GlennGPs LP1 - Le Bombardier

[GlennGP]

Thanks for the input Dan. I did try a black pickguard, but it didn't work with the black outer burst - the forms got merged in a quite unpleasant way, and I immediately discarded that idea. That's why it doesn't turn up amongst the concepts pictured above.

And yes, part of the idea here was to demonstrate a neat way to pre-visualise your build!

[GlennGP]

I've just priced this up. The basic LP-1 and Wudtone Burst kit come in just under $240. I haven't factored in colour for the neck, because I haven't really worked out how to do it yet. Add between $80 and $200 for pickups if/when I decide to replace those. The black hardware (stop tailpiece, bridge, knobs, pickup and toggle surrounds) comes in around $50 (plus postage). All up, the project is a shade under $400 - call it square once those unexpected extras are factored in. I think this is definitely going to be done in stages!

Any hints on doing the neck and headstock? Is BMW the way to go, or should I be thinking of something else?

[WeirdBits]

If it is a LP-1 kit with a Maple neck (as opposed to a Mahogany neck on a LP-1SS) you may also need to factor in Wudtone wood/colour compatability, as some body colours aren't ideal on Maple. It may be tough to get the BMW black enough on the neck/headstock to match the body.

[GlennGP]

Thanks Scott, I'd forgotten about the "Wudtone-wood compatibility" issue, and upon checking the table over in the Wudtone threads, the maple cap and neck of the LP-1 are rated highly unsuitable for Black Magic Woman.

So, I need suggestions for a dye-only black stain with which to achieve a non-sprayed outer burst. Has anyone done this before?

(Packing now for the naughty corner - is the wifi up yet?)

[GlennGP]

In any case, I have the concepts narrowed down to 3, 12 or 16 at this point. Probably between 3 or 16 if I'm honest. I have a yellow guitar already, and I don't like repeating myself, so it's really between the Carmine Gypsy and the Azure Lagoon.

The option is open to upgrade the pups to open coil humbuckers in the future, which would make the ultimate guitar either 6 or 17. I'll isolate and print out 3 and 16 and spend a few weeks letting one grow on me. When I get home tonight I'll do a mini montage of the shortlist side-by-side, so you can all share the agony. I'm generous like that.

[keloooe]

You could try forking over a bit more $$$ for a wood veneer? Or even maybe a custom graphic with a logo?

[Gavin1393]

/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from GlennGP on November 15, 2013, 06:40
(Packing now for the naughty corner - is the wifi up yet?)

Yes it is up and running and we have already been forced to upgrade the router due to the excessive demands on bandwidth. Someone, not mentioning any names, was downloading plenty guitar-porn!

[GlennGP]

Good to hear, Gavin!

Okay, as promised, here's the shortlist, and I'm already feeling partial to the Azure Lagoon.

Here are the concepts with stock pups and then with the open coils.

[stan]

azure and black on black. Not enough blue axes in the world....

[Andyport]

Hi Glenn,
You were asking about a black dye based stain, and also about the walnut colour on my latest build.
I did answer you in my build thread but in case you didn't see it.....

In the Feast Watson Prooftint range of stains they do both a Black and a Japan Black.
I have got the Japan Black and it is very black. Think it would be good for what you're after.
They are a dye based stain and are available in handy little 50ml bottles for about $7 - $8.
More than enough or a few builds, it goes a long way.
I did the blend on my tobacco burst by rubbing the stains on with rags, and they blended really nicely.
First time I have used this method...I sprayed the burst on my LP by mixing dye into lacquer.
Try both the blacks on some offcuts and see what you think.
Cheers,
Andy