my first electric

hamp · 04-28-2009, 02:14 AM

I found a pretty good deal on a epiphone goth last week. I was just wanting a little feedback on these. I had to set the action and intonation, and it needs a new nut still, but I am really happy with how it sounds. I am wanting to switch up a few things. I made a cherry pickguard today, but it doesnt really match the neck, so I am going to do one out of Ipe(sp) cuz I have some laying around. I think that I want a chrome pup cover on the bridge, maybe tuners and knobs as well. Any info on these is appreciated.

hamp · 04-28-2009, 02:19 AM

Here is a pic or the guard

benjamin · 04-28-2009, 07:20 AM

Grats on your new guitar bro :-)
+ I really like the pickguard :P

jonesy · 04-28-2009, 07:44 AM

Congrats on getting your guitar bro, and welcome to MLPF.

Nice job on the PG but not sure how it looks with the BlacK?

Those Humbuckers may sound better so putting a cover on the bridge pu may look cool but may not help your Tone?

A lot of times you see cover on neck and none on bridge (JImmy Page) because you want your bridge to be a little hotter and more wide open for rock etc.

peace, jonesy

fast1 · 04-28-2009, 07:54 AM

congrats on your guitar, i know you will like it.

stryker59 · 04-28-2009, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonesy

Congrats on getting your guitar bro, and welcome to MLPF.

Nice job on the PG but not sure how it looks with the BlacK?

Those Humbuckers may sound better so putting a cover on the bridge pu may look cool but may not help your Tone?

A lot of times you see cover on neck and none on bridge (JImmy Page) because you want your bridge to be a little hotter and more wide open for rock etc.

peace, jonesy

+1...and welcome to MLP!!

notjustdrew · 04-28-2009, 08:30 AM

some people do like the bridge tamed abit though so you may like the cover on option? although I do prefer cover off the bridge pup and covered neck (I find can get more tonal variation between pups that way). Depends what you want to acheive tone wise. Nice pickgaurd, looks like a really neat job.

hamp · 04-28-2009, 12:48 PM

Thanks for all the input. I will leave the cover off for now. Really just wanting to break up the black on black on black. Although it really doesnt look that bad. I just want it to look like MY guitar instead of a series. Anybody have info on cheaper tools and parts than Stew/Mac? Jonesy maybe?Also, I need to make a new nut, and files are $38 a piece. Has anyone used the Tusq that are pre beveled? I havnt seen these before the other day, can it possibly work? I also have to level out a few frets, so need tools for that as well.
The pickguard is a little light, so I am either going to stain it to match the fretboard, or I have some really pretty Ipe which has a really beautifyl color. Thanks for the warm welcome. I love this site already!

jonesy · 04-28-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamp

Thanks for all the input. I will leave the cover off for now. Really just wanting to break up the black on black on black. Although it really doesnt look that bad. I just want it to look like MY guitar instead of a series. Anybody have info on cheaper tools and parts than Stew/Mac? Jonesy maybe?Also, I need to make a new nut, and files are $38 a piece. Has anyone used the Tusq that are pre beveled? I havnt seen these before the other day, can it possibly work? I also have to level out a few frets, so need tools for that as well.
The pickguard is a little light, so I am either going to stain it to match the fretboard, or I have some really pretty Ipe which has a really beautifyl color. Thanks for the warm welcome. I love this site already!

Bro I don't want to Spam this thread with Sales, so if have any questions about parts or tools please feel free to email me at jonesyblues@yahoo.com I will be glad to answer your questions and hook you up with whatever you need

Thanks, jonesy

hamp · 04-28-2009, 02:05 PM

Thanks Jonesy, I will figure out exactly what I need and shoot you an e-mail. Probably be later tonight. Thanks

jonesy · 04-28-2009, 02:30 PM

No problem bro

Willncarolina09 · 04-28-2009, 06:36 PM

Welcome hamp! Congrats on the Goth. I am currently wanting one of those to try my first mod with. I have heard good reviews of them. They seem to be the perfect platform to build on. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Lots of pics please!
Will

Leumas · 04-28-2009, 06:51 PM

This is my opnion and mine only, but I think a black guitar with black pups needs cream pup rings, that would break it up nice.

diceman · 04-28-2009, 06:57 PM

Welcome! Have fun with your project - I've got a Goth as well, cool guitars. Jonesy will hook you up with anything you need in the tone department.

qwank · 04-28-2009, 07:25 PM

i've used the tusq nuts. they work pretty good. you dont need files with them either, just sandpaper. if you have a black nut on there already, i think its already an upgraded nut, its graphite or something, i dont know for sure, but its pretty hard.

Guitarsquirrel7 · 04-28-2009, 07:46 PM

Wow, That guard has my attention. That's pretty amazing since you made it.
(I like wood work.)
nice color too.
It makes me wonder if I could make one...

Besides that. Beautiful Guitar!

I'm not sure about how it would look with just one 'pup cover though..?
Oh well.

Welcome to the forums. It is a great place!

hamp · 04-28-2009, 07:48 PM

gwank, did you install it yourself? if so was it hard to level the bottom to get the right height across the neck?
Also, my epi is korean. Any info on the korean models?
I was thinking some antique white accents might look sick. Maybe a bone nut and pickguard to match. Might need tuner knobs as well. Originally I was thinking wood pickguard, tuner knobs, and chrome bridge PU cover. I will post pics of the transformations when I decide on them. Oh, and chrome tone/volume knobs.

hamp · 04-28-2009, 07:51 PM

Thanks Gsquirrell, it was easy. I just planed down some cherry to 3/16+ and tr4aced out the other PG. sanded it dow. I am staining it now, trying to get a little darker, then I will put a satin finish on it.

