kizanski Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 There are a million Explorers to be had in "safe" finishes. If you're going to paint it, make it one-of-a-kind and 100% yours. This started as a common $750 2004 black Explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Exactly what Kiz said above - this one started life as a 2004 SG Cherry model, and it got upgraded/pimped out by Stike for the far, far better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Beautiful. "Unleashed in the EAST-uh!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvwannab Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 Kizanski - that is exactly how I'm looking at it. The thing stike is all about is metal flakes. I'm sure he can do anything - but, the metal flakes in his gallery blow me away. I also believe Explorers and V's really lend themselves to outrageous paint. Using a common Fender Custom color - like my first idea, Firemist Silver- would be underwhelming to me. Metal flake, baby!! I'm going to tell him what I like in his gallery- and what I don't like and let him have at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 1 hour ago, srvwannab said: Kizanski - that is exactly how I'm looking at it. The thing stike is all about is metal flakes. I'm sure he can do anything - but, the metal flakes in his gallery blow me away. I also believe Explorers and V's really lend themselves to outrageous paint. Using a common Fender Custom color - like my first idea, Firemist Silver- would be underwhelming to me. Metal flake, baby!! I'm going to tell him what I like in his gallery- and what I don't like and let him have at it. Yes, he CAN do anything, including teach himself how to airbrush my artwork onto a guitar body that he justt painted. The Victim Explorer above is a great example of his craftsmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff R Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Oh yeah, Stike knows flakes. All I told him initially was "match Dorothy's slippers" and when I tried to give further instructions, he told me to STFU, "I got this." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvwannab Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 3 minutes ago, Jeff R said: Oh yeah, Stike knows flakes. All I told him initially was "match Dorothy's slippers" and when I tried to give further instructions, he told me to STFU, "I got this." Awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 14 hours ago, Jeff R said: Oh yeah, Stike knows flakes. All I told him initially was "match Dorothy's slippers" and when I tried to give further instructions, he told me to STFU, "I got this." No further instructions necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainkillsbeercells Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I would get a red or brown tortoiseshell pick guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff R Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 ^^^^ That is bitchin' badassery right there. +1 for those big ass screws coming out the bridge/studs. Reminds me of Frankenstein's neck LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.