OK, just spoke to him, he does make 'em and said contact him, send the righty back and he'll exchange it for a left-handed version for ya, no probs.
OK, just spoke to him, he does make 'em and said contact him, send the righty back and he'll exchange it for a left-handed version for ya, no probs.
Weird... I got an email a few hours back saying he doesn't have lefty L blocks.
I'll just have to "settle" for a regular big block...
I'll drop it in the mail tomorrow.
Why settle for something you have, if it's not as good as something you're out to get?
Originally Posted by Seshmeister
It's like putting up a YouTube of Bach and playing Chopstix on your Bontempi...
Meh, even if it's not an "L" one it'll still kick ass over the standard one..Weird... I got an email a few hours back saying he doesn't have lefty L blocks.
I'll just have to "settle" for a regular big block...
I'll drop it in the mail tomorrow.
Indeed.
And I got the input jack hole done, too.
Alright, the dude who's painting the axe just swung by my place. It's in his hands now.
It's gonna take some time, given his dayjob, but I have faith in his work.
BTW, this was his last project
I'd say he knows how to hold a spray gun.
I'd say he knows how to hold a spray gun.
Wow, I'd say you're right!
But what, no unfinished neck and body photos?
Gimme a minute, I just got off the train...
No pressure...well, OK not much...
Gimme a minute, I just got off the train...
Out of the box. The fellas were kind enough to include a cavity plate, and a neck adjustment tool (not shown)
Bit of a mess...
Floyd, pre mods
In the bag are the noiseless springs and stainless steel screws for the saddle locks'n'blocks, block mount & the nut clamp.
Also in the shot, Graph Tech saddles and a Brass "L" Big Block which had to be sent back.
Damn thing wasn't compatible with southpaws...
Last edited by Coyote; 01-06-2010 at 06:22 PM.
What's the strip for? Shimming?
Just driving a point home...
Last edited by Coyote; 01-06-2010 at 06:17 PM.
Swapped the saddles and assorted screws...
Ballparked the volume and toggle hole positions...
Last edited by Coyote; 01-06-2010 at 06:23 PM.
Something's missing...
After a gallon of sweat, there it is. Not exact, but it's good enough for me.
Hole for the wires...
And here's what took off with the painter...
More to follow later...
Last edited by Coyote; 01-06-2010 at 06:24 PM.
Not sure if it's a shim or more of a pressure-pad type deal, but there's been one in every Floyd I've ever disassembled, so I leave 'em in.What's the strip for? Shimming?
Duly noted.
Got that stashed in the "parts bin"...
Quick search engine run came up with this...
See Step 5...
Oopsie...
I should have actually clicked on your thumbnail - just took a quick glance and thought you were referring to the one on the underside, not the saddles, my bad. But even if you don't rearrange the saddles from the standard height, I'd leave it in there.
Also, you can get individual saddle shims, too...I see sets going on Ebay for like $10...or if you're crafty you can cut your own out of a Coke can, even...
We'll see what happens... I ain't in no hurry...
Uh, YEAH I think it's in the right hands, if that' his work.
I'd say he knows how to hold a spray gun.
Any guy that can do stencilled candy metallics can definately figure out the shading required to do the scales-thing on that body.
XLNT
Betting Coyote's paintjob is going to turn out killer. Someone posted a link to this on another guitar board, thought some more reference photos would be a cool contribution...
Warren DeMartini fansite :: View topic - Charvel Custom Python Skin San Dimas
Last edited by jhale667; 01-10-2010 at 09:15 AM.
Looks killer...
In completely unrelated news: I'm in a band again...
Apparently, my guitar teacher passed my number on to a guy who was looking for an "insanely creative" guitarist.
Great guys, and judgeing by their beer consumption yesterday (and my hangover today), they approve of my playing...
First gig coming up in three weeks...
Only downside to this is having to practice like a mo'fo, just to get to grips with the previous guy's Blackmore/Yngwie-esque stuff...
Last edited by Coyote; 01-10-2010 at 04:27 AM.
In sort-of related news...
Apparently Charvel is adding a Snakeskin-finish Dinky to the Warren Demartini signature series debuting at NAMM 2010...no pics yet, but here's a review:
NAMM 2010: Charvel announces new guitars
Warren DeMartini snakeskin, limited San Dimas and '7th batch' guitars
NAMM 2010: Charvel announces new guitars | MusicRadar.com
PRESS RELEASE: Charvel is proud to unveil a new stable of high-performance guitars for 2010, consisting of a reptilian artist signature model, a scorching pair of San Dimas Style 1 guitars and the next round of USA Production Model custom colors.
Charvel adds to its distinctive stable of Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini's signature models with the Charvel Custom Shop Warren DeMartini Signature Snakeskin Graphic guitar.
The guitar's Dinky-style body is wrapped tightly in the coils of a custom snakeskin graphic treatment, with features including a one-piece quartersawn maple neck with compound-radius 22-fret fingerboard, Floyd Rosetremolo, Seymour DuncanWarren DeMartini RTM humbucking bridge pickup and Seymour DuncanQuarter Poundsingle-coil neck pickup.
The guitar's appearance coincides with the early 2010 release of Infestation, Ratt's seventh studio album and first since 1999.
Charvel also introduces a special limited run of two USA Production Model series San Dimas Style I guitars, one in custom yellow-flame finish and the other in a custom blue-flame finish.
Further, Charvel is pleased to announce the arrival of the USA Production Model 7thbatch custom colors. This time around, the trio consists of the SoCal Style 1 in a "Red Ale" finish, the San Dimas Style 1 in a Trans Gold Kandy finish, and the "wild card" guitar - a San Dimas Style 1 in Fiesta Red with a single humbucking pickup, chrome hardware and, for the first time, a rosewood fingerboard.
I smell a copycat...
Yeah, maybe we have a lurker from Charvel/Jackson that saw your thread and spoke to Warren...I smell a copycat...
Well, he can tell 'em this:
I missed my Laney at the studio today (and yesterday). Had to settle for a regular JCM800 & a JCM2000(TSL)...
And I'm a little worn out after 9 straight hours of playing... Breaks not included.
What Laney do you have?
GH-series 50W head...
9 hour rehearsal? My fingers hurt for you..how long is the set you're learning?
Aw, yeah!
Allow me to clarify a bit... 9 hours of studiowork. New solos, re-doing some intros, doubletracking some riffs...
Rehearsal's only 2 hours max, and the set's around an hour and a half.
Aha!
OK, now I get it...lol.
That was me like, every time I opened Pro Tools for a minute there...got some stuff I like down and am about to hand it off for drummage...
Rehearsal's only 2 hours max, and the set's around an hour and a half.
Cool!
I like the progress...
In completely unrelated news , my piles are playing up again!
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...TheDMCross.jpgOriginally posted by Mr Grimsdale
the chazzers are so lucky
so fortunate to be served by the dump messiah
More pictures to take to your paint guy...
OK, I am really starting to want one of these...damn you people..! :tongue0011:
I saw the Performance one today, apparently Warren DiMartini is signing the headstocks in Sharpie marker as a limited run because the guy still works on things for him.
The skins he uses are lightweight, surprisingly thin and warm-feeling. I liked it, thought I wouldn't.
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