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peter762033
is evil...Evil Joe
Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:22 pm Posts: 55 Location: Suffolk UK
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 My Ibanez/Epiphone build
Hi everyone!
A while ago I started building a replica of Paul's pink Ibanez/Epiphone. It's a guitar I've always wanted so thought I'd give it a go!
I'll add photos when I can, can anyone recommend a good image hoster?
Thanks, Pete
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Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:55 am |
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lukeaminde
is evil...Evil Joe
Joined: Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:55 pm Posts: 37
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
imgur
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Thu Jan 05, 2017 4:33 am |
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peter762033
is evil...Evil Joe
Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:22 pm Posts: 55 Location: Suffolk UK
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
Here are the parts needed, using paper for a mock up of the body.  More pics on the way!
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Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:01 pm |
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lukeaminde
is evil...Evil Joe
Joined: Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:55 pm Posts: 37
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
looks like its going to turn out great!! also the neck placement is not quite correct the 22nd fret on pauls guitar is right on the edge of the body which is what draws me to this type of design. looking forward to how this turns out
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Sun Jan 08, 2017 11:04 am |
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Sir Robin
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Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:07 pm Posts: 5559 Location: Bra-silk
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
Awesome!
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Sun Jan 08, 2017 1:48 pm |
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lukeaminde
is evil...Evil Joe
Joined: Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:55 pm Posts: 37
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
where did you get the ibanez and paul gilbert signature decals from?
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Sun Jan 08, 2017 4:49 pm |
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peter762033
is evil...Evil Joe
Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:22 pm Posts: 55 Location: Suffolk UK
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
Thanks! Yep I just placed the neck randomly in that photo haha. I got a friend to make the decals, still need to get him to print them. Heres some more photos, Timber ready to be planed:  Timber planed and cut ready to be glued:  Body glued: 
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Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:37 pm |
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lukeaminde
is evil...Evil Joe
Joined: Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:55 pm Posts: 37
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
im so excited to see this complete!! are you also putting aluminum tape over the humbucker?
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Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:26 pm |
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peter762033
is evil...Evil Joe
Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:22 pm Posts: 55 Location: Suffolk UK
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
Me too! Yep I've got the aluminum tape for the humbucker. Here's more progress, Body sanding,  Body rough cut,  Body routed with template,  Neck marked for extending, 
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Mon Jan 16, 2017 7:22 pm |
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_NowakP
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Joined: Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:41 am Posts: 1053 Location: Poland
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
I'd play that!
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Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:52 pm |
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peter762033
is evil...Evil Joe
Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:22 pm Posts: 55 Location: Suffolk UK
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
Probably better than me haha! More progress, Neck extension joint roughed with hammer and chisel,  Neck extension joint cleaned with router,  Neck extension joint glued,  Neck extended,  Joint cleaned and smoothed off,  
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Thu Jan 26, 2017 4:33 pm |
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lukeaminde
is evil...Evil Joe
Joined: Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:55 pm Posts: 37
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
its so cool to see how this is done
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Fri Jan 27, 2017 3:22 am |
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Ebdim9th
Godzilla
Joined: Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:05 am Posts: 734
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
The work of a luthier is way beyond me ... even the soldering repair of electronics.. .I pretty much just play, and not very well at that ....
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Sat Jan 28, 2017 12:55 am |
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Lamer
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Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:05 pm Posts: 5123 Location: Mailbag Of Doom
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
Ebdim9th wrote: The work of a luthier is way beyond me ... even the soldering repair of electronics.. .I pretty much just play, and not very well at that .... You can just wing it and get pretty far on the first try. Trust me, I know: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=20970 (some photos are missing but you get the idea) BTW I've moved the topic to the appropriate section.
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Sun Jan 29, 2017 3:33 pm |
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peter762033
is evil...Evil Joe
Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:22 pm Posts: 55 Location: Suffolk UK
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
Thanks Lamer. Did you get that project finished? Looks cool!
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Mon Jan 30, 2017 1:01 pm |
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Lamer
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Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:05 pm Posts: 5123 Location: Mailbag Of Doom
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
Nah, I moved into an apartment shortly after and no longer had access to a backyard. The finish line was in sight though and I still have all the parts on a shelf so you never know...
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Ebdim9th
Godzilla
Joined: Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:05 am Posts: 734
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
Lamer wrote: Ebdim9th wrote: The work of a luthier is way beyond me ... even the soldering repair of electronics.. .I pretty much just play, and not very well at that .... You can just wing it and get pretty far on the first try. Trust me, I know: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=20970 (some photos are missing but you get the idea) BTW I've moved the topic to the appropriate section. I could give it a shot, but I do have my limitations, such as finding a place to work, coz I'm in a one-bedroom apartment .... thanks for the topic, and link, I'll check it out ....
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lukeaminde
is evil...Evil Joe
Joined: Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:55 pm Posts: 37
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
any updates on this?? also what color are you going with??? ibanez pink?
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Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:50 pm |
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peter762033
is evil...Evil Joe
Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:22 pm Posts: 55 Location: Suffolk UK
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
Yep there's been more progress will upload pics soon! I'm going to go with the pink, I've found what I think is a very close match so we'll see how it turns out
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Tue Apr 25, 2017 11:04 am |
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Lamer
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Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:05 pm Posts: 5123 Location: Mailbag Of Doom
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 Re: My Ibanez/Epiphone build
I believe an update is in order 
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