SG-2 by Nitroburner1000

[nitroburner1000]

Now there's a testimonial for Dedman Inc. if ever I've seen one. I whole heartedly agree with that sentiment Nitro, there is definitely something unique and special about all of Dedman's builds.

Very true, thats what i like, everyone here puts their own touches to their creations..

[nitroburner1000]

Another option would be wider pickup rings and a custom switch plate and make a feature of them, gives you more view of the top.
Having said that, do it however you like, your build and it's looking good

Yes thought about that but couildnt get them wide enough in the sort that i wanted. cheers

[nitroburner1000]

So heres where it stands........Im going to use a pickguard to cover the pickup holes but even with feedback still unsure as to design.
Im not worried about covering over some of the cap as its not the best job in the world, some slight ripples, some slight hollow section, so the pickguard will also cover over some of my mistakes. maybe when i get better ill try naked, but at the moment it will cover over a bit of my embarrassment.

So i have 4 designs to choose from, one is based on the yamaha SG-50, middle pic top row, one is similar to a custom sg, far left bottom row, but they are all my own designs.
So please feel free to comment realising that i have to have a pickguard to cover the pickup holes and cover my switch hole that is going in the middle of the top horn.. Thanks guys.





top left -1
top middle-2
top right-3
bottom left-4

[depictedminds]

I reckon number 2 - It's very unique. It'll look awesome on this guitar.

[nitroburner1000]

I reckon number 2 - It's very unique. It'll look awesome on this guitar.

cheers, thanks for the input

[Simon Barden]

Number 3 is very close indeed to my own attempt to modify your original (no.1) pickguard in photoshop. But I then decided that whilst the top part worked, the bottom part now looked a bit too chunky. So I'm currently torn between 1 and 2, leaning towards 2, but 2 does hide a lot of the veneer. I'm getting used to 1 now, especially seeing it against the other designs.

Top marks for trying out some different designs.

[nitroburner1000]

Number 3 is very close indeed to my own attempt to modify your original (no.1) pickguard in photoshop. But I then decided that whilst the top part worked, the bottom part now looked a bit too chunky. So I'm currently torn between 1 and 2, leaning towards 2, but 2 does hide a lot of the veneer. I'm getting used to 1 now, especially seeing it against the other designs.

Top marks for trying out some different designs.

Thanks Simon, yea i thought the same about no 3, the design itself doesnt lend itself to be at all balanced which is the effect im looking for. i like 1,2 and 4 but leaning toward 1 or 2.

[wazkelly]

Hi Nitro, the front section of No. 1 looks best as it is a natural layering effect from the base timber through the veneer section and on to the scratch plate. Overall it almost has a hot rod 'flames' look to it, a bit like you would see on American hotrods from 1950's inspired movies like Grease.

Not sure if that is the look you were chasing but enhancing the 'licking flames' as it moves toward the bridge could be worth exploring.

[nitroburner1000]

Hi Nitro, the front section of No. 1 looks best as it is a natural layering effect from the base timber through the veneer section and on to the scratch plate. Overall it almost has a hot rod 'flames' look to it, a bit like you would see on American hotrods from 1950's inspired movies like Grease.

Not sure if that is the look you were chasing but enhancing the 'licking flames' as it moves toward the bridge could be worth exploring.

Yes i see what you mean, thanks

[Fretworn]

2 or 1. 3 I don't like at all. 4 could work if the neck end was more radically shaped more like the bridge end.