My Custom RGA7MOL

dtrax · 10-07-2008, 04:54 AM

For those of you that saw Adam's (Elysian) thread on concurrent RGA7 bodies, here's the finished product for the all-mahogany RGA7. The neck was taken from my RG7321, as was the bridge plate and volume knob. Parts that were replaced were:

Graphtech string savor saddles
1meg volume pot
barrel output jack

I also used the Evo7 that I installed a few months ago.

I did buy a Graphtech 7 string Black Tusq nut but I'm still debating replacing the old one. I may hold onto it for a future custom neck.

Anyways, here's the pics.

I figure this is a good time to give a preliminary review. Currently, I haven't finished wiring it up, so I won't comment on sound, although I'm sure it sounds killer.

First, a few caveats. The neck mounting holes and 4 of the 6 bridge mounting holes did not line up. This is apparently due to slight design differences between a 7321 and 7421 – which was the body Adam used to create the template. This is not meant to be a shot at Adam at all (I've already discussed this with him), but only to let people know that the 2 models are not compatible. Obviously I wish I'd known (never occurred to me to even inquire, honestly), but I was able to get the guitar together relatively painlessly. I had to refill and redrill the neck mounting holes. I was originally going to give it to my dad to do, whom has a drill press, but he lives in the Poconos (3 hours away) and I wasn't going to get up to him for about 2 weeks. So, growing impatient, I decided to drill the holes free hand. It actually turned out really well. The neck fits very nicely. As for the bridge, it's secured with 2 screws holding it in place. I may in the future refill/redrill those holes too, but that's only a minor point.

Ok, on to the good shit. The grain of African Mahogany is simply gorgeous, and the oil finish Adam applied only enhances the beauty. It has a bit of gloss, but not overly so. The pics don't do it justice (plus I suck ass at photography).

The archtop is pretty similar to Ibby's. It seems a bit less deep or something, but very nice. And the fact that Adam carved it by hand (no CNC) makes it that much more betterer.

The AANJ is smooth as fuck. The contouring is great and SO much more classy than the 7321 neck joint.

The coolest, yet most subtle feature is the control cavity route. It's a hole just big enough to fit 1 volume pot. I really dig the fact Adam routed away the least amount of wood as possible. Also, it's got a UV style output jack, which is just sleek as shit.

The PU cavity is very snug (a good thing!) and Adam even drilled the PU mounting holes. They lined up perfectly.

Overall, I'd give it a 9/10. I'm extremely pleased this body and can't wait to get it wired up. Thanks again Adam!

petereanima · 10-07-2008, 05:08 AM

looks VERY nice, congrats!

HughesJB4 · 10-07-2008, 05:13 AM

Looks amazing dude

Can you post some pics of the back?
You mention the AANJ being really smooth, I'd love to see pics of it.

dtrax · 10-07-2008, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HughesJB4

Looks amazing dude

Can you post some pics of the back?
You mention the AANJ being really smooth, I'd love to see pics of it.

Here you go...

Also a pic of the control cavities...

HughesJB4 · 10-07-2008, 05:35 AM

That neck joint

Thanks so much for the pics man, cheers

FYP666 · 10-07-2008, 05:52 AM

Holy SHIT!

Words can't describe the GAS-attack!

dtrax · 10-07-2008, 06:04 AM

Thanks guys!

PeteLaramee · 10-07-2008, 06:29 AM

That looks awesome!

Is that Tru Oil? Tung Oil? ???

s7eve · 10-07-2008, 06:46 AM

That body looks awesome Danny, I can't say that I'm a fan of the binding on the 7321 but that's just personal preference. Congrats

Mattmc74 · 10-07-2008, 06:57 AM

Congrats she looks sweet. Adam's (Elysian) does really nice work! I love the oil finish on it.

