Clavin Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 Well, after 2.5 years, I don't know how much money, working with the builder, and my jeweler friend, and finally Tom Anderson of Tom Anderson guitars (Tom supplied the bora bora blue stain, and the pickups) The guitar I always dreamed of is finally finished. I hope you enjoy the pics. Thanks for looking in! Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlexVDL Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 that is a true masters piece.i would be scared to play it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavin Posted May 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 Thanks Guys. Some of the best advice about inlay I ever got was - it gets easier the more you do it, and, don't let the size of the project make you stop before you start. Don't be afraid of the ones that seem impossible basically. And I agree. Thanks again. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_ed Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 Hoe-lee crap! Un-freakin-real. I would coat that thing in lexan and kill anybody that tried to touch it. AlexVDL has it right: Jaw Droppingly beautiful. Stunning artwork and inlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 Thats beautiful um so just one question, how does it sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavin Posted May 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 I'll let you know tomorrow when it gets in from the overnight shipping. The pickups are Tom Anderson. I was told they are a little "hot" but I may like that. Basically it's maple, mahogany, and an ebony back. It should sound like a les paul on steriods with a little more bite (ebony fretboard). From my luthiers last e-mail to me today... "This is the most naturally resonant solid body guitar I have ever played! The pickups may be a bit too hot but that can be rectified easily by swapping with a different set of Anderson's. Tom wanted to know how these sounded with this wood combination. Let me know" He's been a Gibson and Taylor 4 star repair center for over 20 years. I hope he knows what he's talking about!! Thanks Brian. Your site is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryeisnotcool Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 hey it looks great! but i found one major flaw! you were supposed to make two guitars, the back should be on the front of another one, its awsome!!! hey can you make me one?i have a good gig next month and i would love to have another guitar to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavin Posted May 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 Sure.. Just give me about ten minutes or so to get my little jewelers saw going. Got a credit card? You want it when?? This is the "sister" to the guitar of the month. Actally I had Dave Howard make me that one because I was getting sick of waiting for my luthier to finish this one!!! The 2.5 years wasn't due to the inlays, it was due to my luthier having to build this in his spare time. He does restorations full time, and repairs for Gibson and Taylor, etc... Now I have the two I can't wait to see them together! Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsl602000 Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 wow...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 absolutely incredible!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulNeeds Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 A stunning piece of work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francelj Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 OMG if the sound is half as good as she looks ....uh, Iam speechles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt76 Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 Hello! My congratulations, it seems to me a really spectacular work! now ENJOY... Good bye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gw_guitars Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 Ouch !! Too much for a simple mortal like me I think the word is beautitasticonderfull! Gerard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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