The Swyse Flying V Revival

Swyse · 04-22-2012, 05:55 PM

So, as some of the fellows on chat know, I picked up this flying V for $25 shipped from AzCat over on Harmony Central. Its what you might call a project.

Here are the plans so far:
Fill the floyd route
Finish filling the neck pup route
Fill the 5 way and knobs hole
Get a top mount hardtail bridge (you'll see why in the pics)
Repaint. I'm thinking a flat black would do this one good.

Right now, here is how it sits:

Comments, questions, concerns?

Church2224 · 04-22-2012, 06:08 PM

Oh this is nice!

Get to workin on it man! Cannot wait to see the results.

bob123 · 04-22-2012, 06:11 PM

Make sure the neck is straight...

why are there so many holes hahaha looks like swiss cheese

ASoC · 04-22-2012, 06:33 PM

Not a fan of black, but whatever. I'm excited to see you bring this thing back to life

asher · 04-22-2012, 08:27 PM

The sides/back are begging to me to have the whole thing done in a distressed finish that shows off that grain.

Swyse · 04-22-2012, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Church2224

Oh this is nice!

Get to workin on it man! Cannot wait to see the results.

Spent a couple hours today, still can't really tell I did anything haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob123

Make sure the neck is straight...

why are there so many holes hahaha looks like swiss cheese

Cocaine is one hell of a drug. I eyeballed the neck and I didn't notice anything.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASoC

Not a fan of black, but whatever. I'm excited to see you bring this thing back to life

Hopefully I can do this american made beauty some justice. What would you do with it, keeping in mind its really more of a solid color project?

Quote:

Originally Posted by asher

The sides/back are begging to me to have the whole thing done in a distressed finish that shows off that grain.

I do think that would definitely give it a distressed look haha. If it didn't have the trem route half done and the control cavity messed up it would be a decent candidate for a blacktop sort of thing.

Ironbird · 04-23-2012, 01:05 AM

As a lover of all types of Vs, I will be watching this one closely...

Swyse · 04-23-2012, 01:08 AM

Anyone have thoughts on the best way to preserve the serial number and the made in usa stamps? I thought about making them deeper or just taping them off when I paint it. Not really sure how I'd make them deeper without ruining the integrity of them.

bob123 · 04-23-2012, 07:56 AM

For the serial numbers, just gently block sand over them, but dont go very deep. You don't need a whole lot of depth.

For the stamps.... "sorry", theres no good way to preserve them. while refinishing.

When you get tired of this project, lemme know, and I'll throw you some cash

haha

Flying V's always looked better in white to me, personally, but a matte black finish with some deep red stripes or binding would look KILLER!!!

ZOMB13 · 04-23-2012, 01:31 PM

What the .... happened to this Gibson?!??!

It can be saved, black or all white will look good.

I less than 3 projects like these.

Swyse · 04-23-2012, 03:29 PM

Right now I'm thinking ferrari red or a pearl white might be nice. Its going to be a game time decision on the color I think. I might try to do a mock up later of what an end product might be like, depends how start up repair works out

Update pics coming soon, but its not much to look at still.

Swyse · 04-23-2012, 11:22 PM

Filled the back cavity, the front cavity, and tried to fill the neck pickup cavity thing.

bob123 · 04-24-2012, 10:21 AM

hahaha cool. What the HELL did you use for wood glue?! lol

Good thing about gibson projects... If you do a great job, you restored a classic to great shape. If you do a shitty job, you've restored to as new from factory shape

Swyse · 04-24-2012, 02:12 PM

I used titebond orignal to glue in the filler pieces, and titebond original mixed with sawdust to try to fill in where the prevous owner beveled the cavities.

tommychains · 04-26-2012, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob123

Good thing about gibson projects... If you do a great job, you restored a classic to great shape. If you do a shitty job, you've restored to as new from factory shape

WIN.

seriously, it looks good though.

theo · 04-30-2012, 05:52 AM

Keen to see where this goes

Fiction · 04-30-2012, 06:08 AM

Refinish it like this.

Onyx8String · 04-30-2012, 10:54 AM

I hope she turns out alright. So many holes in it! If the top keeps it's figure do a translucent amber finish

Exit Existence · 05-02-2012, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asher

The sides/back are begging to me to have the whole thing done in a distressed finish that shows off that grain.

this

Swyse · 05-06-2012, 08:37 PM

I swear I've done more stuff to it, but it still looks about the same, haha. Anywho here is a update I guess. I've filled the beveled cavities, the control holes, and the neck and bridge pickup holes the rest of the way. No pics of the back atm, but its about done too. Anyone else think the tuner holes are vintage size? They look like it to me. After i get the front all leveled it should be ready for paint.

Stealthdjentstic · 05-06-2012, 08:57 PM

Omnomnom, broght oranje? I hear a yes.

Swyse · 05-06-2012, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealthdjentstic

Omnomnom, broght oranje? I hear a yes.

It'll be broght oranje if your buying it when i'm done.

Stealthdjentstic · 05-06-2012, 09:04 PM

$34?

Swyse · 05-06-2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealthdjentstic

$34?

Now that we've got shipping covered, how much for the guitar?

Edit: post 600

aaron_rose · 05-06-2012, 09:34 PM

nice dutchman, love to see shipright/boatright techniques being used in guitars!

