ButchCassidy Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I've taken on the project of changing most of the hardware on my sheri. Maybe it's just GAS, but it's something to do anyways and hopefully I'll be pleased with the results. Parts list- Black B700 bigsby Black Grover Rotomatic tuners Black/Chrome bridge (so far undecided) Black sheri style pickguard Black silver top knobs Black strap locks Misc black/silver hardware As far as pickups, I'm thinking about just putting in the chrome ones that came out of my dot. I didn't think they were too bad. Anyways, I thought I'd post some pics because I know how we all love guitar porn. PS- Sorry about the low quality of these mugshot like photos. Before- My bad of gold- Middle stage (with knobs still on)- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 "BLACK" hardware??! WHY?! Well, I mean...it's your guitar, so you can do with it, as you will... But, "black" hardwared on a Sheri?? And a "Natural" one, at that??? On a black Sheri, maybe.... LOL! Well, it will be interesting to see how it looks, in your "after" shots. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 "BLACK" hardware??! Careful' date=' Charlie - there are some Dot Studio owners here#-o Once you've gone black, you'll never go back. Hey - not only that but Butch can then send all of that gold to these guys [img']http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk54/ronnjee/Guitar/cashforgold-2.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchCassidy Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 HAHA! I'm hoping to get something like this picture- I microsoft painted over it so don't criticize too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Careful' date=' Charlie - there are some Dot Studio owners here#-o Once you've gone black, you'll never go back.[/quote'] Well, Dot Studio's and Sheraton's are a different "vibe," at least to me. I don't have anything "against" black hardware, per se...just on a "natural" Sheraton...seems a bit strange/much...but, as I stated...it's his guitar, he can (and should) do anything he wants, to it...if it makes him happy. No offense, intendedl, to anyone. I guess, I'm too "conservative," that way? LOL! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 HAHA! I'm hoping to get something like this picture- I microsoft painted over it so don't criticize too much Kind of an "anti-bling" thing, huh Butch?! ;>) Well, go for it, if you like it! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I have to ask, what year and factory is that guitar? The logo on the pickguard makes me think it might be old enough to be worth a little "more than average." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchCassidy Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 it's a '93 Samick made. I'm keeping all original hardware and plan on doing an adapter for the bigsby just in case I want to make it original again. It's less bling than before, but most of the black should be "chrome" black, so it will still be shiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I think it will look cool.. and unique. TWANG WDmusic sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchCassidy Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 Finally someone with some nice words lol jk. I know it won't be your average sheri, but I think it will look good. hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchCassidy Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 what's the best stuff to put on my fret board to make it less dry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugatu Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Lemon oil. I agree with Charlie, I prefer the natural look, but I hope you enjoy your project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MST Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 A bit off topic, but what does GAS stand for? I haven't been here long and I've seen it used a few times already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 A bit off topic' date=' but what does GAS stand for? I haven't been here long and I've seen it used a few times already.[/quote'] GAS = Guitar Aquisition Syndrome / Gear Aquisition Syndrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Finally someone with some nice words lol jk. I know it won't be your average sheri' date=' but I think it will look good. hopefully.[/quote'] Nah...do whatever makes you happy! I'm very "conservative" when it comes to things like this... And being so...it never entered my mind, to put black metallic parts on a Sheraton, especially a "natural" one. A "Black" one...I could see more, for the "Goth" treatment, I guess? But, it may turn out just fine?! Besides..if YOU like it, that's all that counts, anyway. Will be looking forward to the photos of your completed "mod!" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 wipe lemon oil on.. just a bit.. enough to slick out the board.. let sit five minutes.. then wipe thoroughly.. I do this about four times a year on my sheri.. for the last 15 years. I use a paper towel.. rip a strip about 2" wide and sort of buff it off like polishing a shoe. use an old toothbrush when you change strings to get next to the frets and dig out the crud that wants to stick in the crevice. take an paintbrush.. about a 2".. and cut the handle off.. keep in in your case.. makes cleaning the headstock face easy.. cloth sticks to the string ends and tears..but the paintbrush wont.. and you can get under the strings with the paintbrush. one cloth for neck, one for body. TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevCharlieD Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I had considered the same treatment for my Black Sheri, but abandoned the project when I discovered the issue with bridge sizing and no one on the planet being sure to order the correct one on the first try. Then I discovered "THE LIST" and all is better, or at least understandable. I added new pu's and electrics. There was a great increase in tone control and with the next upgrade I hope an increase in sustain. The point is that guitars are a wonderful diversion and with all the parts available often reflect the personality of the owner. If you like the black-out (anti-bling) look - go for it, just remember to post some completion pix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntelligentAl Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Hey, I think this guitar is gonna look good. Black hardware on a natural Sheri may seem strange, but it sounds like a pretty interesting idea. I look forward to the completed pictures! Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchCassidy Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 Nah...do whatever makes you happy! I'm very "conservative" when it comes to things like this...And being so...it never entered my mind, to put black metallic parts on a Sheraton, especially a "natural" one. A "Black" one...I could see more, for the "Goth" treatment, I guess? But, it may turn out just fine?! Besides..if YOU like it, that's all that counts, anyway. Will be looking forward to the photos of your completed "mod!" I'm usually very conservative about mod projects on anything as well. I hate seeing cars with huge spoilers and dragons on the side of them for instance. I don't think what I'm doing will be drastic, maybe more plain looking if anything. I had considered the same treatment for my Black Sheri, but abandoned the project when I discovered the issue with bridge sizing and no one on the planet being sure to order the correct one on the first try. Then I discovered "THE LIST" and all is better, or at least understandable. I added new pu's and electrics. There was a great increase in tone control and with the next upgrade I hope an increase in sustain. The point is that guitars are a wonderful diversion and with all the parts available often reflect the personality of the owner. If you like the black-out (anti-bling) look - go for it, just remember to post some completion pix. So what exactly is "THE LIST"? It sounds like something I'd very much so like to discover! I've been thinking about doing some different pickups possibly. Want to keep with humbuckers on this guitar though. Any suggestions? Thanks, I think I should enjoy it when complete. If not, I'll take it all off and put the gold back on. I certainly do plan on posting pics when complete. There's been stalls on parts and such though, so it might take a while to get done (especially when I'm trying to spend most of my money on other people now, since it's almost xmas and all). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchCassidy Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Sneak peak- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSAKing Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I do hope you will post finished pics - I think it is going to look really unique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28v6r Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Sneak peak- Hmmm..... So now that its well underway, what's YOUR opinion on it, has it worked out as planned? Has it fulfilled your ambtions OR left you disappointed?? Just curious.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchCassidy Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 I'm very happy with it. At first I wasn't too sure, but now with the pick guard and knobs on it I'm thinking it looks really cool. I think the black bigsby I'm going to put on it will set it off... Plus it looks kinda funny with the gold pickups still in it, so maybe I'll switch those out tonight. Again, not the "conservative" style, but IMO it's starting to look less like something my grandma would proudly hang next to her china collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Butch, FWIW....I like the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 At first I thought it would look horrible but now I think it looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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