Hey all, I'm back with another custom build guitar thread. This one is a bit more involved For those who didn't see the last one, here's This time, the aim is to build an exact replica of one of the most famous guitars in rock history. The black, white and red 'Frankenstrat' famously created and used by Eddie Van Halen. I shall post more pictures and possibly a how-to as I go. There are many replicas and copies of this iconic guitar, most notably the Fender official replica, retailing for a cool $25,000. Most come close, however most (including the official replica) are not 100% accurate in some way. There are some amazing builds on halen.com, where I've been trawling for inspiration and I have a massive library of official shots as reference. I don't have a budget for this build, and I want to get the best parts, which might mean it takes longer to complete, but then, I'm in no rush and I want to get it as close to the original as possible without spending stupid money. I only currently have the neck. It's taken 4 weeks to get here from the USA Bought on musikraft.com for $320, it's made to the exact specification of the original Boogie Bodies neck used on the current Frankenstrat. 2 piece birdseye maple neck with no finish (ignore the bit in the pic that says shellac finish, I ordered it unsealed because I want to relic it). It is considered the most accurate neck for this type of replica, however there are a few other alternatives if you search around. Free paysafecard codes. How to build a Frankenstrat. Re-tape according to the template provided, and now spray red (not too thickly, as Eddie painted it thinly. How To Paint Eddie Van Halen's Frankenstrat Guitar A complete walkthrough on how to paint Eddie Van Halen's Frankenstrat guitar. Saturday, February 6, 2016. Most notably you can order a neck from Warmouth, divebombinc and K&Eguitars, which are all American suppliers. Here is the spec for those interested. Update: When I ordered this neck there was no option for the mounting holes to be drilled, although they've since added this feature. Bit of a challenge, as now I have to drill and thread the neck which could go horribly wrong. 3d canine anatomy software 1.1 free download. Introducing 3D Dog Anatomy app (German Shepherd). Designed specially for students, teachers, veterinary clinics and pet shops, this app allows you to view the. This step isn't exactly in the manual, but I've heard people use graphite powder to dirty up the fretboard. I don't have that, but I do have a pencil! Using a printout of the original, I carefully shaded the areas I wanted to dirty up, then smudged them in to the wood with a damp cloth. This is only a preliminary step. What follows can only be described as 'original'. 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To re-create these burn marks, there's really only 1 way! I used a small bolt to stop the cigarette from blowing away / moving. I will say, trying to keep the cigarette alive was harder than I had anticipated. Frankenstrat TemplateIt may be due to the cheap cigarettes used, but they kept extinguishing themselves on the wood. Here you can see the results of the cigarette burns. I actually used a red pencil to colour the wood, as some areas just went black, but 60% of the red is actual scorch. Bare in mind, some of the dirt will rub off when applying a finish to the neck, hence why it appears I've layered it on. I also banged and dragged the neck around the patio, to try and re-create some of the years of wear that the original guitar would have endured. I still have more of that later, once the sealer is on. Speaking of which. I've gone for the tried-and-tester gunstock Tru-oil. I intend on waxing the rear of the neck, so it plays fast, if you're wondering why I have wax / polish. Frankenstrat TemplatesI'm just waiting for the first coat to dry, then I will buff it with steel wool (0000 grade) and apply a second coat to get any bits I missed. As I said above, most of the grime wipes off when you apply the finish, so you really only end up with the worst of the muck left on the neck. I suppose if you sanding the neck lightly you could fine tune the appearance, but I'm happy with the finish on this. Sorry for the lack of updates guys, but I'm hoping to update the thread with more progress as things are back on track. Essentially, in August 2011 I ordered a custom guitar body for this project from a website, based on the good words from members of the halen.com fan forum.
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