NGD - '00 RG7421 in Matte White - Page 2

L1ght · 06-08-2012, 09:37 PM

Thanks guys! Im really glad you guys like the way it came out!

CptMcKay · 06-08-2012, 10:01 PM

White RGs always look so killer, and i'm really digging the matte white on yours. Looks great!

Stealthdjentstic · 06-08-2012, 10:10 PM

Looks good, like 1080p

L1ght · 06-08-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealthdjentstic

Looks good, like 1080p

Indeed my friend, indeed.

Advv · 06-09-2012, 12:35 AM

I dig. I agree that it would look nicer with a logo.

s4tch · 06-09-2012, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by L1ght

...but I certainly put in weeks worth of work into it on just the painting haha...

Could you share some details on that work? What materials did you use, how exactly did you create that matte surface, etc.

BTW, tuning to G on a 25,5 scale guitar means a bit of compromise in some cases. There's nothing wrong with your pickup, it's just the short scale for that tuning, I guess. You could confirm that if you'd tune to A for some weeks. For me, A always worked on that scale, but my guitars started to loose some definition when going lower.

L1ght · 06-09-2012, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by s4tch

Could you share some details on that work? What materials did you use, how exactly did you create that matte surface, etc.

BTW, tuning to G on a 25,5 scale guitar means a bit of compromise in some cases. There's nothing wrong with your pickup, it's just the short scale for that tuning, I guess. You could confirm that if you'd tune to A for some weeks. For me, A always worked on that scale, but my guitars started to loose some definition when going lower.

I'm sure you are correct about the scale length affecting the clarity of the tone in the lower notes. The RG7421XL would be a much better guitar for the tuning I use, however, I don't have much of a choice lol. The definition is pretty damn good in it of itself, but it's only when I use the low G in my chords does it start to loose definition. Not a big problem, but I bet I could clear it up with a bit of EQ.

As for the work I spent on the guitar, it was really just a good amount of sanding in between the coats. I did around 7 moderate coats of paint, and I used 400 grit sandpaper to sand the paint in between every coat. The reason it took much longer then I expected was because in order to get the proper smooth matte finish, I had to use thicker coats of paint instead of light coats, which would ultimately dry faster. I had to put on a decent coat of paint(not too much though), and then I had to let it sit and fully dry before sanding and smoothing it out. I did this 7 times, so it did wind up taking a while.

After finishing the coats of paint, I sanded down the final coat with #0000 steel wool to get a really nice smoothed out finish. I then proceeded to use 2 coats of matte finish sealer. The sealer is what really put the finishing touch on the guitar, and gave it that tough, durable, true matte finish.

It was well worth it in the end though, as the final product is extremely smooth, and extremely durable.

s4tch · 06-09-2012, 03:30 AM

^Thanks for sharing those details. It was a hell lot of work for sure, and just looking at the pics, it was worth the effort.

bob123 · 06-09-2012, 10:15 AM

l1ght, in the future, if you decide to do this again, check out catalyzed varnish. You can put it on thick as you want, and it will still be dry in the same amount of time.

L1ght · 06-09-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by s4tch

^Thanks for sharing those details. It was a hell lot of work for sure, and just looking at the pics, it was worth the effort.

No problem.

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Originally Posted by bob123

l1ght, in the future, if you decide to do this again, check out catalyzed varnish. You can put it on thick as you want, and it will still be dry in the same amount of time.

I will definitely check that stuff out bob, thanks for the input!

MrHelloGuitar · 06-09-2012, 11:30 PM

Sweet man! This is inspiring me to finish refinishing my s7320

bouVIP · 06-09-2012, 11:40 PM

Gorgeous guitar! It's so simple, classy, and elegant!

L1ght · 06-10-2012, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MrHelloGuitar

Sweet man! This is inspiring me to finish refinishing my s7320

Do it bro! It really was a lot of fun. Personally, I like working with my hands so it was an easy decision for me, but honestly, once you get past the sanding part, the rest is really a lot of fun!

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Originally Posted by bouVIP

Gorgeous guitar! It's so simple, classy, and elegant!

Thank you! I really tried to go for the simplistic yet functional route here. That and the matching headstock part. :p

JamesM · 06-10-2012, 09:53 AM

Dude, it turned out AWESOME.

patrickWLV · 06-10-2012, 11:30 AM

What finish did you use for this? Is that gloss/satin?

L1ght · 06-10-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesM

Dude, it turned out AWESOME.

James!

lol, thanks bro!

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Originally Posted by patrickWLV

What finish did you use for this? Is that gloss/satin?

It was a matte finish bro!

Chromis · 06-10-2012, 12:18 PM

Great work L1ght, looks like a really classy bit of work you did there!

patrickWLV · 06-10-2012, 01:05 PM

ohh, tight, thanks! Looks great dude.

L1ght · 06-10-2012, 02:04 PM

Thanks very much gentlemen.

noobstix · 06-10-2012, 02:52 PM

What do you think it was that let you achieve your buttery low action?

