Recent content by Robert J Ubry

I want to swap out the pickup rings on my PRS hollow body to the same amber color as the lampshade knobs. Anybody know of an option? Also, the switch knob do not like the cream color.

Ooops, no pic, so it didn't happen. :p .

Did a few modifications to my 594 semi-hollow. Had fun making the rear cover plates out of Gabon ebony. Really tricky to get them suckers exactly right, took a full day. Also made a pickup knob out of the same ebony, that was easier. Couldn't stop there so I ordered some Guilford pick up rings...

They are tapered. Be aware, he makes the bridge ring thinner than stock, but still works and looks awesome. Also, I drilled out the center hole a bit to recess the screws like stock. Available here: Guilford Ebony Tapered Pickup Ring set | John Mann's Guitar Vault | Reverb

Are you referring to the pickup rings? .

Wasn't sure, I've seen it both ways when referring to wood. Fixed for ya.

Had fun making the rear cover plates out of Gabon ebony. Really tricky to get them suckers exactly right, took a full day. Also made a pickup knob out of the same ebony, that was easier. Couldn't stop there so I ordered some Guilford pick up rings also out of Gabon Ebony. And to finish it off I...

Super impressive. And way out of my price range. :(

Funny I stumbled onto this thread. I was farting around yesterday for a couple of hours with a dead spot on my McCarty 594 DC semi on the G string at 11, 12, 13 fret. Truss rod is adjusted perfectly with feeler gauge, action is set at recommended height, PU are set at recommended height. So I...

Best guitar I have ever had.

Moderd finishes , not a problem that I have ever seen.

Open the sucker, it's sealed in laquer.

Sweet!

Now I'm hungry. :) That is one purdy guitar. Love the black outlined birds. .

No pics?? Worthless thread. ;) .