Vanity Guitars
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BriGuy1968
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ehdwuld
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Re: Vanity Guitars
It's here
I was a bit disappointed, wanted to check out the pickups before putting the Duncans in
But the rings are broke
They did put the locking tuners on, wonder why they didn't use the locking part?
When I went to pull the pickups. Three of the four inserts fell out
The pickup covers weren't what I expected either
But the neck is straight, fretwork is good, one tab hanging over on the bottom of the 3rd fret
Finish is great. It's not the archtop I was expecting
Looks like they chambered a solid body and cut a solid top on, then gouged out some F holes
Same as my Epiphone Florentine
Would have been nice if they had painted the raw edges of the F holes
The neck is filthy, the filler they used around the inlays is still on top of the inlays
I can clean that
Heck most all the issues can be sorted
Was going to put TS rings on with Duncan's anyways
There are some gouged on the nut that don't affect playability at all
It's here
I was a bit disappointed, wanted to check out the pickups before putting the Duncans in
But the rings are broke
They did put the locking tuners on, wonder why they didn't use the locking part?
When I went to pull the pickups. Three of the four inserts fell out
The pickup covers weren't what I expected either
But the neck is straight, fretwork is good, one tab hanging over on the bottom of the 3rd fret
Finish is great. It's not the archtop I was expecting
Looks like they chambered a solid body and cut a solid top on, then gouged out some F holes
Same as my Epiphone Florentine
Would have been nice if they had painted the raw edges of the F holes
The neck is filthy, the filler they used around the inlays is still on top of the inlays
I can clean that
Heck most all the issues can be sorted
Was going to put TS rings on with Duncan's anyways
There are some gouged on the nut that don't affect playability at all
ehdwuld
A Ficus
Re: Vanity Guitars
Ya know , I already have a perfectly good Epiphone for that not hollow tone
Disappointment is the word
I can make it work out
I think I can use paper and glue to get the bridge inserts to stay in
One is tight. Two are snug enough not to fall out on their own
One will fall out if I hold the instrument upside down
I have pulled the pickups as they are "reliced" dented and grungy
Checked the resistance 8.23 for the neck and 8.63 for the bridge
No markings on back. Just more scratches
I have some black no hole standard size covers and a jb jazz set in standard
Also have a double black set with a trem sized jb
I think I will put the double black set in the green l.p. in my signature
And the covered set in the signature LP
With triple shot rings on both
Ya know , I already have a perfectly good Epiphone for that not hollow tone
Disappointment is the word
I can make it work out
I think I can use paper and glue to get the bridge inserts to stay in
One is tight. Two are snug enough not to fall out on their own
One will fall out if I hold the instrument upside down
I have pulled the pickups as they are "reliced" dented and grungy
Checked the resistance 8.23 for the neck and 8.63 for the bridge
No markings on back. Just more scratches
I have some black no hole standard size covers and a jb jazz set in standard
Also have a double black set with a trem sized jb
I think I will put the double black set in the green l.p. in my signature
And the covered set in the signature LP
With triple shot rings on both
Greyum
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Re: Vanity Guitars
Perhaps super-glue or wood filler could help you hold the anchors.
I think triple shot is a good idea, get as much as you can out of it.
Perhaps super-glue or wood filler could help you hold the anchors.
I think triple shot is a good idea, get as much as you can out of it.
ehdwuld
A Ficus
Re: Vanity Guitars
Well it needs new rings and pickups
I have this setup on my RG2
And I love it
Heck I'll just do the same thing to the Gibson
The anchors are sorted , he drilled the holes at 12mm and the anchors were 11.5 mm
Should have done 11mm
He had a sliver of wood jammed in the holes that were snug
I got them tight just by wrapping paper round the anchor and mashing it in
Good and solid . Hopefully I won't have to take them out often
I was gonna glue them. Super glue turns loose on metal and wood over time
Wood glue won't bond to steel either
Well it needs new rings and pickups
I have this setup on my RG2
And I love it
Heck I'll just do the same thing to the Gibson
The anchors are sorted , he drilled the holes at 12mm and the anchors were 11.5 mm
Should have done 11mm
He had a sliver of wood jammed in the holes that were snug
I got them tight just by wrapping paper round the anchor and mashing it in
Good and solid . Hopefully I won't have to take them out often
I was gonna glue them. Super glue turns loose on metal and wood over time
Wood glue won't bond to steel either
MetalManiac
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Re: Vanity Guitars
YeRedHouseOverYonder
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Re: Vanity Guitars
Yikes dude. My heart sank for you. I hope you don't end up putting more money in the guitar than what its worth. I have been burned by these knockoffs before. It's a worthy lesson tho. Best of luck.
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Yikes dude. My heart sank for you. I hope you don't end up putting more money in the guitar than what its worth. I have been burned by these knockoffs before. It's a worthy lesson tho. Best of luck.
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ehdwuld
A Ficus
Re: Vanity Guitars
We'll see if the Duncans pick it up
The neck feels great
More slim D like the Gibson instead of the slim C of the Epiphone
There is one tang on the third fret that just barely hangs over
No buzzes or dead spots
I have the pickups. Ordered the TS rings and a roller bridge
I should have it up and running this weekend
We'll find out
We'll see if the Duncans pick it up
The neck feels great
More slim D like the Gibson instead of the slim C of the Epiphone
There is one tang on the third fret that just barely hangs over
No buzzes or dead spots
I have the pickups. Ordered the TS rings and a roller bridge
I should have it up and running this weekend
We'll find out
RorySquier
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Little Pigbacon
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Re: Vanity Guitars
I think I’m paranoid...
And complicated...
I think I’m paranoid...
And complicated...
RorySquier
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ehdwuld
A Ficus
Re: Vanity Guitars
Mostly Ghostly
Don't forget mysterious.
;>)/
Mostly Ghostly
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: Vanity Guitars
Here is how I'm gonna look at this:
You got the shape and color requested, in basic solid functioning axe...at what price? A pair of rings, a new nut, a file here, and some wood/fill/shim on studs - while not "quality" or "Complete" could be one heck of a 90% deal at $400 - price of an Epiphone....
I probably put that much effort into all my guitars.
Here is how I'm gonna look at this:
You got the shape and color requested, in basic solid functioning axe...at what price? A pair of rings, a new nut, a file here, and some wood/fill/shim on studs - while not "quality" or "Complete" could be one heck of a 90% deal at $400 - price of an Epiphone....
I probably put that much effort into all my guitars.
