avengers63 Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 This is basically it. The kids seem to think it looks like a giant goldfish cracker. The matte top coat makes the while thing look almost plastic. It's really neat. When I get it all worked out, I'll have some better pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 i see a whale... not a corvus well done john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderekel Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 i see a whale... ...with braces....hehe Looks "good" John (as good as a corvus can be anyway ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanwad Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 i see a whale... not a corvus It took me a while to see a whale! That's a wild guitar, fair play! I actually quite like the matt orange finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcissism Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I could see Bart Simpson playing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StormLeader Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 It does look like a Gold-Fish. I say we E-Mail Pete a picture of it everyday. I'm betting on a week and a half before he goes insane, which is based on the theory that he's not insane already. Great job! -Stormy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I hope your not proud of that.... im just kidding, thats an awsome guitar i actually really like the finish...something about the shape though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the telecaster kid Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 It looks kind of like a guitar hero contoller from the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderekel Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I just noticed that those are steinberger tuners. Why did you put those on there? Those are really expensive aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I just noticed that those are steinberger tuners. Why did you put those on there? Those are really expensive aren't they? Yes , they are .I bought a set and have decided, I do not care for them.They are a PITA for doing a setup IMO.Anybody else have any experence with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Good work John ! The colours work for me, it looks really nice for a travel guitar. Which are its final dimentions ? I think that it needs a custom case ! Corvus, corvus, corvus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Nice one 'Veng I love it. It's amazing what you can do with a crap design, and a little imagination. And I saw the whale right away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I just noticed that those are Steinberger tuners. Why did you put those on there? Those are really expensive aren't they? They run about $90/set for chrome, so yea, you could call them really expensive. I had them on the Tele I made that has a Bigsby on it. I HATED using them in combination with the Bigsby, so I traded them out for some traditional tuners and used the Steinbergers on this one. I bought a set and have decided, I do not care for them. They are a PITA for doing a setup IMO. Anybody else have any experence with them? They have their own little nuances you need to get used to. After that, I think they're great. I totally disagree with Dean about them being difficult during setup. They're extremely accurate (42:1 IIRC), so setting the intonation was a LOT easier than with regular tuners. The colours work for me, it looks really nice for a travel guitar. Which are its final dimentions ? I think that it needs a custom case! The body is 1 1/2" thick, +/- 11 1/2" at the widest points, and +/- 17" from the tip of the pocket to the bottom. The overall length is 35". No info on weight, but it's really light... almost as light as my Steinberger. If you think it needs a custom case, feel free to get sewing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I have to say this through gritted teeth, but I like it. The finish/assembly/color scheme is really great, and I like the travel aspect of it. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirge for november Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I love how it turned out! Though I must say I'm not totally with your design choice of making the topside perhaps even skinnier than the original. The finish looks great and the complete picture does work though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thanks for the kind words. It'll show in next month's GOTM for sure. I didn't intend to make it any different than the original. I don't doubt that it may be narrower up top considering I basically eyeballed the template. All things considering, I think I got pretty close to the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 If you think it needs a custom case, feel free to get sewing! Wait, wait, wait ! It was only a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Dear John, It is my pleasure to inform you that you have been awarded the following in recognition of your services to the Corvus, regards, Muzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Time for a re-build! (nearly) one-piece ash Corvus I had to add a little width onto the body, but the grain was laid out pretty well, so you'd have to be looking for it to see it. It'll have a cherry fretboard, blue/white block inlays, white p/g, strat set, and all of the ash will be dyed blue. fretboard with inlays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 f/b radiused & sanded to 320 time for some linseed oil and a sun tan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireFly Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Corvus whaaaaat? lol Someone brought one of these in about a month ago. Black Pickguard, single hum, cream colored body. It was pretty sweet, except that it was ass ugly and a pain to play sitting down It sounded okay though. Good luck on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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