Metalhead28 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 (edited) I've been picking up lots of good stuff since I joined the board, thanks to everyone. I've just kicked of my second project and I am trying to document my progress for the future, and I figure I may as well share it here too. Here's a few pictures, starting from the original sketches to the current point of progress. I'll keep updaing as I go. Just settling on a design: Edited June 23, 2008 by Metalhead28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead28 Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Trying the pick out the best grain for the body wings: Set in position with the neck blank....starting to look like a guitar already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Wow, that's a great shape! The horns are balanced, the curves are perfect! Do you have any other specs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngaa Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 That's a sweet body shape! And the grain direction on the wings look nice, good work so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inisheer Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 +1 I really like that shape too. It's modern looking without being too over the top. Very sleek! Can't wait to watch this come along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Nice =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piedpiperX2000 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 So you like Phoenix Rising from McNaught? =] Its a good design to copy! its my favorite from him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan316 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hmmm. Simple, efficient, elegant. Not gawdy, not too far from traditional, definitely going to be comfy and easy to play. The Zebrawood top... are you planning any colored stain ideas? Any color scheme? Got an idea, follow me on a journey of absuredness and extreme difficulty... get a clearcoat with a fine metallic in it. To give the whole top a clear but shiny and metallic coat over that awesome grain, then sunburst to black. All chrome hardware. Hmm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead28 Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 The Mcnaught Phoenix is one of my favorite shapes, so it was definitely an inspiration. This was a freehand sketch and I incorporated some deliberate differences, but you're right, it's still pretty similar. It's getting a ebony board...possibly blank or maybe with small offset dots. Stainless fretwire. I'm using a Hipshot Hardtail for the bridge. I'm planning on all black hardware, and a natural finish for sure. I'm still torn on whether I want to put a gloss finish on it or just oil or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm99 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 The Mcnaught Phoenix is one of my favorite shapes, so it was definitely an inspiration. This was a freehand sketch and I incorporated some deliberate differences, but you're right, it's still pretty similar. I can see the subtle differences though. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngaa Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 I just realized this is going to have a carve top, that should look really cool with that shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead28 Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Haven't stopped by for an update in a while, but I've been documenting the build pretty closely. After taking about 3 weeks off of the project for other things, I got moving again this weekend. I've got the neck profiled and tapered, the truss rod in. I've tapered the fingerboard and installed 4mm offset dots. I've just glued up some extensions for the headstock sides. After this dries I'll be back at it tomorrow. Here are a couple shots along the way: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhollowman Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 When I first looked at your sketch I thought "Wow, that'll need more to hold the neck on", and then I realised it's a neck-thru! :D Should look really good, can't wait to see more! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngaa Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) Looking really good, hoping to see more progress on this thing! oh yeah and if you haven't glued on the wings I suggest doing the side dots right away, and maybe even fretting.. With my neck-thru build I fretted and did the side dots after gluing it together. Made the last 10 frets really hard to do.. Edited August 2, 2008 by ngaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead28 Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Looking really good, hoping to see more progress on this thing! oh yeah and if you haven't glued on the wings I suggest doing the side dots right away, and maybe even fretting.. With my neck-thru build I fretted and did the side dots after gluing it together. Made the last 10 frets really hard to do.. Yeah, I've already done the dots, and I'm going to finish the fretting before I glue on the wings and also before I carve the neck. I just bought the Stew-Mac fret caul and I'm gonna press them in in my drill press, I'm looking forward to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngaa Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Looking really good, hoping to see more progress on this thing! oh yeah and if you haven't glued on the wings I suggest doing the side dots right away, and maybe even fretting.. With my neck-thru build I fretted and did the side dots after gluing it together. Made the last 10 frets really hard to do.. Yeah, I've already done the dots, and I'm going to finish the fretting before I glue on the wings and also before I carve the neck. I just bought the Stew-Mac fret caul and I'm gonna press them in in my drill press, I'm looking forward to that. Yeah, that fret press is very useful Good luck on the fretting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead28 Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Got the headstock cut out today, as well as the board glued on, so here are the first shots that really give me an idea of the inished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 that zebrano looks great - i like the 3 piece neck through as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElysianGuitars Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 that zebrano looks great - i like the 3 piece neck through as well +1, the neck blank goes very well with the zebrano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 +1 On all of the above.... love the whole thing. I am Jealous, just moved so my shop is not setup yet.... soon I will get back to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 that`s one good looking guitar you have there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead28 Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks for the comments, everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead28 Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Got this thing fretted (pressing them for the first time - I'll never hammer frets again!) And I carved the neck today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhollowman Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Got this thing fretted (pressing them for the first time - I'll never hammer frets again!) And I carved the neck today. Looking very nice! Reminds me of my own at that stage, same volute shape and similar headstock: DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead28 Posted August 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) A little more progress. I've dressed the frets, finished the control cavity and walnut cover, glued on the body wings and done a little routing to prepare for carving the body. Edited August 11, 2008 by Metalhead28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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