Brendans RC-1

[Brendan]

RC-1 project has been underway for a few weeks, but I've been lazy and not done a build diary. So, here 'tiz.
So far have levelled frets and started sanding, sanding, sanding, etc...
Headstock has been shaped and awaiting a chance to try my hand with some binding at some point.
Aiming for almost the Jetglo look, so I'll have to give working on pickguards a go.

[stan]

Great Brendan, about time someone did one of these - nice

[Brendan]

Following on the heels of Gav and DB - lot to live up to..

[adam]

Brendan, no pressure, just want to leave this here as inspiration:

[Bass Guy]

Looking forward to seeing this build. Love the headstock shape...

[Brendan]

/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from adam on August 25, 2013, 18:50
Brendan, no pressure, just want to leave this here as inspiration:

Yes, no pressure... if it comes out half that good, I'll be stoked...

Currently chasing some coil splittable humbuckers... Thinking something like:
http://www.guitarfetish.com/Memphis-...kup_c_159.html
http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Retr...ion_p_361.html
or
http://www.entwistlepickups.com/pick...puid=Nashville

[gavinturner]

hi Brendan,

looking great, especially the headstock! i was also considering the entwistle pickups for my build, but i'm not sure how they are size-wise. May need some bespoke mounts? Will be great to see what you end up with. I have used GFS and Entwistle on previous builds and loved them both. I'm looking forward to your build with interest!

cheers,
Gavin.

[Brendan]

Oh well - new toys arrived today.

Probably a touch hot for my liking, but the price was right.

Coil split Entwistle DarkStar pickups. Have to mod the front pickup cavity ~2mm too thin neck to bridge, but that shouldn't be too hard.

Just waiting on a few more bits and we'll be cooking with gas!


If anyone's interested here they are:
http://www.entwistlepickups.com/pick...puid=Dark+Star

Picked them up off ebay for ~$35 odd for the pair.

[pablopepper]

Seriously? $35? I've read some good reviews for these pickups, all of which mentioned good price, but that's ridiculous.

I will have to check them out, but I can see a set of these going in my next build.

[Brendan]

Pablo - may be cheaper Chinese knockoffs, but they look right and have the right resistance - we'll see what they sound like when I finally get to the Ricky and get it done .