JediXIX
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« on: November 14, 2015, 01:04:08 AM » |
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I've got a Dark Initiate LE v4 that I'm giving to my daughter for her birthday, and I'm doing a few electronics customisations (more to come on that in another post) . . . when installing a new av switch I had an idea to use a silver bezel with a black switch, and WOW it looks gorgeous . . . so to follow this through, I've taken some pics with some different combinations on this hilt and a couple other black / silver hilts to share here . . . First a non-illuminated black switch / bezel and silver switch / bezel (this is how they would normally be installed) Black switch with silver bezel (non-illuminated av top, illuminated av bottom) this is by far my favourite . . . looks really nice on this dark LE hilt Silver switch with black bezel (non-illuminated av top, illuminated av bottom) And, I only had a couple other hilts on hand, so here's the Consular and an Archon v2.1 / v3 body also I really like some of these, and will probably change some up on future mods . . . I have one very specific idea in mind I haven't asked Emory if US would do this for new orders, but I guess they would . . . when ordering you could put a request in the order comment box to change the switch bezel . . . If anyone does want to try this, please email Emory first and let us all know if thats possible . . . cheers
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KraytDragonPearl
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« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2015, 01:16:20 AM » |
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Looks good XIX, I like that two tone appearance on the switches. I don't see why US wouldn't do this, but you never know. Cant help to ask +1 for the idea
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JediApprenticeChris37
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« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2016, 05:22:58 PM » |
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I've got a Dark Initiate LE v4 that I'm giving to my daughter for her birthday, and I'm doing a few electronics customisations (more to come on that in another post) . . . when installing a new av switch I had an idea to use a silver bezel with a black switch, and WOW it looks gorgeous . . . so to follow this through, I've taken some pics with some different combinations on this hilt and a couple other black / silver hilts to share here . . . First a non-illuminated black switch / bezel and silver switch / bezel (this is how they would normally be installed) Black switch with silver bezel (non-illuminated av top, illuminated av bottom) this is by far my favourite . . . looks really nice on this dark LE hilt Silver switch with black bezel (non-illuminated av top, illuminated av bottom) And, I only had a couple other hilts on hand, so here's the Consular and an Archon v2.1 / v3 body also I really like some of these, and will probably change some up on future mods . . . I have one very specific idea in mind I haven't asked Emory if US would do this for new orders, but I guess they would . . . when ordering you could put a request in the order comment box to change the switch bezel . . . If anyone does want to try this, please email Emory first and let us all know if thats possible . . . cheers I want the Black av Switch with silver on my Consular when I order it
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sabers I own: Prophecy v3 <---Guardian Blue w/V4 sound Bellicose <--- Sentinel Yellow V3 sound Dark Menace <---Guardian Blue V4 sound Manticore CE <---Emerald Driver and V4 sound Consular <--- Adegan silver with Quick disconnects Electrum Wind <---DVA with V4 sound wishlist: Dark Prophecy V3
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RevanReborn
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« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2016, 03:07:11 AM » |
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Wicked idea Jed, looks great! This would be great to do on those yin/ yang paired Libby's I did that really play on the balck and silver dual tone look. Very cool .
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JediApprenticeChris37
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« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2016, 06:14:09 PM » |
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Wicked idea Jed, looks great! This would be great to do on those yin/ yang paired Libby's I did that really play on the balck and silver dual tone look. Very cool . I agree with you it's a great idea
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sabers I own: Prophecy v3 <---Guardian Blue w/V4 sound Bellicose <--- Sentinel Yellow V3 sound Dark Menace <---Guardian Blue V4 sound Manticore CE <---Emerald Driver and V4 sound Consular <--- Adegan silver with Quick disconnects Electrum Wind <---DVA with V4 sound wishlist: Dark Prophecy V3
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JediXIX
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« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2016, 01:36:12 AM » |
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I want the Black av Switch with silver on my Consular when I order it
Since posting this back in November last year, I have ordered a saber with a black av and put a note in the comments to "please put a silver bezel on the black switch" and US did just that . . . So I'm sure if you request it they'll do it for you JAC . . .
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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2016, 02:09:47 AM » |
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Since posting this back in November last year, I have ordered a saber with a black av and put a note in the comments to "please put a silver bezel on the black switch" and US did just that . . . So I'm sure if you request it they'll do it for you JAC . . .
