BFG Refinish -- Flame top?! - Page 3

Leumas · 03-22-2009, 07:23 PM

DJ, pretty fascinating, I'm gassin' for a BFG now too, so I'm doubly entranced!

djwilbanks · 03-23-2009, 12:21 AM

When I get through with her it'll take an army to seperate us.

The only thing I'm having reservations about is the binding and the inlays. And that's just based on a cost thing. If I had the cash it wouldn't be a big deal...

My old dremel stopped working, so I'd need a new dremel plus all the bits and whatnot I would need.

Skynyrdpicker · 03-23-2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djwilbanks

When I get through with her it'll take an army to seperate us.

The only thing I'm having reservations about is the binding and the inlays. And that's just based on a cost thing. If I had the cash it wouldn't be a big deal...

My old dremel stopped working, so I'd need a new dremel plus all the bits and whatnot I would need.

You're going to be playing this thing for a long time, man. Might as well go the extra mile for the DJWilbanks sig model.

djwilbanks · 03-23-2009, 12:52 AM

That's what I thought... and I think my wife agrees with me. It's just coming up with that extra cash.

Know anyone that wants a bigsby kit for a telecaster? That'd get me closer to getting all my parts and tools

Skynyrdpicker · 03-23-2009, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djwilbanks

That's what I thought... and I think my wife agrees with me. It's just coming up with that extra cash.

Know anyone that wants a bigsby kit for a telecaster? That'd get me closer to getting all my parts and tools

Nobody, but keep trying!

djwilbanks · 03-23-2009, 01:16 AM

Ah, well. I'll figure it out.

dogbone94 · 03-23-2009, 06:46 AM

i saw a set of pearl traps on ebay for $25.....

Moxley · 03-23-2009, 07:44 AM

awesome!

dogbone94 · 03-23-2009, 07:58 AM

Les Paul Standard Trapezoid Inlay Set in White Mop - eBay (item 120388125512 end time Apr-05-09 12:47:09 PDT)

djwilbanks · 03-23-2009, 07:59 AM

Thanks, Dog!

djwilbanks · 03-24-2009, 04:56 PM

Alright ladies and gents. Got my stuff in from stewmac today. Provided the weather cooperates I'll be dyeing the top, back, and neck tomorrow and prepping the headstock to recieve the new overlay. I'll also be dyeing the fretboard ebony, and I may do that first since it's small enough.

Also, rottenlpcloner is supposed to be calling me this evening to see if we can work out having inlays installed, the neck bound, and the routing channel for binding added to the body. I've decided I want this BFG to be the spiritual successor to my first Gibson.

Inspiration?

Just less chrome and more black.

djwilbanks · 03-24-2009, 11:45 PM

Update for some progress!

I got my stuff in from stewmac this afternoon. Since I am an impatient jerk, I decided to tear into it and get the fretboard dyed using their fretboard dye (which seems to actually be a leather dye

).

Simple stuff to use, I cut up an old t-shirt, taped off my neck and body and just went to wiping. Let it sit on the wood for a few minutes and then use a clean piece of cloth to wipe the dye off of the fretwires. So here's the after shots:

And for craps and giggles, I tried a stinger out using the dye. Same thing, old t-shirts and lots of tape.

It was in the middle of drying when I took these shots, that's why it looks streaky... I hope.

On tap for... uh... soon (?) dyeing the top and back and hopefully some binding and inlays.

She's coming along nicely if I do say so myself. I told my wife she may need a name...

Sinster · 03-24-2009, 11:51 PM

You should do custom inlays...

djwilbanks · 03-24-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinster

You should do custom inlays...

Traps will be fine for me.

Sinster · 03-24-2009, 11:54 PM

We make the 12th custom.. Like your name in the trapazoid shape.

djwilbanks · 03-24-2009, 11:56 PM

Honestly I have thought about one custom inlay... but I notice how much it annoys me on like the ESPs that the one inlay is different, I doubt it would be any different on the BFG.

Gunner · 03-24-2009, 11:57 PM

Wow! That dye really makes the fretboard a deep ebony! I really like it DJ! Keep going Bro. It'll be the best BFG at MLP!

