Malikcaster =M= FINAL MOVIE UP NOW

Sublimedo · Post by **Sublimedo** » Sat May 31, 2008 9:18 am

This thing is 100% comfort, man. Smooth and gloss everywhere. I WAS going to stick with metallic black but I can tell you were in love with the white so I kind of went with a sort of metallic white/Pearl. The camera is zoomed for the sake of the sparkles. The pearl is actually very shimmery and far from any offensive sparkle. Its almost mint in dark areas but in bright light its like ice packed snow. It really is a beautiful finish and I'm glad I went with it.

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Sat May 31, 2008 12:33 pm

ready and waiting for this shit. the body shot is now my desktop wallpaper

roachello · Post by **roachello** » Sat May 31, 2008 7:27 pm

I'm testifying to the finish- I saw that shit and my jaw dropped. It's seriously one of the most gorgeous paint jobs evar, such a beautiful color, glossy and smooth, and it almost does look like sparkle mint.

ludger · Post by **ludger** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:19 pm

Sublimedo wrote:Hey maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalik....

Quoting so the pics are on the next page.

Awesome work Sub!

ludger · Post by **ludger** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:20 pm

Oh yeah, post moar pics! (if you get a chance)

James · Post by **James** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:23 pm

Mike wrote:Isn't the bridge a toploader?

Ferrules are notoriously hard to drill.

I don't see why. Mark the drill with electrical tape to just more than half the body depth. Measure and mark each side, drill from each side to meet in the middle. Any wonkiness is hidden away and its straight both sides.

Trying to drill straight through without using a drill press is just asking for trouble.

luke · Post by **luke** » Sat May 31, 2008 10:58 pm

ludger wrote:Oh yeah, post moar pics! (if you get a chance)

I echo this point.

I keep checking this thread despite the lack of replies (and well deserved kudos to Sublimedo for his praiseworthy work) just to lust over those pictures. I can't get over how one day I will be able to play that guitar, I am so lucky. When that thing has a neck and is otherwise complete, it's going to be unstoppable.

Did someone say they could do decals? Because I would love to have a '70s style "Fender Malikaster (or is it Malikcaster?) decal just so nobody can possibly pass it off for a Telecaster or a Jaguar through ignorance and they have to ask me about it I can be reminded to tell them of the excellence of Shortscale.org that made the guitar possible.

iCEByTes · Post by **iCEByTes** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:05 am

holy crap @ white tele baby

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 3:45 am

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@boner

MutantParty · Post by **MutantParty** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:17 am

duuuuuude. DUDE.

I am so jealous. full on bonertown.

Sublimedo, awesome work with the paint. masterful. and in such good taste.
DDDave, great work on the body, i think you guys really nailed it.

so much talent around here.

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:49 am

that thing looks fucking hawt!
i haven't even started on the neck, oh fuck!

Sublimedo · Post by **Sublimedo** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:05 am

Alrighty. Ill try to take a shit load of differentl lit pics before it's shipped out.

Post by **Mike** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:21 pm

Beautiful work, Fredo. Nicely done.

James · Post by **James** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:35 pm

I thought this was one of those projects that never really got off the ground. I'm glad to see it coming together.

ElCapitan · Post by **ElCapitan** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:10 pm

looking great. you should get a custom SHORTSCALE.ORG neckplate made.

robroe, make sure that toggle i sent gets to good use.

Sublimedo · Post by **Sublimedo** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:03 pm

sun was pretty bright, but just to give a bit of perspective on what kind of white this thing is

The Malikaster can achieve speeds up to 72 miles per hour

nekkid

Sublimedo · Post by **Sublimedo** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:23 pm

OH YAH! As of two days ago, this thing is shipped. Mister Roe should be getting it very soon

James · Post by **James** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:27 pm

The comparison shots have confirmed it. I need to buy this paint. This sort of white with a touch of silver is something I'm going to be looking for soon.

Where did you get it? What name? If it's a car colour that's going to make it a lot easier to find.

Sublimedo · Post by **Sublimedo** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:30 pm

Toyota/Lexus Crystal White 062

But I also used Reranch Olympic White as a basecoat for that specific hue.

James · Post by **James** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:31 pm

I'm probably going to end up limited by the selection at Halfords but I'll keep this one in mind. Cheers.