👕 Get New Ernie Ball Merch Now!
  • Ernie Ball
  • Music Man
  • Sterling by Music Man
  • Security notice: Ernie Ball staff will never send you a direct message about a prize or giveaway, and will never ask you to click a link to "claim" anything.
    If you receive a message like that - even from an account whose name looks official - do not click the link. Please report it using the Report link on the message so the moderators can act. A scam campaign impersonating admin accounts was blocked on 29 July 2026; those accounts are banned and their messages have been deleted.
John Myung Bongo 4

Spalted morse now? So be it...

Scary part done :) Detail work now... and some crafty washer placements...

20150705_211856.jpg
 
Now we just need the boss man to agree on some chrome knobs and we're mostly there ;)

20150707_164425-1.jpg


edit: just realized I've been here for years... astounding haha
 
Last edited:
Looks cool but I'm not giving with the purple pickup covers. How about black pickup covers?

Either way , can't wait until this is done
 
mystixboi1 said:
Looks cool but I'm not giving with the purple pickup covers. How about black pickup covers?

Either way , can't wait until this is done
Click to expand...


The purple actually is really really nice in person. The coloring on the photo gives it more of a brighter purple than it really is.
 
Well.................. productive day. Weather is crap, so I have to paint at MIDNIGHT :-/. "Liquid glass" aka "liquid cancer" or "liquid death" applied. Glad I dont have to do this every day... Just a teaser for now.




20150717_235349_resized.jpg20150717_235710_resized.jpg


edit: even with a mask, full body clothing, and goggles... still dont feel fantastic! if anyone is thinking about hobbying this kinda stuff, this is a PSA -> ALWAYS WEAR PPE!!!!!
 
Last edited:
WOW!!
What Brand/Product did you use for this?
Is that a Resin that you pour on the Surface or is it applied with a Paint Gun?
 
dave1812 said:
WOW!!
What Brand/Product did you use for this?
Is that a Resin that you pour on the Surface or is it applied with a Paint Gun?
Click to expand...

I use PPG high solids catalyzed urethane. Very nasty stuff, but its very gorgeous.


Good looking couple here...

20150718_133122_resized.jpg

kestrou said:
Bob,

Can I say this in public? I've got wood! :)

Kevin
Click to expand...

Obama-Hand-to-Ear.jpg


Come again? hahaha
 
Last edited:
Second coat done... and boy is it ugly... No really, it wont photograph, but I have some cuttin n buffin to do. THAT SAID, its rounding the final turn, just gotta do some wet sanding and polishing then wire her up!


20150719_124701_resized.jpg
 
So... lets call it an unfortunate circumstance involving a rag with acetone on it. Not my fault... the plaintiff has plea bargained and we'll call it even for a bit... but I'll take tragedy to opportunity.

Kev wanted a recessed neck plate... and I told him no, it was too risky. Seeing as I was going back to square one, I grew a pair of ernie balls and hand routed the neck plate in as he wanted it done. Came out pretty well, and he seemed really excited to have it done. I dont really notice a huge difference, but Im glad he's excited for it.


20150721_182039_resized.jpg
 
"grew a pair of Ernie Balls" - cracking me up here!

Yeah, I like the recessed neck plate - just another subtle "smoothness" to the earlier models that I appreciate - and given the opportunity I'm thrilled it's on this guitar now - thanks! :)

Kevin
 
First round of clear coats finished today. Tomorrow I will block sand the finish, do another coat or two, then she will be ready to cut and buff and then assemble!


20150803_211424_resized.jpg20150803_211735_resized.jpg
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Classic Rock N Roll Slinky
Back
Top