Mr_Riddler 40 Report post Posted August 20, 2017 Hi all, Long time since I posted something here been busy with the house and expanding my workshop. Almost finished with the workshop but could help myself from starting some builds. First guitar from left is a mahogany body and will getting a poplar top, sycamore neck and Swedish birch fretboard. Second guitar is kinda advanced one with a Swedish alder body and carbon fibre top, sycamore with ebony fretboard. This build is inspired by the movie "Tron" and will have a lot of inlays on body and fretboard when done. Third build is also Swedish alder body with sycamore neck and ebony fretboard. This will have a crackled black finish with flouroscent green underneath when done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RestorationAD 244 Report post Posted August 21, 2017 Watching Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottR 1,597 Report post Posted August 21, 2017 Me too. You've left us some intriguing images... SR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Riddler 40 Report post Posted August 21, 2017 Thanks guys, this fretboard turned out nice, no CNC on this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottR 1,597 Report post Posted August 21, 2017 That is impressive. When I first looked at that, I thought of a wiring channel for illuminated dots. Inlay never occurred to me, and I guess I ignored the fret slots. SR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Riddler 40 Report post Posted August 21, 2017 2 hours ago, ScottR said: That is impressive. When I first looked at that, I thought of a wiring channel for illuminated dots. Inlay never occurred to me, and I guess I ignored the fret slots. SR Thanks, well the fret slots were just marked up about 0,5mm deep on the first pic so maybe thats why Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Riddler 40 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 Recently glued the top on this one and started on some carves 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottR 1,597 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 Whoa. Now that is just the perfect top for that shape! That's pure wicked. What colors do you have in mind for that.? SR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prostheta 1,433 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 Hey man, long time no see! Good to see you upping your game. That's the Poplar top you're carving, right? It'll be a challenge! Bevels are tough and chew up a lot of time getting right. How are you doing them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Riddler 40 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 44 minutes ago, ScottR said: Whoa. Now that is just the perfect top for that shape! That's pure wicked. What colors do you have in mind for that.? SR Yeah! didn't expect that quilt in the middle, So that was a pleasant surprise. Haven't decided on what colors yet but my head keeps saying, a deep red tone, some orange/yellow and of course pitch black. Don't know if I should stain the burst first or if i should throw together some batches with coloured epoxy resin, only time will tell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Riddler 40 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 Yes that's the poplar top. Will definitely be a challange to carve, that burl got alot of holes and dents also a very soft, It just kept throwing chunks at me while doing the routing. Used my angle grinder to shape it up quickly (yeah i cheated a bit there ) but will do the rest and final touches with chisels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottR 1,597 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 34 minutes ago, Mr_Riddler said: my head keeps saying, a deep red tone, some orange/yellow and of course pitch black That's pretty much what I see too.... SR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norris 294 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 Wow - it's like the holly leaf of doom. Love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoltar 34 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 Whoa O_0 That is beautiful... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Riddler 40 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 21 hours ago, ScottR said: That's pretty much what I see too.... SR Great, then Im not completely off track Thanks guys for the kind words! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Riddler 40 Report post Posted September 11, 2017 A little teaser on this one, just did the resin pouring on the body inlays, starts to look kinda cool 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prostheta 1,433 Report post Posted September 11, 2017 Nice mixture of media there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Riddler 40 Report post Posted September 12, 2017 15 hours ago, Prostheta said: Nice mixture of media there. Yeah, that blue resin looks nice against the black carbon fibre and it looks really cool when it glows in the dark. But it's kinda hard to get any good pictures of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RestorationAD 244 Report post Posted September 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Mr_Riddler said: Yeah, that blue resin looks nice against the black carbon fibre and it looks really cool when it glows in the dark. But it's kinda hard to get any good pictures of that. Hardest part about building guitars is taking good pictures of them 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottR 1,597 Report post Posted September 12, 2017 1 hour ago, RestorationAD said: Hardest part about building guitars is taking good pictures of them Amen brother. SR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Riddler 40 Report post Posted September 12, 2017 5 hours ago, RestorationAD said: Hardest part about building guitars is taking good pictures of them Yes that's true, it's usually the hardest part of the build. I try to take pictures outside in daylight if the weather allows it. Usually it generates one or two decent photos that you can use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RestorationAD 244 Report post Posted September 13, 2017 17 hours ago, Mr_Riddler said: Yes that's true, it's usually the hardest part of the build. I try to take pictures outside in daylight if the weather allows it. Usually it generates one or two decent photos that you can use When doing final shots of a guitar I use a black background (black sheet set). I use sunlight whenever possible. If not I have a strong single source of diffused light. I use a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens and a Tripod for all closeups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prostheta 1,433 Report post Posted September 13, 2017 Sunlight is fantastically easy compared to setting up artificial sources. I also use that newer version of the classic 50mm lens, Brett. The 24mm f2.8 is a real go-to for such a small shop as this one though. The 50mm lens with a crop sensor is a bit too tight, but it does let a lot of light in if you need it to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Riddler 40 Report post Posted September 13, 2017 5 hours ago, RestorationAD said: When doing final shots of a guitar I use a black background (black sheet set). I use sunlight whenever possible. If not I have a strong single source of diffused light. I use a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens and a Tripod for all closeups. Sounds pretty advanced, Photos have never been my strong side, maybe I will hire someone for that part when these builds are done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Riddler 40 Report post Posted September 16, 2017 Managed to get a quite decent photo of the glow effect on this one. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
