Just went to change my strings... and now

beneharris · 08-14-2011, 11:02 PM

so today i changed the strings on my intrepid (ha i'm a tard), a few hours later, here we are

before:

after:

i think it looks kind of neat, and breaks of the monotony of red that this guitar has. i like the finish, but its just to much, and not interesting enough to really be THAT appealing. I've always wondered why this hasn't been an option of some sort. so anywho, what do you think?

Anonymous · 08-14-2011, 11:20 PM

Looks neat, but I think I'd do the whole thing.
But red isn't my favorite color either, so yeah.
Looks nice though man

Sonicboom · 08-15-2011, 12:08 AM

I looks good bud

crg123 · 08-15-2011, 12:12 AM

Looks nice man, I agree I like it compared to the two shades of red. How did you go about modifying it?

Michael T · 08-15-2011, 12:21 AM

Very nice, much better.

BrainArt · 08-15-2011, 12:23 AM

It looks cool, but your pictures are backwards.

BangandBreach · 08-15-2011, 12:30 AM

I'm about to order a 828 Septor, but if Kurt offered the intrepids like that, i would definitely get one too.

thewildturkey · 08-15-2011, 12:42 AM

I find that makes the guitar much classier... looks great mate well done.

Goatchrist · 08-15-2011, 02:43 AM

Cool idea, looks fine IMHO.

JPMike · 08-15-2011, 04:16 AM

The guitar looks like more custom to me like that.

ZEBOV · 08-15-2011, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beneharris

so today i changed the strings on my interceptor

What Interceptor?

JaeSwift · 08-15-2011, 05:42 AM

Much better. Did you re-finish it though?

ShadowFactoryX · 08-15-2011, 08:08 AM

looks MUCH better
howd you do it?

beneharris · 08-15-2011, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEBOV

What Interceptor?

fixed

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaeSwift

Much better. Did you re-finish it though?

i did refinish it. i just stripped the stain down the middle stripe there with a chemical stripper and by taping off the wings, let it sit for about 30 mins or so and pulled it out. i refinished it with 1 coat of tung oil so far, and i'm going to be adding more as time goes on, but its doable to add it on with the strings installed so i put them back on. if you have any questions about how i did it i'm more than happy to go into more detail.

beneharris · 08-15-2011, 08:48 AM

this sort of reminds me of the schecter hollywood. and thats a good thing

scherzo1928 · 08-15-2011, 10:58 AM

Looks waaaaay better now. Good job.

VILARIKA · 08-15-2011, 11:54 AM

This looks really good, totally changed my opinion on the guitar.

It Looks Good!

Konfyouzd · 08-15-2011, 11:57 AM

More pics, please? You should send some to Kurt too.

Also, I know Rondo does something similar (similar looking anyway) with their neckthrough's that sport mahogany wings. I was hoping to ask Kurt if he could do something like this when the custom shop opens back up. I have been asking him about custom shop pendulums over the past few months and I'm really hoping they do it.

I think a maple boarded pendulum pro with ash wings stained ocean burst would look sweet with the natural neck.

Zeno · 08-16-2011, 12:52 PM

Holy - This looks sick.

beneharris · 08-16-2011, 07:31 PM

i'm doing the reverse tonight, so i'll post up more pics of both sides when i finish up

stevo1 · 08-16-2011, 08:01 PM

it took me 4 minutes to realize the change.

sad isnt it?
looks good, much better than before.

Psycroptica · 08-17-2011, 07:16 PM

That's pretty cool. I personally prefer original finish with dark fretboard, though, but your finish is definitely ideal for the maple version.

caskettheclown · 08-17-2011, 08:21 PM

All that happened because you changed strings? Sweet jesus!!

Philligan · 08-17-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konfyouzd

I think a maple boarded pendulum pro with ash wings stained ocean burst would look sweet with the natural neck.

You, sir, have amazing taste.

darren · 08-17-2011, 09:38 PM

That looks really good! The gold knobs are a nice touch as well... that would look awesome with all-gold hardware.

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08-14-2011, 11:02 PM	#1
beneharris SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Flagstaff Posts: 1,608 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Just went to change my strings... and now so today i changed the strings on my intrepid (ha i'm a tard), a few hours later, here we are before: after: i think it looks kind of neat, and breaks of the monotony of red that this guitar has. i like the finish, but its just to much, and not interesting enough to really be THAT appealing. I've always wondered why this hasn't been an option of some sort. so anywho, what do you think? jymellis, Diggy and Bigfan like this.

08-14-2011, 11:20 PM	#2
Anonymous Expect us Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stearns, Kentucky Posts: 449 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Looks neat, but I think I'd do the whole thing. But red isn't my favorite color either, so yeah. Looks nice though man Samurai of Legend Broke Tooth Oni [937449] PlayStation Network Skiller-Nu

08-15-2011, 12:21 AM	#5
Michael T Sea Turtles mate Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Richmond, Ky Posts: 1,363 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Very nice, much better. Kamikaze7 I for one value my guitars and gear like people value their kids - ....ing with my guitars or gear is equal to me molesting your kids - you just don't do it if you value your life... Whiskey_Funeral For that much money I'd just put myself through Luther School and build the damn thing myself. MaxOfMetal I just love guitars. It doesn't matter how many strings, frets, pickups, or wood used I just dig the .... out of them all.