04-28-2009, 02:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
hamp Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	my first electric I found a pretty good deal on a epiphone goth last week. I was just wanting a little feedback on these. I had to set the action and intonation, and it needs a new nut still, but I am really happy with how it sounds. I am wanting to switch up a few things. I made a cherry pickguard today, but it doesnt really match the neck, so I am going to do one out of Ipe(sp) cuz I have some laying around. I think that I want a chrome pup cover on the bridge, maybe tuners and knobs as well. Any info on these is appreciated.

04-28-2009, 02:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
hamp Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: my first electric Here is a pic or the guard

04-28-2009, 07:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
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04-28-2009, 07:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
jonesy Capacitor Ambassador Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Land of Mojo, Indiana USA Posts: 8,131 Thanks: 206 Thanked 438 Times in 76 Posts	Re: my first electric Congrats on getting your guitar bro, and welcome to MLPF. Nice job on the PG but not sure how it looks with the BlacK? Those Humbuckers may sound better so putting a cover on the bridge pu may look cool but may not help your Tone? A lot of times you see cover on neck and none on bridge (JImmy Page) because you want your bridge to be a little hotter and more wide open for rock etc. peace, jonesy __________________ Soundclips mp3's Jonesy's Sound Clips Tonemojo Videos on Utube Tonemojo.com & jonesyblues custom shop You can contact me at jonesyblues@yahoo.com GOD ROCKS!

04-28-2009, 07:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
fast1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 270 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: my first electric congrats on your guitar, i know you will like it.

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04-28-2009, 08:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
notjustdrew Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter, Devon, UK Posts: 320 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: my first electric some people do like the bridge tamed abit though so you may like the cover on option? although I do prefer cover off the bridge pup and covered neck (I find can get more tonal variation between pups that way). Depends what you want to acheive tone wise. Nice pickgaurd, looks like a really neat job. __________________ Swamp Ash Gibson Les Paul Studio Light Ash Fender Telecaster Ltd. Ed. Fender Hot Rod Deluxe ...and a pedal or 10

04-28-2009, 12:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
hamp Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: my first electric Thanks for all the input. I will leave the cover off for now. Really just wanting to break up the black on black on black. Although it really doesnt look that bad. I just want it to look like MY guitar instead of a series. Anybody have info on cheaper tools and parts than Stew/Mac? Jonesy maybe?Also, I need to make a new nut, and files are $38 a piece. Has anyone used the Tusq that are pre beveled? I havnt seen these before the other day, can it possibly work? I also have to level out a few frets, so need tools for that as well. The pickguard is a little light, so I am either going to stain it to match the fretboard, or I have some really pretty Ipe which has a really beautifyl color. Thanks for the warm welcome. I love this site already!

04-28-2009, 02:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
hamp Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: my first electric Thanks Jonesy, I will figure out exactly what I need and shoot you an e-mail. Probably be later tonight. Thanks

04-28-2009, 02:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
jonesy Capacitor Ambassador Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Land of Mojo, Indiana USA Posts: 8,131 Thanks: 206 Thanked 438 Times in 76 Posts	Re: my first electric No problem bro __________________ Soundclips mp3's Jonesy's Sound Clips Tonemojo Videos on Utube Tonemojo.com & jonesyblues custom shop You can contact me at jonesyblues@yahoo.com GOD ROCKS!

04-28-2009, 06:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Willncarolina09 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 111 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: my first electric Welcome hamp! Congrats on the Goth. I am currently wanting one of those to try my first mod with. I have heard good reviews of them. They seem to be the perfect platform to build on. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Lots of pics please! Will

04-28-2009, 06:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Leumas Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 4,409 Thanks: 84 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: my first electric This is my opnion and mine only, but I think a black guitar with black pups needs cream pup rings, that would break it up nice. __________________ ~Leumas~

04-28-2009, 06:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 19,162 Thanks: 482 Thanked 132 Times in 41 Posts	Re: my first electric Welcome! Have fun with your project - I've got a Goth as well, cool guitars. Jonesy will hook you up with anything you need in the tone department. __________________ MLP member Travis "The Epiphone King" Boleskinehouse proudly endorses Epiphone musical instruments. "All good things come from China - including my guitars." -The Boles

04-28-2009, 07:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
qwank Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern NH Posts: 4,116 Thanks: 19 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: my first electric i've used the tusq nuts. they work pretty good. you dont need files with them either, just sandpaper. if you have a black nut on there already, i think its already an upgraded nut, its graphite or something, i dont know for sure, but its pretty hard. __________________ 2009 Ebony Traditional Pro 2009 Satin White Junior

04-28-2009, 07:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
Guitarsquirrel7 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,494 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: my first electric Wow, That guard has my attention. That's pretty amazing since you made it. (I like wood work.) nice color too. It makes me wonder if I could make one... Besides that. Beautiful Guitar! I'm not sure about how it would look with just one 'pup cover though..? Oh well. Welcome to the forums. It is a great place! __________________

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04-28-2009, 07:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
hamp Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: my first electric gwank, did you install it yourself? if so was it hard to level the bottom to get the right height across the neck? Also, my epi is korean. Any info on the korean models? I was thinking some antique white accents might look sick. Maybe a bone nut and pickguard to match. Might need tuner knobs as well. Originally I was thinking wood pickguard, tuner knobs, and chrome bridge PU cover. I will post pics of the transformations when I decide on them. Oh, and chrome tone/volume knobs.

04-28-2009, 07:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
hamp Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: my first electric Thanks Gsquirrell, it was easy. I just planed down some cherry to 3/16+ and tr4aced out the other PG. sanded it dow. I am staining it now, trying to get a little darker, then I will put a satin finish on it.

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