Insane finish

[dingobass]

Of course there is a trade off.... these Axes nearly always have lousy tone but when something looks this cool, who cares!

[lawry]

I love that sort of look. Definitely keen to see what you do with something like this, man. It'd be so hot!

[Andyport]

I have had thoughts of tackling a steam punk "pitbull" for a while now. One of those "one day, maybe" projects tucked away in the dim dark recesses of my mind. Just thought it would be something completely different for the forum.
You should go for it! Would love to see how it turns out.

[ultpanzi]

DB, to make up for the lousy tone, Id probably stick in some EMGs so the tone comes purely from the pups. Itll be a while before I get to start something like this though, cos I have a few other builds planned first and Id need to take a while to practise metal shaping and draw up a plan for a guitar like this, as well as getting money for it all (Student wages over here in Sydney are terrible!!)

[stan]

yep to compensate for tone, run hot pups and all the effects chain stuff you want

[stan]

/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from bargeloobs on May 23, 2014, 18:59
@Stan
Now those axes are what I'd call "Steampunk", the OP is almost "Fantasy", at any rate it's good to see a bit of timber showing.

Steampunk for sure, you are right.
Just put them up as examples of where things can head. Also an easier starting point in some ways, the metalwork on the OP post is craftsmanship ++

The LP style one first up looks pretty mild and playable, love the woodwork