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MichaelE
August 13th, 2009, 06:18 PM
I finished it up last night with re-wiring and hardware installation, and finished stinging it up awhile ago before shooting these snaps.

Tuners are Wilkinson, pots are Alpha, bridge is no-name from GF, pickups are Epiphone, electrical hardware by Switchcraft.

I didn't get the decals that I wanted for the headstock, but I still may.

The bridge height is setup, but I still need to set the pup height and intonate. It's pretty close except for one obvious string, but I'll go through the full routine anyway.

I really enjoyed this project and I may buy another Vendetta and do a second theme.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/boeing722/BV00018.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/boeing722/BV00017.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/boeing722/BV00016.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/boeing722/BV00015.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/boeing722/BV00013.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/boeing722/BV00019.jpg
Tig
August 13th, 2009, 06:26 PM
If you would have only described it to me, I would have thought, "meh".
However, looking at it makes me say, "Wow, that's really cool!"

Nice job. Tell us how it sounds after you finish setting it up.
sunvalleylaw
August 13th, 2009, 09:53 PM
:drool: :drool: Drool worthy! Nice job!
bigoldron
August 14th, 2009, 04:50 AM
MOST EXCELLENT THERE!!! She's a real beauty Michael! You did a great job! If you get a chance, how about some clips so we can hear how she sounds? :AOK: :bravo:
Jimi75
August 14th, 2009, 04:54 AM
Totally awesome! Great job.:master:
Brian Krashpad
August 14th, 2009, 07:12 AM
As I mentioned in the build thread, that is bosstastic.

Sehr gut!
marnold
August 14th, 2009, 11:24 AM
Excellent! Very nicely done.
Kazz
August 14th, 2009, 03:38 PM
Nice job bro.
MichaelE
August 14th, 2009, 09:18 PM
Thanks guys.

The Epiphone pickups sound a lot brighter with less mud than they did when they were installed in the Custom. The Paulawonia body probably has a lot to do with it. This guitar weight about 4 pounds, 5 tops.

Unlike the Les Paul, I have to check to see that I'm still wearing a guitar when playing this. ;)

I haven't given it a proper thrashing yet, but the setup is spot-on now and the strings were farther out than I first thought.
mrmudcat
August 14th, 2009, 10:04 PM
Nicely done!
bigG
August 14th, 2009, 10:54 PM
Very nice! Man, you got a real talent there, Michael! :bravo: