Project update...

[guitarSQUIRELL]

Do y'all remember this guitar I got last year for cheap?


.... Well, it has started to get a facelift.

What do you think. I went with a white base, added some glitter sparky paint for effect and then started to put costs of lacquer on it.

 

[treyhaislip]

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Here are update pics, the Internet wouldn't let Anthony post the epic update pics

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[Taz Rules]

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I like it.

 

[kramersteen]

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I love everything bar the nub-stock :grumble:

Wasn't that guitar worth a bit? ESP japan custom or is it some production model?

 

[guitarSQUIRELL]

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I love everything bar the nub-stock :grumble:

Wasn't that guitar worth a bit? ESP japan custom or is it some production model?

I looked all over the net for any worth on it and found nothing useful. The paint had already started to peel off anyway.

 

[kramersteen]

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I looked all over the net for any worth on it and found nothing useful. The paint had already started to peel off anyway.

I thought Drnukenctiencescese posted some mij links??

 

[BeatTheBastard]

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Damn I love the Star shape, you sir have lit the spark in me. I need to get mine ready. It´s been waiting for 9 months for fret leveling due to my service.

 

[guitarSQUIRELL]

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Thanks....Im looking into hardware for it now, and im torn between chrome, black (dont necessarily think black would look good on this one), or white. What would your opinion be?

 

[BeatTheBastard]

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Chrome would be fine. What about gold..?

http://g01.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1nOBpHFXXXXXTXpXXq6xXFXXXa/223504768/HTB1nOBpHFXXXXXTXpXXq6xXFXXXa.jpg Gold and white just seems to work quite well together.

 

[guitarSQUIRELL]

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Chrome would be fine. What about gold..?

http://g01.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1nOBpHFXXXXXTXpXXq6xXFXXXa/223504768/HTB1nOBpHFXXXXXTXpXXq6xXFXXXa.jpg Gold and white just seems to work quite well together.

Well, the tremolo on it is an old chrome one that I wish I could afford to get redipped.

 

[Will S-T]

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Go with chrome. Polish up the Floyd as best you can with steel wool
And then give the rest of the chrome hardware a similar patina.
Chrome pickup surrounds would finish it off.

 

[guitarSQUIRELL]

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Chrome would be fine. What about gold..?

http://g01.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1nOBpHFXXXXXTXpXXq6xXFXXXa/223504768/HTB1nOBpHFXXXXXTXpXXq6xXFXXXa.jpg Gold and white just seems to work quite well together.

Well, I always wanted a white with gold hardware. However, the Floyd rose that was on this one is a chrome one but I wish I could afford to get it re dipped or find another cheap knock off that would fit it.

 

[guitarSQUIRELL]

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Thanks Trey for posting those pics. The internet didn't like the file type or something.

 

[treyhaislip]

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Thanks Trey for posting those pics. The internet didn't like the file type or something.

Anytime man! Happy to help!...sorry I took the "likes" for the pics

Well, I always wanted a white with gold hardware. However, the Floyd rose that was on this one is a chrome one but I wish I could afford to get it re dipped or find another cheap knock off that would fit it.

While I personally think black would look best I don't see why Chrome wouldn't have an awesome look.

 

[guitarSQUIRELL]

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I think Im gonna clean up the old floyd that was on it and put it back on. I found a clear volume knob as well for it and all i need to get now is the chrome pickup rings.

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

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So would...

Fugly headstock & all!!!


:headbang:

 

[guitarSQUIRELL]

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The Flod Reconstruction project has started....What a pain in the Butt!

 

[guitarSQUIRELL]

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Finished putting the Floyd back together. All parts are moving now except for a rogue Low E saddle. But, thats just a minor thing...All parts are still working as they should.

 

[guitarSQUIRELL]

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Ok. Well after sitting and curing almost 3 weeks. The sandpaper and water came out for some fun tonight. What a mess (wife wasn't too happy with the mess but oh well) 2000 grit and all is sanded. Smooth as a baby's bottom. Got to get the rubbing compound tomorrow and apply it tomorrow night hopefully. Posting pictures after all is complete.

 

[treyhaislip]

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Ok. Well after sitting and curing almost 3 weeks. The sandpaper and water came out for some fun tonight. What a mess (wife wasn't too happy with the mess but oh well) 2000 grit and all is sanded. Smooth as a baby's bottom. Got to get the rubbing compound tomorrow and apply it tomorrow night hopefully. Posting pictures after all is complete.

Looking forward to the update pics!