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Hi all, I've really enjoyed building my IB-7. So, like most of you i"m building my second guitar. This time it's the JK-1.
The reason for this one is because I've liked and wanted this shape for a long time. Gonna spend a bit of time on this one, as I want to do a cool paint finish and some airbrushing on it. So far I've done the test fit, sanded and sealed the wood.https://i.imgur.com/pOyYjHMm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/y0HOtWqm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/omkY9G5m.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/2RmPMQJm.jpg
cool ! This one is on my radar as well
The different tone bands in the timber are pretty cool, though I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the airbrushing
Laid some black primer on the JK-1. I will block it right back and prime it again. I want this guitar flat. I've used black so I don't need too much black basecoat when I start laying down colour. After the black i will be laying down a red marble effect before I airbrush it. There is going to be a bit of paint on this!https://i.imgur.com/Xnrif32m.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/yaLpvyqm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/YrLbOLZm.jpg
Cheers John. I can’t wait to airbrush it! It will be some time befor I do though. One again, your LP-1S on GOTM is bloody awesome🤘🏾Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnH
Good evening fellas,
Here's an update of my guitar build. I bought some pick up covers, because I wanted to have the same finish on the pick ups as the body. I was originally going to paint the pick ups, but came to the conclusion it was too hard.
With the paint, I laid down a black base, then put a Red marbilizer over the top, sprayed black around the edges to fade it in and cleared it with dna custom clear. An excellent clear coat to use and you can buy it in 1 litre kits!
I'll let it cure for a week or so before sanding it back to airbrush it. Can't wait to airbrush it!
https://i.imgur.com/p1hzCoim.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/w1N36klm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/rHMPWEym.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/vGfASnam.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/B2RhAt9m.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/itxhNeYm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/2IPIXyem.jpg
I’m liking it!
Cheers mate. Can't wait until we get some decent sunlight to see the colour pop!Quote:
Originally Posted by churchie
Are the pickup covers plastic or metal? If metal, you'll need to stick them on with some wax to the top of the bobbins (if you haven't already done so), otherwise as the covers vibrate from loud sounds, them moving in the magnetic field is picked up and you can get high pitched squealing that you can't damp with your hand. If plastic, you should be OK, as I can't see any reason why they would cause microphonics.
Thank you for letting me know about the pick up covers Simon. I’ll keep that in mind for future projects. They are plastic. Fingers crossed it will work out when I do the final assembly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simon Barden
Hello all,
I've just done a quick fit up of the guitar and was hoping to get others opinion on the chrome hardware. Yay or Nay?
Originally, I was thinking of getting black hardware for it, but know I'm in two minds!
https://i.imgur.com/YMsUfJVm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/6dyn4qBm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/irWHYy1m.jpg
This is looking pretty cool. I'd probably go chrome, but black would absolutely work. It'd look meaner with black I think.
I'd stick with Chrome, it continues from the headstock through the silvery frets and on to the bridge/tailpiece and the knobs.
I'ts a little bling brightness to the dark menace of the colour and the shape.
Nothing wrong with the chrome, but I like the black idea. Man, you make a nice guitar Spawn25.
Thank you for your feedback guys. One thing I’m worried about is after I airbrush it, the chrome might be a bit much. I have to admit, I am liking the chrome with what I have at the moment.
Damn, man. That paint job looks killer.
nice job spawn, really like texture with the red and the black burst is just right. Should be pretty happy with it
Chrome looks good with that paint job. nice job brother
Gosh, that really is a mean looking guitar. Love it
Good morning all. Hope all is going well for everyone on this long weekend. What a great time to be working on our builds!
Here is an update on where i am at with my JK-1.
https://i.imgur.com/shHITb6.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/LUMzNTT.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/O0Y0OXD.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/kw0jaDR.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/oOSbMKe.jpg
Finished the airbrush on the body and I'm happy with it. It was at least 24+ hours to paint that picture of Spawn (It's the size of my hand). It's been a long time airbrushing and I wanted to get as much detail as I could.
It was cleared with DNA custom clear. Great clear to use, it flows well, has a nice gloss and you can get it in small kits.
I'm going to start sanding it back and give is a cut and polish for a better mirror finish. I'll be using 3D polish to help achieve that look. It's an excellent brand if anyone is looking for a great polish and you don't need much to get results. If anyone wants more tips and what I use to polish, let me know. Finishes is what I'm good at!
I have decided to go with black hardware instead of the chrome. With the look that I want I'm finding the chrome too much.
With the black bridge, will I have to expose any metal for the ground wire?
Looking forward to your feedback and I hope all your builds go well this weekend.
All done and sounds great. The pick-up covers haven't affected the sound too! Glad it worked out.
https://i.imgur.com/lzBQUgEl.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/5oMUjWwl.jpg
absolutely sick! not a fan of the JK shape but your finishing work on this is Stunning! Wonderful job!
Thanks mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Great job. Impressive!