Is this a potential body blank?

[maverickf1jockey]

Please put an IKEA decal on the headstock (it resembles the collapsible tabletop I have at home)

[Adam.M]

Liking the Ibanez Roadstar style headstock :)

[MrBump]

Please put an IKEA decal on the headstock (it resembles the collapsible tabletop I have at home)

That's a pretty good idea...  I think I might do that.

[Philly Q]

Please put an IKEA decal on the headstock (it resembles the collapsible tabletop I have at home)

That's a pretty good idea...  I think I might do that.

Careful they don't sue you for passing it off as a real IKEA guitar!

[MrBump]

Please put an IKEA decal on the headstock (it resembles the collapsible tabletop I have at home)

That's a pretty good idea...  I think I might do that.

Careful they don't sue you for passing it off as a real IKEA guitar!

I don't think that they would... I've bought Ikea stuff.  The quality is far, FAR superior to my effort...

[sambo]

I think it looks absolutely awesome! :twisted:

Are you going to paint it? Black or an EVH-style black/white/red stripes would be great. And a black IKEA logo on the headstock would be a nice touch :)

[WezV]

whats the weight like?

[MrBump]

whats the weight like?

Heavy.  Oh, so very heavy... Mr PQ would definitely NOT like it...

But your "tap tone" comment was a fair one - it's only got 9s on it at the moment, but it's pretty bright, and the notes do ring out pretty well.

And thanks, Sambo.  It ain't gonna win any awards, but it's a one off.  I'm going to use danish oil and wax - I think that might be the safest option - I like the "kitchen worktop" effect showing through!

[Philly Q]

whats the weight like?

Heavy.  Oh, so very heavy... Mr PQ would definitely NOT like it...

I hadn't dared ask...  :oops:

[Roobubba]

Absolutely love this! Great use of left-over worktop, there, Mark :)

[MrBump]

Absolutely love this! Great use of left-over worktop, there, Mark :)

Ta.  I was trying to make a Tele, but I couldn't get the jigsaw to get round that nasty bulbous top horn...

 

[MrBump]

Sooooo......

I'm getting to a point where I want to put a pickup somewhere near this monster.

I know this isn't the right forum for that discussion, but the idea is a single HB, single volume and single tone.

Currently I'm leaning towards MQ...

Thoughts?

Mark.

[Twinfan]

It's bright and heavy?  An MQ is just going to emphasise that, and it's not a humbucker!

In true 80s home-build style, you should go for a VHII or Holy Diver  :)

[MrBump]

It's bright and heavy?  An MQ is just going to emphasise that, and it's not a humbucker!

In true 80s home-build style, you should go for a VHII or Holy Diver  :)

VH or HD without a trem?!?!  Blasphmeny!!!

Yeah, I wondered if it might be too bright.  And I meant HB sized rather than HB...  I'm intrigued by the single P90 sound, a la LP Junior...

[Philly Q]

Not saying your creation doesn't deserve a new pickup, Mark, but before shelling out I'd try it with whatever I had lying around to get an idea of what worked best.