xchrisbobisx Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I did some browsing online, im looking for a place that can do a custom headstock, pickguard and inlay for my LP. anyone know of a good site? im not going for crazy customization like a themed guitar that looks like a axe or something. I just want my headstock to say a something I want in pearl in the gibson font. and a custom pickguard with a design i designed, and maybe some sort of inlay. because i dont really like the stock rectangle inlays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Martin Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Who do you think you are...Elvis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 ...maybe paylessguitars.com??? just kidding man... I really don't know, sorry I couldnt help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Who do you think you are...Elvis? LMFAO ROTF (in flames) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 im not going for crazy customization like a themed guitar that looks like a axe or something. HEY !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Martin Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Seriously though, this is a weekend project you can do by yourself for cheap. All you will need is: - Guitar you will be customizing - Scalpel or X-ACTO knife - Duct tape - Mother of Pearl, elephant tusk, or toilet seat - Paper towel tube (or two toilet paper tubes) cut into 1 inch sections - 6oz Jack Daniels - Coat hanger - Aluminum foil (all good DIY projects need tin foil) Use your imagination and have fun! Post pics when you're done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkEpTiKaL Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 To be honest, I don't think there is anywhere (unless you know someone personally) that you can just send in your guitar and designs and have them put it on. You would either have to buy premade stuff, find a friend who could do it for you, or do it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRV-Zeppelin Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 To be honest' date=' I don't think there is anywhere that you can just send in your guitar and designs and have them put it on. [/quote'] Of course there is! You just have to believe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xchrisbobisx Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 that i cannot do. im not very pro and i didnt take shop class in highschool. so somehow carving a headstock and etc is too much for me, i wouldent even know where to buy the wood. i have seen a couple websites online that do these things, but they have way too over the top designs, i emailed some that have not emailed me back. all i want are minor changes. they could even use the same headstock i have now just take out that diamond or w/e it is and put in what i want etc etc. i have seen pics of really customized guitars, i would think minor cosmetics like the ones i want should be really easy to come by. and BTW the elvis edition king of rock gibson looks pretty clean w/ the crown inlays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Martin Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 You should be able to find some local luthiers that'll do it for sure. But it's gonna cost you $$$. Also make sure you've seen their work and they come HIGHLY recommended. Anything but a pro will butcher your guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_randy Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 What kind of pickups does it have?/ :D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 cigarette burns and stickers are cheap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Try contacting Rich Koerner at Time Electronics. He does all sorts of work, has been doing it for decades and is very good. You'd have to ship your guitar though as he's located in New Jersey. http://www.timeelect.com http://www.timeelect.com/Custinst.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stymye Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Dremel with a router base attachment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowb5str Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Seriously, have you googled "pickguard"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xchrisbobisx Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 yeah...i did, and pickguard fabricators are not that great at doing necks, headstocks and airbrushing. so far I found one company but the guy has not returned my last email. so gg...ill keep looking, so far i striked out 4 companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Check out these folks. They did my custom truss rod cover in mother of pearl and my chromed toggle switch plate. http://www.customluthier.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 If you'll google "fretboard inlay artists" you'll get a shedload of listings. However... The cost of this job 10 years ago was $1200.00 so have oxygen available when you get an estimate. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xchrisbobisx Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 oh thats a nice inlay, mines is not so artistic i just want my rectangles replaced with fleur-de-lis. i got a estimate from one place in total with the paintjob(600), inlays, and headstock shud be 1k. also thanks for the link i sent those guys a email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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