My take on a 5 string Guild X-702 (Dubbed RR X-705)

[/\/\3phist0]

I could not find a tracing for this body shape and the geometry is so odd.
So drawing one myself was out. I had decided to print a pic and try and guestimate the dimensions.
Then I find a guy on Ebay selling a X-*** guitar body. (enl-custom-guitars on eBay)
Made to order: Will allow custom pickup routing and locations, as long as you provide the dimensions.
CNC. I specified Paint Grade Poplar.

(Yes I will be making a tracing, perhaps whip out a template and post it to the Bay or etsy )

EMG 40 Nordstrand DC blades w/sealed covers
Black Gotoh Res-o-lite machine heads
Black Aluminum Sadowsky style knobs
Black Babicz bridge
Will likely be passive. (VVT) with an added Series switch p/p on the tone knob.
Top jack
No Pickguard

Neck:
Roasted maple 5 string tilt-back Warmoth head stock with graphite rods and 6100 frets
No front markers only sides
(unless one of you fine gentleman would help a brother out and make a neck for me, Or refer me to another competent 5 string bass neck builder. I'm not confident enough to do that yet. PM me to discuss) I wish Carvin still sold blanks!

Incoming Body:

 

[Matt Liebenau]

I remember those Guilds. Should be interesting!

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Yeah there was only a few hundred total ever made, and obviously never a 5 string.

 

[Matt Liebenau]

I believe they still make drum wrap... order more? Although I kinda picture that body in an 80’s Japanese flag / rising sun thing.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

@Gilmourisgod
I have an order of solarez on the way to clear coat this and likely future endeavors. Thanks for the pointer !
The other uv cure products seem far less user friendly . I got the grain filler, and gloss topcoat. Both brush on. Which will solve the challenges of spraying outside and will likely be cheaper than rattlecan poly since I won't be sanding back nearly as much

 

[/\/\3phist0]

I believe they still make drum wrap... order more? Although I kinda picture that body in an 80’s Japanese flag / rising sun thing.

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Yes they do, I am considering another drum wrap finish, or formica .
Possibly fabric.
I'm staying clear of anything that screams 80s. I am in a country band

I'm thinking more Jestsons / space age.

Maybe spray chrome the whole thing.
PChrome Spray On Chrome Kits - The Best Spray Chrome Kit
Or not
Glitter is always still an option.

The options are wide open

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Mock up for scale

 

[Gilmourisgod]

Id love to hear a review on the Solarez, they keep expanding their product line, might try it myself this next build. I'm looking for something that dries really hard, fast, and scratch resistant, curious to how it goes.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Neck ordered, long wait
Decided a reverse Warmoth headstock is congruous with the body shape, and tiltback no extra hardware .
Roasted maple, no finish.
Style: Warmoth Deluxe 5
Construction: Super Bass Construction $205.00
Scale: 34"
Orientation: Right Handed Reverse
Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Wood: Roasted Maple
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Back Shape: Asymmetric
Stiffening Rods: Graphite Rods $60.00
Fret Size: 6105
Tuner Ream: GB7 (14mm)
Radius: Straight 10"
Fret #: 22
Mounting Holes: No Mounting Holes $15.00
Inlays: No Inlay
Side Dots: White Side Dots
String Nut: No Nut Install

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Id love to hear a review on the Solarez, they keep expanding their product line, might try it myself this next build. I'm looking for something that dries really hard, fast, and scratch resistant, curious to how it goes.

I will be sure to document my experience . I should be able to get a deep finish with this quickly .
Got the "I can't believe it's not lacquer" variety, brush on mix.
Also got grain fill / sealer.

 

[bound'n'blocked]

Let me know how your experience with that spray is IE getting the can to actually spray. I've not had any success with that brand, which is a shame because I love that particular color. The Krylon brand has sprayed a lot better for me.

BnB

 

[/\/\3phist0]

@bound'n'blocked I used the Gold Glitter for the faux binding on Super Tangerine with good results.
With the UV cure clear coat, I should be able to get it buried quickly

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Well, I ordered Gotoh Resolite GB350 Tuners:

And a Babicz (a first for me) Also in black.

I need to get on this but weather (wind) has made flake spray in the yard nigh impossible.
It did allow me to make progress on other projects.

The neck is about 2 weeks out.

 

[TerribleTim68]

...
I'm staying clear of anything that screams 80s. I am in a country band
...

Wait, what? That body shape screams 80s.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Wait, what? That body shape screams 80s.

Don't want to make it MORE 80 s. It was meant a bit tongue in cheek .

If you look at it from a different point of view , the flying V, explorer, t bird, jupiter thunderbird, are 50s 60s designs originally. Metal flake also. Mid century modern. Adopted by metal bands but mid century designs.

 

[TerribleTim68]

Don't worry about me I love 80s! I have Thunderbird, a Warlock, A Mockingbird and an Explorer. And I think that body shape is awesome!

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Don't worry about me I love 80s! I have Thunderbird, a Warlock, A Mockingbird and an Explorer. And I think that body shape is awesome!

So do I and no one reproduces them
If this one comes out well (I'm confident ) I plan on making more.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Oh boy, neck to be delivered tomorrow

Dry fit it to see if any trimming of the neck pocket will be necessary. Am waiting on a binding jig I just ordered. don't know if I want this to be the first binding attempt...
Black faux binding may be in order.

Need to decide if I'm gonna color match the headstock.
I'll document the process

 

[/\/\3phist0]

On an indirectly related note I just took my first commission for a custom Precision Bass build!

 

[/\/\3phist0]

So: Good news, I need to open the pocket @ 1mm and make the heel a bit more rounded. This way I can make a perfect fit!!
Digging the coffee color.

Yay!

This markerless fret board with the 6105 (narrow and tall) are dressed nicely.