jessejames Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Build just for me. I wont have a quick progress on this, I am building it just when I have spare time. This guitar has my prototype Neg-X chambering system. In which I take the x-bracing of a Bashkin design, modify it a little, and route it out into the body, giving the body a lighter weight, and a different take on the chambering design, you can see more of the chambering will be taking place around where the vibration takes places, the bridge. Here is the comparison I also have a custom scale length. I am truly the first in this secret scale length, along with my chambering design. I also hand wind all my own pickups. I don't do custom orders however, I can inlay nearly whatever you want, and let you pick out the woods, but I like to retain creative control. Seems an odd business model I know, but what I really like to do, is build what I like and sell it. It's not failed me thus far as I have built 20 guitars to date. Top is some near Flawless Flame Maple, Body is a 1 piece Curly Black Limba with some gorgeous streaking and shades of orange. Neck will be Pernambuco and fretboard is Brazilian Rosewood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Here is the pernambuco neck with a brazilian rosewood fretboard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbinst Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Nice lumber and Im interested to see how your bracing idea works out! Think you could snap a better pic of the neck grain? I have never heard of pernambuco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Here is the body finish routed on the outside, got the knob holes drilled, routed out the truss rod channel, so far so good, just have to get the fretboard done and get the neck squared away then route the neck pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Nice lumber and Im interested to see how your bracing idea works out! Think you could snap a better pic of the neck grain? I have never heard of pernambuco. I will take a pic tomorrow, they make violin bows out of pernambuco, supposed to be a very resonant wood, although very rare and expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajax Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Agree with robbinst, very nice lumber. That top is sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workingman Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 As a player who uses a bow on an upright bass, I have to wish that you left the Penembuco for bows. Its getting rare and their are lots of good neck woods. That said it looks like an interesting guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 As a player who uses a bow on an upright bass, I have to wish that you left the Penembuco for bows. Its getting rare and their are lots of good neck woods. That said it looks like an interesting guitar. Sorry brother, there's a lot more of it hat's been used for bows than for necks. I am not making a dent in anyone's production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Here is my inlay design finally mapped out, hope you all enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Oh man. For those of you not on the OLF... you've GOT to follow this thread's sister thread over there. It's just getting TOO funny! http://luthiersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10123&t=41170 Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Ross Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I about lost it when I read "I can guarantee that with a conventional ruler you will not be getting my scale length correct." I think he's saying that he's developed a completely new form of linear measurement (seeing as how the wonderful thing about rulers is that they are standardized and conventional). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Chris, I have no problem if people read it. I also encourage them to read http://www.luthiersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10123&t=41211 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob123 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) un-****ing-believable... Too much seriousness in luthiery land... I about lost it when I read "I can guarantee that with a conventional ruler you will not be getting my scale length correct." I think he's saying that he's developed a completely new form of linear measurement (seeing as how the wonderful thing about rulers is that they are standardized and conventional). We call it the "eye ball method". Should work out, right? Edited September 8, 2013 by bob123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Today I decided to get off my lazy butt and get some work done Also got my prototype board in, looks amazing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Just had to show off the top carve now that it's finished and that nice mineral streaking on the back. Enhanced the grain with some naptha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Good looking woods. but it really bothers me that the grain on the cavity cover is sideways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Thanks! I liked the different orientation. Made it pop more to my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ScottR Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Cool fretboard/inlays. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Muzz Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Looking great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris G Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Great looking Guitar!! Cant wait to see it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Here is the body all stained and shot with sealer, sanded to 400. Went from Siberian Tiger stain to Bengal Tiger stain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Very nice. I'm guessing the cutouts in the back plates are for easy removal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Yes sir. I use neodymium magnets to hold the covers on. The cutouts are for helping taking the covers off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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