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Posted by: snackajacks Jan 20 2013, 03:05 PM

As some of you might know, last year I build a rg550 from parts all over the internet and it turn out to look
like this :

First Painted Body next to my first rg550 :


The Final result :



So I got one spare body left ( from a trade ) its an original rg550 body, and I do like those shocking pink ( Check out Cosmin's guitar. Thats the color ) so today
I thought id give it a shot.

First Spray :


So I am wondering whether I am giving it a jemlike body with claw, or just leave it with the rg550 body and give it some colorfull knobs.
And still not sure if I will replace the pink body with the yellow or just build a new guitar , so buy a new neck etc.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 20 2013, 03:13 PM

This is great mate! I would do a new guitar with the new body if I would be able to do it... I believe that this is a cheaper way to get a top level guitar, isn't it? and at the same time... it's your creation.

Posted by: TreyDeschamp Jan 20 2013, 03:15 PM

I'm really digging that yellow man. Great work on that one.

How does it play?

Posted by: snackajacks Jan 20 2013, 03:28 PM

Yes , I really like to create something of my own, and to my own likings. And I learned a lot about the guitar when setting it up. I would recommend it for anyone to do !



The action is set quite low and I like it like that, The yellow color is actually some weird color from a car store I think.
I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between this one and my factory rg550, And compared to my Epiphone this guitar
sounds and plays like a dream.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 20 2013, 03:38 PM

Where did you get the parts? Ebay?

Posted by: snackajacks Jan 20 2013, 04:30 PM

Yes a local ebay for the netherlands called marktplaats.
www.marktplaats.nl.

but there are some good ebaystores where I bought small parts, like scratchplates etc.

Posted by: snackajacks Jan 20 2013, 05:21 PM

anyone has experience with inlay stickers, found these on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pyramid-GYP-Fret-Markers-Inlay-Sticker-Decal-Guitar-/120975809015?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1c2ab859f7

quite like them but I don't want them getting stuck on my fingers.

edit : just finished second layer, color is getting brighter so im getting closer to the color that I want ,
ill post pics tomorrow

Posted by: AK Rich Jan 20 2013, 09:41 PM

Looking sharp Snacks! I really like the way the yelow/green one turned out

Posted by: snackajacks Jan 21 2013, 01:46 AM

Thanks, Im thinking about getting a new pickguard to match the color though ( maybe like silver or black )

Posted by: mroberts70 Jan 21 2013, 02:38 AM

Very nice SJ... That Yellow is nice and bright!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 21 2013, 09:59 AM

I love what you did with it mate - pretty close to my JEM 777 SK Now, as we already talked on your FB post - you can either leave it like this, or add the Steve Vai signature 'Monkey Grip' and 'Lion's Claw'

Looking forward to see where this will go

Posted by: snackajacks Jan 21 2013, 11:06 AM

I decided to keep it standard like a pink rg550 but I do want a maple neck on the guitar just the same as I have now, and then the pyramid inlays would be cool. But I don't know how good these stickers are. I am too afraid that I will do something wrong with either the monkey grip or lion claw since I have no experience with woodwork whatsoever. And this is the first project where I want to try some new pickups instead of the standard s2. v7, v8

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 21 2013, 02:34 PM

Sounds like tedious work mate - you should consult a luthier I think .. Maybe he is willing to guide you through with your project

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jan 24 2013, 04:23 PM

Those vinyl stickers are OK, they're very thin and won't affect anything.
Cutting a Monkey Grip isn't too hard but cutting a Lion Claw is quite a complicated thing to do, unless you happen to have a CNC Routing Machine??
As for the P/ups? Save the money and get a full set of Dimarzio Evolutions!!

Posted by: ConnorGilks Jan 25 2013, 04:44 AM

That looks awesome man!!

I'd go ahead and build a new guitar with it, if you can. If you don't like it, at least you've got some spare parts around for another future build, right? I think it'll turn out great though, if it turns out anything like your first one!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 25 2013, 08:53 AM

If you like those - I for one find them WAY too aggressive in the unpleasant way

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 25 2013, 11:28 PM

Cool! I would go for a pink Ibanez!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ibanez-RG-320-RG320-Basswood-Body-Deep-Metallic-Pink-Project-H-H-/280961299926?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item416a9935d6

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 26 2013, 11:00 AM

Nice one It's a different pink in comparison to mine - a little more sober I'd say