Drak Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Damn I hate making templates, but it was a template day fer sher ten-four. Papa Bear on the left, a Gibson ES 225 (or 125, or whatever you want to call it) Not quite full-size, these are about 15" at the waist. Florentine cutaway, my favorite all-time body style in the WORLD bar none. This thing looks you in the eye with a pompadour flash and says rock-n-roll, daddy-o. Mama bear, the Venetian cutaway version for ya jazzbos out dere blowin' it soooo cooool...dig it baby, yaa... Then I made a 'Junior' Florentine version, about 1" overall smaller than Papa. Head Cutter sez I. I can see a cherry-burst with all black hardware and a black Floyd for this one. Hollow, too. Can you say controlled feedback au jus? The Baby Bear is an actual Les Paul template. Ummm, I think Mr. Twangler has left the building for now, and it's time to rock out, Gibson-stylee. I don't like carving tops, either. It's gonna be a long year. I've had a bunch of carve-top woods sitting around here for quite awhile, I guess it's about time I used them for something. I've got: Quartersawn booked Spruce set Quartersawn booked Myrtle sets (2) Quartersawn Figured Claro Walnut (still one piece) Quartersawn Curly Redwood (2 sets) Ans some Quilted Maple that will work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum5545 Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 I like the 2nd from the right. Cool, but not overly bulbous. I like the sharp horn too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Florentine cutaways rule! I am waiting for this project to come to life. It looks like it will challenge your masterfullness. As always I'm sure it will look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 I like papa and momma bear. Can't wait to see how you build this guitar, as I love watching your building threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 second from the left is my favorite. it looks like its a watered finish look like the stuff MLII used to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren wilson Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 I'm more of a Venetian cutaway man, myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Fruit Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Damn it drak, even your templates have good figure! I personnally like the first on the left. And a jazzbox with a floyd? heresy i say, heresy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicksguitar Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Wow dude, another guy after my own heart. I'm starting an ES-135 style jobber myself with a carved out mahogany back like a 295 and a Bigsby. I can't wait to see how your stuff comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 I like the 2 on the right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke_998 Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 hehe nice to see another les paul type guitar!! I would also take the 2nd one from the right, pointy cutaways really look good!! I woud love to see how it would look, I guess patience is the word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truerussian558 Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 I like the 2nd from the right. Cool, but not overly bulbous. I like the sharp horn too. seconded, and florentine cutaways do rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted August 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 I like them all really, there's a different purpose for each one. I pretty much decided the Spruce top set and Walnut bottom set will see the Venetian, and it will be a fo'-reel archtop jazzer (...see ya in 2 years ) The Junior will see the Myrtle, maybe both sides (that would be cool) The Daddy-O 225 will see the Figured Maple top and Redwood back. But any of them will take a year or better, I'll update at Christmas! Yes, the Junior will have to have a Floyd, dammit, and be black hardware. It will be the 'Problem Child'! (AC/DC reference fully intended ) I absolutely love Gibson styled bodies, but hate them as flattops, they HAVE to be arched tops, and that takes time and committment, practice and patience, which means time squared squared, hehehe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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