what would you do to a super sonic (it arrived)

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Tue May 12, 2009 6:38 am

Reece wrote:i got asked to sign into yahoo.

don't know how you managed that with a flickr link.

owned by yahoo.

ENDS wrote:
Dan Heron wrote:
WOULD.

THIS

sp3k · Post by **sp3k** » Sat May 23, 2009 4:09 am

My super sonic just arrived!

If anyone with ps skills would put a brown tort pick on it would be really helpful...

Does anyone have any ideas about what to do to the crack? the guy it belonged to glued the pieces of paint on it, it looked really shitie, i've taken them of, it looks better, but would some sanding "smother" the edges of the crack (give me some ideas... )?
The bridge has 3 strings, is that to many? i had to screw the bridge srcew almos to the maximum to make the bridge go all the way down
Everything metallic on the guitar has rust... is there a way to get it of? or should i just trade pieces

endsjustifymeans · Post by **endsjustifymeans** » Sat May 23, 2009 4:44 am

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishing_s ... ticks.html

this could help with the missing paint areas.

mcconnachiea · Post by **mcconnachiea** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:12 am

If I got a supersonic, I'd make a template to build it because they're so rare

As for the reverse headstock, I'd chop it down a bit, give the metal look. Sorry but its the only way to go about it. Also would have to be matching.

@sp3k: just replace the hardware, won't cost any more that $50, but you must keep the original stuff - whenever I replace something on a guitar, I always keep the original
Good luck with it though! How does the neck feel?

Mages · Post by **Mages** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:16 am

unless something is actually broken I don't see the need in fixing-up/replacing anything. the chipped paint and rusty hardware is part of the character and charm of the guitar.

I think tort would look good.

mcconnachiea · Post by **mcconnachiea** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:19 am

Well a rusty trem would affect tuning stability but other than that, its just opinion. A lot of guys on here love smashed up guitars covered in tape, but on heavy metal forums, theyre like 'get that scratch fixed!' I think guitars in great condition are cool.

tort on black =

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:26 am

sp3k wrote: The bridge has 3 strings, is that to many? i had to screw the bridge srcew almos to the maximum to make the bridge go all the way down
Everything metallic on the guitar has rust... is there a way to get it of? or should i just trade pieces

Do you mean three springs? How many springs you have is a matter of choice, but generally speaking, three springs is common on this type of bridge if you're going to use it as a tremolo. If you don't want to use a the tremolo, it might make sense to get another spring or two and to screw it down so that it won't move anywhere.

As for rust, try WD-40 and a heavy bristled brush (not wire brush, as this will scratch the hardware). For intricate parts try WD-40 and a tooth brush. You will probably be able to get it it a lot cleaner by scrubbing it this way, although depending on how clean you want it, you might have to replace the parts.

I doubt very much that a bit of rust will effect how well the bridge works, so the only thing to worry about is how it looks.

luke · Post by **luke** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:32 am

mcconnachiea wrote:Well a rusty trem would affect tuning stability

No.

mcconnachiea · Post by **mcconnachiea** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:35 am

Malik wrote:
mcconnachiea wrote:Well a rusty trem would affect tuning stability
No.

Erm, yes

If there's something sticking in the pivot point, it will go out of tune, this includes dirt.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:38 am

It depends where the rust is and how bad it is, but for it to effect tuning stability it would need to be pretty fucking bad.

luke · Post by **luke** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:38 am

mcconnachiea wrote:
Malik wrote:
mcconnachiea wrote:Well a rusty trem would affect tuning stability
No.
Erm, yes

If there's something sticking in the pivot point, it will go out of tune, this includes dirt.

At worst it won't keep tune if you use the trem. Judging by the pictures, it's just a classic case of rusty saddles. They will not affect anything, except aesthetics and comfort.

I'm sorry, but you just said you "must keep the original stuff" in the same post as you said "i'd chop down the reverse headstock a bit, give the metal look". Nobody is going to listen to you.

mcconnachiea · Post by **mcconnachiea** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:52 am

Well rust in the pivot points would.

As for the headstock, I was saying I'd do that, nut its better to keep things more original. Upside-down fender headstocks are just fugly IMO

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:52 am

please make tracing of body/pickguard

luke · Post by **luke** » Sat May 23, 2009 10:05 am

mcconnachiea wrote:Well rust in the pivot points would.

As for the headstock, I was saying I'd do that, nut its better to keep things more original. Upside-down fender headstocks are just fugly IMO

Then don't buy a Super-Sonic. I don't get why you insist on "liking" guitars that you actually dislike more than 50% of. There are plenty of guitars in the world, there's always going to be one you actually like and don't have to modify the shit out of to like.

James · Post by **James** » Sat May 23, 2009 10:21 am

sp3k wrote:If anyone with ps skills would put a brown tort pick on it would be really helpful...

Not great but here you go...

What I would do is get a b/w/b pickguard and a pair of white or chrome robroe covers like these...

bronco knobs too, you could probably pick up a pair from the Sloan deal (I know it's buy six, but I think you could find a way to buy a couple off someone or perhaps buy some with someone else).

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Sat May 23, 2009 11:48 am

Solid chrome covers would look great, especially with bridge cover.

James · Post by **James** » Sat May 23, 2009 11:50 am

I forgot to mention a bridge cover. It would really complete the look.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Sat May 23, 2009 12:04 pm

Although, it might not work on account of the paint damage. It might not be clean enough looking, like.

Fuck, we're the Trinny and Susannah of the Shortscale world.

mcconnachiea · Post by **mcconnachiea** » Sat May 23, 2009 12:20 pm

You can get strat bridge covers? Good to know, I'd really like a completely white jagmaster for the mac geek inside me

just white body and P/g, chrome barrel knobs, maple neck and that bridge cover.

And that tort looks so great, personally I'd stick with the current pickup colour, but robroes are always cool

James · Post by **James** » Sat May 23, 2009 12:54 pm

Of course you can get them.