did someone say Luke 111 Teaser?

[spkirby]

Is it a realistic / plausible idea to finish the body's the same way the necks are done? The necks feels sublime... Couldn't the bodies too?

Simple answer is yes... but I think based on BP's comments it'll be a job you have to do yourself! I've done it but to a non EBMM hence no pics, but it is straightforward given enough time, paintstripper, oil & wax....

 

[73h Nils]

But your hands don't need to slide around the body.... So why would you? EBMM paint is some of the best I've ever seen so I'd say yes to a finish.

 

[littlephil]

But your hands don't need to slide around the body.... So why would you? EBMM paint is some of the best I've ever seen so I'd say yes to a finish.

Natural wood looks great though
Its not really a big deal though, and BP says its a no go so there's no point discussing it anymore.

 

[dannymusic]

lets slap some RAD RED on those bad boyz!

 

[roburado]

Thanks, BP. Looking forward to seeing what comes of your prototyping with Luke.

 

[Big Poppa]

Guys if Luke wants it natural it will be natural

 

[paranoid70]

How about a technical question on the reverse headstock? I thought I read somewhere that the traditional 4/2 was better for tuning stability - as the G string is typically an issue on standard 3/3 guitars. Is this true? Would reversing the headstock be purely an aesthetics thing, or would there be technical implications?

Mike

I think 'reversing' the headstock would likely not cause any tuning issues. The one thing I really like about EB guitars is that they stay in tune so well. If you look at the headstock the strings are straight from the nut to the tuners. It would likely be the same on a '2+4' headstock. The 3 + 3 headstocks often have the strings turn at an angle from the nut to the tuner, and can thus result in tuning issues.

Guitars with 3 + 3 headstocks can be made ok by filing the nut properly to take that bend without going out of tune. But in my experience, even with the mod, the EBMMs stay in tune better than the 3+3 guitars.

 

[applemacintosh]

But your hands don't need to slide around the body.... So why would you? EBMM paint is some of the best I've ever seen so I'd say yes to a finish.

So other owners don't stroke their Balls like I do then? Oh, OK then - must just be me...

 

[straycat113]

Who knows what Luke has up his sleeve as he is by far the the craziest artist EB has!

 

[jeffrey]

Love that reverse headstock, very cool Sterling!

 

[dwells]

the reverse headstock looks Metal ImI

 

[Stratty316]

the reverse headstock looks Metal ImI

Is that what defines a Metal guitar? haha

 

[DrGonzo5150]

Really can't wait to see how this one ends up! I'm excited

Is that what defines a Metal guitar? haha

Haha It Begins!!!

 

[nathanhny]

Gonna need to do some more saving after the True Gold Luke arrives ha ha

 

[Big Jazzer]

The hints suggested Luke III being more of a metamorphosis.

 

[Big Poppa]

More of a progression

 

[beej]

Let's call it a progmorphosis.

 

[Big Poppa]

I like it1

 

[beej]

I'd better trademark it before it shows up on the headstock.

 

[Stratty316]

I'd better trademark it before it shows up on the headstock.

I think Gene Simmons already beat you to it.