I've been a wood carver for longer than I want to admit, and a guitarist for even longer. 2 years ago I started on the quest to meld the 2 together. My goal was to make one of a kind carved guitars that weren't just a wall hanging piece of eye candy but would be fully gigable while not breaking the bank. I source the parts from various locations until I can get all my templates finished.
The body is Pauwlonia, with a maple neck with maple fretboard. The electronics are GFS pickups and pots. (This is how I keep the price down).
I by no means am a professional luthier and have no formal training other the what I've learned myself through trial and error.
Standard 25 1/2" scale.
The Finish is an Orange Shellac base with a Wipe on Poly clear all hand applied via a French polish. The carving is all hand done in my living room as it's too darn cold to do it out in my shop/barn.
Guitar Of The Month - February 2016
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My Second guitar is the "Weave Tele"
I've been a wood carver for longer than I want to admit, and a guitarist for even longer. 2 years ago I started on the quest to meld the 2 together. My goal was to make one of a kind carved guitars that weren't just a wall hanging piece of eye candy but would be fully gigable while not breaking the bank. I source the parts from various locations until I can get all my templates finished.
The body is Pauwlonia, with a maple neck with maple fretboard. The electronics are GFS pickups and pots. (This is how I keep the price down).
I by no means am a professional luthier and have no formal training other the what I've learned myself through trial and error.
Standard 25 1/2" scale.
The Finish is an Orange Shellac base with a Wipe on Poly clear all hand applied via a French polish. The carving is all hand done in my living room as it's too darn cold to do it out in my shop/barn.
Hope you all enjoy.