A dream come true. EVH 1978 Eruption build. With authentic gunner strap.

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Hey guys. I finally finished up my tribute to Eddie. It's been a long time coming but it's finally done. Plays like a dream. Musikraft Frankie Northern Ash body and Musikraft AAAA Birdseye maple Neck. Original 1984 German Floyd Rose bridge. Schaller tuners. Jalen Origin 1978 pickup. Yeah... its everything I could ask for in a tribute to my hero. And yes I took some liberties with this build. I realize Ed did not have 22 frets or a Floyd Rose but I wanted those on my tribute. I hope you like it. Oh.. and the gunner strap is as not a replica but and original that I sourced from an aviation collector. Cheers guys.
 

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Fret-Shredder said:
Hey guys. I finally finished up my tribute to Eddie. It's been a long time coming but it's finally done. Plays like a dream. Musikraft Frankie Northern Ash body and Musikraft AAAA Birdseye maple Neck. Original 1984 German Floyd Rose bridge. Schaller tuners. Jalen Origin 1978 pickup. Yeah... its everything I could ask for in a tribute to my hero. And yes I took some liberties with this build. I realize Ed did not have 22 frets or a Floyd Rose but I wanted those on my tribute. I hope you like it. Oh.. and the gunner strap is as not a replica but and original that I sourced from an aviation collector. Cheers guys.
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Wow! Fantastic work. Would love to try this thru some of my amps. Have fun with it!
 
I've had my Northern Ash Musikraft Franky that I built Since 2009, it's been a great guitar! Congrats on the new fiddle! It looks great!
 
looks awesome
great job
I just got a jalen origin - install incoming
was it a tough decision NOT to use a fender style bridge?
 
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Fret-Shredder said:
Hey guys. I finally finished up my tribute to Eddie. It's been a long time coming but it's finally done. Plays like a dream. Musikraft Frankie Northern Ash body and Musikraft AAAA Birdseye maple Neck. Original 1984 German Floyd Rose bridge. Schaller tuners. Jalen Origin 1978 pickup. Yeah... it’s everything I could ask for in a tribute to my hero. And yes I took some liberties with this build. I realize Ed did not have 22 frets or a Floyd Rose but I wanted those on my tribute. I hope you like it. Oh.. and the gunner strap is as not a replica but and original that I sourced from an aviation collector. Cheers guys
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Fret-Shredder said:
Hey guys. I finally finished up my tribute to Eddie. It's been a long time coming but it's finally done. Plays like a dream. Musikraft Frankie Northern Ash body and Musikraft AAAA Birdseye maple Neck. Original 1984 German Floyd Rose bridge. Schaller tuners. Jalen Origin 1978 pickup. Yeah... its everything I could ask for in a tribute to my hero. And yes I took some liberties with this build. I realize Ed did not have 22 frets or a Floyd Rose but I wanted those on my tribute. I hope you like it. Oh.. and the gunner strap is as not a replica but and original that I sourced from an aviation collector. Cheers guys
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Fret-Shredder said:
Hey guys. I finally finished up my tribute to Eddie. It's been a long time coming but it's finally done. Plays like a dream. Musikraft Frankie Northern Ash body and Musikraft AAAA Birdseye maple Neck. Original 1984 German Floyd Rose bridge. Schaller tuners. Jalen Origin 1978 pickup. Yeah... its everything I could ask for in a tribute to my hero. And yes I took some liberties with this build. I realize Ed did not have 22 frets or a Floyd Rose but I wanted those on my tribute. I hope you like it. Oh.. and the gunner strap is as not a replica but and original that I sourced from an aviation collector. Cheers guys.
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How’s the fretwork and rolled edge doing n the musikcraft necks?

Nice build
 
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How’s the fretwork and rolled edge doing n the musikcraft necks?

Nice build
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I paid extra for the heavily rolled fret edge. Scott and the guys at Musikraft do excellent work. I'm very happy with it. I went with a 1 3/4" (43mm) nut shelf and an R2 (41mm) locking nut. Reason is I didn't want the high E string to close to the edge. Basically what Ed did on his guitars.
 
Fret-Shredder said:
I paid extra for the heavily rolled fret edge. Scott and the guys at Musikraft do excellent work. I'm very happy with it. I went with a 1 3/4" (43mm) nut shelf and an R2 (41mm) locking nut. Reason is I didn't want the high E string to close to the edge. Basically what Ed did on his guitars.
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I have done this same thing many times. If the lock nut width is suppose to be 43 mm, put on a 42 mm. Cant stand the high or low e to be too close to the edge of the fretboard.
 
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