Les Paul Build Ordered! --->Shipped! 4/13/11

[Chriscross]

Got a UPS ship notification e-mail today, and the packages are on their way and should arrive this Friday! 
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After about half a year of researching, planning, and deciding, I finally ordered my les paul build. This build is inspired by the PRS Modern Eagle II and all the other awesome washed blue dye builds on this forum. I just can't get enough of that blue jean/rosewood combo!

Here are the specs:
Body:
Standard LP
Flame maple on Mahogany
Washed blue dye top, clear gloss back
Ivoroid Binding
WCR Darkburst/Crossroads combo
Push Pull knobs

Neck:
LP Indian rosewood neck and fingerboard
59 Roundback
Schaller locking tuners
Graph Tech Tusq Black XL nut
SS6105 frets 
24 3/4 scale length

Now it's a matter of waiting... :laughing3:

 

[Mor Paul]

I like it already.

 

[Kublai]

Yup. Sounds like it is going to be nice.

 

[grabby]

A.W.E.S.O.M.E!

 

[rockskate4x]

you say push pull pots? What's the plan there? Jimmy Page wiring?  :icon_biggrin:

 

[Chriscross]

you say push pull pots? What's the plan there? Jimmy Page wiring?  :icon_biggrin:

Oh sorry, by push pull I only meant the volume pots. The Jimmy Page wiring has too many options, and I probably wouldn't be able to recognize the difference between each anyway. I just want to split each pickup to get a single coil vibe.

 

[JaySwear]

yes! sounds like a les paul take on the PRS modern eagle II. this means i will like it very VERY much :icon_biggrin:

 

[exaN]

Oh man I can see this one in my head :glasses9:.

 

[Disco Scottie]

I will look forward to seeing how the finish turns out. The Warmoth faded blue looks nice, but so far I haven't seen one that really matches what PRS did with it. Doesn't mean it's bad, it's just a different appearance.

 

[Nando Vallart]

Sounds really good! Might end awesome!

 

[AGWAN]

why has no one tried to render this in a Kisekei?

 

[rapfohl09]

Love the Modern Eagle, Love les pauls....WIN :icon_thumright:

 

[Chriscross]

why has no one tried to render this in a Kisekei?

Whoops, my bad, I should have posted my "idea" early.

Obviously the finish is going to look a lot different (in a good way), but SC Guitar editor has been a great help. I'm hoping the finish will turn out more like this VIP. 

 

[exaN]

why has no one tried to render this in a Kisekei?

Whoops, my bad, I should have posted my "idea" early.

Obviously the finish is going to look a lot different (in a good way), but SC Guitar editor has been a great help. I'm hoping the finish will turn out more like this VIP. 

That looks amazing man, can't wait to see this complete!

 

[Watershed]

I have been debating if a Les Paul with binding "needs" to have a bound neck as well.
I had been of the opinion "yes" till I saw your mockup.

Now I'm leaning toward "no", and am browsing the showcase.

That looks great.
James

 

[AGWAN]

Mmmmm yes. that is NICE.

 

[elgravos]

I fully approve!

And the unbound neck is great.  A) you can get stainless frets that way; and B) they are a lot easier to maintain.  In passing (unfortunately litteraly this time) - that's the reason the late great Gary Moore's LP model has an unbound neck.

 

[Chriscross]

Thanks guys, I'm glad everyone likes it!

In passing (unfortunately litteraly this time) - that's the reason the late great Gary Moore's LP model has an unbound neck.

I've never really heard of Gary Moore (shocking, but true), but I understand that he has been a great influence to guitarists everywhere. Looks like my build is going to be more than just a custom guitar.

Just found a vid of Gary playing beautifully with George and Ringo:
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW4UVjROQdw[/youtube]

 

[Nando Vallart]

I love this video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqAuuIDU2sw

 

[Cletus]

Thanks guys, I'm glad everyone likes it!

In passing (unfortunately litteraly this time) - that's the reason the late great Gary Moore's LP model has an unbound neck.

I've never really heard of Gary Moore (shocking, but true), but I understand that he has been a great influence to guitarists everywhere. Looks like my build is going to be more than just a custom guitar.

Just found a vid of Gary playing beautifully with George and Ringo:
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW4UVjROQdw[/youtube]

That was my 16th birthday.