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Projects. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger.
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 12:57 am
by AxAxSxS
Much thanks to GardenoftheDead and the "Heads up sweet shit on Ebay" thread.
I managed to score this from the seller after the auction got zero bids-
Kinda beat up and the victim of a badly executed refinish. It should look like this-
the electronics are good, and all there
The back plate looked like it was sanded with some gritty stuff, and was nicely decorated.
After some work it looks like this-
It wouldn't sit flush in the guitar so the dremmel router came out.
I sanded off the old finsh and applied some black dye.
After sanding it back a bit, I used some masking and added some red.
Some nice figureing on the bottom peice of wood
It's hard to see here but I added some yellow to the middle. Should look nice once its cleared
Thats all for today but I 'm thinking this could be done in about a week.
Re: Kramer XL-8. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 3:43 am
by Achtane
YES.
Re: Kramer XL-8. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 4:28 am
by skullservant
YEEEEEEEES
Re: Kramer XL-8. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 9:28 am
by Bon Hoga
What's the scale length on those things?
Re: Kramer XL-8. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 12:15 pm
by LOCOPELAND
Damn, dude! Nice, quick work for only getting that LAST NIGHT!! You're a machine!
Re: Kramer XL-8. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 6:45 pm
by AxAxSxS
Skipped out on work a bit early and got back to it. I shot the back and sides with a translucent black that's used for turn signal tints. Ive used this stuff before and you can freehand a nice burst effect with it. we'll see if I can get it to work again.
The black revealed a small crack. I'll be filling that with CA glue before reassembly
With a little clear, the colors start to come out.
Spray-paint pro-tip- Warm up the can of paint prior to spraying by putting it in a small bowl in the sink and running hot water through the bowl. It makes the paint flow better IMO.
Re: Kramer XL-8. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger
Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 3:51 am
by Greenfuz
when it's done play some motorhead on it
Re: Kramer XL-8. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger
Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 2:13 pm
by AxAxSxS
bon, I'm not sure, I'll measure when I put it back together.
Motorhead will def happen
Re: Kramer XL-8. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 2:56 am
by AxAxSxS
After working up to 2000 grit
Re: Kramer XL-8. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 10:11 pm
by Greenfuz
looks like velvet
Re: Kramer XL-8. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger
Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 10:29 am
by kosta
You sir, are winning at life.
Re: Kramer XL-8. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger
Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 2:11 pm
by voerking
oh hell yeah!
Re: Kramer XL-8. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger
Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 2:35 pm
by AxAxSxS
Glad you all like
I just got the strings in the mail and will start reasembleing it tomorow. I can't wait to get the hardware back on it and see how it looks
Re: Kramer XL-8. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger
Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 3:15 pm
by Achtane
It's crazy how fast you're going, looks awesome too. Did you spray it with poly or nitro?
Re: Kramer XL-8. We can rebuild it, we can make it stronger
Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 4:11 pm
by AxAxSxS
Poly, I'd like to get into nitro but poly is just easier and less toxic.