My RobertOG Mustang Project (DONE - Pix/Video page 7)

Post by **Mike** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:04 pm

Thanks man. It took freaking forever.

Literally weeks of laying coat after coat of clear whenever I was at my folks' place. And then like a month to cure.

rodvonbon · Post by **rodvonbon** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:37 pm

Looking good, Mike. Just the other day I was wondering where you were at with this project. Waiting for stuff to dry and cure is the toughest part.

Ninja Mike 808 · Post by **Ninja Mike 808** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:25 pm

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetness.

That is the thinnest skin I've seen, but I still enjoy it. i like the clear, too, looks deep.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:29 pm

i wondered what happened to this. you'd just got the neck when i joined the forum. looks like a winner and no mistake. good job!

astro · Post by **astro** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:50 am

Absolutely gorgeous!

I'm glad you used a paint that lets you see the wood underneath. That body has some of the nicest ash grain I've ever seen!

ultratwin · Post by **ultratwin** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:08 am

Agreed, it's so nice to see some decent grain shining through.

Great work on quite a laborious affair!

DGNR8 · Post by **DGNR8** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:28 am

That is a perfect look. Keeper!

Will · Post by **Will** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:59 am

Looks wonderful - that finish looks perfect. I wouldn't have thought transparent white with tort would work, but it looks spectacular. Can't wait to see it all together.
Does it just need assembly and setup now?

Post by **Mike** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:09 am

Thanks guys, much appreciated. The waiting is always the hardest part.

Yep it just needs a weekend for me and my Dad to put it together, then I'll squirrel it away to do the electronics. Hopefully within a month!

Thom · Post by **Thom** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:11 pm

That finish is A-mazing Mike - seriously, so beautiful. Am well jealous. Taking your time has really paid off.

Post by **Mike** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:32 pm

Cheers buddy. Grain is not usally my thing, but Robert chose me such a nice piece of wood.

It would have been a crime to cover it.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:17 pm

Nice Mike, i like your choices, like the 3-way switch and Duo bridge. It will make for a good workhorse guitar. Look forward to demos.
Oh, good job on the patience too. I could not wait that long!

Post by **Mike** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 3:58 pm

It is DONE.

I made a video with crappy cam mic audio, which is processing.

I'm so happy with it. Thanks again Robert, big love!

Post by **Mike** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:02 pm

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JamesSmann · Post by **JamesSmann** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:02 pm

That looks fucking awesome! Not enought natural wood grain guitars out there these days...lovin' it mike.

Reece · Post by **Reece** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:12 pm

Pfft, wheres the bridge humbucker and taped switches? That's barely a guitar you woman...

Anyway, ir's mega, amazing job. I really like the trans finish.

Post by **Mike** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:13 pm

St. Jimmy wrote:That looks fucking awesome! Not enought natural wood grain guitars out there these days...lovin' it mike.

Cheers, it's more white than those flash photos do it justice but it's minging out. I'll take some natural light photos next time it isn't raining.

Post by **Mike** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:13 pm

Zaphod wrote:Pfft, wheres the bridge humbucker and taped switches? That's barely a guitar you woman...

ROLF

Mo Law-ka · Post by **Mo Law-ka** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:15 pm

looks great man.
robog does some awesome work, and the stuff you did with it makes it look really nice.

at first, i didnt think the color would look good, but it does. A+

Post by **Mike** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:16 pm

Mo Rocca wrote:looks great man.
robog does some awesome work, and the stuff you did with it makes it look really nice.

at first, i didnt think the color would look good, but it does. A+

Part of me thinks I'll refinish it black one day but it'll definitely stay trans-white for a year or so since it's just a lovely piece of wood.