custom build

Hello, I've visited this site and forums for about 12 years but I am just joining now. I own an RG7620 and RG421 as well as a bunch of other guitars (fenders, gibsons, frankenstrat). I'm really obsessed with that Guthrie Govan charvel ever since it came out. The problem is that it costs...

So, here goes nothing. For a few months now, I've been collecting parts for a complete custom build of parts for an Ibanez Jem. Well, maybe not as much a "build" in the true sense of the word, as it's more like an assembly of parts with some painting thrown in. Parts I went with: * Ibanez...

Hey everyone! I've lurked around here for a while and finally started joining in on the fun. I just thought I'd post some pictures of guitars I've built based on some ibanez designs that yall might appreciate. The first one was completed a few years back. it's a double horned Iceman style...

Hello all, I am new here and was hoping for some advice on what i need to build an Andy Timmons style rg. I currently have a prestige rg1570 but i do not like the neck profile. it is too flat and it wears out my thumb after long playing times. I want to construct an Andy Timmons style rg...

Hi All, So annoyed Ibanez make 2 Lefty guitars, that frankly look... well... crap!! I already have a black ESP Kirk Hammett and dont want another black guitar like that. So im hoping to custom build a JEM! Looking for assistance off you guys! Ive spotted several companies who make JEM...

Sebastian's DNA Swirl I had to really be on my toes for this as Sebastian can be a hard one to please. It's always good to have high standards though. Next is his DNA clone/brother and two PMC twins. 4 will be swirled but only two, will be picked....Stay tuned...

The guitar below for sale!!! :grin: I'm based in North Wales UK. 8-string RG shape, Zebrano body with Ebony centre strip, oiled finish, Maple bolt-on neck with Ebony fingerboard, 28.5 inch scale length, 24 fret, Hipshot fixed bridge, Bare Knuckle Warpig bridge pickup and Cold Sweat neck...

In am planning to have myself a Jem 777 LNG clone built in a few years, but I don't know who can bring me a dead colour match. I have looked on ET Guitar's site, and i read that his work is outstanding, but as mentioned above I am not sure if he is able to copy the colour. Also I read in the...

Well, since I couldn't find any thread regarding this theme, even with the "search" function, in the way I think about it, I start this. If you could have a custom guitar built for you, with all body styles, necks, inlays, tremolos, tuners, colors,.....(all that Ibanez ever made/used on their...

Brief & Accurate Description of gear/guitar(parting with): I have almost an entire Jem project just sitting around that I really have no intention of finishing at the moment, custom 5 piece neck, blue swirl body(no clearcoat), blue dimarzio EVOs both neck and bridge and knobs, pickup selector...

Well another custom finished. http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/ Specs: Body - Walnut Neck - RG470L on a right handed guitar Bridge - Black Tunomatic Tuners - Sperzels Finish - Danish oil and beeswax, no sealing or lacquer etc. Bridge PU - Bare Knuckle Holy Diver Neck PU - Bare...

Ok, so i've had an ibanez RG 350 EX for a year, and it is asking for some changes. Anyone done somthing similar? Or have suggestions? I'm thinking about putting a new neck on it and changing the pick-ups. does the neck from a RG presitege fit on it? Has anyone else done extensive work on these...

Hi, Everybody! I'm planning on building my own custom JEM, but I'm new to this, so I have a few questions. Because I'm planning on doing a unique wiring (3 pickups, 3 on/off switches, 3 series/coil cut/parallel switches, 3 tone push-pulls, which will double as phase in/out switches, and 1...

I have started a new guitar project - Mesa Blu ... This is a modified tele/style2 Specs: Body: one piece alder, with modifications Finish: Tung Oil (will be)

Ok guy's this is my latest build and I'd like some feedback on her ,be honest and let me know what you like and dislike all comments welcome......... Ash body and veneered head stock ,mop inlays on ebony 5pc neck (maple walnut mahogany) evo's pups and a lo pro bridge...... Cheers...

Wow! I recently received my Sims Custom shop carved top single cut Les Paul -style guitar. Which is appropriately named "The Crown of Thorns Model". I play in a couple of different worship bands and literally wanted a guitar that was going to thematically capture that vibe and represent a...

Wow! I recently received my Sims Custom shop carved top single cut Les Paul -style guitar. Which is appropriately named "The Crown of Thorns Model". I play in a couple of different worship bands and literally wanted a guitar that was going to thematically capture that vibe and represent a...

Four years ago, I started work on a JEM-clone. It was my first project and it took me four years from start to finish. Now, it's near completion. It's an amalgamation of every guitar I've played over the years. It has Ibanez RG, JEM and Jackson Soloist features. Most of the features I took from...

Here a few guitars I've been building, take a look and let me know what you think. All criticism welcome positive or negative . I trust you guys to put me on the right track, at the moment this is a hobby but you never know.... Cheery top on Ash. Beech board with Walnut binding 3pc neck Ash...

Just setting up my account...