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Jackson Kelly Custom 6-string

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  1. Rattlehead83

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    Hello, I started making this guitar today:
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    Ken Lawrence headstock.

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    Maple body wings and neck, 9 cm wide neck and 4 cm thick along with the body wings.
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    The scarf joint; used 2 nuts to hold it in place.

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    Also want to mention this guitar will be a ]v[egadet]-[ tribute guitar, so:
    - The inlays will be the band's albums(not all)
    - I plan engraving rattlehead on the back of the guitar, at the neck heel
    But it got James Hetfield's headstock..... the irony :)
     
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    The KL stock makes the Kelly look extra vicious. Awesome idea! Can't wait to see more!
     
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  3. Rattlehead83

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    Thanks!
     
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    KnightBrolaire only the dead have seen the end of GAS

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    hmm surprised no one has done that before, the KL headstock pairs really well with the kelly body shape. I hope you have some dark sounding pickups because that guitar is going to sound insanely bright with that much maple.
     
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  5. Rattlehead83

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    Ill use EMG H4, bridge pick-up.
     
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  6. Rattlehead83

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    Really like how the headstock turned out.
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    This engraving thing is driving me insane, takes a lot of time, and its not even perfect......
     
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    Really nice so far. I like how you profile the back of the neck and, yes, that headstock is fucking killer!
     
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  9. Rattlehead83

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    Apreciate it!
     
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    Spicypickles Sweeps & Mops

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    that beast is going to be heavy too.
     
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    It really doesnt seem heavy now, without conponents, its like my Yamaha strat.
     
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    Nice. The headstock carve looks great. What's the fretboard wood?
     
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  13. Rattlehead83

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    It's oak.
     
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    Hmm nice!

    I played one of the George lynch all maple ESP's, and that bastard was like 12 lbs. Super heavy for a superstrat, but it sounded awesome.
     
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    Sweet! Love that headstock, any finishing plans yet, colors?
     
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  16. Rattlehead83

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    Yeah, it'll be natural with mahogany varnish and I guess it's going to be matte.
     
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    Put the frets on, continued a bit with the in-lays; until got bored....
    After I routed the bridge, pick-up and control cavities. 20773580_784158458424049_733969996_o.jpg
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    This one is routed by hand, the rest are made with a straight wood and 2 clamps :))

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    Also filled the frets end
     
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    I sense future deliciousness
     
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    Made the pick-up frame and sanded the guitar.
    Almost ready for finish.
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    I don't wanna detract from the overall awesomeness, but that fretboard glue line reminds me of my first couple of builds. A luthier can never have too many clamps. And spool clamps! They are my new best friend.
     
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