, or was it done another way?
Fitted the front skin and started to trim up. went on fairly easily and the inner cutouts were easy. Slowly slowly trimming the outer as want it to run on the line of the guitar (not easy)
And the body shot.
Stan ordered it off internet www.skinyourskunk.com. how the name relates to guitars??Quote:
Originally Posted by stan
very nice, getting the edges just right must be tricky
Looks really awesome tony. Was it a custom skin or one from their catalog?
cheers,
Gav.
Quick mock build - dont know whether black hardware/pickups will look better or not - tomorrows job
@ Gav only custom in that they washed the colour out of a Standard Union Jack - awesome service as well. had a proof within two hours of ordering and payment.
@ Stan doing my head in, so slow trying not to scratch /cut guitar finish and get a good edge.
I like the style of this build. The Union Jack wrap looks quite subtle & interesting in those washed grey tones.
Full colour Jacks can be a bit too garish IMHO. Those skunk dudes have some other nice designs too.
I reckon the silver metal bits might win out . . . .
wow Tony that's really out of the square I like it !
This looks fantastic! Personally I would go for the silver hardware with this colour scheme.
Fantastic work there Tony! I'd stick with the chrome hardware, keeps the black and white contrasted well.
Looks great! I reckon black hardware. :)
Personally I would go silver so as not to put hard lines (bridge and stop) through the union jack. Any chance of a photo of the side edge Tony? Very interested to see how this went on.
cheers,
Gav.
VERY cool Tony. Love the faded look.
@Gav photos of the side of the guitar and initial trim. Gradually doing minor trims to get some of the little jagged edges cleaned up.
Using an art knife and difficult to stay on the edge.
@ wokka did a trial of the offcuts with tru oil and a spray paint clear and neither had any chemical effect on the vinyl.
did a mock up of black hardware and definitely staying silver.
@ vh2580,You could even try Gold Hardware too.
Used a little too aggressive buffing compound and not paying enough attention and straight through the finish and some stain.
Restained and then restarted the TO process again. Was hoping to be assembling today.
Ain't that a kick. Still - looking good. I'd forgotten about this build. Like the distressed look
Ouch.. Redo looks good. I did same once using some generic auto rubbing compound that was way too harsh. I ended up using Meguiars products with great results.
wow thats a lesson to watch what you are doing Tony. Looks like the fix will work nicely
this will look awesome once all the hardware goes on, sweet build
A small setback for what is an awesome looking build Tony. Can't wait to see this bad boy strung up!
cheers,
Gav.
So finally got back to the Blackjack. Bolted the neck on, wired up and strung it up. Is in tune but not intonated as the neck had a slight back bow and will leave for a day or two before adjusting again.
Seem to have misplaced a knob and have to go to Jaycar to see if can get some nuts for the pots ( gotta stop robbing parts off builds)
Dont think Ill ever do another skin as it is so painful to get a good edge and then get the TO coat up to it and not on it.
Bit of luck will be done by the weekend.
that looks awesome Tony, well done getting through the issues you had. Must have taken so much time to tape off the union jack flag.
This is a set neck isn't it (you said bolted on?)
Don't worry I am constantly robbing parts from other kits !
Have you used the stock parts on the SG or any upgrades ?
What is the build next to it with the flamed cap is that a Jrod Nebular ?
A very cool looking axe!
Wow, how nice and very original..i like it...
This is the first I've seen this build. I know the word 'awesome' has been used before, but that looks extremely awesome, Tony, in the most awesome way!
I can imagine how difficult the edges would be to trim up.
Thanks Guys
Tape? now there might have been an easier method. Woks stock pickups but upgraded electronics. Is a bolted neck and was already drilled etc.. so bonus.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
Next to it is a Jrod Nebular and will post some photos later. Its stunning!
I really like the theme and the skins Tony,
Can't wait to see the finished product!
And Done
Blackjack Skin
All standard parts except for electronics and TRC
Distressed Japan Black finish with TO top coat.
Looks amazing Tony! This is the best SG I've ever seen. I'll PM you my address for postage ;).
cheers,
Gav.
Another stunning build Tony. Might as well enter in February GOTM
Awesome build Tony, it looks superb
Top job, looks great.