Reviving the Wildchild | Jackson JS32 Rhoads Makeover Part One

In this new mini series, I attempt to turn this Jackson Rhoads into a tribute to one of my favorite guitars of all time, Alexi Laiho's signature Jackson Wildchild/ESP Pink Sawtooth V. In part one, I work on filling in the neck pickup cavity as Alexi only ever used a bridge pickup in his guitars. I also prep the body for paint by roughing it up with 600 grit sandpaper.

Alexi Laiho was undoubtedly one the greatest metal guitarists, and songwriters to ever walk the earth and the fact that he's gone still doesn't feel real. What's your favorite Children Of Bodom song? or do you have a funny/interesting Alexi/C.O.B story? Feel free to share down in the comment section. Let's keep Alexi’s legacy alive.

Join me on the next episode of ''Reviving the Wildchild'' where I'll be painting this guitar black with pink bevels.

Links to professional refinish tutorials:

Part 1
   • Aerosol Guitar Finishing – Part 1 – P...  

Part 2
   • Aerosol Guitar Finishing – Part 2 – S...  

Part 3
   • Aerosol Guitar Finishing – Part 3 – F...  


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