Sinster · 03-25-2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djwilbanks

Honestly I have thought about one custom inlay... but I notice how much it annoys me on like the ESPs that the one inlay is different, I doubt it would be any different on the BFG.

Skynyrdpicker · 03-25-2009, 12:03 AM

Looking great so far! Name it after your wife!

djwilbanks · 03-25-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Sinster

djwilbanks · 03-25-2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skynyrdpicker

Looking great so far! Name it after your wife!

She'll think I'm nuts, but I think deep down she'll think it's sweet.

diceman · 03-25-2009, 12:15 AM

Sweet. Nice work brother!

djwilbanks · 03-25-2009, 12:17 AM

Thanks, Dice!

I just noticed my stinger doesn't go quite as far down as others do. That's okay with me because I'll not be using anything but tung oil for the neck and I don't want any dye to get in the way and get worn away prematurely.

drewbertca · 03-25-2009, 12:28 AM

Nice...Almost makes me want to ruin My BFG by refininshing it.....almost....

Sinster · 03-25-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djwilbanks

Thanks, Dice!

I just noticed my stinger doesn't go quite as far down as others do. That's okay with me because I'll not be using anything but tung oil for the neck and I don't want any dye to get in the way and get worn away prematurely.

With the neck are you going use grain filler? Before the Tung Oil?

djwilbanks · 03-25-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinster

With the neck are you going use grain filler? Before the Tung Oil?

I dunno, its not on there now and I love the way the neck feels and I don't want to screw that up.

That being said, I'm going to dye the back the same colour as the top (although it will be darker because of the mahogany) and I'd like the neck to match... so I just haven't decided yet.

djwilbanks · 03-25-2009, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewbertca

Nice...Almost makes me want to ruin My BFG by refininshing it.....almost....

Hah, if I get you to refinish yours then my work will be complete.

drewbertca · 03-25-2009, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djwilbanks

Hah, if I get you to refinish yours then my work will be complete.

I doubt I will...unless I can pick up another one real cheap...and refin the one that feels less amazing....

djwilbanks · 03-25-2009, 12:54 AM

Yeah... mine is beginning to stray far from BFG territory...

It was the pickup configuration that drew me to it in the first place, so I still have that.

Plus it's just different... with my makeover finished it will be unique. Which is something I look for in everything I do.

HCB 06 · 03-25-2009, 04:20 AM

I've been reading this thread from the start and you've done a fantastic job so far. I can't wait to see it finished. It's inspired me to change the top of my Epi.
Great work!

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djwilbanks V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 16,148 Thanks: 125 Thanked 207 Times in 38 Posts	Re: BFG Refinish -- Flame top?! Alright ladies and gents. Got my stuff in from stewmac today. Provided the weather cooperates I'll be dyeing the top, back, and neck tomorrow and prepping the headstock to recieve the new overlay. I'll also be dyeing the fretboard ebony, and I may do that first since it's small enough. Also, rottenlpcloner is supposed to be calling me this evening to see if we can work out having inlays installed, the neck bound, and the routing channel for binding added to the body. I've decided I want this BFG to be the spiritual successor to my first Gibson. Inspiration? Just less chrome and more black. __________________ º\|\|\|\|\|º

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djwilbanks V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 16,148 Thanks: 125 Thanked 207 Times in 38 Posts	Re: BFG Refinish -- Flame top?! Update for some progress! I got my stuff in from stewmac this afternoon. Since I am an impatient jerk, I decided to tear into it and get the fretboard dyed using their fretboard dye (which seems to actually be a leather dye ). Simple stuff to use, I cut up an old t-shirt, taped off my neck and body and just went to wiping. Let it sit on the wood for a few minutes and then use a clean piece of cloth to wipe the dye off of the fretwires. So here's the after shots: And for craps and giggles, I tried a stinger out using the dye. Same thing, old t-shirts and lots of tape. It was in the middle of drying when I took these shots, that's why it looks streaky... I hope. On tap for... uh... soon (?) dyeing the top and back and hopefully some binding and inlays. She's coming along nicely if I do say so myself. I told my wife she may need a name... __________________ º\|\|\|\|\|º

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