Gold Top L5s update

[PitchShifter]

Re: http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=3538.0

well, I haven't done much, but I'm putting th emoney together for all the hardware.  I have clipped the pickup legs so they now fit into the pickup routs.  I've done a simple mock up of the guitar which I've attached.  I'm just after some feedback regarding tuners.
I plan on using a black bridge, and a black pickup rings (I'll put some gold metal tops on and see if that looks any good).  My big decision is what colour tuners should I use?  I was thinking gold or black.  I was also thinking perhaps gold for the standard strings, and black for the octave strings, or would that look too weird???

 

[jackthehack]

I'd match the tuners to the bridge and other hardware.

 

[Xplorervoodoo]

Nah man, be different!  Go gold for one set of strings, black for the other!  I think that would be pretty sweet...

 

[Nando Vallart]

Wow! :blob7:

 

[DocNrock]

I'd match the tuners to the bridge and other hardware.

+1

 

[nathan a]

That is a totally unique build. Personally, I'd match the tuners to the hardware. You don't need to go "wacky" to make that guitar stand out. It's already in a league of its own.

 

[PitchShifter]

Quick question, String ferrules - I was going to get some for the back, do I require them for the top?  I'm assuming that I will, even though the holes will be covered by the bridge? THis will prevent the strings digging into the bodywork, yes?

 

[jackthehack]

Which bridge are you using?

 

[PitchShifter]

Gotoh 12-string. 6 strings load through the body.

http://www.warmoth.com/hardware/bridges/bridges.cfm?fuseaction=bridges_gotoh_12string

 

[jackthehack]

The regular 6 strings work just like a std. Gotoh tele bridge, so no top ferrules needed.