yuominae Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 I haven't been around much lately, because of work and family, so I'll start the thread by saying that I hope you're all well! In between work and family I did find a little bit of time though to bling out my 157. You might remember this beast which came to me from Brent via the brokerage of MattJayWorker. Well, here is what it looks like now: I always wanted a black beauty, but never was really satisfied with the "spectre of the night" silver on black look... Now what do you all think? Is there anything missing to make it even more gorgeous? And should I get a five ply black Gibby pickguard for it?
Kuz Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 IMHO, you need to put the Black speed knobs back on and she is PERFECT. I might be in the minority, but I hate reflector knobs. I think they look cheap. All my Humbucker guitars have speed knobs, but that is just my preference. But seriously other than the knobs you took a good looking guitar into one of the best looking opaque 150/157 I have ever seen.
mtpatty Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 you could do what i did to my GLP Classic and add GOLD pickup mounting rings... more bling... [/url]
zookroo1 Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Awesome guitar. I think that the silver on black works nice with 2 pickups, but with the triple pickup layout it was a bit much. The P90s are pretty killer looking. I agree with Kuz that the black speed knobs would be a great fit. Any way you go it's looking good!
DetroitBlues Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 I came really really close to by this from Matt. We couldn't agree to terms on price for local pickup. I think it should have gold hardware too. Thought it seemed odd that way it was... Congrats
yuominae Posted February 4, 2015 Author Posted February 4, 2015 IMHO, you need to put the Black speed knobs back on and she is PERFECT. I might be in the minority, but I hate reflector knobs. I think they look cheap. All my Humbucker guitars have speed knobs, but that is just my preference. But seriously other than the knobs you took a good looking guitar into one of the best looking opaque 150/157 I have ever seen. Thanks Kuz. I think you're right, the black speed knobs worked best. The reflectors are supposed to have gold foil, but it looks more like silver. I'd been wondering about witch hat knobs, but wasn't too sure, so... Speed knobs it is
yuominae Posted February 4, 2015 Author Posted February 4, 2015 you could do what i did to my GLP Classic and add GOLD pickup mounting rings... more bling... [/url] Lol! That is super bling indeed I was aiming for the same sort of look as the LE 157s, so I'll stop there with the bling.
yuominae Posted February 4, 2015 Author Posted February 4, 2015 Looks menacing! I love it, Awesome comment! I'll call it "the bling menace"
Millennium Maestro Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Looks like Rio Grande Pups?? I will share some new acquisitions with you in the next few days! That are right up your alley!
yuominae Posted February 4, 2015 Author Posted February 4, 2015 Looks like Rio Grande Pups?? I will share some new acquisitions with you in the next few days! That are right up your alley! No, they're Fat Goat P90s from Manlius Pickups. They sound really great I'm looking forward to seeing your new stuff! You've always got the most amazing gear
RhoadsScholar Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 I like it, I think an LP Pickguard would add a nice touch (especially with the black beauty theme). That turned out really nice.
DetroitBlues Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Do you find you strike the middle pickup when you're playing?
yuominae Posted February 5, 2015 Author Posted February 5, 2015 I like it, I think an LP Pickguard would add a nice touch (especially with the black beauty theme). That turned out really nice. Thanks Robert! I'm probably going to special order one as soon as I get time to make a template for it
yuominae Posted February 5, 2015 Author Posted February 5, 2015 Do you find you strike the middle pickup when you're playing? I do when I play it after playing one the two pup guitars, but after a bit of getting used to it's not so much of a problem. Saying that I don't strum that hard. If I did I would definitely hit the middle pup a lot more.
DetroitBlues Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 No, they're Fat Goat P90s from Manlius Pickups. They sound really great I'm looking forward to seeing your new stuff! You've always got the most amazing gear We are still talking about guitars right?
bolero Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 that H157 does look great....agree on the speed knobs being a better match
yuominae Posted February 6, 2015 Author Posted February 6, 2015 We are still talking about guitars right? That was my understanding... What did you think we were talking about?
yuominae Posted February 6, 2015 Author Posted February 6, 2015 that H157 does look great....agree on the speed knobs being a better match Well, I tried black speed knobs the day Kuz suggested them and it looked too "modern" for my taste. I have a surplus of top hat knobs. Put on some black ones and, hey, it looks perfect now. And the best is that top hat knobs will go great with the hold pointers I bought for it, but didn't put on because they didn't go well with the black reflectors
rockabilly69 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I like reflectors, but not those. The problem is that the inserts are all screwed up, they don't have the smooth finish that actually "reflect", try these... http://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/knobs/volume-and-tone-control-knobs/bell-hat-knobs-black-with-silver-reflector-us-set-of-4/ But I think these would look the most right on a black beauty... http://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/knobs/volume-and-tone-control-knobs/black-bell-hat-knobs-4pk-for-gibson-guitars-with-us-fine-splines/ like this (click on the picture for proper viewing!)...
RSquared Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Love the new bling. I'd prefer gold Knurled nobs. (But thats what makes life interesting) Nice job and have a rockin good time with your "Bling Menace"
yuominae Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 I like reflectors, but not those. The problem is that the inserts are all screwed up, they don't have the smooth finish that actually "reflect", try these... http://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/knobs/volume-and-tone-control-knobs/bell-hat-knobs-black-with-silver-reflector-us-set-of-4/ But I think these would look the most right on a black beauty... http://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/knobs/volume-and-tone-control-knobs/black-bell-hat-knobs-4pk-for-gibson-guitars-with-us-fine-splines/ like this (click on the picture for proper viewing!)... Great suggestions! That's where I got the reflectors from and the black top hats are what I ended up putting on it. And you are right, the black top hats look most righteous on it
kidsmoke Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Akkerman would concur....(my vote for Black Beauty spokesman)
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