Completed Projects:
non PBG LP Custom - Hetfield 'Uncle Milty' Iron Cross replica
non PBG Brownstein Stratocaster
Current WIP:
non PBG Stratocaster - Canadian Red Ensign
PBG FV-1G Custom
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
This monster lives...
After too long a hiatus from guitar projects I've finally managed to scrounge a bit of time, replacement fasteners, and favorable weather to reach the finish line on this one. It's been a long time coming but the end is in fact near.
The iron cross turned out pretty well. After cutting out the shape and carving the edges from a pickguard blank, I submerged it in very hot water for about 15 seconds and then pressed it against the guitar body to match the contours of the carved top. Then I layered on the spray paint as follows: hammered steel, satin clear, brilliant gold (sanded around the edges for a worn look), then more satin clear.
The frets are now leveled and polished. I just want to roll the edge of the fretboard binding then I think I'm good to go.
Completed Projects:
non PBG LP Custom - Hetfield 'Uncle Milty' Iron Cross replica
non PBG Brownstein Stratocaster
Current WIP:
non PBG Stratocaster - Canadian Red Ensign
PBG FV-1G Custom
I've been looking forward to an update on this one, looks great!
Thanks guys! It's finally alive. Last night I filed the nut slots and threw some strings on to start the set up. But when I plugged it in to tune it up my heart skipped a beat when no sound came out. Suddenly I worried that my butchering of the EMGs went too far. I pulled off the cavity cover on the back and was relieved to realize that I hadn't put in the 9V battery yet so in it went and viola, it worked!
I adjusted the neck relief and got the bridge height roughly in place, but stopped half way through the set up because I was having too much fun just playing it. The rest will wait but hopefully next week I can do the rest and put up a sound demo. Here's how it's looking now, just need to put the truss rod cover back on.
Completed Projects:
non PBG LP Custom - Hetfield 'Uncle Milty' Iron Cross replica
non PBG Brownstein Stratocaster
Current WIP:
non PBG Stratocaster - Canadian Red Ensign
PBG FV-1G Custom
Very well done. It is a most excellent replica. Can't wait for the sound demo.
Fully sick! That absolutely looks the business CGG, great job!
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Better late than never I guess... here is the long awaited sound demo. Obligatory apology for my less than stellar playing and recording rig.
Completed Projects:
non PBG LP Custom - Hetfield 'Uncle Milty' Iron Cross replica
non PBG Brownstein Stratocaster
Current WIP:
non PBG Stratocaster - Canadian Red Ensign
PBG FV-1G Custom
Back to the front!
Sounds great! Don't apologise for doing justice to great songs.
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