jb291 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Hi all, I have been reading books and trolling this site for the past several months. I have to thank you all for sharing your knowledge. This is my first try at building a guitar and this is what I have so far. My only regret is using curly redwood for the top, I didn't realize that it was so soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Know what, dude? That's pretty damn GREAT for your first attempt! Pat yourself on the back! You really look like you know what you're doing! I'm sorry to hear about the redwood issue. It sure looks nice. The only thing I'd change was to take down the size of the upper horn, it's far too large to look good, in my opinion. And talk about fret access! You'll have no problems there. What are the contols/electronics going to be like? I see it's LP style in the electronics department. Direct-mounted pickups, too. It's good to see someone who "gets it" right from the starting gate. Not saying I was that great on my first build, but it's too often that n00bz come on the forum and it's clear they haven't done a scrap of reading. A+ work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 it's too often that n00bz come on the forum and it's clear they haven't done a scrap of reading. That would have been me. I've since made up for it, though. +1 to all of Xanthus' comments. That looks better than anything I'll be coming up with on my first real go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 hahaha, I wasn't point fingers at anyone in particular, and if I do remember correctly, you put together one of the coolest teles I've ever seen I still ask dumb questions! I've got a whole step-by-step sheet for making project #3, and for every step there's at least one question that I'd like advice on. It's just good to see someone come out right from the beginning and shows a decent product. All questions are welcomed, without questions, nobody gets enlightened. I wonder, JB, if the guitar would look good with a pretty-symmetrical horn design, like a LP double-cut, or PRS, or the ESP Viper. Not saying you should change your design just because I say so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGman Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 +1 to previous comments of build. Looks like a dinosaur.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 +1 one the comments. That is great work for a first build. I wouldn't even shorten the top horn, just thin some off the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrentis Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Wow, very nice guitar there. The work looks very well done, especially for a first build, congrats!! As for the shape, I say leave it, if thats the design you chose based on your taste, rock it and rock it hard, its your guitar ya know. I think the way the grain is oriented makes that upper horn look killer anyway. Anyhow, very nice stuff and thanks for sharing. Keep the pics coming as you finish this one up, its going to look great finished. Nice work. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb291 Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Hey Guys, Thanks for the kind words. Xanthus I agree, I will be taking the top horn down a bit. I've definatley made a number of mistakes , but I learned some valuable lessons. Seems I have to learn the hard way for it to sink in and really grasp an understanding. The pick ups should be in today, they are Seymour Duncans (59 and JB), wired with a 3 position LP configuration, Schaller tuners and 1 piece bridge. I will be staining the top with a medium brown alcohol based dye and am considering trying to spray the KTM-9 water based laquer. I only have a small pancake compressor and am wondering if it will be sufficient to do the spraying properly. I appreciate any input, negative or positive as this is a learning experience for me. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I would copy that question and put it in the Finishing section, because it's a very crucial part of the spraying process. I myself had to repaint my guitar twice before I got a decent finish. Twice as in, paint, strip, paint, strip, paint. It was a pain in the ass. Here's to natural/oiled finishes! You're going to like those pickups, if you haven't tried them out already. I think they're the most common combination ever, maybe aside from EMG 80 and 85/60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassisgreat Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I dig it! I like the upper horn, the curve is unique and the grain orientation on that part of the body accents it wonderfully. Great work! My first bass body is now in a closet and will, at some point, become a guitar body... I'm moving on and saving the challenge of rectifying those mistakes for a future build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 A pancake compressor is not going to cut it to spray with. They just can't produce enough cfm to keep a spray gun fed properly. You might get it ito work, but you will probably have issues with proper atomization and get a lot of orange peel. Or else you are going to be constantly stopping to let the compressor catch up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPboco Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) great work! love it i personally love the horn i'd leave it, it's just different... keep us posted Connor Edited February 28, 2008 by LPboco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_labb Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 im also impressed with that. not only is it a great looking guitar, but there seems to be alot of originality as well (and the original parts are well done too). i like the tennon going in so far, good idea. should be a very strong neck join. im going to be a doing a similar thing with a small hollowbody, where the neck tennon acts as the solid piece within the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAK Guitars Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'd say definetly keep the wild horn. It keeps the guitar different and thats the thing I liked about it the most when I first saw it. And with the grain on the upper horn, why cut any off?? Anyway those are my 2 cents and I can't wait to see this one's progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Yeah, that horn and the grain on it are just great...really like animal-like. Once the edges are fully contoured, it'll look even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Yeah, that horn and the grain on it are just great...really like animal-like. Once the edges are fully contoured, it'll look even better. Gotta agree with that. That horn is way too honkin' huge but looks AWESOME with that reptilian grain!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb291 Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Here is a rough mock up of the guitar. I have since stained the top a medium brown and am prepping it for the finish IMG]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg222/jb-291/P3070002.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freekhed Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 That thing looks like it's alive!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 That bridge looks HUGE!!!!! The ax looks pretty good so far. I'm not such a fan of the big upper horn, but I REALLY dig the grain on it. The grain alone would make me want to leave it big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassisgreat Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Dude, I.Dig.It. The upper horn should not be touched! Even without the grain, I don't see why it would be "too big." I think it's a unique curve that sets off the original body design nicely. First guitar gonna be GOTM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) That looks FABULOUS with the hardware installed!!! I definitely hear a massive, heavy sound when I see that thing! Bloodwood fingerboard? Edited March 10, 2008 by Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb291 Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Thanks for the input. Geo, the fingerboard is rosewood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thanks for the input. Geo, the fingerboard is rosewood. Darn. I thought I had another bloodwood convert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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