offricial DIY discussion thread

[dispatch87]

Thanks analogue. Will look that up right now.

[analoguesounds]

I would have linked it but I never know the rules regarding linking etc

It's on the Ibanez website under electrics/signature models

Shouldn't be too hard to find

[elbuennico]

It took me some time. didn't check out how long tho. I'm not a professional guitar builder. I just have a huge shop, more than the necessary tools.

I actually built it before they made the new Fireman FM100.

I sent pics to Paul Gilbert and he replied me that was awesome so my guess is that he loved so much that kind of finish that he ordered a similar thing to ibanez custom shop lol.

the idea of finish, gold etc... was mine. so no, they are no kits available. it's a unique custom built I made for myself.

[LirvA]

that's really ****ing awesome LB

[dispatch87]

^^ Found vids with it in hollow and solid body. Damn nice guitar.

Originally Posted by elbuennico

It took me some time. didn't check out how long tho. I'm not a professional guitar builder. I just have a huge shop, more than the necessary tools.

I actually built it before they made the new Fireman FM100.

I sent pics to Paul Gilbert and he replied me that was awesome so my guess is that he loved so much that kind of finish that he ordered a similar thing to ibanez custom shop lol.

the idea of finish, gold etc... was mine. so no, they are no kits available. it's a unique custom built I made for myself.

Sick brags all around

[analoguesounds]

yeah seriously that is ****ing incredible

yours kicks the ibanez's arse ainec imo

it's a thing of beauty and you should be very proud of it

[elbuennico]

thank you very much guys.
I'll see if I have time to record some sounds with it. it sounds incredible mainly due to the fact that the neck is huge and the tone is coming from the thickness of the neck, neck joint type of wood used and pickups.
and result is really great. I highly recommend the dimarzio air classic humbucker neck. i'm in love with this one. capable of deep clear tones.
and the special wiring I did allows me to use the humbuckers in a stratish like sound, to have more clarity also.

let's if I can record something

[Mitch Evans]

Originally Posted by dispatch87

It's a gibson les Paul special with a thru neck. Can post more pics if needed. Cost $600 so fix isn't effective unless I can do it myself...

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That can be fixed, but you didn't post a picture from the back of the headstock.

[dispatch87]

Good news! That should work

[Pot Odds RAC]

The Slimtone. My take on a La Cabronita Clone









Final Specifications
Tuners:
Gotoh Klusons with the White Plastic Buttons

Bridge:
Marc Rutters Chopped Bridge. Also have his Jack Cup

Body:
Alder body from Marc Rutters. Working with Marc was great.

Paint:
Sand/Seal, Primer, Neck Amber, Daphne Blue, and Clear Coat all from Reranch.

Pups:
TV Jones Classic Neck. TV Jones Classic Plus Bridge

Neck:
USACG, Q-Sawn One Piece Maple. Back shape 54 (Compound Soft V to C), no nut, unfinished, 6105 frets, Compound Radius (7.25 to 9.5)

Headstock Decal:
Guy named JBennett did a custom decal for me. Great work from a great guy.

Final Neck Attachment, Nut, and Set-up:
Mike @ Huber & Breese. Nice job!

Various other pieces from Darren Riley, Music Zoo, Ant Hill, Motor City Guitars (Great guys!)

Standard La Cabronita S1 Wiring

Not sure of her weight, but feels identical to my 52RI and lighter than my Nashville. I’m Guessing right at 7.5 pounds.



The Slimtone looks, feels, and sounds great. I may be tinkering a little with the S1 circuit. It is a bit too muddy when in the "Tone Rolled Off" position.

[powerhour]

That slimtone looks beautiful. Really nice work on all the stuff in this thread.

I'm thinking of building an 1176 clone from a kit, anyone here ever done that before?

[LirvA]

A 1176?

[elbuennico]

Originally Posted by powerhour

That slimtone looks beautiful. Really nice work on all the stuff in this thread.

I'm thinking of building an 1176 clone from a kit, anyone here ever done that before?

1176 ? you mean the compressor ?

[gambit8888]

Originally Posted by Pot Odds RAC

Final Specifications
Tuners:
Gotoh Klusons with the White Plastic Buttons

Bridge:
Marc Rutters Chopped Bridge. Also have his Jack Cup

Body:
Alder body from Marc Rutters. Working with Marc was great.

Paint:
Sand/Seal, Primer, Neck Amber, Daphne Blue, and Clear Coat all from Reranch.

Pups:
TV Jones Classic Neck. TV Jones Classic Plus Bridge

Neck:
USACG, Q-Sawn One Piece Maple. Back shape 54 (Compound Soft V to C), no nut, unfinished, 6105 frets, Compound Radius (7.25 to 9.5)

Headstock Decal:
Guy named JBennett did a custom decal for me. Great work from a great guy.

Final Neck Attachment, Nut, and Set-up:
Mike @ Huber & Breese. Nice job!

Various other pieces from Darren Riley, Music Zoo, Ant Hill, Motor City Guitars (Great guys!)

Standard La Cabronita S1 Wiring

Not sure of her weight, but feels identical to my 52RI and lighter than my Nashville. I’m Guessing right at 7.5 pounds.



The Slimtone looks, feels, and sounds great. I may be tinkering a little with the S1 circuit. It is a bit too muddy when in the "Tone Rolled Off" position.

execellent choice! Good people down there at that store

[powerhour]

Originally Posted by elbuennico

1176 ? you mean the compressor ?

Yup