Recent content by groms

perfectly rococco

What´s the top wood on the VIP? doesn´t look like the ordinary thin-lined flamed-maple..? Sure is pretty

it looks like a sad dog with 4 ears... :tard:

If you want to see how parallell-mounted tuners look on a curved headstock, have a look at the PRS Mccarty-model. It has "vintage" tuners too. My opinion is that it looks better parallell than following the curve. edit; looks like you beat me to you own post :)

the L5S looks about the same size as Epiphone Wildkat/Alleykat series, or like the similar Gretsch-guitars..? If so, it´s a bit bigger than les pauls, but not too much.

Nonsense Tele; is this SG a warwoth build?

Does anyone know how strong a neck pocket is? How much wood can be removed without risking a break? Would be great to see any pics if anyone has adjusted their neckjoints... I´ve also been thinking of using a mahogany body, dark brown back, burst on the top and back of neck. Might work.

The reason behind the ideas is to try to capture the essence of classic string instruments (violin/cello etc., old arch-top guitars..) in a modern, fully electric guitar. That´s where the curved back came in, and also the reason for using only one HB, to get as much exposed wood in a single...

Hi I´m new to the forum. I´ve been thinking for a while about getting a custom guitar, and have had  a few specific ideas about it. In short, I´m thinking curved top and curved back, both flamed maple, single bucker (bridge), string through body, master volume and coil-tap switch. possibly...