Need ideas for my next build

[Securb]

I am getting ready to do the yearly build for my blog and I don't want to do another Strat or Tele. I was thinking of doing something retro and funky with upgraded electronics. I really want to do something different. Any ideas for body style, finish or whatever would be appreciated. I have some ideas but nothing is wowing me just yet.

I was thinking of going with a Rick 620 shell. Stripping it, routing it for hums and spraying it gold-top.

 

[treyhaislip]

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What about an Ovation Breadwinner style body I lament my father selling his for $200 on feebay a couple of years ago

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[Artie]

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I was thinking of going with a Rick 620 shell. Stripping it, routing it for hums and spraying it gold-top.

If you're routing it for hums, I've got a new wiring scheme that I'm working the final "bugs" out of this week.
It's simple. It's clean. It's killer.

Film@11.

Artie

(And yes, a Slutbucker is involved.)

 

[Edgecrusher]

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(And yes, a Slutbucker is involved.)

I love sluts! They're my favorite flavor!

 

[Snake Aces]

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Oh man, we're gonna need to make a slutbucker mandatory on this build.

 

[Securb]

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What about an Ovation Breadwinner style body I lament my father selling his for $200 on feebay a couple of years ago

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I would love to but even the AS-IS Ovations have been going for ridiculous money these days.

If you're routing it for hums, I've got a new wiring scheme that I'm working the final "bugs" out of this week.
It's simple. It's clean. It's killer.

Film@11.

Artie

(And yes, a Slutbucker is involved.)

This I would be interested in seeing big time

Oh man, we're gonna need to make a slutbucker mandatory on this build.

The part have yet to be decided but that could be an option.

 

[Artie]

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I'll try to get this done before the week is over. I just hate to post a diagram before I've tried it for myself.
I prefer to be my own Guinea Pig.

Artie

 

[Securb]

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Thanks Artie I am still in the planning stages. The last build took me 5 months.

 

[treyhaislip]

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I would love to but even the AS-IS Ovations have been going for ridiculous money these days.

Yeah, they seem to have gone thru the roof in prices the last time I checked. My dad's was identical the white one pictured above–Ebony fingerboard and the guitar sounded and played amazing.

Perhaps the Rick 620 is the way to go? I never noticed it but I think the Charvel Surfcaster has the same/similar headstock in reverse.

Edit: The older Surfcaster, not the new ones.

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[jeremy]

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always thought those surfcasters were cool. if you get along with the rick neck then go for that. the shape doesnt work for me at all though

 

[King IzzO)))]

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Kurt Ballou played something like that for years, his had EMG's. I don't know if this is actually his or not, but here:

 

[Liam1963]

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I like the thought of a 620 hot-rodded, always loved the shape of the body...

 

[jtougas]

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And I always loved that color... that blue... don't change it... please... pretty please?

 

[Securb]

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I like the thought of a 620 hot-rodded, always loved the shape of the body...

Yeah I am leaning that way though I do like the Chavel.

And I always loved that color... that blue... don't change it... please... pretty please?

God knows what the condition of the husk I find is in. I will most likely have to refinish. I am thinking of maybe going with a Goldtop or Silvertop. A red sparkle candy finish would also be cool on one of those. Some high output pickups and a Kahler might also be in order.

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: Need ideas for my next build

Yeah I am leaning that way though I do like the Chavel.



God knows what the condition of the husk I find is in. I will most likely have to refinish. I am thinking of maybe going with a Goldtop or Silvertop. A red sparkle candy finish would also be cool on one of those. Some high output pickups and a Kahler might also be in order.

I've always been intrigued by Goldtops and Silvertops. I think Goldtops look best on Les Pauls and think of the Silverbursts as best on T-Birds. On that pic you posted I think a Silverburst would look really nice but almost think Gold would be better with the fretboard...

Whatever you decide, should be an awesome project!