Author Topic: Wez venables guitar build - Done and dusted!! (Read 161743 times)

Will · « **Reply #165 on:** August 06, 2007, 06:19:12 PM »

can you not roughen up the hardware?
I think it would look quite good
or a mismatch, different stop bar to bridge
like Zakk Wylde Rebel :P

WezV · « **Reply #166 on:** August 06, 2007, 06:36:40 PM »

quite possible actually - its not a bad idea, i might strip down the stopbar and see what it looks like

... its growing on me the more i think about it!!!

WezV · « **Reply #167 on:** August 06, 2007, 06:42:31 PM »

now how about this for an inlay!!!

Woogie · « **Reply #168 on:** August 06, 2007, 06:46:56 PM »

What fret(s) are you planning to put it on?

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #169 on:** August 06, 2007, 06:48:36 PM »

Looking superb so far Wez - Am really loving the look of that spalt.

I think that inlay isn't quite right - Although you can see it's a fist, it looks more like 5 rectangles =/

One where you can see the wrist would be better.

Something like this:

Will · « **Reply #170 on:** August 06, 2007, 07:03:28 PM »

http://www.pokemonultimate.wanadoo.co.uk/countryneed.jpg

that kind of hand would be interesting

I definately think the worn hardware would suit the top

WezV · « **Reply #171 on:** August 06, 2007, 07:05:17 PM »

Quote from: noodleplugerine

Although you can see it's a fist, it looks more like 5 rectangles =/

i know - thats what i liked about it. it would be piss easy and would make me shout cobra kai moto's all the time!!

i was thinking 3-5 frets quite large for that one but it depends if i have enough pearl

the fist you have shown does look better and would still be relatively easy. where did you find it?

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #172 on:** August 06, 2007, 07:06:42 PM »

Quote from: WezV

Quote from: noodleplugerine
Although you can see it's a fist, it looks more like 5 rectangles =/

i know - thats what i liked about it. it would be piss easy and would make me shour cobra kai moto's all the time!!

i was thinking 3-5 frets quite large for that one but it depends if i have enough pearl

the fist you have shown does look better and would still be relatively easy. where did you find it?

Google image search - It was on the page after the one you gave up on :D

WezV · « **Reply #173 on:** August 06, 2007, 07:09:47 PM »

just checking for copyrighted images and such - especially since i will be selling this

WezV · « **Reply #174 on:** August 06, 2007, 07:15:05 PM »

probably my best previous inlay.

its very effective, but as inlay art goes its also very basic. just thought i would post it to show my skill level in this area.

noodle's fist is good because you can see exactly how to make it from pearl - nice block shapes!!

WezV · « **Reply #175 on:** August 06, 2007, 07:46:06 PM »

just been messing around with sandpaper, buffing compond and a stop bar and i have this:

i think with a little more effort it might just work - i should probably bury it in the garden for a few weeks to see what happens

Will · « **Reply #176 on:** August 06, 2007, 07:56:21 PM »

how does Tim do the pickups effect?
That looks niiiiiice!

WezV · « **Reply #177 on:** August 06, 2007, 07:59:58 PM »

Quote from: Will

how does Tim do the pickups effect?
That looks niiiiiice!

which one - lots of distressed options on BKP's. if you are on aboutt he aged nickel i guess its partly artificial wear like i just tried and partly chemical to get it actually looking old

Will · « **Reply #178 on:** August 06, 2007, 08:07:10 PM »

well any of them, the aged or raw would be interesting.
does he buy them raw :? or do it afterwards

well the point being that is looking nice, and looks liike it may suit! :D

would angle grinding a chunk out be taking it too far ??? :roll:

WezV · « **Reply #179 on:** August 06, 2007, 08:15:07 PM »

i dont want to do anything thats takes it beyond practical so the angle grinder is out of the question - maybe on the pickups, we will see

i guess tims raw nickel covers are simple un-plated or un-buffed