LTD M-207 Project - Lots o' Pics (56k, go make dinner)

MerlinTKD · 08-26-2007, 07:40 PM

Okay, back when I joined this site, I posted a pic or two of my first and only 7, an ESP/LTD M-207, bought used at a local shop.

It was... shall we say... nasty.

Blurry, but you can see the rust

The bridge, the screws... the pickup pole pieces??

The neck was in bad shape too...

But, we have the technology! We can rebuild her!

I get by with a little help from my friends

The strings are gone, the bridge is gone...

What the hell is going on here? Never did figure it out. Oh well...

I took the bridge completely apart and soaked the pieces in 3in1 oil, in the bowl above (sans kitten)... for 3 days! Well, actually, I couldn't get back to it for a few days, but once I did...

A little working inspiration...

and a little more help...

Wow, that's a LOT better! 3in1 oil and a toothbrush can work wonders!

I went to do the neck... no masking tape! Wait... what's this?

Working that thang...

the final results in the next post!

...and here she is!!!

I love the way the fingerboard turned out!

I'm loving this...

Thanks for indulging me... it took me two weeks, all together... setting up the bridge was a major pain in the ass

but I finally got it.

Some endorsements:
-the Dunlop kits are TERRIFIC! Easy to use and great results!

-3in1 oil is magic elixir for corroded metal

-JustStrings.com's single strings are deemed TRUE. I had a set of D'addario XL's that I could NOT get intonated... the JS house brand took one afternoon, and DONE. They sound and feel great. I'll never buy another brand.

skinhead · 08-26-2007, 08:08 PM

You saved that bridge! The guitar now looks very good.

ShawnFjellstad · 08-26-2007, 08:12 PM

woah. that bridge looks great!

D-EJ915 · 08-26-2007, 08:18 PM

kewl!! loooks hawt!

technomancer · 08-26-2007, 08:27 PM

Great work

djpharoah · 08-26-2007, 08:44 PM

Reverse Pointy Headstock for the win!

Looks great man.That oil really cleaned up the bridge.

skinhead · 08-26-2007, 09:04 PM

I have a question, how many you paid the oil?

MerlinTKD · 08-26-2007, 09:41 PM

Thanks all!!

The oil wasn't expensive... I honestly don't remember how much, but less than $5, found at any hardware store (I got mine at Home Depot).

Cancer · 08-26-2007, 10:20 PM

Ah, the wonderful M-207. Such an underrated 7 string.

Shawn · 08-26-2007, 10:47 PM

Looks nice. Nice work and cool picstory!

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08-26-2007, 07:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
MerlinTKD 7-String Drummer! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,026 Real Name: Shannon Main Seven: ESP/LTD M-207 Main ERG: Project bari in the works Rig: L6 Toneport GX -> PC Thanked: 8	LTD M-207 Project - Lots o' Pics (56k, go make dinner) Okay, back when I joined this site, I posted a pic or two of my first and only 7, an ESP/LTD M-207, bought used at a local shop. It was... shall we say... nasty. Blurry, but you can see the rust The bridge, the screws... the pickup pole pieces?? The neck was in bad shape too... But, we have the technology! We can rebuild her! I get by with a little help from my friends The strings are gone, the bridge is gone... What the hell is going on here? Never did figure it out. Oh well... I took the bridge completely apart and soaked the pieces in 3in1 oil, in the bowl above (sans kitten)... for 3 days! Well, actually, I couldn't get back to it for a few days, but once I did... A little working inspiration... and a little more help... Wow, that's a LOT better! 3in1 oil and a toothbrush can work wonders! I went to do the neck... no masking tape! Wait... what's this? Working that thang... the final results in the next post! ...and here she is!!! I love the way the fingerboard turned out! I'm loving this... Thanks for indulging me... it took me two weeks, all together... setting up the bridge was a major pain in the ass but I finally got it. Some endorsements: -the Dunlop kits are TERRIFIC! Easy to use and great results! -3in1 oil is magic elixir for corroded metal -JustStrings.com's single strings are deemed TRUE. I had a set of D'addario XL's that I could NOT get intonated... the JS house brand took one afternoon, and DONE. They sound and feel great. I'll never buy another brand. MY Space - writing about depression and music MY Music - writing about depression and... well, music If you develop an ear for sounds that are musical it is like developing an ego. You begin to refuse sounds that are not musical and that way cut yourself off from a good deal of experience. ~ John Cage Silence is the fabric upon which the notes are woven. ~ Lawrence Duncan Last edited by MerlinTKD; 08-26-2007 at 07:47 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

08-26-2007, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
skinhead Manager / RHLC © Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 5,501 Real Name: Frank Main Seven: Ibanez Universe MC Main ERG: Soon Skin custom RG8 Rig: VENu Twin/Carvin2x12 Thanked: 43	You saved that bridge! The guitar now looks very good. WTB Phonic Helix 24 mixer board Fuck US shipping only

08-26-2007, 08:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
ShawnFjellstad hates womanizers. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California, USA, fra Bergen, Norge Posts: 4,147 Real Name: Shawn Rig: Framus Dragon, Mindy Thanked: 34	woah. that bridge looks great! I'm typing this on my knees with my butt in the air. -Drew

08-26-2007, 08:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
D-EJ915 <3's Tsukasa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 16,107 Real Name: Kagami Main Seven: ESP H-207 Rig: Randall RG75G2C Thanked: 186	kewl!! loooks hawt! Kowaru <3 + LM.C \m/ + Sex Machineguns + My Site: əBCAir

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08-26-2007, 08:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 8,644 Real Name: Steve Main Seven: KxK Sii-7 Rig: ENGL SE -> Orange Thanked: 49	Great work Incoming Pimptastic Purple KxK Singlecut of Doom Orange 2x12 - Damn am I colorful

08-26-2007, 08:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
djpharoah A G I L E 727 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: OC / LBC / LA Posts: 4,373 Main ERG: Septor 727 Rig: GNX3k => GMX212 Thanked: 179	Reverse Pointy Headstock for the win! Looks great man.That oil really cleaned up the bridge.

08-26-2007, 09:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
skinhead Manager / RHLC © Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 5,501 Real Name: Frank Main Seven: Ibanez Universe MC Main ERG: Soon Skin custom RG8 Rig: VENu Twin/Carvin2x12 Thanked: 43	I have a question, how many you paid the oil?

08-26-2007, 09:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
MerlinTKD 7-String Drummer! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,026 Real Name: Shannon Main Seven: ESP/LTD M-207 Main ERG: Project bari in the works Rig: L6 Toneport GX -> PC Thanked: 8	Thanks all!! The oil wasn't expensive... I honestly don't remember how much, but less than $5, found at any hardware store (I got mine at Home Depot).

08-26-2007, 10:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cancer Cancer:The Crucifuct Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,268 Real Name: Cancer Main Seven: Carvin 727 Rig: Pod XT/Boss vf-1/PA Thanked: 10	Ah, the wonderful M-207. Such an underrated 7 string. Cancer:the Crucifuct Myspace Machines Of Living Death Myspace

08-26-2007, 10:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 18,217 Main Seven: '91 UV7PWH, '91 UV7BK Rig: Fender Stage Thanked: 134	Looks nice. Nice work and cool picstory! www.myspace.com/flothru www.myspace.com/shawncastonguay

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