That's good to know because it looks really nice! +1 for your continued ingenuity
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JediApprenticeChris37
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« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2016, 03:03:10 AM » |
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Since posting this back in November last year, I have ordered a saber with a black av and put a note in the comments to "please put a silver bezel on the black switch" and US did just that . . . So I'm sure if you request it they'll do it for you JAC . . .
I did request it when I ordered it
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sabers I own: Prophecy v3 <---Guardian Blue w/V4 sound Bellicose <--- Sentinel Yellow V3 sound Dark Menace <---Guardian Blue V4 sound Manticore CE <---Emerald Driver and V4 sound Consular <--- Adegan silver with Quick disconnects Electrum Wind <---DVA with V4 sound wishlist: Dark Prophecy V3
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JediXIX
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« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2016, 12:56:33 AM » |
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I've had a few PM's about this lately . . . so thought I'd bump this up from last year I'll add some more pics when I can, and others please feel free to add bezel switcharoo pics so we can all see how cool this can look on some hilts . . . For now, here are some pics of my latest, the Lost Gray, silver bezel with a black av switch . . . cheers As I mentioned elsewhere, I'm REALLY liking the silver bezel with the Black AV switch on the Lost Gray . . . it matches the details of both black buttons on mine . . . here's a couple of close up pics of this new wider bezel US has developed for the Lost Gray, and I have to wonder if we'll see this on any other hilts . . . Also, because it sits the switch higher out of the hilt, it might be possible to use this bezel with an illuminated latching av for some stunt sabers ? . . . I'm hoping so, that would be a very cool option for US to add . . .
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Lord Bladewraith
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« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2016, 04:37:01 AM » |
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I've had a few PM's about this lately . . . so thought I'd bump this up from last year I'll add some more pics when I can, and others please feel free to add bezel switcharoo pics so we can all see how cool this can look on some hilts . . . For now, here are some pics of my latest, the Lost Gray, silver bezel with a black av switch . . . cheers As I mentioned elsewhere, I'm REALLY liking the silver bezel with the Black AV switch on the Lost Gray . . . it matches the details of both black buttons on mine . . . here's a couple of close up pics of this new wider bezel US has developed for the Lost Gray, and I have to wonder if we'll see this on any other hilts . . . Also, because it sits the switch higher out of the hilt, it might be possible to use this bezel with an illuminated latching av for some stunt sabers ? . . . I'm hoping so, that would be a very cool option for US to add . . . REALLY good stuff there ... I've followed your lead on this with just about every saber I've ordered since I first saw your pics and the video review from JediApprenticeChris (good one, btw, really showed your enthusiasm and appreciation for that bezel "mod"). Love, love, love it! In fact, I just sent my Consular in to UltraSabers to have them upgrade standard AAA battery/Obsidian Lite to Li-Ion/Obsidian V4, and I also paid extra to have them put in a new white illuminated black AV switch with a SILVER bezel - yaaaas! So, thanks again for the COOLEST idea! Have a point, please
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« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2016, 05:15:21 AM » |
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« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2016, 10:47:09 AM » |
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I read the thread title, and instantly knew who posted it - without looking...lol Awesome Jed! Those look spectacularly stunning. WANT!! I like the black illuminated AV with the silver bezel best as well. Great job man, and thanks for showing us all. +1 for spreading the saber love.
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« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2016, 02:27:02 PM » |
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Switching the bezels is cool, and quite easy to do if you have a heat gun. However, I wonder, does anybody know if you can switch the buttons? Do they come out? Or, would it be possible to take the plastic outer part off of an AV switch and swap them? I don't imagine they come apart very easily. I took one out of one of my Ultra Sabers a while back, and it seems solidly constructed.
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JediApprenticeChris37
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« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2016, 01:09:28 AM » |
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I'm doing this idea to every saber I order for now on
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Lord Bladewraith
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« Reply #14 on: December 04, 2016, 04:42:43 AM » |
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I'm doing this idea to every saber I order for now on
So right. Seems like a no-brainer now. It's so sharp and really adds an extra spark to the overall look, though for me it really only works the one way ... silver bezel with black AV switch ... the black bezel with silver AV switch isn't a look I'd want. I guess you could say I just like silver a lot, so I'd probably just do silver with silver if I chose a silver AV switch.
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My Top 3 Favorite Sabers: Electrum Wind, Emperor's Hand and Shock LE
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