Dean Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 So ,you want some more pics What do you think about the F hole ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 You want more ? What do you think about the binding on the front half ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Last ones for now.The neck is not glued yet . Well more later....hope you like . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Crikey. That's crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Crikey. That's crazy. Hahahaha Thanks , I think ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 What do you think about the binding on the front half ? It's slicker that greeen owl sh1t. What is that binding and does it just disappear? I can't wait to see what you've got cooked up for the center section. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 What do you think about the binding on the front half ? It's slicker that greeen owl sh1t. What is that binding and does it just disappear? I can't wait to see what you've got cooked up for the center section. SR Scotta, the binding just stops , where it stops is where the body is rolled into the top. The binding is three ply wood, maple then two strips of wood I don't know the name of..Well back to work ,and thanks for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 some progress pics....i will add more soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 One more to show tail piecemore soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 You've managed something quite out of the ordinary here which I can only applaud. That knot and the open glue joints have me umming and ahhing though. I don't know how structural those will end up being, however they will certainly "do something" when the instrument is under strung tension. What's the objective with the scrolled L-shape affair under the tailpiece? I'm left a little confused here although I am sure you will resolve this soon enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Deano sees things that the rest of us mere mortals cannot. I too am fascinated by where this is going. Nice piece of carving there, by the way. Finish this thing already! The anticipation of the final product is killing me. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 You've managed something quite out of the ordinary here which I can only applaud. That knot and the open glue joints have me umming and ahhing though. I don't know how structural those will end up being, however they will certainly "do something" when the instrument is under strung tension. What's the objective with the scrolled L-shape affair under the tailpiece? I'm left a little confused here although I am sure you will resolve this soon enough! Pros, that is not really a open glue joint....the spruce extends into the mahongany and the knot does not go all the way thru...but we shall see.hahaha the carving at the bottom is art and to help with the tail piece.The spring area will set on top of it for support .There are some support things going on under the top,too.Hope that helps . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Deano sees things that the rest of us mere mortals cannot. I too am fascinated by where this is going. Nice piece of carving there, by the way. Finish this thing already! The anticipation of the final product is killing me. SR Scotttta, I am going as fast as I can....there is a lot of work going on with this thing.hahaha Thanks for the words of support.This guitar is kinda spoken for and my next one is sold ,too I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 You are selling them faster than you can build them? That's pretty cool! Nothing like having your artistic vision confirmed by somebody saying, "I want that"! SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted April 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 You are selling them faster than you can build them? That's pretty cool! Nothing like having your artistic vision confirmed by somebody saying, "I want that"! SR Kinda weird ,but it keeps me building.Corse I am pretty slow at building.hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 I am far from done ,but a few more pics.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 a few more Well back to work....if anyone would like to leave feedback ,please do......or ask a question???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Well, my bass idea seems to have worked....on the low side ,the back is carved flat like a standard guitar.The high side is carved ,back and front .Right now I have 12's on it and am still dialing it in.It's a little stiff ,but starting to warm up.There are no side braces ,as the top is blended into the sides.The bridge is or carved in a stacked shape ,putting forse on the top and center.The top was forced about a quarter inch on the neck end when attaching it to the sides ,putting more tension on it.everthing feels really tight and light.The tail piece gives a nice vabroato and stays in tune.Now I will take it apart and finish it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 I really like the back carve, but it never occurred to me that it was anything other than artistic. Cool concept. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 I really like the back carve, but it never occurred to me that it was anything other than artistic. Cool concept. SR Scotta, yep there are a few things going on , there is also a bit of a cut away on the low end .It lays into your body better.No side braces keep the inside clean.I beat up the wood pretty good when putting it together ,helps me know there will be no problems later with glue joints and such.I stress the wood all along the way , pushing ,bending , clamping ,forcing it into place kinda thing.Then I jam a blade or something into a nuckle to apice the wood gods.hahahaha No creaking or cracking when stringing it up and it fell into tune really nice.The whammy works really good ,too well that's all I can think of right now. Oh, one more thing ,no edge to cut into your arm when playing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 OK ,HERE YA GO..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 More for your injoyment , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Ok,ok,ok,more..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Let me know what you think ,or any questions you mite have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 This guitar has a great acoustic sound and the whamy bar works fine . Hope you like this build ,it is done.....I might build a pic guard pickup later.This has enough volumn as is,anyway here it is I will call it hobo for now.hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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