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 Jun 13 2011, 07:26 PM
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Well, as the title says, Im planning to build a jem, of course I will post pics
now my plans are to work the whole summer ( I don't earn much money cuz im 17) With the money I earn I will build myself a nice guitar. for the parts I saw the site of jemparts the only problem is that I can't find a descent neck. Im looking for the pyramid neck. im thinking about swirling because I did it before and It is not that hard, but I also like the colors desert yellow and shocking pink. any thoughts ? Greetings -------------------- |
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Jun 13 2011, 08:24 PM
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 Instructor  Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 1.573 Joined: 18-February 09 From: France Member No.: 6.803 |
It could a cool experience!
You probably know jemsite.com? -------------------- |
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Jun 13 2011, 08:53 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12.787 |
QUOTE (Stephane Lucarelli @ Jun 13 2011, 07:24 PM)  It could a cool experience! You probably know jemsite.com? yess its a very nice site for ibanez fans 
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Jun 13 2011, 10:17 PM
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It's got to have the hole for the hand! Maybe do a variation on that?
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Jun 14 2011, 11:29 AM
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 GMC Admin & Bass Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 14.023 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.410 |
Your idea sounds great!
 I wish I could tackle project like that. Maybe you can find a used neck on ebay or craiglist? Swirl painting sounds awesome. It can look very effective. I'll be following this thread to see the progress 
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Jun 14 2011, 03:51 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12.787 |
so yesterday started with the plans, today did some research:
- found a body on a site of patrick sims  this one is 450 dollars but it is already painted. I could get it complete without electronics and tremolo for 950 but that wouldn't make sense I looked further for a plain body : wich brought me to this 2 , both 165 dollars     main difference is the squere heel, I need to overthink that, what do you guys think ? -------------------- |
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Jun 14 2011, 05:38 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 2-July 07 From: Cambridge, UK Member No.: 2.224 |
I tried to buy a body from patrick sims once, it did not go well. I would recommend you avoid sourcing anything from him, if you google around a bit you should find that he doesn't have a great reputation.
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Jun 14 2011, 05:46 PM
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The second of the two, have that on my Ibanez and it's more comfortable.
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Jun 14 2011, 05:56 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12.787 |
contacted Ed Roman, He told me he could make me some parts for a reasonable price but because of
the copyright infringement he cant make all the parts , So he will try to make me a pyramid neck. Yeah so our neck is fixed, now further with the body.. Ed could make me one without the monkey grip Ill first ebay en then ill see... -------------------- |
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Jun 14 2011, 07:47 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.341 |
Congratulations mate, seems like a nice project!
If you want to make a swirl painting, I suggest you practice a bit on a similar plank of wood, it's tricky!
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Jun 14 2011, 08:11 PM
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I would suggest Korina (also called Limba) as wood for the body. Great sustain, warm sounding and a bit more mids - compared to mahogany. Lovely wood.
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Jun 14 2011, 08:17 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12.787 |
QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Jun 14 2011, 06:47 PM) Congratulations mate, seems like a nice project! If you want to make a swirl painting, I suggest you practice a bit on a similar plank of wood, it's tricky! haha thats the least I worry about, I did it before, luckily they sell the paint and oil 2 streets away. its more experimental mixing but an orange or pink jem would also be nice, the neck will cost me 1200 from ed so thats a no go. back to the start... -------------------- |
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Jun 15 2011, 01:27 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 2-July 07 From: Cambridge, UK Member No.: 2.224 |
Where are you based, the US? If you happen to be in the UK then jaden rose might be a good person to contact;
JadenRoseGuitars.com |
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Jun 15 2011, 02:06 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12.787 |
Im based in the netherlands, I've contacted some youtubers that build them, they gladly liked to help
me in my guitar building journey
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Jun 15 2011, 02:54 PM
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 Learning Rock Star - Wiki Coordinator  Group: GMC Senior Posts: 6.571 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Spain Member No.: 3.338 |
Curved heel is more comfortable, plus it's the one Ibanez uses, at least on RGs
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Jun 15 2011, 08:24 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12.787 |
QUOTE (Fran @ Jun 15 2011, 01:54 PM) Curved heel is more comfortable, plus it's the one Ibanez uses, at least on RGs yeah I got em on my rg550, but the necks are really hard to find , what I could do is finding a new rg550 neck ( Im not going to disasemble my guitar  ) and then with a steamer get the fretboard off and put a jem on it, the jem fretboards are easier to find then whole necks.see were it gets me.. -------------------- |
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Jun 15 2011, 08:48 PM
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Learning Rock Star - Wiki Coordinator Group: GMC Senior Posts: 6.571 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Spain Member No.: 3.338 |
Good luck with the whole thing, let us know how it goes, and take some pics!
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Jun 15 2011, 09:34 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12.787 |
QUOTE (Fran @ Jun 15 2011, 07:48 PM) Good luck with the whole thing, let us know how it goes, and take some pics! of course I will ! haha I post everything here lately,haha even my new hair xD -------------------- |
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Jun 16 2011, 10:05 AM
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QUOTE (Ompa @ Jun 14 2011, 08:11 PM) I would suggest Korina (also called Limba) as wood for the body. Great sustain, warm sounding and a bit more mids - compared to mahogany. Lovely wood. Yeah they used to make the old Flying V's out of it... must be good ! 
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