SerpentineGtars

Our standard "DC" (Super-strat) body shape, shown here in Ash and Sapele...

Accompanied by necks...

Hi

I'm a UK based guitar maker, new to Project Guitar, and I thought I'd introduce myself properly with some examples of my finished work (with some production shots thrown in for good measure) - some of you might have seen my recent post in the Public Classified's forum in which I cut and paste some text from website about me/Serpentine Guitars.

Enjoy!

The first guitar showcased is one of my earliest; fixed bridge Super-strat (DC shape) with faux-neck-thru detail.

Rough DC body shape...

(Faux-neck-thru) body inlay glued in place...

Neck pocket routed...

Mock-up...

Neck carved...

Final details (recessed ferrules, control cover, etc)...

Tru-Oil coats rubbed in...

Complete (DC #1210)...

I am glad you like it, thanks.

Here in the Czech Republic you can buy only sapeli (if you are lucky enough), no other of the mahogany family.

This one is very heavy, hard, sounds pretty bright.

The jig is similar to the one for fretboard radius, with only half of the arc and a flat top. Works well, but needs three hands. I moved the router with my right hand only, holding and rotating the body with my left, it was no good, killed one router bit.

I am very happy that I made the jack hole and the switch slot quite nice clean, because the wood chips so easily.

My first one of wormy spruce was not clean work at all, though I tried hard. Photos: http://kmensik.rajce.idnes.cz/DIY_GTR/

Very nice, definitely seems to be working.

I take it you're using cable ties (or similar) to hold your power on when using the jig... makes it a bit easier.

You're welcome, Matt. Any wisdom or individual slant you care to share on luthiery is of course encouraged! :-)

Thank you Prostheta.

With regards to sharing my "wisdom and individual slant", I plan on documenting some of my work (in progress) on the In Progress and Finished Work forum very soon!

Hello,

My name is Matt and I'm a British guitar maker with 20 years combined experience in guitar repairs, rebuilding and luthierie. In 2009, after selling a few of my handcrafted instruments on the internet, I started taking orders and building a portfolio of privately commissioned "custom made" and stock guitars in my UK based workshop under the guise of "Serpentine Guitars".

Serpentine Guitars build premium, handcrafted electric guitars for that ultimate tone and playability, hand made by a professional luthier and his meticulous attention to detail and perfection.

Our instruments are custom made from the finest tonewoods, hand-picked for their visual and tonal qualities, and hardware manufactured to the highest standards, including Gotoh, Schaller, Hipshot, Bareknuckle Pickups, EMG and DiMarzio, to meet your exact requirements.

I am currently taking orders globally through my website, where you can also read testimonials from my previous clients, and would be happy to provide a quote for your dream guitar using the online form - http://www.serpentineguitars.com

We are also running a competition at the moment giving one lucky individual the chance to win a custom made guitar - visit the website for details.

Thank you for your time.

Matt (Serpentine Guitars)

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