Daniel Sorbera Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 (edited) I built this case using garehanmans tutorial. The guitar is completely done except for the nut. I'll have more pics of it up monday. I used 1/4" ply and it was coverd in black denim. The hardware was bought from stewmac and seems to be good quality. The finish on the wenge is tung oil. The stewmac waterbase finish (sprayed from my SATA minijet) was used on the neck and went on extremely well as you can see here. This stuff is great. Super easy to buff/sand and went on so nicely. It was dry to the touch in about 2 minutes after spraying I let it cure for a week and than sanded the neck with 400 grit dry. It is the single most smooth neck finish i've ever felt. Tons more pics of the guitar and case. Edited April 15, 2006 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tophski Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 (edited) that's a beautiful guitar! That's actually very close to the design I was planning for my first one. I'd love to hear a sound byte when you have one. Nice case too, looks heavy duty. I like the denim idea. What material did you use on the inside of the case? Great work man! Edited April 15, 2006 by tophski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Looks like an excellent job on both the case and guitar. This is the guitar you refretted and refinished, correct? Any chance we can get some pics of the guitar and case seperately? It's kind of difficult to distinguish between the two since they're both dark and the backround's so bright. peace,r russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted April 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Yes this is the one with a new fingerboard and new finish. I'll see if I can get some pics up tomorrow as todays kinda booked due to easter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurits Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Looks great, I think the custom case really completes the picture and give that extra special feel to it. It just wouldn't be the as good if the guitar were to just be carried around in a generic gigbag. Hats off to you. Maurits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom22 Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Both the case and guitar are beautiful. I love the matching binding around the fretboard. You never see that with maple necks. I bet that wenge was hard to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 (edited) The guitar is completely finished, and the fret job is absolutely phenomenal. The Ebony fingerboard is so fast it feels like you're playing on greased butter. The bone nut coupled with the wenge contributes to the best tone I've ever heard on a solid body electric guitar. It has such a vibrant and alive clean tone that you can use it as a jazz box, but also sounds great with heavier overdriven sounds. If the Wenge wasn't so difficult to work and finish, it would be a wonderful guitar wood because the tone and feel is unsurpassed by anything I have seen. These are a few teaser photos. Neck Binding I had my brother Chris take the photos with his photography equipment. They turned out great and there will be more to come soon... I've also got a friend that has recording equipment and is going to sound man college (not sure what it's really called) and I'll get him to record some sweet sound clips. I'll talk to him on monday so maybe some time next week I'll have the clips up. Once I get some more pics I might enter it in GOTM. -Daniel Edited April 28, 2006 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Brian Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 That neck binding is mindblowing! I love it! On another note, i checked around for the tutorial for the case (under garehanmans) and i couldn't find it. Any chance you could hook me up for a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Awesome-tacular. Stellar job, Godin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Awesome looking fret job godin; I'm glad you say it plays well. brian: see my signature peace, russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted May 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 (edited) Okay I finally got some more pics. pic 2 pic 3 pic 4 pic 5 pic 6 pic 7 pic 8 pic 9 pic 10 pic 11 pic 12 Edited May 3, 2006 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campylobacter Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Niiiiiice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american_jesus Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 man, that thing looks amazing. the maple binding with the ebony fretboard...well...i think i need a new pair of pants. the whole guitar looks amazing...and i'd also love to hear some clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvo Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 WOW!! What a beautiful guitar Your brother did a fantastic job with the photography dayvo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddler68 Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Dude, that is smokin' hot. I especially love the raw look of the body wood. I have been a great fan of your Milk Dud design. It is unique and looks very ergonomic, like it wants to snuggle up to you and have you rub its belly! Nice contrast with the neck binding too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsilver Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Godin, that is a sexy beast. I really like the shape and curves, both front and back. Kind of like a woman. Whoa, I'd better change the subject. Seriously, it's cool and well done. This is no criticism, but it flows so well that I wonder if something other than a rectangtular hardtail bridge would make it even more sexy? Maybe a Hipshot Hardtail or Baby Grand? Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewu22 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Love the binding on the neck, wonderful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitey Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 i love that binding! how was it done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Wow Godin, terrific job! and a case too! -Vinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted May 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 (edited) This is no criticism, but it flows so well that I wonder if something other than a rectangtular hardtail bridge would make it even more sexy? Maybe a Hipshot Hardtail or Baby Grand? I was thinking the exact same thing. A PRS style wraparound is going on the next one i love that binding! how was it done? I cut the ebony fingerboard smaller than the neck before I glued it on. Than I glued it on using posistioning pins to make sure I get it in the right spot. Than I glued on the maple and purfling (the black line) and thats it. Although, there are much much better ways to do binding. I wouldn't recomend you do it the way I did, too much room for error. Thanks for all the comments guys! Edited May 5, 2006 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwdelulu Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 This is one of the most beautiful guitars i've ever seen The pictures, however, are a little bit dark (great composition though!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted May 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 (edited) Keep in mind that every monitor is a little bit diffrent. I have four, and on every one the pics look diffrent. Edited May 5, 2006 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_the_damned Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Amazing! absolutely stunning! I bet that must sound so sweet! sound clips please! wish I could say what I liked most but its so hard to pick its all so nice! Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted May 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 (edited) I can describe the sound. I showed it to one of my friends who has a PRS Custom 24. and doing an A/B comparison on a top hat amp we concluded that neither we're better, just slightly diffrent (good news for me) The PRS had a slightly more focused sound and was a little bit brighter with more note clarity. Mine was a bit darker, much more smooth in overdrive, and sounded much warmer and more alive when played clean. He also commented on the neck, saying that it was the best neck he has ever played on. He liked the fret job, the back carve, the look of the binding, the feel of the ebony, and the smooth finish on the neck. All in all he was absaluly floored to play it. You should have seen his face. Just seeing that guitar make somone so happy just by playing it (any not to mention it was somone who has a very nice PRS) made me feel so good inside. It was awesome! Edited May 7, 2006 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted May 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 (edited) Here are some cool pictures I took that I thought looked cool of me and my brand new valve junior pic 2 Edited May 7, 2006 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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