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Robert,
There is not much to say about the masking and painting. It is pretty “redneck” really. Eddie used gaffers tape torn into various widths. I only recently learned this and it is supported by close up photos of Frankie showing crisper edges on one side of the stripes and “fuzzy” edges on the on the other side where the tape was torn.
I used masking tape and good old black electrical tape. It is by no means a professional or smooth finish and definitely not OEM factory in appearance. There are noticeable paint ridges at the edge of the stripes from paint build up. It can be carefully scraped back if desired. One could always clearcoat after, though I never have.
 
ninjaking67 said:
Robert,
There is not much to say about the masking and painting. It is pretty “redneck” really. Eddie used gaffers tape torn into various widths. I only recently learned this and it is supported by close up photos of Frankie showing crisper edges on one side of the stripes and “fuzzy” edges on the on the other side where the tape was torn.
I used masking tape and good old black electrical tape. It is by no means a professional or smooth finish and definitely not OEM factory in appearance. There are noticeable paint ridges at the edge of the stripes from paint build up. It can be carefully scraped back if desired. One could always clearcoat after, though I never have.
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I'm thinking a snazzy, factory finish...
 
It could easily be done with some careful scraping of the stripe edges. Some guys lightly hit the stripes with a Scotchbrite pad to knock down the ridges. Multiple coats of clear and a good buffing would do it, as you are well aware. Your Gold top on your LP turned out fantastic.
 
ninjaking67 said:
It could easily be done with some careful scraping of the stripe edges. Some guys lightly hit the stripes with a Scotchbrite pad to knock down the ridges. Multiple coats of clear and a good buffing would do it, as you are well aware. Your Gold top on your LP turned out fantastic.
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Good advice!

I actually reached out to Mean Street Guitars about creating a purple/white/black EVH hologram paint scheme on my Jackson.

Here's a photo of the "Holo-Franky" paint scheme...

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The paint scheme has a 3D effect and also changes color as it is moved around.
 
ninjaking67 said:
I didn’t know Mean Street Guitars was still around. I bought parts from them years ago.
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Got my reply!!!!

Rob,

Thanks for the email and I'm glad you like my work, I appreciate that very much!

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you...had to get away from the computer for the weekend!

No problem on painting your guitar like the HoloFranky and adding the 5150 logo, etc.

I can also turn that Jackson logo into Holoflash to match the body while leaving the natural finish on the headstock.

I charge $695 to paint that graphic on your guitar body...includes the base coat color...black is best to make the graphic pop. These finishes are a little more expensive than traditional paint but each one is totally unique.

Just let me know if I can help or if you have any other questions.

Thanks again,
Mitchel
 
Speaking of Eddie's guitars the last two years he played Wolfgang USA Edward Van Halen Signature guitars live.
I ordered two in Ivory the other choice is black. My friend had one in stock new in the box got it at dealer cost Reese was saving it for a collector piece
My friend Randy wanted it bad so I sold it now the one on order has a backlog of 302 days will show photos when I get it.
The good news got for less than the Mexican made Wolfgang guitars and $150.00 more than the China crap ones.

www.evhgear.com

Wolfgang® USA Edward Van Halen Signature, Ebony Fingerboard, Ivory

EVH brings you the Wolfgang® USA Edward Van Halen Signature model, loaded with Eddie Van Halen's most up-to-date specs along with the classic looks and behemoth sound you've come to expect.
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Guys,
Time to update you on the Frankie build. I ordered a Frankie body from Mitch at KNE Guitars. It is ash and heavy but is the exact dimensions, etc of the body Eddie got from Wayne Charvel’s Azusa, California Shop.

In a complete brain stinker moment, I forgot to take photos prior to starting the painting process.:rolleyes: My sincerest apologizes!

Let me fill in the details. I hand sanded the body to 600 grit and then it was stained a golden colour (Minwax Golden Oak) so that the reliced areas will have a golden hue when scraped back to bare wood. It has now received 7 coats of Duplicolor Universal Black, sanded back to bare wood every couple of coats so the black paint fills the wood grain but is not too thick on the body. I think two more coats of black should do it.

Pics tomorrow, I promise!

BTW, the neck was ordered from Musikraft. Just waiting on a shipping date.
 
ninjaking67 said:
Guys,
Time to update you on the Frankie build. I ordered a Frankie body from Mitch at KNE Guitars. It is ash and heavy but is the exact dimensions, etc of the body Eddie got from Wayne Charvel’s Azusa, California Shop.

In a complete brain stinker moment, I forgot to take photos prior to starting the painting process.:rolleyes: My sincerest apologizes!

Let me fill in the details. I hand sanded the body to 600 grit and then it was stained a golden colour (Minwax Golden Oak) so that the reliced areas will have a golden hue when scraped back to bare wood. It has now received 7 coats of Duplicolor Universal Black, sanded back to bare wood every couple of coats so the black paint fills the wood grain but is not too thick on the body. I think two more coats of black should do it.

Pics tomorrow, I promise!
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Sounds great!!!!
 
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