Korina Soloist, first build, Done😄 (pretty much)

[13motoman]

Been lurking for like 4 years and finally bought one (I know, just before this "revamp" of the soloist) Busy for the next couple of weeks and then I will start on it. Have the Hipshot hardtail for it and some Gotoh locking tuners. Love how the body looks. Never know what to expect until you open the box.

 

[supertruper1988]

Looks awesome! What pickups?

 

[13motoman]

Looks awesome! What pickups?

Thank you! Cruiser and a Norton. Never used Dimarzio's yet so thought I would give them a try.

 

[Hodgo]

Oooooh I like where this is headed.

 

[supertruper1988]

Thank you! Cruiser and a Norton. Never used Dimarzio's yet so thought I would give them a try.

Norton is one of my favorites

 

[rockandroller]

Magnificent woods! Goona have black hardware??

 

[Strat Avenger]

Man that looks great!

 

[13motoman]

Magnificent woods! Goona have black hardware??

Thanks! Was debating black but went with classic chrome. Except I have Cosmic Black tuners…kind of a grayish chrome.

 

[13motoman]

Man that looks great!

Thank you!

 

[rauchman]

Very cool. Every time I see a black korina body, I say to myself "self, you really need to get a black korina body since they look absolutely beautiful"

 

[Hagwood]

Beautiful wood. Did you find it in the showcase or custom build it ? What finish ?

 

[13motoman]

Beautiful wood. Did you find it in the showcase or custom build it ? What finish ?

Thanks. Custom, just had them do a clear finish. Darkens it up more than I knew it would but still love how it looks.

 

[13motoman]

Very cool. Every time I see a black korina body, I say to myself "self, you really need to get a black korina body since they look absolutely beautiful"

Thank you!

 

[Hodgo]

Thanks. Custom, just had them do a clear finish. Darkens it up more than I knew it would but still love how it looks.

I’m not sure any other finish would have been appropriate for that piece.

 

[13motoman]

Still fiddling with bridge saddles and pickup height but it works!