Bukoffsky

Thanks Brian, this helps a lot.

I guess you would say that non perpendicular axis would significantly alter the neck geometry.

I like the fulcrum ridge idea a lot. Seems logical.

yes, i guess the only way to find out is to try it out.

However, microtilt is actually nothing but a fancy way of shimming. I guess someone had to try this at some point in history.

Contoured neck heel as on Music Man Silhouette, sans the plate (and the fifth bolt).

Micro tilt as in fender micro tilt, four bolts version.

I'm thinking about issues that could arise with combination of the two.

Will the non perpendicular placement of the two front bolts completely mess up the fretboard - strings geometry?

Any thoughts?

had trouble deciding between mattharris and shad...

however, twiggy got it this time.

Cheers!

Very nice guitar. Make some better pics for the GOTM,

congrats to winners!

...a tough month

Perhaps a more constructive (and quicker) alternative to the ubiquitous "awesome build dude!" posts....?

Perhaps, but I still prefer "awesome build DUDE!" to +1 Like. Words do say much more.

You have to say to yourself if manufacturers do not use oak on painted guitars because its cheaper there must be a reason.

I would bet that would be tool wear. Tonewood is a term coined during late eighties.

Still planning everything to the smallest detail first.

hehe, futile effort.

I highly recommend carving the back, It makes the guitar extremely comfortable.

Use an angle grinder, and enjoy the ride. On the other hand, if you've chambered the body, that limits your options.

You can check out how I did it here, or visit crimson guitars, there are videos of back carving...

Bukoffsky Guitars

NUTCRACKER

A take on p90 jazz/blues guitar.

Intended for wide range of guitarwork, from jazz rhythm comping to blues and rock soloing.

Handwound pickups. Dummy Coil.

Carved Walnut top

Obeche body

Ash neck

Indian Rosewood Fingerboard

Fender Scale

Gotoh Tuners

Gotoh TOM and Stoptail

Handwound p90 pickups

Dummy coil (humbucking)

Three way switch,

80% coil tap

Varitone switch

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Very cool design. Even the inlay, although I would prefer it in one color.

Even though I am not so fond of flamed tops, Redbird makes it for me... I guess that all the brass/steel - Art Deco hardware finally justified the "jewelry box" look of things made of highly figured wood. Tonewood porn most of the time goes TOO far for my taste.

Hats down for choosing THAT bridge to complement all the hardware. Otherwise I hate how it looks.

And also a hint> I've only decided to vote for Red after a jump to full top view. Details are nice, but the whole guitar view is better.

Also Loved Phantom Mando V for originality.

anyway, the guitar looks fantastic... good work!

Thank you! It ended up weighing 2.1 kg, which should amount to about 4.6 lb.

2.1kg !!!!!!

This is going to be a sweet guitar. I just love the look of walnut.

Lacquer or oil?

I love the top, AND the fingerboard. However, they do not "click" together for me.

This top asks for a stripped down ebony FB with only the side dots.

I would pair inlayed fingerboard with a single color body and let it shine.

Yes, I would split this into two different builds.

THANKS to everyone that voted for me, and congrats to fellow winner...

I find the fact that both guitars used beech in construction rather interesting.

OK, sorry, let me correct myself... IF you have a thin (guitar) body this is a bad idea.

As curtisa said, only take a piece of wood 1 mm thicker than the length of an insert. Works like a charm. No rip whatsoever.

actually there's a thread about this> here. Just avoid the first video. BAD idea

Wicked! I guess that the tactile feeling is quite unique when playing it...

Wow this was a tough one. I went with Black Beauty because that headstock and the flat black just look great. Bukoffsky, how did you do the headstock? Is it a die you press into the wood. It's really looks unique.

Thanks Hitone, I answered your question on my profile page, because I could not send you a PM. I'm a newbie around here, so...

Bukoffsky's guitar is one of the nicest looking guitars I've seen in a long time. I love everything about it... except the smily face.

It was a wish of the owner to include this into the build. I decided that there was not space for it on the front. However, the guy whose sig is on the front LOVES it.

I just read in another topic that you have ID background.

Knew there was a reason why I thought we think alike when I saw this thread.

cheers,

congrats on the kid as well!

During the sanding process it's all done by hand. Remember also, the harder the spot is to sand, the more important it is to do it properly as that's most likely where your paint will fail.

Cheers

Exactly the reason for my next build to be a singlecut.

Super Smooth Oil Finish

This is the approach I have been using.

Do not be afraid to do some extra sanding after first or second coat. Any mistakes that you left behind are then visible and easy to repair.

And BEFORE waxing, I buff the surface using Armstrong method.