thegarehanman Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Frankly, I had trouble loading the whole page after rhoads56's post. I couldn't load the last 20 images on any of the 3 pc's in my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Did Tony J Malmsteen's pics load for anyone???? I reloaded the page 5 times and never saw a pic in his post Yes, they loaded for me, even on my ancient dialup, tho I had to wait about 10 minutes for everything to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay5 Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Man, this was a tough month. I really liked Stew's ax but in the end I went for Tony's guitar, its so simple and that really did it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meegs666 Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 very tough month. but of all the flashy ones i went with tony. simplicity wins over for me. i want a soloist exactly like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feylya Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Tony for me. I just love the M-II body shape and the ESP head. At least, I think that's what it's based on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psw Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 What a month but for me Stew's work shows not just quality but a rare imagination and playfulness that I really admire...tough month, and a very close vote it seems (very much split)...but Stew's does it for me...keep 'em coming...psw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 I love that green quilt top. I'll bet it looks better in person than the pics can show. That's one that you polish up, set on a stand, and just admire for hours. I like the simplicity of the Malmsteen axe. Is that an oiled finish? In my mind, it's hard to compete with someone who can do set necks. Nice metallic finish and love the star inlays. And dude (neocon58), don't be so hard on yourself. It took me 3 years to get to this level. My first project was a kit. It's all what you do with it. The light is an above-average approach that kicks. Nice job to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 I like the simplicity of the Malmsteen axe. Is that an oiled finish? ← Um, yeah, ok, now I know it's Danish oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neocon58 Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Good thing I never anticipated winning this month. I haven't been here for more than two months though so I'm not entirely familiar with how this works, but if a kit guitar wins, is there also another winner picked for the built from scratch category? I didn't know if it is all fair game or what. This isn't meant as a stab at neocon58(I really like that led under the pickguard by the way); it's merely a curiosity question. I'm just trying to get acclimated. ← don't worry dude, I know what you mean. Stew, thanks for your kind words. Man, the more I see that green baby and the stew craft, the more tempted I am to make another guitar. I guess thats what it's all about, sharing your ideas, masterpieces, fortunes and misfourtunes with eacother. All the guitars look 'fully sik m8' (apparently, that means they all kick ass ). I'm digging that LP as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneMonkey Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 oooooooooo tough month, I like the simplicity, Malsteens. But I like Stew's. But I like Perry's (except for the colour, but what can you do). The back of thegarehanman's headstock is gorgous. Hell they're all top notch so Stew gets it because of the light (and because I like boats ) Well done to all entries, you can all be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank falbo Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 What a great month! This is the first time I've ever been "judgemental" about anyone's work. But I was in last month's gotm so I abstained from commenting on that batch. In order: Maiden69: Fantastic guitar all the way around. Pre-made neck, but with enough custom work to it to take ownership in the whole guitar. Jabi: Interesting idea for the back end, both with the trem recess and the bottom curve, but overall a hodgepodge of incoherency. The design doesn't flow for me. But the workmanship looks good. 82DeanZ: Great guitar aside from some general misalignments. I think I'd prefer a black middle single, but maybe in the pics it's contrasting too much. Maybe in person it looks better. The neck is gorgeous. Stew: Can't pay you enough compliments. (other than my vote) That's rattle can?! It looks like a thick marine/spar finish. Design and implementation is flawless. And way back when I first glanced at it here, I didn't like it. Before I digested the concept I dismissed it as a typical multilam. Boy was I ever wrong. The garehanman: Beautiful work, and a close 2nd. neocon58: Looks great for a first, and the paint looks great too. Perry: You're at a different level. Your guitars aren't an "of the month" but rather an "of the career" You'll always make 100% quality items. This one didn't have anything out of the ordinary. Malmsteen: Nice looking guitar, very clean looking. Some of your fret slots are off, and some are angled. But the scallops look real good and the rest of the work is clean. I guess I put a heavy element on design for gotm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Perry: You're at a different level. Your guitars aren't an "of the month" but rather an "of the career" You'll always make 100% quality items. This one didn't have anything out of the ordinary. ← It had his picture in it --makes him 'seem' human to me, not like just another guitar-building demi-god... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank falbo Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 I think that's the guitar's owner, Frank. Hence the big smile on his face. I wonder if years from now we'll have an annual "lifetime achievement award" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 I think that's the guitar's owner, Frank. Hence the big smile on his face. ← You're right, it's even marked above the photo Oh well, I guess he really is a guitar-building demi-god then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Frank: Thanks for the nice compliments. You nailed it. Without an explaination of what my concept is, the guitar sort of looks like a fancy "butcher's block" guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 perry looks nothing like that dude in the pic... perry looks more like a Ratt album cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertonessuckbutigotone Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 I love the LP carve top. its definitely the one I voted for. But it was a really hard decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 Lots of great guitars, but I had to go with Perry's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdguitars Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 IMHO... getting on soapbox, rarely ever do this, but... nothing against perry work, but come on guys... Go take a look at a vintage runabout boat, something called a chris-craft, again I am sucker for old wooden boats specially those made close to home here, CC was based in St Joe MI... tons of them floatin round here. Then look at stews he nailed it. The whole concept is the coolest thing. I am not so sure you kids have seen a real chris-craft. take a look here: http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/imag...40&fr=ush1-mail getting off soap box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 It's truly an awesome guitar. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 IMHO... getting on soapbox, rarely ever do this, but... Then look at stews he nailed it. The whole concept is the coolest thing. I am not so sure you kids have seen a real chris-craft. ← I didn't need to see the boat ---to me, that guitar stands on its own. Just a cool looking guitar. Of course, it's even cooler to know it's a hommage to the bygone days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1nf1d3l Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 maidens kelly for me. shes a beaut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stageleft Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 This might have been the toughest month since I have been a member here. I love plain and simple guitars........but Stew got my vote. My love of those old boats goes way back. Everyone this month deserves praise. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanKirk Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 MAN! Another tough vote. I admit that for the builders who make a living out of it, I EXPECT to have my jaw drop or they just don't get my vote. Well... Perry's made my jaw drop. I sooo wish I could play these guitars! I officially volunteer myself to be the official PG 'taste tester'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 I officially volunteer myself to be the official PG 'taste tester'! ← Get in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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