08-15-2011, 12:23 AM	#6
BrainArt Deftones Guru. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 7,655 Thanked: 25 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It looks cool, but your pictures are backwards. jordanky and Metal_Webb like this. Member of the Injustice League with Pooluke41, Jakke and -42. I am Poi; The Ipu pounding, Ukulele shredding rapey clown, who ruins childhood dreams of balloon animals!

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08-15-2011, 12:08 AM	#3
Sonicboom SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa Posts: 107 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I looks good bud

08-15-2011, 12:12 AM	#4
crg123 _ Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 892 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Looks nice man, I agree I like it compared to the two shades of red. How did you go about modifying it?

08-15-2011, 12:30 AM	#7
BangandBreach Kaboom. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, CA. Posts: 211 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'm about to order a 828 Septor, but if Kurt offered the intrepids like that, i would definitely get one too.

08-15-2011, 12:42 AM	#8
thewildturkey SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 336 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I find that makes the guitar much classier... looks great mate well done. shitsøn likes this.

08-15-2011, 02:43 AM	#9
Goatchrist Jebus Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baden, CH Posts: 1,640 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool idea, looks fine IMHO. You must unlearn what you have learned.

08-15-2011, 04:16 AM	#10
JPMike Totally Random Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 1,976 Thanked: 39 $JPMike is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $JPMike is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $JPMike is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $JPMike is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $JPMike is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $JPMike is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $JPMike is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 11 reviews	The guitar looks like more custom to me like that.

08-15-2011, 05:42 AM	#12
JaeSwift Of Blood and Sawdust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Badhoevedorp, the Netherlands Posts: 1,815 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Much better. Did you re-finish it though?

08-15-2011, 08:08 AM	#13
ShadowFactoryX OMNIHILITY Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 2,276 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks MUCH better howd you do it? I like my guitar tone like I like my women, perfect rounded bottom end, cut in the mid section, heavy on the top end, and super tight. Omnium - Atmospheric/Trance/Ambient

08-15-2011, 08:48 AM	#15
beneharris SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Flagstaff Posts: 1,608 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	this sort of reminds me of the schecter hollywood. and thats a good thing

08-16-2011, 12:52 PM	#19
Zeno Time Lord Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 678 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Holy - This looks sick. "Dude, that's not how you've played it, ever. You're pressing the wrong button" - My drummer to my bassist. In a bad mood? Go here for some David Skankle lulz Got a question regarding string gauges for a certain tuning? PM me, I can help!

08-15-2011, 10:58 AM	#16
scherzo1928 has wood for you Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mexico City Posts: 4,692 Thanked: 33 $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks waaaaay better now. Good job. Is this... guitar?

08-15-2011, 11:54 AM	#17
VILARIKA Wus Good Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 850 Thanked: 6 / 1 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	This looks really good, totally changed my opinion on the guitar. It Looks Good!

08-15-2011, 11:57 AM	#18
Konfyouzd Dread-I Master Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mars Posts: 15,561 Thanked: 191 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	More pics, please? You should send some to Kurt too. Also, I know Rondo does something similar (similar looking anyway) with their neckthrough's that sport mahogany wings. I was hoping to ask Kurt if he could do something like this when the custom shop opens back up. I have been asking him about custom shop pendulums over the past few months and I'm really hoping they do it. I think a maple boarded pendulum pro with ash wings stained ocean burst would look sweet with the natural neck. "... and on either side of the river was the tree of life. The leaves of this tree were for the healing of nations." "He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle and the herb for the service of man." "Lifes too short to hate Floyd Roses."

08-16-2011, 07:31 PM	#20
beneharris SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Flagstaff Posts: 1,608 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	i'm doing the reverse tonight, so i'll post up more pics of both sides when i finish up

08-16-2011, 08:01 PM	#21
stevo1 "Asian Persuasion" Join Date: May 2010 Location: Riverview, Fl Posts: 640 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	it took me 4 minutes to realize the change. sad isnt it? looks good, much better than before.

08-17-2011, 07:16 PM	#22
Psycroptica ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 50 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's pretty cool. I personally prefer original finish with dark fretboard, though, but your finish is definitely ideal for the maple version.

08-17-2011, 08:21 PM	#23
caskettheclown Sevenstring GAS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: odenville alabama Posts: 1,273 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	All that happened because you changed strings? Sweet jesus!!

08-17-2011, 09:38 PM	#25
darren Decibel Guitars Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 11,472 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	That looks really good! The gold knobs are a nice touch as well... that would look awesome with all-gold hardware. Konfyouzd likes this. web \| facebook \| twitter

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