Dinky Project - Fix and retop with Bubinga Burl

[DonP]

Been a bit, like I said.. It will be when I have time.

Damn, you are industrious!

Put it this way, when you have projects that you haven't finished in 20 years like me, then I might complain

[moku]

great job. looking good so far. keep the pics comin'

[straycat]

Here is a Charvel 375 I had re-topped,refined by RSguitarworks.
It was in sad shape when I got but came out very well.
The blade switch area was cracked and had a coil tap switch where the blade switch should have been.
The best way to fix it was fill and do 3 mini toggles.

[guitarsjb]

great job. looking good so far. keep the pics comin'

+1, this is great

[silar]

Damn, you are industrious!

Put it this way, when you have projects that you haven't finished in 20 years like me, then I might complain

I've got an antique buffet in our dining room that I restored, all but the doors. I keep telling my wife, I'll get it done this weekend.. It's now been about 5 years!

[silar]

Here is a Charvel 375 I had re-topped,refined by RSguitarworks.
It was in sad shape when I got but came out very well.
The blade switch area was cracked and had a coil tap switch where the blade switch should have been.
The best way to fix it was fill and do 3 mini toggles.

That's awesome StrayCat! Gives me inspiration!

[silar]

Got some work done on it last night and this evening.... But the top is on both the body and neck!!! I'm still routing out the trem so bare with me! I'm not going to do the binding around the neck.. It'd be way too much time and blood to do it properly... Gonna get that trem routed out in the next day or so, then finish filling the pores, sanding, etc.. Then to add some color! Going for a yellow/amber with a really fine black burst around the edges, including the headstock to match!


I wet the bubinga with a little mineral spirits to help the grain pop a little for the pics.. As if it needed it....

[Force]

This will be epic, really nice work man.

I love binding but I agree there's too much work & risk, it probably wouldn't suit the finish your going for anyway.

[silar]

Thanks Force! I did some more sanding this evening. Want to make sure I get everything right when I do this!

[silar]

Question... With or without a pickup ring? I bought a black metal pickup ring to use, but now I'm starting to think it would be better without.. To Many Decisions!!!!

[DonP]

I personally prefer having the ring because I don't like the sloppy look of direct mount. I also like the look of covered vs. exposed coils. I'm weird like that.

[silar]

I personally prefer having the ring because I don't like the sloppy look of direct mount. I also like the look of covered vs. exposed coils. I'm weird like that.

Never been a fan of covered pickups, but I kinda like it with or without the rings. Just not sure on this one...

[guitarsjb]

I'd prefer it with the ring, but uncovered, unlike the weirdo a couple of posts up :p

[fullmetalguitar]

That top looks incredible. Looking forward to more pics as you make progress. Nice work.

[Force]

I'm with Don, rings for sure.