the telecaster kid Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 I'm a not a big fan of faux-distressed finishes, but this is something entirely different; and I love it! +1 for that. I really don't like relic stuff, but this is sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Best build ever. I'll be lucky if I ever make anything half as awesome in my entire life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmth Builder Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 This is just amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angussg Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 I like the faint yellow bands - really goes with the relic style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael.Speer Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 oh my oh my the necks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razortalon Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Piles of coolness. I especially like how the almost violin-like cutaways on the sides clash with the nuclear theme. Usually themed guitars suck. But this is freaking awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palepainter Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 That neck looks great Doug. I am looking forward to working on this one. Going to be a killer guitar. Those inlays are perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBlessTexas Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 A fellow Stryper fan here. Man, I love what you've down with the body design, carve, and especially the distressed/glow-in-the-dark neck. Brilliant work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntinDoug Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Unfortunately, I havent got much done on these in the last couple weeks. I threw out my back about a week ago...still on the mend. I got a chiropractic adjustment this morning. Experience tells me it will be a few more days before I'm back to 100%. Here is the latest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Chill-Out Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Doug, great looking guitar. I have one question, how will the frets go over the 'corrosion' on the fret board? Or does the corrosion cover the frets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntinDoug Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I need to give the board a thin coat of clear, then I will re-slot the board before fretting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBlessTexas Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Sorry to hear about your back Doug. Good luck and hope you feel better soon. I can't wait to see the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walmslap Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 that's primo man! the recessed pup and bridge reminds me of a resonator guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strato-Master Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 One word comes to mind. Damn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntinDoug Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 OK...It's about time I dusted off this thread/project, and started posting again. I have been concentrating lately on work that pays thie bills. This run is still in the semi-R&D phase. I know some of you are going to think I'm crazy, but I'm scrapping the bolt on necks I have made so far, and going with a set neck with a smooth heel. OK, I'm not "scrapping" them. I'm just setting them aside. I plan on finishing the bolt on's I have done ...someday....maybe .. The new ones will have a ziricote board like I originally planned. I have to give credit to Jeremy (Jer7440). Thanks Jeremy! He busted out a 3D file for me with my specs & headstock. I hope to run the first ones later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Is the CNC you're using a 3-axis job Doug? I can see it having problems achieving the sides of the headstock either side of where it opens up after the volute since they face downwards. Only a minor point :-D Looking forward to seeing you ramp this one up next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metz guitar paint Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Man this is one seriously cool guitar!,Dave Mustaine would want one,very MEGADETH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer7440 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Wow Doug! Like I told you, I haven't been on here much in the last month....that guitar is looking awesome! I love the corroded fretboard! Prostheta: When I machine a neck like this, I do it in 2 setups. I the first setup the cutter is perpendicular to the headstock and I cut the contour of just the headstock. In the second setup the cutter is perpendicular to the fretboard surface. In this setup I cut the neck taper and do all the surfacing (carving) on the back of the neck and headstock. When you cut it this way everything blends together nicely right below the headstock. I'm not sure if this is what Doug is doing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Good explanation. I thought it looked a little difficult to achieve this in one pass without tool changes or repositioning the workpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unrealize Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Where did all the pics go??? I miss this guitar!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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