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Posted by: Mudbone Oct 21 2010, 10:03 PM

So I guess there were too many pics for one posting, here are the rest. Enjoy

Edit: All the pics didn't fit in one posting, so here are the links to all four posts:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=36780
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=36977
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=36978
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=36979



- New and old bridges, side by side.






- Check out the significant mass difference between the new and old tremolo blocks.




- A guitar and its gloss finish shall soon be parted.


- If you don't want to remove the neck, tape off the parts you don't want buffed by the steel wool. Also, if you have a sharp eye, I'm sure you'll notice the exceptionally terrible brew known as Budweiser. This is a budget project, and requires budget beer to keep your nerves in check, because this project can get exceptionally aggravating.


- Then trim the tape with a blade.


- I didn't really buff it at the work bench, because it makes a HUGE mess, I just wanted to add a visual illustration. Seems kinda cheesy now. If you're gonna do this, I suggest getting a big ass magnet and putting it in the steel wool, so that little steel flakes don't fly everywhere. If I only remembered this tip beforehand. Keep in mind, the steel wool dust rusts, so wherever its lands will soon turn rust colored.


- No more gloss, not quite satin, but close enough.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Oct 25 2010, 11:04 PM

Great article, awesome!

I like that tremolo block, looks heavy. It should provide more sustain and a bit better tone hopefully!

Posted by: Mudbone Oct 25 2010, 11:48 PM

Thanks Ivan That tremolo block is pretty heavy, the guitar actually became noticeably heavier. The sustain increased and also became "fuller" so to speak. The low E string now resonates much better than it did before.