Marcovis Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) I have been working on this guitar for the past couple months. It's being built for a charity auction here in Des Moines, Iowa called The John Stoddard Rally Against Cancer. The John Stoddard Center is a great cancer treatment center here in Des Moines and every year they hold a auction fundraiser to raise money to fund thier programs. I am a cancer survivor myself(5 years since last treatment) and was treated at The Stoddard Center, so this guitar has special meaning to me as well. The auction is Jan. 26th and all proceeds go to The John Stoddard Cancer Center. Here's the specs on the guitar. Body-figured black limba Top-heartwood quilted maple Neck-figured black limba FB-maccassar ebony w/heartwood quilted maple binding(from top) Headcap-maccassar ebony Scale-24 5/8 Hardware- gold, tonepros tuneomatic string-through body, sperzel tuners, maccassar ebony rings, knobs and switch tip. Pickups- double creme WB customs Here's a shot of the body after carving the top and the comfort carves on the back. I'll be carving the neck in the next few days and getting this one in the spray booth in the next two weeks. http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL19/198486...1/290585139.jpg Edited December 2, 2007 by Maiden69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 That looks awesome, the maple top is very unique. Glad to hear it's going to a good cause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutas Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Great work as always. It is nice to see someone helping others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I love the shape. is that your design? looks classy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcovis Posted November 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I love the shape. is that your design? looks classy. Thanks. It's a design my friend and I came up with for his guitar and I liked it so much I decided to keep using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIRS Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I love the shape. is that your design? looks classy. Thanks. It's a design my friend and I came up with for his guitar and I liked it so much I decided to keep using it. The curves and shapes of that guitar are exquisite. It really appeals to my eyes. I love how the curves seem to flow well. Great work, and for an excellent cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al heeley Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Can't wait to see the top with a bit of shine on it, that quilt looks fabulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcovis Posted November 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Can't wait to see the top with a bit of shine on it, that quilt looks fabulous. I know, it's gonna look crazy after shooting clear. Plus, in that photo it's only sanded to 80 grit. Once I sand it further, it will pop even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 My wife is a cancer survivor too,and I think what you are doing is just great.The guitar is looking good.I hope you make a ton of money on it.My wife got cancer at the same time I broke my neck,it really changes your life.We are giving people before it happened ,but after now we can feel their pain.I just wish you the best and long life.For anyone out there who has a lot of drama in your life....you only get one chance at life ,make the best of it.Play nice but don't get played.Ok I'am done ,forgive the preaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPA or death Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 I remember that top wood from your post on the LP build a few months back. Nice to see it all glued up and cut out now. That limba is cool too. It's going to be nice, just like that LP was. Great work as usual Marcovis. Looking forward to seeing this one after completion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 That there is a su-wheeeeet guitar Marcovis! Please post progress pics and obviously the finished product. What are you doing for a headstock veneer / inlay / shape? Most excellent looking guitar. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcovis Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 That there is a su-wheeeeet guitar Marcovis! Please post progress pics and obviously the finished product. What are you doing for a headstock veneer / inlay / shape? Most excellent looking guitar. :D Thanks. The fingerboard and headcap are both stripped maccassar ebony. It's got a 12th fret inlay of my own design that I did in pearl and brass(to match gold hardware). The headstock logo is my standard logo in pearl and the sidedots are brass tubeing with pearl centers. I'll post pictures on Monday when I get back to the shop. It will be going into the spray booth no later than Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcovis Posted December 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Here's a few more pics. Gonna glue the neck tonight and start spraying lacquer either tomorrow or Wednesday. Headstock 12th fret Inlay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 cant wait to see a finish on that limba!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RjY Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Thats some really nice work you're doing there, and it's nice to hear (read) thats its all for a good cause!! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcovis Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Here's a couple pics of the glued neck joint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 That guitar is really cool.The cause and build are very special indeed !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 How do we bid ?!?!? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcovis Posted December 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Got some clear coats on tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TemjinStrife Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Woow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngaa Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Wow, looking forward to the finished project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Very sexy! I hope the wood stock you used was aging for at least 18 years Jeez, that was bad. I'll go back to organizing my presentation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcovis Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 It's comlete now and goes off to auction on Sat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Beautiful job Marcovis, I hope it raises a small fortune. Please let us know how the auction goes. -Vinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcovis Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Beautiful job Marcovis, I hope it raises a small fortune. Please let us know how the auction goes. -Vinny Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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