RG7xxx Franken-build! Woowoooo!

JamesM · 11-27-2010, 12:12 AM

Heya folks!

Been throwing these together for a while, but actually just started tonight.

Plans:
RG7321 body
RG7621 neck
BKP Nailbomb with burnt chrome cover, bridge
Junky stock 7321 pup, neck
New abalone dot inlays
Gold saddles (acquired through happenstance)
Maybe filling tone hole, as to have only a volume knob.
Sweet-awesome scallop

So, tonight I got my Paua Abalone inlays in!

Looks sweet.

Scallopy. I know it looks sloppy, but I'm not going to lie. I kinda did it on purpose. Looks rugged.

Ready for oil...

Oiled! Damn that looks so good.

Now, on the body. I WAS going to put a walnut veneer on the body, as basswood is ugly. Especially this bit. But I might be starting to think that this is the RIGHT kind of ugly... I dunno. Input?!

Cheer!

splinter8451 · 11-27-2010, 12:18 AM

Wow, the rest of the body ended up being total shit now that you finished sanding it

I think you should continue with the rugid look and make it a total fallout style guitar. Distress the shit out of it.

I'm glad it's coming together man!

JamesM · 11-27-2010, 12:19 AM

I know dude. Look at the little circles where they filled knot holes.

Distressed IS my thing... Hm....

Mattmc74 · 11-27-2010, 04:23 AM

I did a stained/distressed looking finish to a RG7321 and it looked really bad ass I thought. Two members on this site have owned it.

JamesM · 11-27-2010, 11:11 AM

We'll see how it turns out, I just ordered some walnut veneer. I'm pretty excited.

thefool · 11-27-2010, 01:25 PM

i've seen this paint before that you can apply this chemical on it and it oxidizes. like old statues. you can get like all different types of metal paints. you would have to look into it more but that would be pretty badass looking and rustic/worn looking

JamesM · 11-27-2010, 05:30 PM

I've used that on doors and crown molding. It's some pretty gnarly stuff. I'm just gonna have to see the quality of this walnut. Next order of business is to fill that tone knob hole.

leandroab · 11-27-2010, 07:03 PM

Definitely put a veneer on that bitch

JamesM · 12-05-2010, 10:07 PM

Veneer has arrived at my home!

As did the bits and bobs I needed to get from IbanezRules.com. Good guy to work with. Prices are a bit iffy, but when you control a market the way he does, who can blame him?

I have a bunch of stain in my shop, but I may go shopping for something new. I'm thinking really dark, almost black (remember, Walnut), and color shopping is always a blast. Well, when for project.

Hmm... I don't think I'm missing any details.

Tuners are solid, the nut is in good shape and will get lubed. I'm going to be sanding down and veneering the headstock with the same Walnut. I'll somewhere down the line get an Ibanez decal, if only for resale value.

I will have to drill new holes in the neck, as they aren't the same between 7621 and 7321. I cleared the pickup side of the neck pocket in order for a fit (sides had to be widened as well). How can I be assured it is in the optimum position from the bridge? Math tells me a few centimeters won't make a large difference, but you guys have much more experience here than I do.

thewildturkey · 12-05-2010, 10:12 PM

What kind of oil did you use for the fretboard?

I got a 7321 neck that needs some TLC like that.

I might ebonise it, but that oil looks pretty damn good.

JamesM · 12-05-2010, 10:15 PM

Lemon oil. Works like magic on cabinets, tables, chairs, and yes, fretboards!

I oiled to see if I was going to have to ebonise it, and it got so lustrous I decided there was no way I could do that!

scherzo1928 · 12-05-2010, 10:48 PM

what kind of walnut is the veneer?

JamesM · 12-05-2010, 10:52 PM

The vendor didn't give specifics, but it sure looks like Brazilian Walnut, as it is more on the lighter chocolate side of things than the Black Walnut side of things.

Although, based on the vendor's location I'm going to assume it is Black Walnut. I only have cell phones pics my lil lady sent me.

EDIT:
Logic, and closer examination of the grain (In fairly grainy photos

) looks totally like Black Walnut. So that is my answer and I'm stickin to it!

JamesM · 12-06-2010, 10:53 AM

And for what it's worth, I still love the way those inlays look! Was a breeze to do as well.

JamesM · 12-09-2010, 07:33 PM

Quote:

I will have to drill new holes in the neck, as they aren't the same between 7621 and 7321. I cleared the pickup side of the neck pocket in order for a fit (sides had to be widened as well). How can I be assured it is in the optimum position from the bridge? Math tells me a few centimeters won't make a large difference, but you guys have much more experience here than I do.

