Custom Laminated body.

[49peterbilt]

:kewlpics:
I know this not what you guys were hoping for, however it is something for you fellows and gals to ponder on.
    Rough sketch of the new " British " bass.
  Thanks Jeff.

 

[Rick]

That'll look nice

 

[rgand]

It'll be fun to see a Union Jack as the body. Will it be a rectangle or will you cut a body from the laminated rectangle?

 

[49peterbilt]

:band:
More than likely it will be a bass body cut out of a rectangular blank that I will laminate in my shop.
Thanks Jeff.

 

[rgand]

:band:
More than likely it will be a bass body cut out of a rectangular blank that I will laminate in my shop.
Thanks Jeff.

That will look great!

 

[49peterbilt]

:kewlpics:
Hi guys and gals,
No new info on my build.  However this Mandolin was just finished by Doug at his shop in Sharonville Ohio.
      So, this gives you an idea of his impeccable work!
    Enjoy!!
    Jeff.

 

[Cagey]

Looks like he does nice work.

 

[rgand]

That's a fine one. Looking forward to seeing what he does with yours.

 

[Rick]

That looks good, what do they call that burning technique?

 

[stratamania]

That looks good, what do they call that burning technique?

Pyrography if I recall correctly.

 

[Cagey]

Speaking of which, I wonder what Greg's up to these days? Some incredible examples of that from him.

 

[49peterbilt]

:rock-on:
Yes he is very meticulous.  Anticipation!!
Got to love waiting.
Keeping ya posted!!

 

[49peterbilt]

:band:
Rick, I don't know if Doug did the wood burning or not . He is very talented.

 

[49peterbilt]

:band:
Here is the largest from Doug:

 

[49peterbilt]

:band:
Ment to say the latest from Doug.

 

[49peterbilt]

:rock-on:
Hope that wet your guys appetites. 
Pics are coming.
Yippee!!!!
Jeff
Here is pic of my lumber for the Union Jack Bass.

 

[rgand]

I'm looking forward to seeing your union jack bass as it progresses.

 

[Rick]

Looking forward!

 

[49peterbilt]

:kewlpics:
Latest  design work on Union Jack Bass.
More to follow.  As soon as I get pics from Doug on the Stratocaster,  I will forward them to my thread.
See ya!
Jeff.

 

[49peterbilt]

:headbanging:
Hi guys,  still no word from Doug. I visit his shop Friday,  so hopefully I can get some pics then.
    This pic is a method I am going to try to incorporate into my " Def Leppard " Union Jack bass.  Using end grain as the top surface as opposed to laminated panels in the Van Halen stratocaster.  Reason for that , when you glue your "panels" or "blocks" together,  you are utilizing the side surface  of the lumber where better gluing will take place.
      Keep in mind I learned a very valuable lesson on the Van Halen stratocaster.  Those small cracks are a potential problem in the future of the guitar so I am trying to avoid that process a second time.
      With everything glued in blocks with side grain exposed,  good glue "lock" should be achieved.
        More to follow.
        Jeff.