Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Merry Axemas!



I don't usually post non GCS stuff here but it's christmas!
Merry Axemas!

Friday, December 18, 2009

The season of celebration = the season of guitar repair ?

Hi folks!

So i believe you've seen the neck refinish of the Yamaha superstrat but i believe i've not mention about some special pickup wiring to be done!

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Basically, this is much like a typical wiring but with a twist.
The 1st knob is master volume, which also allows split coils for both the neck and middle pickup.
The 2nd knob is master tone, which also allows split coils for the bridge pickup.
This set up allows a total of 12 possible setting!

Next up, Ben from En-X is definitely 1 strange person! You should see his guitar collection and you'll understand what i mean.
So here we have one of his purple strat and it's here for some unique make over.

From what i know, Ben loves to fish.
Now i know, Ben loves the swimming pool too!
A full swimming pool route! Sorry, the routing is not complete in this photo. There are supposed to be 2 more deeper channel by the side for humbucker mounting. Forgive me, I was too busy with this guitar that i forgot about taking photo!

So why the swimming pool? Yes you've got it right! He got some wacky idea set for this purple monster! I'll leave that for later :)


Oh yes, the BFG Orville!
Nah! It's that black Orville that's now undergoing some serious make over.
Look at those grains! I really wonder what causes them to decide painting this anything but BLACK! If you're to ask me, that's some very sexy grain pattern! The new red wine will definitely bring this Orville back to it's glory!

I've not really handled much of EMG, especially the 7 strings. I'm not much a heavy metal person and i guess people around me are not too. Anyway Cedric of Meza Virs decides that i's time for some nasty 7 string acts but the EMG is just not fitting into his guitar. I'll post more of the completed installation which will require me to route and fix up the pickup.

Mama Mia! Look at this beauty!
I love the looks of Telecaster, especially when they are blonde or golden like this one.
This baby was here for a setup, it's playing really sweet now!

Thanks for reading and hopefully i'll update soon!

Best Regards,
Vincent

Friday, December 11, 2009

Photo Intensive Update!

Hi Folks,

I'm sorry for not updating my blog site for such a long time. I was busying with my rock school exam :) Don't worry, I'm back! But while i was away, magical constantly happens in my small little workroom.

Remember the broken Gibson SG? Here's a picture that will put a smile to some of you :)

Although it's not completed, i thought it'll be a good idea to tell you guys she is now in 1 piece and ready to rock in no time! I can't wait to complete and start playing it!

I'm also in the midst of doing some frankentele.. Well at least i've...
Sliced a tele bridge into 2..
...and made some funky and funny decal to match it! The result?
I'll keep it a secret for the moment :)

Speaking of decal.. Recently Benjamin of En-X contacted me to do him a customized decal for his new tele. I'm happy to have worked with him on this. The ideas are from him and i did the illustration and production of the decal.



A classic Yamaha also came into my bay~
What can you do when you've sanded your guitar neck and it ends up looking like this?


Easy! Send to me of course :D
As of this stage, it's almost complete. I'll need to do a little polishing.

Another classic, the Orville Les Paul! This is a pretty beat up old Orville. So the owner decides to repaint it into red wine color. Let's see if i can get it nailed ;)

Sugizo's material finish eclipse?

I hope i can make myself work harder and update this site at a much more constant rate! Your encouragement definitely helps!

Best Regards,
Vincent