eddiefletcher Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Well here is where I'm at so far... Its a seven string beast!! Obviously there is still a lot of work to do but its beginning to come together... This is an ASH 1 piece body with a neck based on an RG 7620 I had. ( Ignore the Jem DB7 fretboard thats for something completely different! ) So far I have an Edge Pro trem for it along with the nut and tuners will come from a UV777. i cant decide if I should swirl it or use the existing grain and do a translucent thing???? Anyways any suggestions or ideas would be much appreciated! Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 man that looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt76 Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Just one thing, IS REALLY REALLY BEAUTIFUL Congratulations Eddie Fletcher!!! , I think with Oil finish, or Satin finishes look greats!!!! See you, and good work!!!! PD: Please No painting!!! Is beauty with natural finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wylde1919 Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 if you wanna keep the grain showing and give it a Vai look, I'd use the BSB tutorial and do it up like that. It would look hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlexVDL Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 wow it looks like black korina (limba) very nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 yeah man, show the grain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarMaestro Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Are you crazy? The guitar you have there is EXACTLY what I wanted to build and I already bought the materials. 7-string Universe with black limba body. I think you have to swirl it or I have to do something else, as I don't want to build a guitar which is not unique..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 I know I'm acronym crippled but didn't he say it's Ash? This is an ASH 1 piece body I admit it does have that greenish brown look to it that limba has but if you look close, the grain does not look like any limba that I have used. Nice looking guitar - can you clear up the issue of the wood(s) used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Now that I look at that second picture, it does look very limba like. I'd love to hear the answer on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 i have seen "swamp" ash with that grain and texture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckguitarist Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Oh man, that looks awesome! I think a clear or tinted clear finish would look soooooo good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 I vote for a clear finish with a sparse swirl allowing most of the grain to show. Would that be possible and would it even look good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren wilson Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 I think a transparent swirl would interfere too much with the wood grain, and vice versa. You'd have a big mess, in my opinion. One finish i *love* on ash is used by George Furlanetto on his FBass instruments. He calls it "ceruse", and it's a dark stain with a contrasting filler (sometimes tinted) applied to bring out the grain. It's quite striking. http://fbass.com/images/bn5ceruseblack-whitebody.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiefletcher Posted February 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 hey guys! Its definately ASH believe me!!! Not swamp ash or anything else!!! It was sourced from Goodtimber in Northampton UK and shipped to me here. I bought a total of 3 blanks from the same cut and they all have this kind of marking on them. The grain really is something else eh!!! I'm leaning towareds going with a translucent blue at this stage really highly polished with the headstock done in the same way.. Incidentally anyone that wants one of the blanks I have is welcome to make an offer as I only need the two of them! The blanks are big enough to do a seven string UV each. Just call it $40 US plus shipping. Anyone interested let me know. Thanks for the comments by the way and I have emailed Goodtimber to find out exactly which strain of ash this is! Soon as I know I'll post pics and info! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiefletcher Posted February 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Ok here is the exact botanical name for the ash used for this guitar. Fraxinus pennsylvanica (Green ash) Oleaceae (Olive family) The guy got back to me today. Apparently its really quite a rare wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarMaestro Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 @eddie: Do you have an exact set of dimensions/measurements of the Universe AANJ neck cavity and heel? If yes it would be great if you could post them or mail them to me, as I am currently doing a UV project as well. Thanks, MK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiefletcher Posted February 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 @eddie: Do you have an exact set of dimensions/measurements of the Universe AANJ neck cavity and heel? If yes it would be great if you could post them or mail them to me, as I am currently doing a UV project as well. Thanks, MK! no worries I have either a template I can post to you or I can email you the specs. let me know which you prefer! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidgec94 Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 Eddie, how much did you pay for the blanks? PS Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiefletcher Posted February 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 Thanks fidgec, but I didnt pay anything for them I actually took them off a UV I had ages ago. The only diff was that the original UV had the full heel not AANJ and this one has been customised for AANJ. I have the blanks for both now. It just makes life so much easier when your working to a template! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidgec94 Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 I was actually wondering how much you paid for the ash body blanks (you got them from the UK right?). I dont think my original post was that clear! Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 That's chunkeyyyyyy. so long ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiefletcher Posted February 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 Eddie, how much did you pay for the blanks? PS Very nice work! Sorry mate was having a blonde day. I got the timber from Goodtimber in Northampton. There number is in the Yellow Pages but I'm afraid I dont have it here with me! I paid a combined total of 35 pounds for each blank and 21 pounds for a one piece rock maple neck black for the neck. They are excellent people and will actually find you some great wood! Give them a call if your in the UK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidgec94 Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 Give them a call if your in the UK! I am and i will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarMaestro Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 @eddiefletcher: Did you recieve my personal message? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiefletcher Posted February 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 Guitarm... i've tried emailing you the info but your email address I cant email to. Keep getting the message Email Delayed Notification! Do you have another email address and I'll fire it off again! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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