"The official MLP Rist Guitars build thread"

[TheMrsWB]

Here it is.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si1DbUAPnBQ]YouTube - MLP/Rist P90 2008[/ame]

 

[Roman]

Bad Ass!

 

[djwilbanks]

Freakin' A!! Love that sound!

 

[Roman]

Not that this can compete with a video, but here are some more boring pics

Time to do the headstock veneer.

I have rough cut a 1/8ths inch piece of veneer.

From the bottom side, I trace the headstock outline, then cut it on the scroll saw. The nut is just there for reference.

Now with a block of maple and 2 clamps, I glue it in place. The maple is a thick chunk, so 2 clamps gives a very good, even clamping pressure.

Once that is all glued up I just cut the excess of with a surgical knife (exacto)

Here is the fun part. With the blade, I cut out the truss rod access, that and a bit of sanding, and it reappears.

From the backside of the headstock, I poke holes and then drill out for the tuners with a brad point.

 

[djwilbanks]

really comin' together now! BTW, Roman, I dig your headstock designs!

 

[Roman]

Here it is.

YouTube - MLP/Rist P90 2008

Absolutely wonderful! thanks for doing it, and thanks for posting.

You all just wait to see what it sounds like in a real piece of wood instead of that purple thing.
The videos that Greg has planned will blow you away,

 

[Ayrton]

Wow, I had no idea this thread was even here. I actually read all 14 pages, and from one guy who loves to work with wood to another, excellent work sir.

Thank you for taking the time to document the build.

 

[TheMrsWB]

Nice Roman... Here's some pictures of Will building it for the last time.

He busted out the old winder and the old wire for this.

Here he goes...

After doing the leads..

Finish... ( Will used a cream cover in the vid for testing but Roman is using a this black one on the guitar..

Will decided to add something to the top of the bobbin in honor of our builder... A little picture of Roman..

 

[djwilbanks]

hahaha, awesome little easter eggs in the pup.

Though, if whoever wins it takes it apart, I will hit them.

 

[Roman]

Yup, I am pretty sure Will has lost his mind.

 

[Roman]

Wow, I had no idea this thread was even here. I actually read all 14 pages, and from one guy who loves to work with wood to another, excellent work sir.

Thank you for taking the time to document the build.

Thank you sir, but why hadn't you seen it? This project has been going on for a little bit.

 

[diceman]

HA!!! That pup sounds GREAT!

Roman - the 'blow job' pic is a nice addition to the pickup, huh?

 

[Roman]

HA!!! That pup sounds GREAT!

Roman - the 'blow job' pic is a nice addition to the pickup, huh?

I think I regret having it taken now
Whatever, Will loves it.

 

[captcoolaid]

we'll call it a romasm p90 pickup. lol i cant believe the soun of that mamba jamba and your right roman i cant wait to hear it in somethin other than a pos lol

 

[TheMrsWB]

we'll call it a romasm p90 pickup. lol i cant believe the soun of that mamba jamba and your right roman i cant wait to hear it in somethin other than a pos lol

 

[TheMrsWB]

Yup, I am pretty sure Will has lost his mind.

He is beyond gone.

 

[Studiolite]

That's one way to add mojo to the pickups!!!

 

[captcoolaid]

why the smack on the back of my head

 

[LPCollector]

That P-90 is just great.........kinda liked it in the purple thing.....

Will my friend.......your frickin' amazing.......I know, I know.......that's what Laura says too.

 

[WBPickups]

Yup, I am pretty sure Will has lost his mind.

Yes I have. This pickup was a nightmare of an idea that some thought was impossible to do and at one time I was thinking the same. A single bobbin P-90 with a boost built within. It's a nice smooth boost, not a major drastic change. I like it but it was a pain to design and achieve. Here's another little snip it where you can hear how smooth the boost is.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xskkFVm99c8]YouTube - MLP / RIST P-90 2008 2[/ame]

I couldn't resit Roman. That picture cracks me up.

why the smack on the back of my head

That P-90 is just great.........kinda liked it in the purple thing.....

Thanks man. That purple cheap o' monster has made some cry before. Just think, I bought that for my daughter and it was too big for her so it became a shop tester. I use that for those crazy different pickups ideas I get. It has a bunch of wholes drilled in her but she can kick when needed.

Will my friend.......your frickin' amazing.......

Ah, Thanks Mark! It's ok to have man love between friends.. I think....

I know, I know.......that's what Laura says too.

Yeah right, she still hits me upside my head daily...