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04-22-2012, 05:55 PM	#1
Swyse Swyse Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: N IL Posts: 1,421 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	The Swyse Flying V Revival So, as some of the fellows on chat know, I picked up this flying V for $25 shipped from AzCat over on Harmony Central. Its what you might call a project. Here are the plans so far: Fill the floyd route Finish filling the neck pup route Fill the 5 way and knobs hole Get a top mount hardtail bridge (you'll see why in the pics) Repaint. I'm thinking a flat black would do this one good. Right now, here is how it sits: Comments, questions, concerns?

04-22-2012, 06:08 PM	#2
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04-22-2012, 06:11 PM	#3
bob123 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,282 Thanked: 48 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Make sure the neck is straight... why are there so many holes hahaha looks like swiss cheese Swyse likes this.

04-22-2012, 06:33 PM	#4
ASoC Downpicker \m/ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 473 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not a fan of black, but whatever. I'm excited to see you bring this thing back to life Swyse likes this. Check out my band soundcloud.com/a-stream-of-consciousness https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Str...96505327048017 or follow us @ASoCBand "There you have it, Slender. Totally wasn't scared. But, it seems as if someone poured urine on my pants and shoved mashed potatoes down the back of my pants" -Bane

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04-22-2012, 08:27 PM	#5
asher n00b with an axe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlottesville, VA/Oakland, CA Posts: 1,254 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	The sides/back are begging to me to have the whole thing done in a distressed finish that shows off that grain. Swyse likes this.

04-23-2012, 01:05 AM	#7
Ironbird B.C. Rich Maniac Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 1,369 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As a lover of all types of Vs, I will be watching this one closely... Swyse likes this. Leave no stone unturned until I'm done.

04-23-2012, 01:08 AM	#8
Swyse Swyse Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: N IL Posts: 1,421 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Anyone have thoughts on the best way to preserve the serial number and the made in usa stamps? I thought about making them deeper or just taping them off when I paint it. Not really sure how I'd make them deeper without ruining the integrity of them.

04-23-2012, 07:56 AM	#9
bob123 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,282 Thanked: 48 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	For the serial numbers, just gently block sand over them, but dont go very deep. You don't need a whole lot of depth. For the stamps.... "sorry", theres no good way to preserve them. while refinishing. When you get tired of this project, lemme know, and I'll throw you some cash haha Flying V's always looked better in white to me, personally, but a matte black finish with some deep red stripes or binding would look KILLER!!! Swyse likes this.

04-23-2012, 01:31 PM	#10
ZOMB13 SS.org Zombie ! Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 3,392 Thanked: 59 Feedback Score: 22 reviews	What the .... happened to this Gibson?!??! It can be saved, black or all white will look good. I less than 3 projects like these. Swyse likes this. Morphesia (Black Metal) http://morphesia.bandcamp.com/ Squirrelly Arts (Industrial Metal) http://www.facebook.com/SquirrellyArts

04-23-2012, 03:29 PM	#11
Swyse Swyse Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: N IL Posts: 1,421 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Right now I'm thinking ferrari red or a pearl white might be nice. Its going to be a game time decision on the color I think. I might try to do a mock up later of what an end product might be like, depends how start up repair works out Update pics coming soon, but its not much to look at still.

04-23-2012, 11:22 PM	#12
Swyse Swyse Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: N IL Posts: 1,421 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Filled the back cavity, the front cavity, and tried to fill the neck pickup cavity thing.

04-24-2012, 10:21 AM	#13
bob123 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,282 Thanked: 48 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	hahaha cool. What the HELL did you use for wood glue?! lol Good thing about gibson projects... If you do a great job, you restored a classic to great shape. If you do a shitty job, you've restored to as new from factory shape Bigfan, Pushingink and tommychains like this.

04-24-2012, 02:12 PM	#14
Swyse Swyse Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: N IL Posts: 1,421 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I used titebond orignal to glue in the filler pieces, and titebond original mixed with sawdust to try to fill in where the prevous owner beveled the cavities.

04-30-2012, 05:52 AM	#16
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Keen to see where this goes http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

04-30-2012, 06:08 AM	#17
Fiction For Mod Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 2,985 Thanked: 23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Refinish it like this. [Fiction] 1:47 pm: she could probably toss a salad with that thing

04-30-2012, 10:54 AM	#18
Onyx8String ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 57 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I hope she turns out alright. So many holes in it! If the top keeps it's figure do a translucent amber finish Keep pushing onward till you get it right.

05-06-2012, 08:37 PM	#20
Swyse Swyse Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: N IL Posts: 1,421 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I swear I've done more stuff to it, but it still looks about the same, haha. Anywho here is a update I guess. I've filled the beveled cavities, the control holes, and the neck and bridge pickup holes the rest of the way. No pics of the back atm, but its about done too. Anyone else think the tuner holes are vintage size? They look like it to me. After i get the front all leveled it should be ready for paint.

05-06-2012, 08:57 PM	#21
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,978 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Omnomnom, broght oranje? I hear a yes.

05-06-2012, 09:04 PM	#23
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,978 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	$34?

05-06-2012, 09:34 PM	#25
aaron_rose more bigger Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bellingham, wa, guitar enthusiest Posts: 315 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice dutchman, love to see shipright/boatright techniques being used in guitars! Http://www.soundcloud.com/DragonsTeeth

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