Any input on this, folks?

xtrustisyoursx · 12-09-2010, 07:48 PM

you just need to make sure that the average distance from the bridge to the nut is 25.5" inches. The easiest way is to set the intonation saddles to an estimated location, and measure from the middle length saddle (as in not most or least extended) to the 12th fret 12.75"

JamesM · 12-09-2010, 07:51 PM

That was my main question, really. The break point of the string and saddle, or the begging of the string passage? Or perhaps between these two? I understand it is a very small difference, but I'm a perfectionist.

splinter8451 · 12-10-2010, 01:52 PM

When do we get to see this walnut

JamesM · 12-10-2010, 01:59 PM

Wednesday after I get home from campus, post Calculus final.

In these shitty pics it looks goooooood. I'm excited.

JamesM · 12-16-2010, 01:00 PM

I'VE GOT WOOD.

The EMG is for my Pendulum, so don't mind that.

I should probably finish stripping the body today, at which point I'll apply the veneer. The following day, or perhaps the day after, I'll then stain, then the following day start applying some clear.

I still need some bits and bobs, such as the jack plate (Ibanezrules.com sent me a jack cover, not a jack plate

Further, he expects me to pay for shipping both ways. Not happening.) and electronics. Should be good to go real soon.

airpanos · 12-16-2010, 04:37 PM

that wood looks nice

JamesM · 12-16-2010, 04:52 PM

Thanks man! I look forward to putting that shit on.

Customisbetter · 12-16-2010, 05:10 PM

Thank god you are covering that shit up.

Cool project! I'm surprised that neck fit in that body though.

JamesM · 12-16-2010, 05:17 PM

^In fact it is only a 1mm difference.

Thanks for checking it out man. I have a another project (for after this one), an RG7420 that's pretty beat up, coming in the mail soon. I'm thinking desert yellow.

airpanos · 12-17-2010, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Armada

^In fact it is only a 1mm difference.

Thanks for checking it out man. I have a another project (for after this one), an RG7420 that's pretty beat up, coming in the mail soon. I'm thinking desert yellow.

Holy wars i like yellow

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11-27-2010, 12:12 AM	#1
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,929 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	RG7xxx Franken-build! Woowoooo! Heya folks! Been throwing these together for a while, but actually just started tonight. Plans: RG7321 body RG7621 neck BKP Nailbomb with burnt chrome cover, bridge Junky stock 7321 pup, neck New abalone dot inlays Gold saddles (acquired through happenstance) Maybe filling tone hole, as to have only a volume knob. Sweet-awesome scallop So, tonight I got my Paua Abalone inlays in! Looks sweet. Scallopy. I know it looks sloppy, but I'm not going to lie. I kinda did it on purpose. Looks rugged. Ready for oil... Oiled! Damn that looks so good. Now, on the body. I WAS going to put a walnut veneer on the body, as basswood is ugly. Especially this bit. But I might be starting to think that this is the RIGHT kind of ugly... I dunno. Input?! Cheer! Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

11-27-2010, 12:18 AM	#2
splinter8451 SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 1,836 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Wow, the rest of the body ended up being total shit now that you finished sanding it I think you should continue with the rugid look and make it a total fallout style guitar. Distress the shit out of it. I'm glad it's coming together man! "And I want a blowjob from Emma Watson, but sometimes we just gotta deal with what we're given!" -The Armada my youtube channel- http://www.youtube.com/user/vitreusMD?feature=mhum SikTh, Cyclamen After the Burial covers. More on the way!

11-27-2010, 12:19 AM	#3
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,929 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I know dude. Look at the little circles where they filled knot holes. Distressed IS my thing... Hm.... Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

11-27-2010, 11:11 AM	#5
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,929 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	We'll see how it turns out, I just ordered some walnut veneer. I'm pretty excited. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

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11-27-2010, 04:23 AM	#4
Mattmc74 SS Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 13,939 Thanked: 325 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I did a stained/distressed looking finish to a RG7321 and it looked really bad ass I thought. Two members on this site have owned it.

11-27-2010, 01:25 PM	#6
thefool SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arnold,MD Posts: 324 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i've seen this paint before that you can apply this chemical on it and it oxidizes. like old statues. you can get like all different types of metal paints. you would have to look into it more but that would be pretty badass looking and rustic/worn looking

11-27-2010, 05:30 PM	#7
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,929 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I've used that on doors and crown molding. It's some pretty gnarly stuff. I'm just gonna have to see the quality of this walnut. Next order of business is to fill that tone knob hole. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

11-27-2010, 07:03 PM	#8
leandroab Stay Negative™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hell de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 5,348 Thanked: 170 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Definitely put a veneer on that bitch is the new black RIP PETER STEELE Music: * www.soundclick.com/leandroabaurre www.soundcloud.com/leandroab Guitar projects: Baritone 6 Conversion Quotes: * ''I intend them to .... them with the long cock of the law." - Trashmanzac * "I think this mistake was the equivalent of a 6000 foot tall cock bukkake tsunami-ing Tokyo." - metallisuk * "I'm a big fan of the effects of alcohol." - Peter Steele

