Crazy Idea #456

[imported_Schroeder]

Hey guys,

I am still alive! In the process of getting the Tour guitar ready I decided to experiment with an idea I have had for a long time but had never implemented until now. Here is the latest. I wanted the two tone look for the Tour Guitar but I wanted to do something original for the "dulling" or "brushing" of the chrome pickup covers. I decided to do a "faux flame" on the metal and it turned out pretty killer, IMHO. It has 3D movement just like maple!! I am tempted to take video of it moving in the light! Anyway, you get the idea...


http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/7937889/110661231.jpg
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/7937889/110661380.jpg

Lots more pics and discussion topics coming in the next few days.

Jason

[imported_Shadscbr]

Looks great Jason......I love that you are always into new ideas :D

Shad

[imported_Schroeder]

Hey Shad!
The effect is actually pretty subtle which is good I think. But it is enough to make it a little more interesting and original. May not be for everyone but another option.
J

[imported_Schroeder]

By the way, the pickups are Wagner Shredders.

[imported_vangit]

Very cool Jason, I think it looks great.

I've been trying to read about Wagners. Does he have a web site? I never heard of Shredders. What's in your Chopper?

[imported_Schroeder]

Hey Stu!!
Wagner's site is http://www.crcoils.com. The Shredders were actually a joint venture with RS Guitarworks at http://www.rsguitarworks.net. I have Wgner Goodwoods in the Chopper. They are a bit lower output than the Shredders.
J

[imported_WHY_U_TRY]

wow that looks really killer...I like the affect a lot..if I was getting chrome covers then I would definetly ask to have it done...looks like a nice option to add under "options" :D

[imported_sleepingtiger]

Yet another cool idea! Looks great! Hmmm....can you do it in "quilt" in my Mini-hums, hehe! I know, always a smart ass. All kidding aside, a very classy look.

[imported_Schroeder]

Hey Tony! Hey Tommy!

I am seriously thinking about trying to mimic a quilt!! Sort of coninue the pattern of the top through the pickup cover. A much more complicated pattern though.

J

[imported_sleepingtiger]

You WOULD find a way, hehe! It'd be interesting to see, that's for sure. OK, I Double Dog dare ya! I And I have two Cocker Spaniels to back me up!

[imported_woody]

Great idea Jason! I dig them. I am in for the option!

[imported_Schroeder]

Hey Woody!
I e-mailed you regarding your maple. Please let me know if you didn't get it.
Jason

[imported_DrPCR]

hey Jason is that a 10 top pickup cover or artist grade ;)

[imported_Schroeder]

hey Jason is that a 10 top pickup cover or artist grade ;)

Ha! AAAAA?!! ;) These things are actually pretty cool. I think I may change the orientation of the "flame" though. It looks cool but it might look even better rotated a bit so it mates better with the slant of the quilt.