jwhitcomb3 Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 And the Badass bridge went out with today's trash.Why no love for the mighty Badass? Am I missing something?BTW, beautiful job. One day I will own an SG (or possibly one of those ex-Dean creations you've touted, assuming I could get some P90s or minibuckers in it)...let's see...graduation in 2 years, then a few years to pay off my student loans...of course by then MY kids will be starting college...Oh, hell. I can dream, can't I?-Jonathan
Steve Haynie Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 What is the difference between a Badass and a B.C. Rich bridge? They look a lot like the same basic design.
kizanski Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 What is the difference between a Badass and a B.C. Rich bridge? They look a lot like the same basic design.None as far as I know.B.C. Rich used the BADASS for years and then, if I'm not mistaken, either made their own or used an alternatively branded BADASS, a la the Schaller Floyds that Hamer and others have used.
BCR Greg Posted March 19, 2008 Author Posted March 19, 2008 They both suck, but the Badass is worse. Poor construction of poor materials.
BCR Greg Posted March 22, 2008 Author Posted March 22, 2008 Quick update.... Did I mention that the neck was mostly sawn off by the previous repairman? I guess when he hit the truss rod anchor the fight went out of him. Anyway, back to modern times. The headstock is plugged to undo the Grover horror.... I use a plug cutter and made the plugs from old growth mahogany that matched the guitar's structure. I had Glen the Apprentice dowel the tuner screw holes as well. After drilling the plugs to the proper diameter to match the correct ferrules, the head was taped off and the first coats of black were sprayed. Here it is after wetsanding the first coat... Now it dries....
earachemyeye Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 I cannot believe it was sawed on also . That is the most insane repair job ever. Masterfully done. Joe
bubs_42 Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 This is better than watching the Soap's... Where's my popcorn ?
Willsaloser Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 Very nice Greg! I am looking forward to seeing the finish work.
BCR Greg Posted March 23, 2008 Author Posted March 23, 2008 Final color coat and clear, fresh from spraying..... The hard part is to NOT make it perfect, but to have it be somewhat mottled as if it aged. It'll dry over the weekend and then the wetsand and buff will take place. Stringup on Tuesday!
BCR Greg Posted March 26, 2008 Author Posted March 26, 2008 Well, it's nearly done.... Still getting the "authentic" wear and patina just right....I left the head crack mildly evident, it detracts from my work..... It's a great guitar, and I'm looking forward to using it at the next gig.
Rhys Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 Greg,That's an incredible job - I'm impressed.I'm going to try & show these pictures of the restoration work to my father - he was a cabinet maker/coach builder in his working days & used to work for British Leyland/Jaguar doing all the woodworking & leather interior stuff. He always fancied having a go at building a guitar but never got around to it.
HAMERMAN Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 Wow, as always amazing craftsmanship! That thing looks completely bad-ass now. I'm not a fan of the whole relic look but I dig it when it's authentic play wear and battle scars, a complete strip down and refinish would have totally killed that vibe.How did you handle the sawed area? I imagine you widened the saw groove and added a shim but I suspect you may have also thrown some biscuits in there lengthwise to give it back some strength.
cornjulio Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Cool!!! Mission accomplished! Will it be for sale???
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