Gibson Billy Joe Armstrong to Ace Flasher Conversion
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Gibson Billy Joe Armstrong to Ace Flasher Conversion
Started this one last year, its a Gibson LP Jr getting an Ace work over.
Day 1
Routing in progress
Light board in progress
Testing the perimeter light run
Custom control panel with on/off switch and speed control for light show.
Some sexy sparkle going on, still a heap of clear to go on yet.
Clear plastic front that will go on last.
Day 1
Routing in progress
Light board in progress
Testing the perimeter light run
Custom control panel with on/off switch and speed control for light show.
Some sexy sparkle going on, still a heap of clear to go on yet.
Clear plastic front that will go on last.
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These are awesome, but I have to say every time I see you rout one down I get a bit quezzy ... Killer job on these though. If I was close I would come over and watch / help you just to see one done.
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This is the proper guitar to do this too.
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Rick you "American Idiot"!!!!poserboy71 wrote:This is the proper guitar to do this too.
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Im well known for my "ROUTING"
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Almost time to assemble this beast...
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Ace's actual guitars aren't THIS good !!!!
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Tony has a tremendous eye for detail and a great work ethic!
Respect!
Respect!
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Slayer wrote:Tony has a tremendous eye for detail and a great work ethic!
Respect!
Thank you....i love what i do.
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That is killer
I got Jesus in my fax machine. I saw Ho Chi Minh down @ Burger King. I dated Vinnie Vincent as a Drag Queen. I still don't understand a f**kin' thing.
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Ball park figure. What would one of those set someone back.
I got Jesus in my fax machine. I saw Ho Chi Minh down @ Burger King. I dated Vinnie Vincent as a Drag Queen. I still don't understand a f**kin' thing.
I have come here to chew bubble gum and kick ass and I'm all out of bubble gum.
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About 1100 parts and labour plus the guitar purchase, best to use an Epi for these.
This one is almost done now
This one is almost done now
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Tony,
Have you ever had time to work on your Monster DoubleV and make it the way that you want it? Please post some pictures when you get it dialed in. This guitar as usual looks great sir!
Respectfully,
Kev
Have you ever had time to work on your Monster DoubleV and make it the way that you want it? Please post some pictures when you get it dialed in. This guitar as usual looks great sir!
Respectfully,
Kev
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Hi KevSlayer wrote:Tony,
Have you ever had time to work on your Monster DoubleV and make it the way that you want it? Please post some pictures when you get it dialed in. This guitar as usual looks great sir!
Respectfully,
Kev
No i havent had time to finish it, the trem is now fitted in the correct place and sting alignment fixed just been flat out moving house, gigging and doing customers flashers and UFOs...will get on it soon and get it playable also got a replica AF-40 Washburn i need to complete as well.
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That's the Washburn Ace Guitar isn't it? So you finally got one - good for you! How do you like it as I've heard mixed reviews on this guitar? I believe that Rick has one also?Kisstrooper wrote:Hi KevSlayer wrote:Tony,
Have you ever had time to work on your Monster DoubleV and make it the way that you want it? Please post some pictures when you get it dialed in. This guitar as usual looks great sir!
Respectfully,
Kev
No i havent had time to finish it, the trem is now fitted in the correct place and sting alignment fixed just been flat out moving house, gigging and doing customers flashers and UFOs...will get on it soon and get it playable also got a replica AF-40 Washburn i need to complete as well.
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How did the Washburn play Dino?
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thought you were going to say something else. hehe
I didn't play as it takes me a while to get my nerve up to play in fornt of people as I have a VERY HEAVY HAND .. but it felt weird in a good way. like not quite right feeling which I love. I guess it played more like LARD than butter but thats cool.
I didn't play as it takes me a while to get my nerve up to play in fornt of people as I have a VERY HEAVY HAND .. but it felt weird in a good way. like not quite right feeling which I love. I guess it played more like LARD than butter but thats cool.
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doublev2 wrote:yes i have had Rick's in my hands.
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Kev, It's a turd ,but , cool as Hell.Slayer wrote:How did the Washburn play Dino?
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but i like turds. it has a feel like non other. i would love to have that guitar for many reasons.
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I made a replica of the AF-40 from a Hurricane guitar that had a similar shape, i cut and reshaped
Went with no trem for reliable tuning etc
Went with no trem for reliable tuning etc
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Here's my latest completed flasher going out to Melbourne this week....
Australia's best Flasher !
Before and After
Australia's best Flasher !
Before and After
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Great work as usual Tony! Who is the first guitar for? You or a customer?
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Genebaby wrote:Great work as usual Tony! Who is the first guitar for? You or a customer?
The AF-40 replica ? its just for me.....i have another Hurricane to convert this year as well.
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My favorite so far.
I'm glad someone had the balls to do it to a real Gibson.
I'm glad someone had the balls to do it to a real Gibson.
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Great work Tony!
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This guy is A HUGE Ace fan so had to be a Gibson.poserboy71 wrote:My favorite so far.
I'm glad someone had the balls to do it to a real Gibson.
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If it was more cost effective, I would've sent you a Gibson to throw your skills onto.
Until that day, I will hang Christmas lights off of one of my Les Pauls in your honor.
Until that day, I will hang Christmas lights off of one of my Les Pauls in your honor.
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Good manposerboy71 wrote:If it was more cost effective, I would've sent you a Gibson to throw your skills onto.
Until that day, I will hang Christmas lights off of one of my Les Pauls in your honor.
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You guys and Gals won't believe what I bought for $200 in the parking lot of my local Guitar Center two days ago...
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A Gibson of some sort?
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You're very hot...
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Thanks, and, how did I ever guess???
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Story coming SOON...
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poserboy71 wrote:You're very hot...
Yes! Yes! Vic's hot, we know! Now what about that gitbox???
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C'mon Rickster!
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An Epi "Budokan"?
A Marauder?
Green Day toenail clippings?
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Check the title of the thread
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A flasher? A Billy Joe Gibbo?
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