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07-31-2009, 12:51 PM
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StratoIbanez Clone Restoration/Modding (56k=HAHA)
So, after a successful poker night at my friend's house I went to take a leak before leaving but before reaching the bathroom I saw this guitar laying on his bedroom floor... So after I pissed almost 1:30 minutes worth of beer I asked him about it and if I could take it with me, since he didn't want it and would never use it (he doesn't play guitar).
So, for the price of $0 I got a "new" guitar, a Golden. Apparently it's a Brazilian instrument company that makes guitars, basses, and more. Check it out on google. Here are the specs: -Brand: Golden(shower lol) -Model: GSTS-1000 -Origin: China  -Body: "Cedro" (Cedar) -Shape: RG shape kinda -Fingerboard: "Jacarandá" (no translation?) -Neck: Maple -Frets: 22 -Bridge: "Vintage" (???) My plans for it: -Baritone scale conversion (new neck and fretboard) -Two humbuckers instead of 3 single coils -Regular restauration (new parts, fix damages) -New finish -Full scallop old neck (bonus) -Soften that major neck heel? I don't know what scale to choose yet. Probably 27" scale. Same goes to body finish, I have no idea yet. This will be my frankenstein guitar. I'll test a bunch of theories and crap BEFORE actually modding my Ibbys and making my custom 7 from scratch. So finally, here are some pictures:                          I have no idea from where that screw and that other thingy came from     Neck heel     Anoher unidentified object. This time pulled from the bridge cavity   So yeah, that's it. What do you guys think? Is it worth it? Any advice on Cedar bodies? Tagima makes guitars with the same specs (some with mahogany too) and they sound awesome... Any advice on the wood and pickups to go with it? PEESH OuT! ------------------------------------------ UPDATE: 08/10/09 StratoIbanez Clone Restoration/Modding (56k=HAHA) ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ UPDATE: 08/16/09 StratoIbanez Clone Restoration/Modding (56k=HAHA) ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ UPDATE: 08/17/09 StratoIbanez Clone Restoration/Modding (56k=HAHA) ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ UPDATE: 09/23/09 StratoIbanez Clone Restoration/Modding (56k=HAHA) ------------------------------------------  is the new blackRIP 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 |
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07-31-2009, 01:01 PM
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Sweet man, looks pretty good! Although that's one helluva swimming pool they did with the pickup routing.
No advice on pickups, what sound are you going for with twin buckers???? orb....... |
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07-31-2009, 01:18 PM
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drug free & god free
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Can't beat a free guitar!
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07-31-2009, 01:55 PM
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lol do you really want to know what the screw and unidentified object is for?
i believe they are actually meant to be holding the switch mechanism in place have a look at your switch (side on) and tell me if theres a screw in the centre.... cedar is ussually associated with acoustics as its ussually extremely light... and prone to denting/damage due to that.... then again, im sure theres probably differt verieties around other than the ones iv used... as for jacaranda, if im not mistaken jacaranda is actually an australian native plant..... that cavity rout is bloody aweful hahahaha but the body looks pretty nice..... sun burst actually looks well done lol back of the neck has some nice grain in it.... same with the fretboard.... heel can be fixed if your refinishing example:  gotta love my paint skillz
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07-31-2009, 02:55 PM
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that hole under the pickguard is HUGE
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07-31-2009, 05:15 PM
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Yeah, don't tell me about it! aahhaa When I removed the pickguard I was like Not to mention the two screws coming out of the wood, and the excessive amounts of leftover lacquer or something. Good news is that there is DEFINITELY no routing to be done for the humbuckers, except for a new pickguard  Quote:
But all the electronics are going away anyways. I'm keeping the pups though... Spare parts are never enough!Quote:
But hey, nice idea on the neck heel cutaway too... I will keep something along those lines in my mind... I'm definitely sanding that finish off, although it was nicely done... Too many dings and scratches on the wood... Keep 'em coming guys! is the new blackRIP 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 |
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08-01-2009, 06:21 AM
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Cool man. I think it'd be worth it!
Whoever said "the best things in life are free" hasn't played an 80's RG" - Nick/TheSixthWheel |
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08-01-2009, 09:32 AM
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"Brisbane, Australia adopted the Jacaranda over 150 years ago as there are very few flowering trees and plants which could survive the typical long dry winter. Many locals believe it is native to the region." i guess im just another aussie local who thinks these pain in the ass trees are natives lol (they smell bad after it rains )Quote:
so you can easily recut it and re drill it.... (if your smart you can even cut the bit off and take it to the hardware store with you to make sure the drill bit you buy fits  )and you can even sand the heel so it slopes towards the neck a bit.... then just deepen the holes a lil so the ferrules go back in a little deeper.... Quote:
what colour? what control layout? custom pickgaurd?
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08-01-2009, 09:38 AM
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Looks like its going to be a fun project. It's in pretty good shape too. Congrats.
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08-01-2009, 09:14 PM
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fill that route with water and have ss.org pool party!
