Ultimate 80's 1 pickup axe

[il˙ti]

[FELINEGUITARS]

I would say it has to be A Holy Diver for that mid to late 80s sound 1983-89
Or a Rebel Yell would work well

I don't think it has to be a reverse headstock - although they do look cool

An old Charvel model 2 would be cool, or a Kramer Baretta

[TwilightOdyssey]

BTW TO, do you order the necks for longer nut pocket to fit the normal nut and the locking one?

Nope, the locking nut was cut into the headstock to fit.

Sorry fot the hijack.

Don't be, that was an excellent question and quite in-topic, imo.

[TwilightOdyssey]

I would say it has to be A Holy Diver for that mid to late 80s sound 1983-89
Or a Rebel Yell would work well

I would think ---
For most old school or NWOBHM, Holy Diver
For early power metal that spawned from the New Wave, Cold Sweat
For metal spawned in the LA area, Miracle Man
For the 'big 80s' splashy sound, Rebel Yell
For late 80s Shrapnel style shred, Nailbomb

What do you think, Jonathan?

I don't think it has to be a reverse headstock - although they do look cool

Definitely not, but it does add a more instant, cliche 80s vibe.

An old Charvel model 2 would be cool, or a Kramer Baretta

Yes and yes. :)

[noodleplugerine]

What about a gunslinger or a Strat with buckers and an OFR? Nothing's more metal than an Iron Maiden strat!

[Twinfan]

Some sort of Baretta look-a-like in plain white with a simple dotted 'board would get my vote.

I'd go for an alder body, maple board and a Holy Diver.

And definintely a reverse headstock, preferebly white to match the body.

[samoth2]

Some sort of Baretta look-a-like in plain white with a simple dotted 'board would get my vote.

I'd go for an alder body, maple board and a Holy Diver.

And definintely a reverse headstock, preferebly white to match the body.

I dig the white idea, then it would look kinda like this

[Twinfan]

Perfect!  Can you get me one while you're at it?  ;)

I've been tempted to pick up one of these in the past - never quite got round to it though:

http://www.meanstreetguitars.com/Unchained%20Guitars.htm

[Mr Ed]

~ Strat body shape.
~ Reversed headstock.
~ Striking colour, ie, ice white.
~ Double-locking trem of some sort, be it Kahler or Floydy or Edgeofsomesort.
~ Hooooot humbucker.

[gwEm]

mmm, obviously the 1980s means something different to me ;)

but these axes are certinaly very 1980s, but not in the style I prefer.

[AngusYoung01]

:o  :o  :o
http://usacharvels.com/charvelgallery/body.htm
take your pick!
the off-centre bullseye is my favourite

I have the biggest boner right now  :o

Damn I need another Charvel...


But dude - Maple neck + fretboard, Alder Body, Original Floyd Rose Trem. Then keep the neck and fretboard unfinished and get a White finish on the body, with either all black or all gold hardware.

Then send it to me  :D

[samoth2]

:o  :o  :o
http://usacharvels.com/charvelgallery/body.htm
take your pick!
the off-centre bullseye is my favourite

I have the biggest boner right now  :o

Damn I need another Charvel...


But dude - Maple neck + fretboard, Alder Body, Original Floyd Rose Trem. Then keep the neck and fretboard unfinished and get a White finish on the body, with either all black or all gold hardware.

Then send it to me  :D

Yeah i don't really like finishes on neck but i thought maple required a finish?

[Pale Rider]

BTW TO, do you order the necks for longer nut pocket to fit the normal nut and the locking one?

Nope, the locking nut was cut into the headstock to fit.

Sorry fot the hijack.

Don't be, that was an excellent question and quite in-topic, imo.

Ah thanks!  :good:

[AngusYoung01]

:o  :o  :o
http://usacharvels.com/charvelgallery/body.htm
take your pick!
the off-centre bullseye is my favourite

I have the biggest boner right now  :o

Damn I need another Charvel...


But dude - Maple neck + fretboard, Alder Body, Original Floyd Rose Trem. Then keep the neck and fretboard unfinished and get a White finish on the body, with either all black or all gold hardware.

Then send it to me  :D

Yeah i don't really like finishes on neck but i thought maple required a finish?

Just oil it  8)

It will feel beautiful.

[badgermark]

Holydiver? Check
White? Check
Alder body? Check
Maple neck? Check
Strat? ummm no.
Single pickup? Umm the neck is screwed to the body until i get a black esquire scratchplate...