It might be (way) out there, Max ... and it certainly is unique!
... but only one word really springs to mind ... WOW!
Super Cool? - Absolutely!
It might be (way) out there, Max ... and it certainly is unique!
... but only one word really springs to mind ... WOW!
Super Cool? - Absolutely!
Wait a minute ... that sounds like Rock and/or Roll!
SG-1 ... "Little Miss" finished in Flamenco Cherry Wudtone
TL-1A ... "Slugger" finished in Antique White Nitro
EX-1 ... "Metal God" finished in nickel-plate (work in progress)
ST-1A ... "Scrapper" stained and finished in linseed oil ... and with the "secret weapon"
GR-1SF ... "Rocker-billy" (just arrived, work in progress)
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?
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
there are not the right words for this - it's just too clever, too amazing and too cool
Stan's LP Build for my Sister: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3146
Benson Pickup Strat mod: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5229
Epiphone LP headstock fix: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3410
Martin Backpacker Repair: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...?t=5038&page=3
'57 Harmony Jazz guitar project: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=2972
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?
You should (my opinion) using white as one of three colours like these:
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 ....................
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.
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 !
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
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'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
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