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08-01-2009, 09:24 PM
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08-01-2009, 10:35 PM
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Here in my home town, and with my dad, I have access to a shitload of kinds of paint, including crazy color car paints. But I'm leaving town in one week for college  I was thinking about doing a Type O Negative style finish: black satin with green ductape as fret markers. Simple and awesome. But idk, there are a lot of option for me to consider... Idk about the pickguard either... The thing is that I never actually liked pickguards. I never really liked the strat shapes either. But with that freaking "Grand Canyon" routing over there, I'm left with no options. As of now, the first mission is to remove the sun burst finish. I'm going to my dad's workplace this tuesday as he has a shitload of tools and I don't have to worry about dust and shit... I'm really excited! Expect pics to all those interested! 
is the new blackRIP 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 |
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08-10-2009, 12:48 PM
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Paint-stripping procedures have been initiated. As I type, the paint remover is doing its business. I'm taking pictures of the process and I'll upload some of them soon.
Oh yeah! is the new blackRIP 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 |
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08-10-2009, 03:17 PM
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Fuckin' epiiiiiiic
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Sounds like a fun project, good score dude. Keep us updated!
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08-10-2009, 03:40 PM
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YES DO THE TYPE O FINISH!!!!
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08-10-2009, 06:05 PM
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Alright. I'm done for today.
I've stripped almost all the paint on the guitar, except from the sides, cuz its a bitch to get the paint out from the corners... I'll probably be done with it by tomorrow. Procedure was simple. Apply, wait (about 30 to 40 minutes), scrape/sand, repeat. no mistery Now. I have the option of a free custom pickguard. It can be made out of stainless steel or brass. What do you guys think? yay or nay? Second, I can't figure out what type of finish to choose. The grain on the wood is not that interesting (it's confirmed. It's cedar) so no stain (and the body apparently is a 3pc cedar one). Options are automotive paint or some other kind. What color? Idk... I was thinking about some green (Type O negative still haha) since this would be my third black guitar (no) if I did the satin black finish... But again, green with silver or whatever color (brass) pickguard??? Not sure on that. I NEED OPINIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, to the pics:      Paint-stripper applied  Product used (industrial scale ftw)  Paint and clear coat (varnish) starting to come out  Ahhh... Some quality office time to wait the paint-stripped to take effect  Result after 3 rounds of paint-stripper plus scraping/sanding the leftover goo   More to come ! is the new blackRIP 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 |
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08-11-2009, 12:15 AM
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Haahh!?
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This is gonna be awesome
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08-11-2009, 12:19 AM
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I'M A MONSTER!
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In regards to the pickguard, NO. Don't do a brass/aluminum pickguard on this beauty. If anything, I'd do the opposite and get something somewhat vintage like a white-pearl pickguard over a Placid Blue body finish
(´･ω･`) In space, no one can hear you bree. - Metal Ken |
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08-16-2009, 05:59 PM
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Time for a little story
So. It was sunday, I was bored, so I said to myself: "Hey, lets get rid of that ugly ass neck heel!" So I planned everything, started drawing the limits on the body with a pencil, picked up the dremel tool and as I turned the dremel on my dad appeared outta nowhere and asked what I was doing. I explained and he said: "Oh no, the dremel won't do it. Here, use this sander" So he hands me this big ass orbital sander. I say: "Dad, I don't have too much of experience with this tool. I'll probably .... this shit up." And he said: "Noo it's ok, just don't do this and that *hand signals*" So I was like "Ok, .... it. I got this for free anyways"... Aaaaand the results came up just as I expected. Total ..... Hahaha Here we go!: Body stripped from paint   Tool to be used  Sanding process has begun (oh shit)   He will be inspecting my work today  Me failing sanding the neck heel     After I couldn't feel my thumb anymore, I knew it was time to improvise a sanding block. All hail my ghetto s.b.   Aftermath    "I can even see it from up here! You ....ed up really bad!!"  So it did NOT come even close as I expected. But it turned out as another thing that actually looks good! So I'm still excited about it. Next stop? Paint shop! is the new blackRIP 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 |
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08-16-2009, 06:25 PM
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You'll never make it
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Looking good dude
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08-16-2009, 11:58 PM
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sweet scoew for $0 and i like the way the pickup was glued and screwed(?) to the body!!!
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08-17-2009, 08:02 PM
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So, my dad brought this home after work   Pretty nifty stuff huh? It's a rough outline. It still needs to be rounded, cut, routed (waiting on those measure guys..) and buffed... Woohoo for stainless steel 
is the new blackRIP 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 |
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08-17-2009, 09:03 PM
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You'll never make it
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Stainless steel pickguard... that's awesome.
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08-17-2009, 10:26 PM
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i will give you measurements in 15 mins
alright... pickgaurd on my strat the pup cutout is approx 7cm x 3.7cm the height adjustment screw holes are about 8cm from centre to centre hope that helps... |
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09-11-2009, 01:39 AM
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updates man, c'mon!
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