10-07-2008, 04:54 AM	#1
dtrax The Dude Abides Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chesterbrook, PA Posts: 281 Real Name: Danny Main Seven: RGA7BBQ, RG7421 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Thanked: 4	My Custom RGA7MOL For those of you that saw Adam's (Elysian) thread on concurrent RGA7 bodies, here's the finished product for the all-mahogany RGA7. The neck was taken from my RG7321, as was the bridge plate and volume knob. Parts that were replaced were: Graphtech string savor saddles 1meg volume pot barrel output jack I also used the Evo7 that I installed a few months ago. I did buy a Graphtech 7 string Black Tusq nut but I'm still debating replacing the old one. I may hold onto it for a future custom neck. Anyways, here's the pics. I figure this is a good time to give a preliminary review. Currently, I haven't finished wiring it up, so I won't comment on sound, although I'm sure it sounds killer. First, a few caveats. The neck mounting holes and 4 of the 6 bridge mounting holes did not line up. This is apparently due to slight design differences between a 7321 and 7421 – which was the body Adam used to create the template. This is not meant to be a shot at Adam at all (I've already discussed this with him), but only to let people know that the 2 models are not compatible. Obviously I wish I'd known (never occurred to me to even inquire, honestly), but I was able to get the guitar together relatively painlessly. I had to refill and redrill the neck mounting holes. I was originally going to give it to my dad to do, whom has a drill press, but he lives in the Poconos (3 hours away) and I wasn't going to get up to him for about 2 weeks. So, growing impatient, I decided to drill the holes free hand. It actually turned out really well. The neck fits very nicely. As for the bridge, it's secured with 2 screws holding it in place. I may in the future refill/redrill those holes too, but that's only a minor point. Ok, on to the good shit. The grain of African Mahogany is simply gorgeous, and the oil finish Adam applied only enhances the beauty. It has a bit of gloss, but not overly so. The pics don't do it justice (plus I suck ass at photography). The archtop is pretty similar to Ibby's. It seems a bit less deep or something, but very nice. And the fact that Adam carved it by hand (no CNC) makes it that much more betterer. The AANJ is smooth as fuck. The contouring is great and SO much more classy than the 7321 neck joint. The coolest, yet most subtle feature is the control cavity route. It's a hole just big enough to fit 1 volume pot. I really dig the fact Adam routed away the least amount of wood as possible. Also, it's got a UV style output jack, which is just sleek as shit. The PU cavity is very snug (a good thing!) and Adam even drilled the PU mounting holes. They lined up perfectly. Overall, I'd give it a 9/10. I'm extremely pleased this body and can't wait to get it wired up. Thanks again Adam!

10-07-2008, 05:52 AM	#6
FYP666 Ulrich Firelord FTW! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kauniainen, Finland Posts: 1,894 Real Name: Jake Main Seven: Ibanez UV777 Main ERG: ESP M-1000 DeLuxe Rig: PodXT > Marshall Thanked: 20	Holy SHIT! Words can't describe the GAS-attack! Playlist 24.12.07: 1. Amoral - Nervasion 2. Thine Eyes Bleed - Corpse You Up 3. Profane Omen - Breed Suffocation, Breed Extinction 4. The Black Dahlia Murder - Everything Went Black 5. Necrophagist - Diminished to B Playlist 24.7.08: 1. Periphery - Eureka 2. Hate Eternal - Bringer Of Storms 3. Opeth - Heir Apparent 4. Pantera - This Love 5. The Black Dahlia Murder - Deathmask Divine

10-07-2008, 06:29 AM	#8
PeteLaramee AssMaster General Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 126 Real Name: Pete Main Seven: RG1527 Rig: Voodoo Modded DSL Thanked: 4	That looks awesome! Is that Tru Oil? Tung Oil? ??? Pete Check Out My Brand New CD

10-07-2008, 06:46 AM	#9
s7eve Slowly recovering. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Agnes Water, Qld, Australia Posts: 4,041 Real Name: Firedragon Main Seven: RG2027X Main ERG: RG7EXFX2 Rig: ENGL E530 > Randall Thanked: 41	That body looks awesome Danny, I can't say that I'm a fan of the binding on the 7321 but that's just personal preference. Congrats GOTM rules, follow them or I'm sending you some fucking Drop Bears

10-07-2008, 06:57 AM	#10
Mattmc74 Mr.Chug Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bay city, michigan Posts: 4,593 Real Name: Matt Main Seven: Ibanez RG7421 Rig: Marshall>Randall Cab Thanked: 85 $Mattmc74 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Mattmc74 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Mattmc74 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Mattmc74 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Mattmc74 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Mattmc74 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Mattmc74 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	Congrats she looks sweet. Adam's (Elysian) does really nice work! I love the oil finish on it. I want a ziploc rain coat. zepp88 Originally Posted by yellowv Matt does awesome work, but knows his shit. The average schmo's guitar isn't going to come out looking like that after a homemade cavity fill and repaint. Its a skinny Tito Ortiz!-Originally Posted by Tiger

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10-07-2008, 05:08 AM	#2
petereanima the soon-to-be grey Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austria Posts: 1,461 Real Name: Peter Main Seven: RG7420 + C-7 Rig: Diezel Herbert Thanked: 20	looks VERY nice, congrats!

10-07-2008, 05:13 AM	#3
HughesJB4 ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,245 Real Name: Harry Rig: V-Amp2 Thanked: 4	Looks amazing dude Can you post some pics of the back? You mention the AANJ being really smooth, I'd love to see pics of it.

10-07-2008, 05:35 AM	#5
HughesJB4 ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,245 Real Name: Harry Rig: V-Amp2 Thanked: 4	That neck joint Thanks so much for the pics man, cheers

10-07-2008, 06:04 AM	#7
dtrax The Dude Abides Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chesterbrook, PA Posts: 281 Real Name: Danny Main Seven: RGA7BBQ, RG7421 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Thanked: 4	Thanks guys!

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