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Highlander · June 16, 2014, 04:17:25 PM

Hang on a mo' ... have I missed a build...?

dadagoboi · June 16, 2014, 04:53:31 PM

Quote from: Highlander on June 16, 2014, 04:17:25 PM
Hang on a mo' ... have I missed a build...?

No, just some cheap tricks.

Rob · June 16, 2014, 06:58:05 PM

Dammit! Trees and all!

slinkp · June 17, 2014, 01:33:23 PM

Quote from: dadagoboi on June 16, 2014, 05:38:34 AM
Done except for color sanding/buffing and setup tweaks. 9.5 lbs. Balances well on strap and knee.

That's cool. The edges look to have an angle to them, not entirely unlike an SG / EB0 / EB3, but more subtle? it's hard to be sure from the pics.

dadagoboi · June 17, 2014, 01:40:25 PM

Quote from: slinkp on June 17, 2014, 01:33:23 PM
That's cool. The edges look to have an angle to them, not entirely unlike an SG / EB0 / EB3, but more subtle? it's hard to be sure from the pics.

Thanks! Pretty much the same as my Grabber, which is similar to SG/EBO contour. Haven't been able to catch the light to show it off as well as this shot. A lot of routing and rasping involved.

slinkp · June 17, 2014, 02:14:10 PM

That catches it well. That's nice!

dadagoboi · June 17, 2014, 03:04:36 PM

Thanks!

Highlander · June 17, 2014, 04:43:00 PM

Phew... I thought I was having a "senior"...

Rob · June 17, 2014, 06:58:00 PM

Quote from: slinkp on June 17, 2014, 02:14:10 PM
That catches it well. That's nice!

Agree! Has the best of both there.

dadagoboi · June 18, 2014, 04:16:30 AM

Thanks, guys! I'm really happy with this one so far. I like the looks, playability and sound...and that I got it done. Probably never would have built it if I hadn't sold my Hamer. Looking forward to building another.

dadagoboi · June 23, 2014, 05:59:19 AM

MAX Special, barely visible, and REV42 living in the high rent district of Hamburg.

This one will be going there, too...once it actually exists.

Building these things in PhotoShop is a lot quicker than RealShop. Color will be Cardinal Red. Body will be basswood or maple to get more top end sizzle and bridge pup may move closer to the bridge. Neck dive not a problem with strap at 11th fret.

Shark · June 23, 2014, 03:35:29 PM

Quote from: dadagoboi on June 16, 2014, 04:53:31 PM
No, just some cheap tricks.

Very nice.

drbassman · June 24, 2014, 05:25:40 AM

Quote from: Shark on June 23, 2014, 03:35:29 PM
Very nice.

I love how this one turned out!

dadagoboi · June 24, 2014, 08:50:26 AM

Thanks, guys! I'm digging it. Sounds great and plays really well but my fingers are getting old. Time to trade them in for a new set.

dadagoboi · August 01, 2014, 03:34:57 PM

Here's one of the Phantom IV clones I'm building. High Mass bridge, ThunderBucker 'S' and ebony board. Rotosound PSD strings.
Weight 8.5 lbs, no neck dive!

Case by Flambeau, it's a double scoped gun case.

The next one is a closer replica of the original, 2 pickup with bridge cover, Vox style headstock, wacky switch, etc. I'll keep that one and possibly sell my original. They're getting pricey.