avengers63 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 I decided that this body shape is called the JM Classic. walnut thinline body canarywood neck w/ walnut accents ebony fretboard w. canary, walnut, and white binding 4 Teisco pickups Rickenbacker style bridge Teisco vibrato white pearl pickguard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 You had me worried for a minute there Jon. From the title I thought you were going to do something normal, I though you might be getting sick. But the pictures show that all is well. A little too late now, but I think that would look good as a neck thru with the canarywood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 You had me worried for a minute there Jon. From the title I thought you were going to do something normal, I though you might be getting sick. But the pictures show that all is well. You know me better than that, hoss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAK Guitars Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Oooh I'm lovin this one. Keep it up John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcrash Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Indeed..... nice work John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hedley Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Nice! Is that a rub-on decal you used on the back there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Is that a rub-on decal you used on the back there? 1) The back isn't shown at all in those last pics. 2) No. I used a pattern I found and adapted it for this purpose. I then used it to scroll saw the pattern into a huge f-hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedley Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Is that a rub-on decal you used on the back there? 1) The back isn't shown at all in those last pics. 2) No. I used a pattern I found and adapted it for this purpose. I then used it to scroll saw the pattern into a huge f-hole. I guess that wasnt the back huh? lol I couldnt tell if that was what you did or if that was a decal, very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Is that a rub-on decal you used on the back there? 1) The back isn't shown at all in those last pics. 2) No. I used a pattern I found and adapted it for this purpose. I then used it to scroll saw the pattern into a huge f-hole. I guess that wasnt the back huh? lol I couldnt tell if that was what you did or if that was a decal, very nice work! reference: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=43485 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 That fretboard is awesome, but it's just too narrow. 1/16" strips of canarywood & walnut will take care of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I don't know why I missed this the first time but that neck carving jig is GENIUS! I was dreading going home and having to build one before I can get back to work on some projects I have waiting... now. Not so much I have some stairs just like that! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Even with the smileys, it's sometimes it's really hard to tell if y'all are being genuine or sarcastic. Of course, the bad thing with this "jig" is that it's weather dependent. I know that I sure ain't going out there if it's cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chops1983 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 John, i really like this build mate, it is looking the goods. So, Take this next bit with a grain of salt. I know you dig the, wanna do things different and kinda retro thing, i am in the same mindset of different, but i think with the 4 pickups, the tailpiece, the pickguard and all the other retro fittings it will detract from the awesome details this build has got going for it. The scrollsaw work with the Japanese vine design and the fingerboard outline of canarywood and walnut and the walnut laminate in the scarf are all fantastic little details that make this build somewhat different. IMO a great build needs to flow, beautiful timber, great finish, appropriate hardware etc. etc. If it was my build from here i would keep the hardware minimalistic. But like i said, take it with a grain of salt, i know where you are getting your inspiration from for this build. It is looking great though! Chad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 No worries. Thanks for the honest input without being condescending about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarkid4143 Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Ooooooohhhhh! That looks tasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewey Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Beautiful work on the f-hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 thief!!!!! hehe i think i agree about the less is more approach in regard to the hardware with this one. but as its yours i guess its up to you on a side note - it took my 15 minutes to cut out one petal the other night. and there are 257 pieces!!! o dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Totally serious, I'm gunna use it. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 It's good to know I've finally inspired one of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Built Guitars Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 love it. Particularly the use of Teisco parts, and the fhole. Sweet stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 gluing on the fretboard... leveling some frets... attaching some stuff to the pickguard... I was originally going to use a 5-way blade switch and TRY to have the pups wired in pairs to TRY and emulate HBs. I left that one alone thinking that Tiescos always had individual sliders or rockers, so I went that direction instead. It keeps in the theme a LOT better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Built Guitars Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 freakin spectacular! the pickguard is perfect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAK Guitars Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 +1, looks awesome! Where'd u get that pearloid by the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted June 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Grizzly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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