Recent content by Sublmnl

Makore is known as African Cherry, but has more in common with the Mahogany species.  tI may be more eco-friendly in that it is not currently as sought after as Mahogany.  Its generally a harder wood with a Janka rating of 1100 opposed to genuine mahogany which is rated around 800. But the...

I spent a good month or so trying to figure out what pickups I should use....ultimately I went with the 57 Classic and Classic Plus because they retained some of the vintage PAF sound but could be driven when necessary.  But it was very important to me to be able to get some of that hollow...

Thanks I was having trouble figuring out how to imbed them.  Think I figured it out.  The body came from the showcase.  I was really drawn to it.  I'm really looking forward to building my next one already...guess I have the bug now.

Just wanted to post a few pics of my first LP build.  Complete specs: Makore LP - double laminate maple top with Fire Burst gloss finish Gotoh Tom/STP Gold 57' Classic and Classic Plus Humbuckers Vintage Modern Harness from RS Guitarworks All Braided Coax wiring throughout Black Speed Knobs...