peterbrown Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) Hi, Here is another I have been working on. Nick wanted an 80's themed/inspired axe. An interesting challenge is just what the doctor ordered for me (guitar doctor) Specs: Body - 1 piece figured Queensland maple with ebony binding and pearl purfling Neck - 3 piece laminated Queensland Maple Fretboard - ebony with pearl custom inlay Bridge - shaller stop tail More spec details will be provided as the build unfolds. Starting Out with the CAD. I won't be chambering with the 1 piece body. And lets get started Cheers, Peter Edited April 30, 2011 by peterbrown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbrown Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 More pics, Cheers, Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menapia Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Looking good Peter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbrown Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Looking good Peter... Thanks Menapia, More progress pics of the inlay Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahnj1 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 That inlay looks awesome! I can't wait for my MOP to arrive and start working with it. Any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mors Phagist Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Awesome inlay, and I really like the design of the body. Reminds me a bit of a PRS combined with some 80s guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Man, I love your builds. I'm having trouble telling....is the fretboard bound in ebony? Is that why it looks like the slots don't go to the edge? SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbrown Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Thanks for the kind words as always, As far as tips for the inlay. Where do I start? I guess just take your time. For scribing I glue the inlay on with a craft contact adhesive. It is strong enough to hold it to scrib, but can easily be popped off for routing the inlay. Use a sharp scribe and work as close to the line as possible. Scott, the binding is ebony. I call it "blind binding" virtually invisible and hides the slots makeing for a neater fretboard, and plus adds just that little bit of extra ridgidity to the neck. More pics of the fretted fingerboard Shaping the neck Cheers, Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullsession Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Wow...that neck is FANTASTIC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scherzo1928 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 That's going to be one gorgeous guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbrown Posted May 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 Wow...that neck is FANTASTIC! Thanks That's going to be one gorgeous guitar. And Thanks Pics of shaping the body, gluing the neck Cheers, Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 Very interesting carve style! I like it! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbrown Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Thanks, Pics of the sanding complete and a thinned coat of blonde shellac wiped on. Cheers, Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbrown Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Hi, Final pics Cheers Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblaty Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Fantastic work! How long did it take you to build a guitar like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbrown Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Thanks Oblaty, To be honest I couldn't tell you exactly how long it took. I should keep track to it I know. Final Specs: Body - One piece quilted Qld maple with ebony Binding and MOP purfling Neck - 3 piece laminated Qld maple with wenge accent laminations Fretboard - Ebony with engraved "Rose thorn Tatoo" MOP inlay. Hardware - Gotoh tuners and Shaller top tail bridge with roller saddles Picups - Seymour duncan "Slash signature" hummies And more final pics Cheers, Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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