Rexter X Deed_Poll

[rexter]

So I've had a stupid couple of months and it's taken me way longer than it should have done to do these bodies, to do anything in fact... But... finally been getting to finishing some of Dan's amazing creations.

I have three more in my queue to get cracking on when time allows, but with jobs stacked up and a big move coming up in August (to a proper 4-room, 1000 sq foot workshop with capacity for multiple spray booths and much more cool stuff ) it might realistically be September by the time I get to them, not so . But they could be sparkle tops and all sorts if I get the new place fitted out right.

This one has just been packed up to head off to DaveC - gorgeous roasted ash body, black grainfiller, low sheen satin finish.



This awesome take on the Maverick/Custom is ready for curing before receiving a heavy rustic relic at the request of Raph, a super cool dude if you didn't know





And this hunk of genius belongs to Ray who's being super-patient and chill about it taking so long Hey Ray... new can of Burgundy Mist is on the way this week! It needs a final mist coat of colour and then clear.





Hangin' together:



I'll update this thread with the others when I start them. A couple of thinlines including my Deluxemaster Thinline, which I'm thinking needs an Ocean Green flake finish...

[DaveC]

Awesome work as I said in our pm conversation, can't wait to get my hands on this!

[my main man]

What is that top one? It's basically my dream version of the Ibanez Talman. Are there any pics of one all put together? The finish is gorgeous too.

[rexter]

What is that top one? It's basically my dream version of the Ibanez Talman. Are there any pics of one all put together? The finish is gorgeous too.

That model is called the Offset 52 - it was designed and built by member Deed_poll. Check out his thread here - he has some crazy skills!

http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/vie ... p?t=104948

[rexter]

FInal colour coats and first light coat of clear are on the BMM JM - this one's going to be very nice I think!







Thought I'd paint a tele while I was on a BMM tip...

[Deed_Poll]

I can't tell you how satisfying it is to see my bodies made flesh like this with such wonderful finish work! It makes me want to make a whole roster of my proprietary designs in all the colours of the rainbow just to show them off!

I don't know whether I'm the only forum member to have met Jon and seen his work first hand, but my god, the guy has talent and is juat an all-round great dude. I can't recommend his work enough.

I struggle to think of anyone more dedicated to what he does, and to the customers and friends who make that possible. There might be bigger things to come that are in the works as far as a Deed_Poll / Rexter crossover, so watch this space guys!!

[my main man]

If you don’t mind sharing, I’d love to know what you’re shooting color with. From what I can see, it’s absolutely flawless and impressive as hell. I’ve only done rattle can finishes but lately I’ve been contemplating buying a paint gun but there are so many options.

[rexter]

I can't tell you how satisfying it is to see my bodies made flesh like this with such wonderful finish work! It makes me want to make a whole roster of my proprietary designs in all the colours of the rainbow just to show them off!

I don't know whether I'm the only forum member to have met Jon and seen his work first hand, but my god, the guy has talent and is juat an all-round great dude. I can't recommend his work enough.

I struggle to think of anyone more dedicated to what he does, and to the customers and friends who make that possible. There might be bigger things to come that are in the works as far as a Deed_Poll / Rexter crossover, so watch this space guys!!

Damn Dan, maybe it’s the 2 sips of beer I’ve just gulped down after a long day in the spraybooth but you might just make me bust out crying thanks - means a lot!

Look... seriously, don’t let deed_poll put the accolades on me - you guys probably know it too but I think he’s coming up with hit after hit. Just beautiful of design coupled with a big measure of genius i reckon! Also he’s listening to plenty of my anxieties regarding this sometimes challenging business over PM!

It’s a pleasure finishing these bodies and I hope to work on plenty more. In fact the sooner I start to order some custom models from Dan the better!

[rexter]

If you don’t mind sharing, I’d love to know what you’re shooting color with. From what I can see, it’s absolutely flawless and impressive as hell. I’ve only done rattle can finishes but lately I’ve been contemplating buying a paint gun but there are so many options.

Thanks, very kind words! Flawless - hmm well as close as I can get in my current workspace. But I can still find faults!

I mainly use a 4-stage Fuji HVLP turbine, have two of them but need to pick up a traditional compressor too when I move to my new workshop so I can shoot flake finishes through cheaper spray guns.

I use stupidly expensive lacquer and thinners but I quickly found the cheap stuff caused more problems than the Savings warranted.

The Fuji system honestly works like a dream. The finish from their T series spray guns is pretty damn flawless. I get very little orange peel, minimal overspray and can shoot super heavy coats without runs. Also paint goes a very long way because the system is so efficient. Don’t have to worry about oiling a compressor, water traps and all that stuff. Downside is limited choice of spray guns - the cheapest decent one you can get over here is about £100 and the Fuji ones close to £300 a pop. They are worth it though.

With spray cans I always struggled to get a wet enough coat without runs, but some people do get great results with them.

I’m pretty sure even the cheaper Fuji systems would be just as good for painting guitars.

[gishuk]

That BMM is PERFECT

[rexter]

Been moving into my new workshop for the last 10 days

It's still a bit chaotic and have no spray booth but am using the time now I'm partially operational again to catch up with sanding and buffing...

First on the list to do today was this one:







Tomorrow I'll be starting the process of sanding, buffing and ageing Raph's Coral Maverick

[Shadoweclipse13]

That guard with the upper plate made from guard material is EPIC!

[rexter]

Do you know the craziest/coolest thing about it - which u had no idea about until today - the top section of the guard has magnetised screws in it that snap on to tiny magnets inset in the body! Totally took me by surprise! Another one of Dan’s unique touches.
It’s a battery compartment rout I think

[Shadoweclipse13]

Man, Dan is amazing. I really hope his company takes off like crazy, or someone picks him up for design work. That dude is next level.

[X-Ray Spex]

Do you know the craziest/coolest thing about it - which u had no idea about until today - the top section of the guard has magnetised screws in it that snap on to tiny magnets inset in the body! Totally took me by surprise! Another one of Dan’s unique touches.
It’s a battery compartment rout I think

It is 100% a battery compartment route, I like active pickups but think the traditional compartment route on the rear of guitars is ugly as sin. This was a great compromise I think, plus easy access to boot!