!!METAL MATT!! Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 (edited) Ok with the supper strat build on hold, I still wanted to get something finished, sooooo Ive been working of another guitar for a friend a lacewood body singlecut design that I came up with http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...ar/IMG_1969.jpg now Ive really fallen hard for this new design for a few reasons, ONE being that ive NEVER done a singlecut design before and this design really flows well so im building one for myself. Its an alder body so I will be painting it, what color? well im not sure yet any way I'll be useing the parts from the purpleheart build. I have the jigs set up and this build will be at the same point very soon http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...ar/IMG_2033.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...ar/IMG_2034.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...ar/IMG_2036.jpg Edited October 28, 2007 by !!METAL MATT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElysianGuitars Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 not feeling this one... looks... uncomfortable... and itd likely neck dive really bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTU 7's. Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 I like it Matt, it's a diabolic mockingbird shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 I don't love it, but that's just me. In terms of balance, the butt-end of it is quite girthy, so that should at least help with the potential neck dive issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digideus Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Hey Matt! Not sure on this one. It doesnt look like something you would do, Not enough spikes!!!! Im not keen on the back end being so round like a pregnant strat, but what the hell, its your baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!METAL MATT!! Posted October 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 It doesnt look like something you would do, Not enough spikes!!!! Ya Im not sure whats going on with me as of late I just seem to be in some kind of a dont stab your self and die mood im sure im just in some kind of fase. ... looks... uncomfortable... Well I thought the same thing at first but after cuting the body out it really feels nice I routed the bevels on Erics lace wood body and I went with much larger bevels on his, It looked wicked so I did the same to mine http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...ar/IMG_2054.jpg hear is mine http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...ar/IMG_2057.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...ar/IMG_2059.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...ar/IMG_2061.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 looks really neck heavy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Ok with the supper strat build on hold, I still wanted to get something finished, soooo.... ....so you started a new project? I don't mean to be contrary here Matt, but when one of these other projects crosses the finish line, THEN you'll get something finished. Right now you have a bunch of "starts" all in limbo. Time to pick one and take it all the way to the checkered flag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!METAL MATT!! Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) Ok with the supper strat build on hold, I still wanted to get something finished, soooo.... ....so you started a new project? I don't mean to be contrary here Matt, but when one of these other projects crosses the finish line, THEN you'll get something finished. Right now you have a bunch of "starts" all in limbo. Time to pick one and take it all the way to the checkered flag! Well why does it bother you what guitars I build or dont build? I can start and finish or halh finish any guitar I really want cant I? I dont build my guitars bassed of a list of rules handed down by people on a random forum, I do what I do because I really enjoy the design and I do get tired of some designs and I move on, I'll do it again and again intil I feel Ive found the design thats going to work over the years for me something I can look at and love, Im also going to finish every build I have going but in what order I dont know thats up to me it all depends on my mood . ^^^^^^^^ Im not pissed its just early in the AM and I suck at grammar dont worrie man I'll finish Now back to the build, eric is doing up some vinyl spider webing, and Im thinking about doing a white bass coat and laying out the vinyl. Than the black finish over that and than peel back the vinyl and bango spider web Edited October 31, 2007 by !!METAL MATT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova9 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Well I think the point is that people on here get kinda tired of 14 page threads with photoshop mock-ups. I've only ever seen you finish 2 guitars, and one of them was painted by Jeremy. It seems like you just do the easy bits of shaping a body, carving bevels and stuff, and then the guitar disappears into the wilderness. Not necessarily trying to piss you off, just making the point that you'll never be a luthier until you start finishing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!METAL MATT!! Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) Well I think the point is that people on here get kinda tired of 14 page threads with photoshop mock-ups. I've only ever seen you finish 2 guitars, and one of them was painted by Jeremy. It seems like you just do the easy bits of shaping a body, carving bevels and stuff, and then the guitar disappears into the wilderness. Not necessarily trying to piss you off, just making the point that you'll never be a luthier until you start finishing them. well Ive done more than 2, also Im still learing like every one hear Ive been doing this for a long time, and really theres been alot keeping me from finishing most builds, ONE loss of work, TWO loss of shop, THREE a big move with my girl friend to a small town with yet again NO SHOP NO TOOLS NO WOOD AND NO WORK so Ive tryed to do what I can when I can because I love building. Now Ive just goten into a shop and I have the tools, so Ive started over again and now Ime building my own necks and Im learing that all over again. So this is me starting over FRESH Im trying again. I tryed with this build http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...nt=IMG_1821.jpg But I really hate the color and it fells like every other supper strat out there and I want my first 8-string to be more than just another supper strat so im at it again with this design http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...nt=IMG_2033.jpg Im really really into this one for alot of reasons so all 14 threads where just 3D mockups because thats all I was able to do now would it be ok with every one If I could just start over?? I feel bad about the threads of nothing but at least I could show off my designs and in the back of my mind I was kinda hopeing that maybe something would happen and I could build them but nothing ever did so again all I can say is Sorry and I hope you guys will stick