Robert(original) custom neck through

Thom · Post by **Thom** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:13 am

I like the Inca or the White, but personally can see this guitar looking hot as in black, if you haven't discarded that.

James · Post by **James** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:23 am

I'm considering black too. I almost want to do it purple but it would be a bit of a hassle. Purple Sparkle?

Baaan012 · Post by **Baaan012** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:24 am

MaMo wrote:
Hurb wrote:
one thing worries me slightly, but its probably unfounded, the top horn snapping under its own weight....I imagine this is a silly thought. but it would temp me to strap onto the back of the guitar sg style instead of the top horn.
Interesting. I'll give a thumbs up that idea as well.

I didn't really think about that, but in all honesty, the strap onto the back like the sg is the only reason I don't like sgs, it makes it slide around wayyyy to much

Post by **Mike** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:17 am

Hurb wrote:Daphne blue no question.

+1

James · Post by **James** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:18 pm

Mike wrote:
Hurb wrote:Daphne blue no question.
+1

There is an alternative I forgot to include. I'm not sure how well it works but I had years of wanting a jazzmaster in the colour.

Lake Placid Blue

Post by **Mike** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:23 pm

I think that works pretty good. That or the Daphne are winners for me. The Green looked fucking terrible, which I was quite surprised by.

James · Post by **James** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:31 pm

Mike wrote:The Green looked fucking terrible, which I was quite surprised by.

I think that might be a little down to a bad photoshop but I think it's the worst of the options. It's the one I've given the least thought to.

I might try and find other sources of decent paint, but I can't see the options going much beyond standard 60s colours.

euan · Post by **euan** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:40 pm

Purple Sparkle.

Do it.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:45 pm

if it were me i'd avoid typical fender-y colours like daphne blue and surf green just because the shape is so un-fender. i'd go for either the white or silver. but then if it means more work for you refinishing the mustang...... i dunno.

Post by **Mike** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:10 pm

euan wrote:Purple Sparkle.

Do it.

This is every reason not to.

More Cowbell · Post by **More Cowbell** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:32 pm

They make stain in every colour now. I'd get a blue stain and clear coat over it so it will show that wood grain like the old gibson cherry finish. I think that would look hawt on this guitar.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:37 pm

I reckon something like a dark metallic blue/navy would look good, like whatever colour the ship some Jaguars in (might be jag HH's, I'm not sure).

Or, inca silver, with a black/silver paisley guard.

I'll go halfers on this with you if you like. I reckon there'd be enough there, like:

http://www.wdmusic.com/blank_black_silv ... _18_5.html

Reece · Post by **Reece** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:48 pm

paul just wants some black paisely.

Justin J · Post by **Justin J** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:38 pm

looks more like maui blue, but i like it best.

jcotten · Post by **jcotten** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:46 pm

James wrote:
Mike wrote:The Green looked fucking terrible, which I was quite surprised by.
I think that might be a little down to a bad photoshop but I think it's the worst of the options. It's the one I've given the least thought to.

I might try and find other sources of decent paint, but I can't see the options going much beyond standard 60s colours.

I am a good friend of Robert's..I live about 1 mile away and have seen this guitar "in the flesh".

I must say you've got yourself a beauty.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:02 am

Zaphod wrote:paul just wants some black paisely.

Aye. I;m definitely getting that sheet. I reckon I'll take what I need, then try to sell it on ebay, and if that doesn't work out, I'll give it away on here, if someone else can get use out of what's left.

Reece · Post by **Reece** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:01 pm

If I could cut pickguards i'd consider buying the rest, but I can't and I've not got anything specific in mind yet so someone else could probably make better use of it than me.

James · Post by **James** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:03 pm

BacchusPaul wrote:
Zaphod wrote:paul just wants some black paisely.
Aye. I;m definitely getting that sheet. I reckon I'll take what I need, then try to sell it on ebay, and if that doesn't work out, I'll give it away on here, if someone else can get use out of what's left.

I've not decided what colour i'm going to paint this, but it's likely I'll be interested in going halves on some.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:24 pm

Cool. That gives me a reason to do the rest of this project.

"well now I've bought a little square of plastic I may as well buy a body."

James · Post by **James** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:28 pm

jcotten wrote:
James wrote:
Mike wrote:The Green looked fucking terrible, which I was quite surprised by.
I think that might be a little down to a bad photoshop but I think it's the worst of the options. It's the one I've given the least thought to.

I might try and find other sources of decent paint, but I can't see the options going much beyond standard 60s colours.
I am a good friend of Robert's..I live about 1 mile away and have seen this guitar "in the flesh".

I must say you've got yourself a beauty.

I can't wait to get it. I think it's the first time in my life I've been excited about having to do sanding.