Blackdog Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 After a lot of struggle with the very soft korina back, I got to finish this one. The top was triple-stained for the deep contrast and the edge sunburst, and the neck P90 cover was cut from the same wood and stained in the same way. It gives sort of a stealth effect, and from a distance the guitar looks like a single-pickup. It plays very well, and tone-wise it is really different from my other guitars (all mahogany bodied), this one sounds lighter and with a distinct upper mid focus. The neck BKP90 is a bit underwound and in this guitar has a nice stratty snap to the sound. Not perfect, but still very satisfied with the general results. Finally today got the time (and natural light) for some good pictures... BTW, in some of the pictures you'll see normal (plastic) amber speed-knobs, and in others the flamed maple knobs stained like the top and lacquered. Not sure about what looks best, they both look good to me... Ah, and excuse the hair in the last picture shown... : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orgmorg Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Very, very, very nice! What bridge is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireFly Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 That single-cut is gorgeous! I love the inlay, how the headstock compliments the body, and the pickup cover on the neck pickup. Who says you have to have matching neck/bridge pickups? I really want this lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Blackdog, you make absolutely gorgeous guitars. Your last two posts have also shown that you have beyond any doubt gotten your polishing questions answered and the technique mastered. Just absolutely awesome....as usual. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Top, Top Shelf. Simply astounding in quality, build integrity, and craftsmanship. I give it the Drak 5-Star award, the highest honor I can bestow on any guitar. You Sir, R.O.C.K. :D B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Thank you guys, you're too kind !! What bridge is that? The bridge is an ABM aluminum wraparound. I was originally going to use a TonePros and the guitar was designed for that, but it is a bit heavy. I have used the fixed version of these ABM bridges before and the manufacturing precision is outstanding, so I decided to give the adjustable one a chance. It is a bit pricey, and a bit taller than the TonePros (or the Pigtail). So far I'm liking it, and it certainly looks different and sounds very good. The fit on the provided posts is so good that I decided not to use the locking posts of the TonePros (which are a pain for adjusting action). The action now is perfect for me (1.7mm low E and 1.4mm high e @ 12th fret), but this bridge will not go much lower than that. If there were a need for lower action I would have to change it for the Pigtail. Your last two posts have also shown that you have beyond any doubt gotten your polishing questions answered and the technique mastered. Thanks for such kind words, but it isn't perfect, believe me... I am adjusting my technique and now it is indeed much better, thinner finishes and good polishing results. The one I finished for my friend-customer a couple of months ago was very close to perfect. But I still need to learn a lot about finishing. My technique is anything but traditional, and very time consuming. Top, Top Shelf. Simply astounding in quality, build integrity, and craftsmanship. I give it the Drak 5-Star award, the highest honor I can bestow on any guitar. Thanks Drak !!! I'm honoured !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Wow ,can I take her out on a date? That is very nice,I like the wood knobs myself, but would not complain with the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
last snowstorm Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 i like the plastic knobs better - they seem to blend in with the top more than the wood knobs. the wood knobs stand out more (to me) and compete with that beautiful top too much. that cover on the p-90 is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullsession Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Man..that's a sweet, sweet top! Sorry. Couldn't help myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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