with me as I restart and keep learing from all of you Edited October 31, 2007 by !!METAL MATT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I don't think it looks like a generic super strat. I think it's a great looking design, and I'd like to see it finished. If you're really up for learning, taking a guitar over the finish line is the way to do it. Otherwise you've got no real basis for assessing how well you've done with each stage. You can't rate your neck carving until you've played it, or your fretowrk, or your finish work. It's your guitar, and your business, but I'd like to see a few more finished instruments before you start another new project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIRS Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hey Matt, I really like your work, and it doesn't matter to me what you finish and what you don't but your designs are excellent. I wish you would finish the one you call a super strat because thats one of the coolest looking guitar bodies I've ever seen! Too bad you don't want to go through with that one. I don't mean to insult you in any manner but I don't like the replacement, I think its no where near as interesting or awesome as the other one. Now that doesn't mean its a bad design or anything, I just liked the other one more. I would like to see some of your awesome designs finished but if you aren't able to finish projects at the time then okay, thats normal. My build has been on hiatus since late August and I probably won't get to do anymore work on it for at least another 3-4 weeks. Oh well. Keep making the cool guitars Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElysianGuitars Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 It doesnt look like something you would do, Not enough spikes!!!! Ya Im not sure whats going on with me as of late I just seem to be in some kind of a dont stab your self and die mood im sure im just in some kind of fase. ... looks... uncomfortable... Well I thought the same thing at first but after cuting the body out it really feels nice I routed the bevels on Erics lace wood body and I went with much larger bevels on his, It looked wicked so I did the same to mine http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...ar/IMG_2054.jpg hear is mine http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...ar/IMG_2057.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...ar/IMG_2059.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...ar/IMG_2061.jpg having myself owned a bc rich nj beast, and made some pointy guitars, i can say with certainty that the point on the upper bout would dig into your chest if you were using it in an on stage environment... i'd highly recommend rounding the back side of that horn with a smooth taper, so it doesn't dig in, it makes a world of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I'm with Setch, from all the designs you have pop out here, http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/dea...nt=IMG_1821.jpg this is the best one so far! And I can't understand were do you get that it looks like a generic superstrat, because if I was going to buy a guitar, and you placed that design next to everything strat shaped in the market now, I will choose it every single time. Seriously, that guitar is almost done, the grain on it is outstanding if you are going natural, and if not a paint job ain't that hard to do with no guns! All my guitars have been finished before I bought my compressor and gun. So I do think that any excuse you can post is just that, an excuse. because if you ain't got no tools, no shop, how can you do the bodies with the pup routs and bevels? That is the part of building that require the use of big tools. Everything else after that is just detail sanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Matt - they have a point... the superstrat is a damn sexy design and well worth taking to the finish line, especially since its so close!! you could always do a quick oil and wax finish if you dont have spraying capabilities at the moment. Surely that would be a better alternative to abandoning it. Obviously its your choice but for me the thing that keeps me building is the satisfaction i get from the instruments i finish. Your superstrat may not be your prefered design but finish it and play it - it might convince you otherwise!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!METAL MATT!! Posted November 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 WOW I really did not think that design was liked this much, I'll tell you guys what I am now at least willing to take another look at it and than I'll see where I stand, hey theres no saying I could not build both of them right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!METAL MATT!! Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 (edited) Ok this is where things stand!! and thanks wes for makeing too much sence that it frightens me I'll be geting my purpleheart build to the point that I can wire it up and see how it sounds at the same time I'll be routing this new body design for the same parts so that if the purpleheart body is a dud than I'll have a back up, and if after all the purpleheart one does sound good than I'll just have to finish both guitars AND THATS THAT , I want to take the (OMG I MAY BE A SERIAL UNFINISHER!!) and turn it in to I WAS ONCE A SERIAL UNFINISHER Edited November 8, 2007 by !!METAL MATT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 That's the spirit! Git 'er done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTU 7's. Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Matt, I have a new wicked shape to show, so you can start working on another guitar. Joking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komodo Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I'm the same way Matt. My wife doesn't let me get two words out anymore without saying " . . until at least one of those guitars is finished . . ". TOO MANY IDEAS, too little time to do them. Focus, focus, focus . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!METAL MATT!! Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 truck bed coating paint? I did some work with it on wood and I loved it its fast drying stuff and its hard, and with my purpleheart body and its open grain this stuff should fill that really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmarlin Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Do you mean like Rhino Linings? Ouch! that would tear your fore arm up. Very rough stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 I have thought about using that stuff before,but you would need a thick clearcoat to level out the bumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTU 7's. Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 I have thought about using that stuff before,but you would need a thick clearcoat to level out the bumps. I saw a guy on sevenstring.org using that type of paint on his guitar and leaving all the textured stuff on it. http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sevenstri...pped-paint.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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