madhattr88 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Time to bring this rendering to reality. Mahogany body, Rosewood sub-top, Flamed Maple top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I do believe you've claimed your signature shape. I love it. This is going to be fun. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie H 72 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 can't wait! You better go all out on this, or else it's not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdshirtman Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 This should be fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpcustomguitars Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Looking forward to this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 don't worry Charlie, definitely going "all out". :-) stay tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Fantastic concept! I might add that the bridge looks a little too "bright"? Perhaps a black bridge with chrome posts or vice versa? I'd like to see how you're planning the fingerboard and truss rod....unless you have the hand inlaying chops I would heartily (no joke intended) recommend Huntindoug's services. Solid red and gold with a pearlescent silver would be unreal! Itching to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Top is pocketed Inlay pieces cut on the shopbot. Mahogany with Rosewood strip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Souls inc. Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Looks like you got the chops! This is gonna be sweet. I honestly thought it was more than one build after reading the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 What material are you using for the black? It looks suspiciously like Paperstone or a similar phenolic! Is there some kind of backing paper behind the routed inlay in the second picture? I'm having trouble working out what the reflective material is. I presume that you elected to "re-inlay" Maple to stain them yellow away from the top rather than leaving it in place? This build is a treat to watch develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Bloody Hell! This is cool. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie H 72 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm with SR on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob123 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Wow thats so cool. These threads are very motivational for me to learn how to do inlay work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swenglish Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 This will be a beautiful and impressive guitar. And the Shopbot would make a very appropriate Christmas gift for me. What model do you have? (for my wish list) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 What material are you using for the black? It looks suspiciously like Paperstone or a similar phenolic! Is there some kind of backing paper behind the routed inlay in the second picture? I'm having trouble working out what the reflective material is. I presume that you elected to "re-inlay" Maple to stain them yellow away from the top rather than leaving it in place? This build is a treat to watch develop. the black and red material is an acrylic. when buffed, it has a glossy look. no paper backing. and, yes, the maple is stained yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 This will be a beautiful and impressive guitar. And the Shopbot would make a very appropriate Christmas gift for me. What model do you have? (for my wish list) my partner in crime is Aaron VanWhy (inlay artist). we are collaborating on this project. here is his website with shopbot info. http://www.vanwhyinlay.com/shopbot.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted December 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Mahogany neck with rosewood stripe. Ebony FB, Figured maple headplate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted December 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Body shot. Need to do the bevels. Neck is not attached. Just placed for pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Neck is not attached. Just placed for pictures. Do I detect a desert-dry sense of humour here? Wow, the inlay work messes with my eyes! It looks Photoshopped over, however I know full well it is not. Does it looks like that in real life? Classic playing card graphics are a fantastic choice and suit inlay work really well due to their three-colour (I think) design. Choosing a strategy for inlaying reminds me somewhat of the skills of a tattooist in creating a design that suits the medium and method. That pearlessence in the place of white really lends a lot to the look. Blown away, truly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osorio Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Incredible work!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 thanks everyone!!! here are some pics of the fingerboard & headplate. My partner is Aaron VanWhy of VanWhy Inlay. Such great work!! http://www.vanwhyinlay.com/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob123 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Wow those are some impressive inlays!! Very very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Natural Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 wow. just wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliemc Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Have you ever read a book called hand made hand played ? http://www.amazon.co...56189094&sr=8-1 There is a guitar in there with a similar concept. Although if im honest. yours is barley begining to take shape & it already trumps the model displayed in the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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