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awsome flame on that top!!!
Greazygeo
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Let me check my funds and see where I am at with xmas shopping....sah5150":396j8e7i said:
ke2
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Bob Savage":3n5pqhi5 said:
Oh yess!!!
PeteLaramee
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That J Custom looks great Steve. 
I'm in the middle of a 7 string project myself right now. I ordered a mahogany 7620/1527 body which I should have before xmas. I'm using a 1527 neck. Mine is the natural finish mahogany body http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sevens ... ds-14.html I was getting a vv finish, but I like the look of the wood so much I'm just keeping it natural.
...oh and yes I'm installing locking studs. It may or may not be overkill for mahogany, but I highly recommend it for a basswood body.
I'm in the middle of a 7 string project myself right now. I ordered a mahogany 7620/1527 body which I should have before xmas. I'm using a 1527 neck. Mine is the natural finish mahogany body http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sevens ... ds-14.html I was getting a vv finish, but I like the look of the wood so much I'm just keeping it natural....oh and yes I'm installing locking studs. It may or may not be overkill for mahogany, but I highly recommend it for a basswood body.
JTyson
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Dam Steve, thats a shame, that is one beautiful flame on that body. I love that color you picked out. Sadly enough, you are probably doing the right thing giving up on that neck, I've had 2 Gibsons that I dearly loved that developed a twist in the neck, one was a 1275 dblneck, and a SG custom, I fought hard to save both of them, and was unable to save either of them. The doubleneck was ok for a short time, and then the twist came back after 4 mos. The SG was better, but never spot on. At the end, I had to cut my losses and give up. I LOVED that 1275. I had to let it go for almost nothing 
I had it heat-treated 3 times, the SG, 2 times, when they started talking about removing the fretboard and re- planeing the neck, I gave up. They could not promise the results, so I had to stop . I feel your pain - Jim
I had it heat-treated 3 times, the SG, 2 times, when they started talking about removing the fretboard and re- planeing the neck, I gave up. They could not promise the results, so I had to stop . I feel your pain - Jim
PeteLaramee
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Hey man they're talking about your guitar on sevenstring.org http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sevens ... ustom.html
ttosh
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That is one hot looking guitar, very very nice.
badger71
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I'm probably going to go the Carvin route for my 7 string. I get along great with that neck and they usually go pretty cheap on ebay. I'd get a hardtail, though, and drop some different pickups in it.
Erock
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dam, wish i had the extra scratch for this beauty. I hate the holidays, lol.
I love that combination of tonewood too, that's what I have on my Ibby, and it's a fantastic sounding guitar.
I love that combination of tonewood too, that's what I have on my Ibby, and it's a fantastic sounding guitar.
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Ok, lemme know...Greazygeo":2sq87hmv said:
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Gainzilla
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Steve, who else did you go to for the neck? thats a shame because it looks like it would have been sweet but I have to be honest, I love the Jcustom that you just bought, especially the paint... Hell, I might even call dibs on it now if you ever decide to sell it!!!
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ke2":hsh771q8 said:Bob Savage":hsh771q8 said:
Oh yess!!!
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Hey Kage - I don't want to throw the last guy under the bus because he was courteous and always responded to my emails. I believe he would have eventually delivered, although who really knows when. I want to play a 7 string again and I was just fed up. I really can't blame the last guy, it was Monster Guitar Shop and Chris Woods who really ruined this project for me...Gainzilla":38hlrvzr said:
Yeah, the J Custom is gonna be cool!
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Somebody is gonna get a BARGAIN on my frustration, especially if they buy the parts. Hell an ibby low pro floyd like the one I have (brand new) alone on eBay is going for $299 or more! I'm sure the body will build into a great sounding guitar with that combination of woods...Erock":1paly49i said:dam, wish i had the extra scratch for this beauty. I hate the holidays, lol.
I love that combination of tonewood too, that's what I have on my Ibby, and it's a fantastic sounding guitar.
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Cool, I'm a member - maybe I'll drop in! If you are around there a lot Pete - let 'em know that my parts are for sale - maybe someone would like a killer deal!PeteLaramee":3e4r365g said:Hey man they're talking about your guitar on sevenstring.org http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sevens ... ustom.html
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Wow that sucks man! However, my neck was warped when the guy sent it to me beyond belief. The thing could NEVER have been built into a guitar, he KNEW it and delivered the thing to me anyway... Horrible builder and dishonest...JTyson":1fxh9mup said:Dam Steve, thats a shame, that is one beautiful flame on that body. I love that color you picked out. Sadly enough, you are probably doing the right thing giving up on that neck, I've had 2 Gibsons that I dearly loved that developed a twist in the neck, one was a 1275 dblneck, and a SG custom, I fought hard to save both of them, and was unable to save either of them. The doubleneck was ok for a short time, and then the twist came back after 4 mos. The SG was better, but never spot on. At the end, I had to cut my losses and give up. I LOVED that 1275. I had to let it go for almost nothing
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PeteLaramee":vdtaqb2k said:That J Custom looks great Steve.
Oh, so you ordered one of Adam's bodies? (I didn't track that thread - some mod I am, huh?) I'd like to check that out when you get it, actually - I like the 1527, I just dislike basswood...
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Wow! That body looks awesome man! Good luck with it and I'll look forward to seeing it when you're done!PeteLaramee":1hx4ca4m said:That J Custom looks great Steve.
...oh and yes I'm installing locking studs. It may or may not be overkill for mahogany, but I highly recommend it for a basswood body.
I'll definitely look into the locking studs...
PeteLaramee
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Hey Mike, Yea there are a few pics of it in that thread. First with the vv finish (he didn't like the new laquar he was using so he stripped it) and then with just the clear. I think there are some pics of the one he's making for Matt in that thread too. You're welcome to try it out (as well as all my other gear) anytime you want.eaeolian":6497p1gs said:PeteLaramee":6497p1gs said:That J Custom looks great Steve.
Oh, so you ordered one of Adam's bodies? (I didn't track that thread - some mod I am, huh?) I'd like to check that out when you get it, actually - I like the 1527, I just dislike basswood...
PeteLaramee
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Although I haven't seen his work first hand, the guy that's building it (Adam Bath aka Elysian) is highly recommended. He builds Ibz compatable bodies and necks (I think) and ALL his work looks great.sah5150":1mc9b001 said:Wow! That body looks awesome man! Good luck with it and I'll look forward to seeing it when you're done!PeteLaramee":1mc9b001 said:That J Custom looks great Steve.
...oh and yes I'm installing locking studs. It may or may not be overkill for mahogany, but I highly recommend it for a basswood body.
I'll definitely look into the locking studs...
I remember starting a thread a few months ago while I was looking for a builder and you chimed in about your Christopher Woods horror story. Man, I'm glad you've decided to turn the page on that bastard.