my reliced epiphone les paul

AbuseArt · 08-27-2008, 04:41 PM

made with loads of sandpaper and paper knife. It took a lot of time.
Waiting for some criticism

***b-squared*** · 08-27-2008, 04:43 PM

That looks like the guitar from the youtube video.

AbuseArt · 08-27-2008, 04:47 PM

what do you mean?

***b-squared*** · 08-27-2008, 04:50 PM

There were some guys on a Youtube video that used a grinder to relic an LP.

What exactly were you going for? I've never seen a vintage one look like that--not even a punk rocker.

BB

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 08-27-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbuseArt

made with loads of sandpaper and paper knife. It took a lot of time.
Waiting for some criticism

"FAKE EPI "

comparison shot

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 08-27-2008, 04:53 PM

Tail piece way too south

djwilbanks · 08-27-2008, 04:55 PM

Looks like a:

FOTOCHOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Thruth · 08-27-2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbuseArt

made with loads of sandpaper and paper knife. It took a lot of time.
Waiting for some criticism

when you're doing relic you're adding years. The neck and head are still like new

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 08-27-2008, 04:57 PM

& nut width is too skinny for neck

jomo · 08-27-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

Tail piece way too south

I noticed that too. What better guitar beat all to hell? I honestly think it looks pretty bad (I reworded that). I really don't mean any disrespect but like B said, it looks nothing like a guitar thats been gigged for 20 years (and that's what a relic should look like). It looks like a guitar that you did "that" to. The good news is, it's not real and you can repaint it and start over.

AbuseArt · 08-27-2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-squared

What exactly were you going for? I've never seen a vintage one look like that--not even a punk rocker.

I didn't try to fake an vintage stuff. My axe has to be unique as possible.

the nut is ok! now i noticed it looks strange on the pic, but its all right. Anyway its not a stock one - luthier mounted Graphtec. A standard size!

I dont agree that it's a fake. That axe has 20 years and sounds better than most of epiphones... (again, its an opinion of the luthier too)

djwilbanks · 08-27-2008, 05:03 PM

It's unique for sure, mate!

if you like it, who are we to say anything? But you did ask for criticism!

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 08-27-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbuseArt

I didn't try to fake an vintage stuff. My axe has to be unique as possible.

I think we need a few more Pix

Younggun · 08-27-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbuseArt

I didn't try to fake an vintage stuff. My axe has to be unique as possible.

I'll agree its pretty unique!!! I wouldn't do that to mine but I guess it will help you identify it if its ever stolen! We all have different tastes.

Boleskinehouse · 08-27-2008, 05:07 PM

It looks... Weird. But whatever floats your airplane!

AbuseArt · 08-27-2008, 06:24 PM

uncomplete bridge? anyway i must replace the bridge because saddles are strongly worn [by strings' moves]. It's aged but i wont do it with the new one(it can cause mechanical problems)- I will dull it and it'll be enough.

alexvdl · 08-27-2008, 06:38 PM

I like how you sanded through the veneer

I've never seen a binding that worn out, there were the arm hits the body.. amazing.. it looks so... so... authentic

Unique it is!!

***b-squared*** · 08-27-2008, 06:50 PM

What, no relic'd amp?

BB

G-Minor · 08-27-2008, 06:56 PM

welcome to the birdseye club

AbuseArt · 08-27-2008, 07:18 PM

i sanded binding to improve comfort.

lp_junkie · 08-27-2008, 07:35 PM

not seeing relic,more like trashed. But it's your guitar and your tastes so if you like it that's all that matters.

BCRGreg · 08-27-2008, 07:38 PM

Screw these guys!

If YOU like it, it's good.

VoodooHighway · 08-27-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexvdl

I like how you sanded through the veneer

I've never seen a binding that worn out, there were the arm hits the body.. amazing.. it looks so... so... authentic

Unique it is!!

You should see how worn Kerry King's guitars are, at the end of a tour!

VoodooHighway · 08-27-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bcrgreg

screw These Guys!

If You Like It, It's Good.

+1

Skynyrdpicker · 08-27-2008, 07:49 PM

It's all personal taste really, although I've seen some old Gibsons and never one that was worn like that!

Either way, she's yours, however you want her is good!

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*b-squared* The Velvet Hammer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 6,616 Thanks: 45 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: my reliced epiphone les paul That looks like the guitar from the youtube video. __________________ __________________ I use: and Jonesy's Caps, too!

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djwilbanks V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 4,683 Thanks: 34 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Re: my reliced epiphone les paul It's unique for sure, mate! if you like it, who are we to say anything? But you did ask for criticism! __________________ Fender Deluxe Stratocaster \| Fender/Rist Custom Telecaster \| Crate V18-112 "My loony bun is fine Benny Lava!"

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AbuseArt Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: my reliced epiphone les paul uncomplete bridge? anyway i must replace the bridge because saddles are strongly worn [by strings' moves]. It's aged but i wont do it with the new one(it can cause mechanical problems)- I will dull it and it'll be enough.

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alexvdl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vlissingen, Netherlands Posts: 431 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: my reliced epiphone les paul I like how you sanded through the veneer I've never seen a binding that worn out, there were the arm hits the body.. amazing.. it looks so... so... authentic Unique it is!!

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*b-squared* The Velvet Hammer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 6,616 Thanks: 45 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: my reliced epiphone les paul What, no relic'd amp? BB __________________ __________________ I use: and Jonesy's Caps, too!

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