DoubleWide Revival Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 My guitar tech (who hand builds amazing custom basses) is refinishing the guitar for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 I replaced the pickups. I put a Semour Duncan Phat Cat in the neck position (against a lot of advice)and a Pearly Gates in the bridge. I did not replace any of the pots, switches or wires though. The difference was obvious. The tone was tighter and more clear and the overdrive sound was a lot stronger but not muddy at all. After all this, I decided that I just could not play the flame paint job in public. The fourth graders and guys who drive vans with Wizards airbrushed on the sides all liked it, but it was certainly not a big boy guitar. So I decided to have it painted, I was going to go with a Pelham Blue because I am way into blue guitars. After sanding it my tech found a nice useable maple cap.He says that Epis make a quality finish. He had to put in a lot of work to get to the wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Welcome to the forums DW R, great bunch here, hope you enjoy it here. Interesting project, should be something special when it's finished, please keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Thanks for the welcome Rastus! This forum seems great, lots of good ideas and support. I'll post updates as we proceed with the LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 My tech talked me out of the finish I wanted. I had originally thought that a TV White would look good, but after seeing a sample, I think it i just milky looking. We are going to try some stains and see how it looks. I'll post the pics if anyone is interested in seeing the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 The 1st coat looked awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 DW R, are you planning to finish it in an opaque or transparent finish? The grain on that geet looks pretty nice, it'd be a shame to cover it up IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Cool project B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 After about 8 coats of clear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 I think the colors really set off the maple fretboard and black inlays. It looks even better than I thought it would. I can't believe this beautiful maple was under those flames. I think it speaks to the quality of Epis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 The finish is done! One more polish and we put the wires back in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 The finish is done! One more polish and we put the wires back in!! Wow, beware of that tiger DW R, it might snap and bite you on the arse while your back is turned. LOL Looking exceptional mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 looking really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 And she's back!!!!!! I am really happy with the way the finish turned out. And my friend did a great job ont he rewire. In the middle position with the coil tap pulled, it sounds very thin and retro! That Phat Cat is hot like fire!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 Here is a peek under the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 That refinish is awesome, that grain really pops, terrific job, and it's just not for looks either with a great h/w list too. You must be very pleased with it, a real keeper DW R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Beautiful........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Really wonderful results with this project, Double! I agree with Rastus ... not only is it a true looker, but I bet it sings like a bird too. I have to admit, I am completely unfamiliar with this model. It looks like it started life as a Studio LP ... but I've never personally seen one with a maple neck. Is the headstock painted black, or did they leave it natural as well? I'd love to see a pic of the entire guitar if you find the time. Congrats on a completely unique instrument! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Here are some more detailed pics. Sorry it is so dirty, this is right after a loooong practice session. After this post, I will shut up about this geet. I promise! Notice the brass nut. Maple fretboard with black block inlays. I like this look a lot, but it is not to everyone's taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Here is the back. Hard to tell from the pic, but you can see the grain in bright light. Another pic of the top. You can see the single ply black binding. A comparison of the top with my Heritage H150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vomer Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 That looks great DWR. Possibly the only guitar in the world that looks good with black hardware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 It was that signature Custom they made for that Connelly dude from Nickelback a few years ago. I never understood the whole painted-flame thing myself...I guess it's what the guy wanted, so thats what they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 It was that signature Custom they made for that Connelly dude from Nickelback a few years ago. I never understood the whole painted-flame thing myself...I guess it's what the guy wanted, so thats what they did. There were several different LPs of that "era" that Epiphone did that flame graphic on. John Connelly's was a sig, but in the same vein with the exact same graphic only upside down. I think they are neat looking, but it seems to be a waste of that purdy flamed maple top. Anyhoo, Doublewide, your guitar looks great! How do you like that brass nut? They are more common on basses. I have one on my Ocean TB75. Supposedly, aside from added sustain, they help to even out the tone between open and fingered notes. Comparatively, between my TB75 with brass and my Epiphone EBM-5 with plastic, there is a difference. But that may be the basses/pickups themselves and not the nut. Not really sure to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokkstar 2210 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 That painted flame's got me gassing for a Custom now!! with that kind of a flame..not to mention the Pelham Blue Custom paintjob, it looks like a PRS Signature!! Bet that Phat Cat rules.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 That is indeed the J.C. Custom, at least according to Google, was out at the time I got my Les Paul Classic in 2004, maple board, black inlays, brass nut and the flame-paint on the top of the body. There was another one they did, don't remember for who it was tributed to. And I THINK the Z.W. Customs at the time had the brass nut too, don't know if they still do, I'm thinking they don't, could be wrong, not enough of a fan of Zakk Wylde to know. But that refinished Lester looks WORLDS better without that foolish paintjob, damn shame hiding a nice flametop like that. Edit: I stand corrected, he was with Sevendust, not Nickelback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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