Zerox8610 · 06-10-2012, 02:53 PM

Glad to see you finally got a 7421!

Welcome to the club, bud hahaha

Those pics honestly made me question the refinish I'm working on right now, but I'm gonna stick with it to the end!

L1ght · 06-10-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by noobstix

What do you think it was that let you achieve your buttery low action?

I'm sure it was a combination of things to be honest. Most likely the tuning I chose, with the gauge strings I used, coupled with the new graphtec nut and saddles. I didn't do any truss rod adjustments because it wasn't necessary, but I'm assuming I could probably make the action even lower if I adjusted the truss rod. I'm happy with it the action right now though, so I probably won't touch it.

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Originally Posted by Zerox8610

Glad to see you finally got a 7421!

Welcome to the club, bud hahaha

Those pics honestly made me question the refinish I'm working on right now, but I'm gonna stick with it to the end!

Thanks dude! Definitely stick with it bro! Trust me, in the end, you will be glad you did. The guitar will mean a heck of a lot more to you knowing that you really put the effort and dedication into making it exactly how you want it.

Rojne · 06-10-2012, 03:46 PM

damn, that looks so nice !

danger5oh · 06-11-2012, 02:46 PM

.... the logo. The "shaved" look works for the Euro car scene, so why not the MIJ guitar scene? As a fellow RG7421 owner, I love what you've done with it, but hate that you thought of it first haha.

kn1feparty · 06-11-2012, 02:52 PM

Damn nice piece of work you ended up with man. This is really making me reconsider my refinish plans for my 7321. Well done, indeed. Also, if you're looking for a higher output bridge pup with good low end for this thing, the D-Activator is your friend.

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06-08-2012, 10:01 PM	#27
CptMcKay SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TN Posts: 111 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	White RGs always look so killer, and i'm really digging the matte white on yours. Looks great! L1ght likes this.

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Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,969 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Looks good, like 1080p setsuna7 and L1ght like this.

06-09-2012, 03:30 AM	#33
s4tch SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hungary Posts: 887 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	^Thanks for sharing those details. It was a hell lot of work for sure, and just looking at the pics, it was worth the effort. L1ght likes this.

06-09-2012, 10:15 AM	#34
bob123 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,282 Thanked: 48 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	l1ght, in the future, if you decide to do this again, check out catalyzed varnish. You can put it on thick as you want, and it will still be dry in the same amount of time. L1ght likes this.

06-08-2012, 09:37 PM	#26
L1ght Truth Over Triumph Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,363 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Thanks guys! Im really glad you guys like the way it came out!

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06-09-2012, 12:35 AM	#30
Advv SS.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 152 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I dig. I agree that it would look nicer with a logo.

06-09-2012, 11:30 PM	#36
MrHelloGuitar SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto,ON Posts: 216 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sweet man! This is inspiring me to finish refinishing my s7320 L1ght likes this.

06-09-2012, 11:40 PM	#37
bouVIP SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 241 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Gorgeous guitar! It's so simple, classy, and elegant! L1ght likes this.

06-10-2012, 09:53 AM	#39
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,925 Thanked: 87 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Dude, it turned out AWESOME. L1ght likes this. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

06-10-2012, 11:30 AM	#40
patrickWLV ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 76 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	What finish did you use for this? Is that gloss/satin?

06-10-2012, 12:18 PM	#42
Chromis ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kent, England Posts: 32 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Great work L1ght, looks like a really classy bit of work you did there! L1ght likes this.

06-10-2012, 01:05 PM	#43
patrickWLV ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 76 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ohh, tight, thanks! Looks great dude. L1ght likes this.

06-10-2012, 02:04 PM	#44
L1ght Truth Over Triumph Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,363 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Thanks very much gentlemen.

06-10-2012, 02:52 PM	#45
noobstix ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dorset Posts: 47 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What do you think it was that let you achieve your buttery low action?

06-10-2012, 02:53 PM	#46
Zerox8610 SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 499 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Glad to see you finally got a 7421! Welcome to the club, bud hahaha Those pics honestly made me question the refinish I'm working on right now, but I'm gonna stick with it to the end! To the almighty one, unholy bearer of horns, empower me, flow through my veins, and carry me in war. To the unwavering, devoted to the dark, I drink these wines of majesty to you

06-10-2012, 03:46 PM	#48
Rojne Growing my hair.. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Deep woods, Sweden Posts: 885 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	damn, that looks so nice ! yeah

06-11-2012, 02:46 PM	#49
danger5oh rock 'n' roll clown Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Honolulu, HI, USA Posts: 884 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 20 reviews	.... the logo. The "shaved" look works for the Euro car scene, so why not the MIJ guitar scene? As a fellow RG7421 owner, I love what you've done with it, but hate that you thought of it first haha.

06-11-2012, 02:52 PM	#50
kn1feparty Guitarded Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago area Posts: 356 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damn nice piece of work you ended up with man. This is really making me reconsider my refinish plans for my 7321. Well done, indeed. Also, if you're looking for a higher output bridge pup with good low end for this thing, the D-Activator is your friend. danger5oh likes this.

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