My Orange Soloist

[SeanM]

Hey Guys, just finished my latest project so here it is.

Poplar Soloist
H/S/H
Recessed Wilkinson
"Real" Orange Finish with single black stripe

Reversed Jackson Style Neck
Vintage Modern construction
Maple/Maple
Stainless Frets
Satin Clear nitro

Master tone and Volume
Coil Split for middle pickup
Neck: EMG-HZ
Middle: GFS Lil Killer modern output
Bridge: EMG-HZ

Here she is.

 

[DangerousR6]

Sweeeeeeeeet...... :headbang:

 

[AGWAN]

Did you grain fill or prime this?

 

[SeanM]

Did you grain fill or prime this?

No grain filling, just primer, colour, and clear

 

[JamesL]

That wouldn't happen to be the GFS wilkinson would it?

 

[SeanM]

That wouldn't happen to be the GFS wilkinson would it?

yes it is the GFS Wilkinson

 

[m4rk0]

I have one on my 'black rose' strat.. judging by the block size, I didn't expect a whole lot from it, but it sounds and works surprisingly good!!

 

[JamesL]

I was going to buy one for my upcoming strat, until I found a new Brand name wilkinson loaded with graphtech string savers for 60$ shipped on ebay.... SCORE! :headbang1:

But I'll probably try one on another build, I have their floyd.

 

[m4rk0]

I was going to buy one for my upcoming strat, until I found a new Brand name wilkinson loaded with graphtech string savers for 60$ shipped on ebay.... SCORE! :headbang1:

But I'll probably try one on another build, I have their floyd.

Is their FR a good retrofit for both the Pro and the FR II ?

 

[Strat Avenger]

'Nice guitar. What made you decide to go with poplar?

 

[shanejw]

Much love for the soloists!

 

[JamesL]

I was going to buy one for my upcoming strat, until I found a new Brand name wilkinson loaded with graphtech string savers for 60$ shipped on ebay.... SCORE! :headbang1:

But I'll probably try one on another build, I have their floyd.

Is their FR a good retrofit for both the Pro and the FR II ?

It fits the route for the most part, but it needs a little modifying in the section I circled here...

 

[AGWAN]

Totally off topic. but I'm told that Iceman guitars are awkward to play sitting.

 

[NLD09]

That guitar is pretty ballin'.  :headbang:

 

[SustainerPlayer]

Smokin'  :headbang:

 

[m4rk0]

I was going to buy one for my upcoming strat, until I found a new Brand name wilkinson loaded with graphtech string savers for 60$ shipped on ebay.... SCORE! :headbang1:

But I'll probably try one on another build, I have their floyd.

Is their FR a good retrofit for both the Pro and the FR II ?

It fits the route for the most part, but it needs a little modifying in the section I circled here...

brilliant!! I will give it a try!

 

[SeanM]

Totally off topic. but I'm told that Iceman guitars are awkward to play sitting.

I assume that crossed your mind because of the iceman in the background? So far I have not had an issue playing sitting down, it feels ok resting on the right leg, but it seems to fit best in the "classical" position (as i know that is) resting on my left leg with my right supporting the ass end.

The soloist on the other hand feels exactly like a strat. No surprise there.

 

[Disco Scottie]

Totally off topic. but I'm told that Iceman guitars are awkward to play sitting.

I assume that crossed your mind because of the iceman in the background? So far I have not had an issue playing sitting down, it feels ok resting on the right leg, but it seems to fit best in the "classical" position (as i know that is) resting on my left leg with my right supporting the ass end.

The soloist on the other hand feels exactly like a strat. No surprise there.

My Iceman is very comfortable to sit and play. Never had an issue with it.

 

[Jack Michaelson]

I'm digging the orange and black.