So I have this crazy idea

[80's_Metal]

I'm debating buying an $800 Gibson SG...like a jr or something plain. With no ugly pickguard.

1. Taking a Dremel grinding bit to the finish. (Giving it little dimples all over... Like the BFG)

2. Using some sort of black filler or stain to refinish it.

3. Drilling and setting furniture nails around the outside rim of the guitar. (Studs like a Judas priest guitar)

4. Spraying/Sealing it in nitro with a spray can.

To ultimately give it a BFG look . Raw and Metal.



What say you?

 

[Seashore]

Maybe if done right. I lean towards yes. I'm a fan of these kinds of arts and crafts projects. Just make sure you get it buttoned back up, don't stop in the middle.

 

[GuitarStv]

Given what you want to do, I think it would be cheaper and maybe easier to just buy an inexpensive guitar neck and make your own body.

 

[Mincer]

What are BFGs going for these days? I don't think they sold all that well.

 

[80's_Metal]

What are BFGs going for these days? I don't think they sold all that well.

$1500 - $2k ish for the Pauls. But they didn't make an SG with the Barely Finished look.

 

[idsnowdog]

I wouldn't spend $800 on that experiment. You could satisfy your leatherboy fetish for $150.

https://offerup.com/item/detail/30ee0518-f626-36b7-ad3d-dc15cc567e34

 

[beaubrummels]

I wouldn't do that to a Gibson - too expensive as a starter. I'd just get a chibson, do whatever you want, and change the electronics/hardware to get it sounding good.

Or just have Kramersteen make you a guitar.

 

[ehdwuld]

It's your money
spend it on what makes you smile

Doeit

 

[Chistopher]

If you're skilled go for it, if not, buy a practice body first

 

[Seashore]

Do not listen to these fools who would have you second-guess yourself. They are only nurturing weakness. Do not settle for a lowly kit guitar, a basted-on neck, or some disgusting Chibson. Take a good guitar and make it great by the power of your will and your hands. Wield that Rob Halford underwear looking axe with pride and honor.

 

[solspirit]

If you're skilled go for it, if not, buy a practice body first

Buy a practice body, if you are skilled. A smart guy would make a mockup. Unless, maybe, they don't care how it comes out, and would be happy just to have done it.

 

[ehdwuld]

It's just money
you'll get more

Doeit

 

[ehdwuld]

I would agree
you should practice on a lesser model

But then. You will have an awesome looking cheap guitar

And not have any motivation to destroy the resale value of genuine collectable


Doeit

 

[Mincer]

$1500 - $2k ish for the Pauls. But they didn't make an SG with the Barely Finished look.

Wow, I am surprised they are that expensive. They shouldn't go for that much.

 

[ehdwuld]

Do not listen to these fools who would have you second-guess yourself. They are only nurturing weakness. Do not settle for a lowly kit guitar, a basted-on neck, or some disgusting Chibson. Take a good guitar and make it great by the power of your will and your hands. Wield that Rob Halford underwear looking axe with pride and honor.

Yeah what he said

Fear of Failure is for Losers

Doeit

 

[80's_Metal]

Wow, I am surprised they are that expensive. They shouldn't go for that much.

They only make a batch of them every 10 years.
It's the best LP I've ever played, I'm surprised more people don't know about them.

Some of them go for over $5k depending on the model, there's a Gary Moore model and some custom painted models too.

I like them because they are different and not all glossy.

 

[Mincer]

They only make a batch of them every 10 years.
It's the best LP I've ever played, I'm surprised more people don't know about them.

Some of them go for over $5k depending on the model, there's a Gary Moore model and some custom painted models too.

I like them because they are different and not all glossy.

Weren't there a handful of cheaper SG models with a satin finish and no grain filler? They weren't as 'lumpy' as the BFGs but they still looked like a project in shop class.

 

[Rex_Rocker]

I say it could look awesome.

I do think the chances of it looking messed up are greater if you haven't done it before or if you don't have like a clear plan of action that you thought through.

But I say what the hell. Do it. Otherwise, you'll never know.

 

[ehdwuld]

If it don't work out

Coat it in bondo

Spray it opaque

And sell it on

That's what the MOD shop does

 

[80's_Metal]

I wouldn't spend $800 on that experiment. You could satisfy your leatherboy fetish for $150.

https://offerup.com/item/detail/30ee0518-f626-36b7-ad3d-dc15cc567e34

Oh gawd!! That made me puke a little.

I was thinking a little more like this with the studs