big bob Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Well she's here and quite the stunner.. Barry was great to let me wrestle her from his grip. As she is, the finish in the back is quite wormed, and dull. The top however is F-ing fall down stunning. all the hardware looks new. I get her plugged in and the schallers (I assume) are quite weak and anemic. not sure what I will do? but will be fun I really do not care for how she is wired either, so tonight I'm going to strip her down. Take off all the hardware and electronics and go from there. Thanks Barry, this will be a great project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I am very happy you dig it. That top is something else. I agree. I will have to get used to seeing that guitar and it not belonging to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 nice pic catching the light in the blue top. Whew. It sounds like it's going to undergo some changes soon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Wanna see progress pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Lance I'm jealous on two counts. That is a beautiful guitar, that's a special blue. You'll enjoy that one especially when you get it sonically how you like it. The other point is the background. Blue water. There is still 6 inches of snow on my pool cover and we are supposed to get more tomorrow! Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I don't think those are schallers pickups, schallers have two adjustment screws on either side of the pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 they were schallers, now they are gone.. I have striped the guitar. I will start wet sanding the body tomorow.. I'm thinking two filtertrons and a p-90 for the pups.. what say you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 Wanna see progress pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 they were schallers, now they are gone.. I have striped the guitar. I will start wet sanding the body tomorow.. I'm thinking two filtertrons and a p-90 for the pups.. what say you.. THAT sounds like a kick-ass combination, Lance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Yeah, those Schallers had one screw because they were swapped and then put back in , I believe. Lance.. do you mean.... Two of these.. And this in the middle.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 What kinda sound are you looking for out of it? you could always put a buncha dimarzio super distortions in it like some famous guitar guy did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 Yeah, those Schallers had one screw because they were swapped and then put back in , I believe. Lance.. do you mean.... Two of these.. And this in the middle.... something like that!, think it would work..? I'm also thinking about a bigsby b7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 What kinda sound are you looking for out of it? you could always put a buncha dimarzio super distortions in it like some famous guitar guy did. Congrats on the score, Mr. Fixit! The top is incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 What kinda sound are you looking for out of it? you could always put a buncha dimarzio super distortions in it like some famous guitar guy did. I have a great vintage 80's super distortion..was also thinking of the super D. in the bridge a p-90 in the mid and a filtertron in the neck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 something like that!, think it would work..? I'm also thinking about a bigsby b7 It seems very cool tone wise ( I admit I don't have any Filtrons ). Go for a cool look also.. it might with that combo. I had trouble finding pics that the finish was the same, I can't picture how it'll look. I love my Super Distortion/ DiM PAF in my 140, it really rocks but sounds good turned down also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 That's why four pickup guitars are few and far between. Just too damn many options! B2 Nice ax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Well, there is only one screw to help prevent the rings from breaking. Once I did that, no more broken rings. I did try swapping them out... and was very unhappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Congrats on the great snag! It's like looking into the ocean on a sunny day. For your P90 may I suggest a Phat Cat! I wanna see this baby when I visit Florida next winter! Happy tinkering! : ) Keep us abreast of the developments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assumer Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Sweet. Love the color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmenne Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 What a monster! I have always wanted an LP style guitar with (3) pickups! Not really sure why. Congrats, looks like a fun project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 What are you doing lance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Very interesting..... Selling it for parts? Special project? tell us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 What are you doing lance? The first thing will be a simple buff down with rubbing compound then wax. that way I know what she looks like cleaned up. My best guess is the worming on the back will still bug me and I will do a light wet sand with 800 grit to see if I can soften the appearance and feel of the worming. Then rewire with different pups and maybe a bigsby b12 still not sure what pups but will probably want a p90 or single of some sort in the mid position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Wow, Lance! I won't even recognize her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark555 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Just going off topic a bit, Barry, have you replaced it with anything? Nice project Lance, I am a great believer in making something your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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