orgmorg Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Aside from the ubiquitous Telecasters, I usually try to stick to my own body shapes; but I got a request for an Explorer a while back, and thought y'all might like to see how it turned out: The top is yellow poplar barnwood, sanded down below the weathering. The back is sassafras, and the neck is maple and walnut (this is the other portion of the stock I glued up for my "from the beginning" thread.) The customer wanted something to fill some of the real estate behind the bridge, and a bit of ebay motors browsing turned up this lovely 1958 Buick hood emblem, which I set into a round recess in the body: The pickguard is made from some aluminum sheeting that I imagine came from an old commercial freezer unit or something. For the headstock, I went with the original V shape one, but tweaked it a bit to maintain proper string clearance around the posts: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 That is really fascinating...I keep looking at it.I can't imagine playing it.What style of music is it geared towards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orgmorg Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Southern rock. Skynyrd, etc... The pickup is a Porter Classic humbucker which I modified a bit. Swapped out the alnico 5 magnet for a 2, as it sounded a bit thin. Nice and full now, ballsy and raucous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I can see that.Really cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGGOTBRAIN Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Wow...I can so see Billy Gibbons playing that. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supplebanana Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Wow...I can so see Billy Gibbons playing that. Love it! spooky i was just thinking that very same thing when your post popped up!!! "do not adjust your TV - you have just entered the Twilight Zone"........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyonsdream Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I love everything but the tuners. I know they are top quality butt they look too shinny and new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 You my friend are an artist and a luthier. That is the most awesome thing I have seen (at least since the last thing you built).... Your use of random vintage and weathered objects is incredible.... I think I need to go practice working on my stuff now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orgmorg Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wretched Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 That's freakin' awesome! So much WIN. Love the oddball creative uses for old stuff. Mental note taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Seriously love the grain on that wood. Is it all flat and tricking my mind or did you finish it rough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orgmorg Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 The top was a piece of siding from an old barn and looked like this: I sanded it down flat, but not all the way, leaving the pockets of grey and such that you see in the finished top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxas Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 That is DOPE! Your builds are always delightful and unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arx Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Whoa...outstanding. At first it seemed that there is sound hole behind that hood emblem. Mmm.... I can imagine a semi-hollow explorer, with such a sound hole placement and cover. One of those semihollow explorer thingies has been on my build plans for a long long time. Now you just got me inspired again. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzedd Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I always love you builds, the most creative by far. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpcustomguitars Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Great!!! I love your designs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Souls inc. Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 My hat's off to you sir ! This is an incredible looking guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pestvic Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 It looks... sooo.. RAW. It's BAD ASS. Could you post a video with some sound samples? Great build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
govtmule Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Absolutely love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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