12-05-2010, 10:07 PM	#9
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,929 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Veneer has arrived at my home! As did the bits and bobs I needed to get from IbanezRules.com. Good guy to work with. Prices are a bit iffy, but when you control a market the way he does, who can blame him? I have a bunch of stain in my shop, but I may go shopping for something new. I'm thinking really dark, almost black (remember, Walnut), and color shopping is always a blast. Well, when for project. Hmm... I don't think I'm missing any details. Tuners are solid, the nut is in good shape and will get lubed. I'm going to be sanding down and veneering the headstock with the same Walnut. I'll somewhere down the line get an Ibanez decal, if only for resale value. I will have to drill new holes in the neck, as they aren't the same between 7621 and 7321. I cleared the pickup side of the neck pocket in order for a fit (sides had to be widened as well). How can I be assured it is in the optimum position from the bridge? Math tells me a few centimeters won't make a large difference, but you guys have much more experience here than I do. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

12-05-2010, 10:12 PM	#10
thewildturkey SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 337 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	What kind of oil did you use for the fretboard? I got a 7321 neck that needs some TLC like that. I might ebonise it, but that oil looks pretty damn good.

12-05-2010, 10:15 PM	#11
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,929 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Lemon oil. Works like magic on cabinets, tables, chairs, and yes, fretboards! I oiled to see if I was going to have to ebonise it, and it got so lustrous I decided there was no way I could do that! Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

12-05-2010, 10:48 PM	#12
scherzo1928 has wood for you Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mexico City Posts: 4,691 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	what kind of walnut is the veneer?

12-05-2010, 10:52 PM	#13
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,929 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	The vendor didn't give specifics, but it sure looks like Brazilian Walnut, as it is more on the lighter chocolate side of things than the Black Walnut side of things. Although, based on the vendor's location I'm going to assume it is Black Walnut. I only have cell phones pics my lil lady sent me. EDIT: Logic, and closer examination of the grain (In fairly grainy photos ) looks totally like Black Walnut. So that is my answer and I'm stickin to it! Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

12-06-2010, 10:53 AM	#14
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,929 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	And for what it's worth, I still love the way those inlays look! Was a breeze to do as well. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

12-09-2010, 07:48 PM	#16
xtrustisyoursx SS Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: oklahoma city, OK Posts: 1,682 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	you just need to make sure that the average distance from the bridge to the nut is 25.5" inches. The easiest way is to set the intonation saddles to an estimated location, and measure from the middle length saddle (as in not most or least extended) to the 12th fret 12.75"

12-09-2010, 07:51 PM	#17
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,929 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	That was my main question, really. The break point of the string and saddle, or the begging of the string passage? Or perhaps between these two? I understand it is a very small difference, but I'm a perfectionist. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

12-10-2010, 01:52 PM	#18
splinter8451 SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 1,836 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	When do we get to see this walnut "And I want a blowjob from Emma Watson, but sometimes we just gotta deal with what we're given!" -The Armada my youtube channel- http://www.youtube.com/user/vitreusMD?feature=mhum SikTh, Cyclamen After the Burial covers. More on the way!

12-10-2010, 01:59 PM	#19
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,929 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Wednesday after I get home from campus, post Calculus final. In these shitty pics it looks goooooood. I'm excited. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

12-16-2010, 01:00 PM	#20
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,929 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I'VE GOT WOOD. The EMG is for my Pendulum, so don't mind that. I should probably finish stripping the body today, at which point I'll apply the veneer. The following day, or perhaps the day after, I'll then stain, then the following day start applying some clear. I still need some bits and bobs, such as the jack plate (Ibanezrules.com sent me a jack cover, not a jack plate Further, he expects me to pay for shipping both ways. Not happening.) and electronics. Should be good to go real soon. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

12-16-2010, 04:37 PM	#21
airpanos Let's Rock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Athens,Hellas Posts: 223 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that wood looks nice Iron Maiden Tribute http://www.moto.gr/forums/showthread...5&pagenumber=1

12-16-2010, 04:52 PM	#22
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,929 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Thanks man! I look forward to putting that shit on. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

12-16-2010, 05:10 PM	#23
Customisbetter WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Thank god you are covering that shit up. Cool project! I'm surprised that neck fit in that body though.

12-16-2010, 05:17 PM	#24
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,929 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	^In fact it is only a 1mm difference. Thanks for checking it out man. I have a another project (for after this one), an RG7420 that's pretty beat up, coming in the mail soon. I'm thinking desert yellow. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

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