ragamuffin
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Around ago I thought that I had I built my last build for a long time... But then I built another one. Turns out that the desire to build guitars is a chronic illness!
Anyways, here's my current dream: a (possibly Dinkycaster shaped?) body with two p90s, a nice hardtail bridge, and a FIGURED MANGO TOP!!
From a young age I've been quite passionate about mangos. Delicious, tropical, messy, and most importantly delicious! Recently I've learned that the same tree also produces a gorgeous hardwood with figure that can rival just about any wood you can think of! Kind of like maple and koa had baby. And so, my next build will almost certainly involve a lovely figured mango top. (that is unless Warmoth happens to make a showcase body right up my alley before I get around to it)
I'm not ready to buy anything yet, but look at this lovely piece (and it's far from the loveliest) from Hawaii Tropical Hardwoods! (they sell on ebay and on their own site)
If I were to build it now it would be:
-Roughly Dinkycaster shaped (I'd have to make my own templates), mango top, maybe korina core?, Tru-Oil (or similar clear-ish finish)
-Two p90s (maybe from Wolfetone, I hear good things about their p90s), volume, tone, bass cut
-Hardtail bridge; maybe Hipshot, maybe something like a Van Dyke chopped tele bridge
-Warmoth Warhead neck; maybe all rosewood? roasted maple/ebony could be nice too. 59' round back for sure, SS frets
But I'm currently somewhat strapped for cash, and time, and tools, so it's not going to happen any time soon.
A man can dream...
Anyways, here's my current dream: a (possibly Dinkycaster shaped?) body with two p90s, a nice hardtail bridge, and a FIGURED MANGO TOP!!
From a young age I've been quite passionate about mangos. Delicious, tropical, messy, and most importantly delicious! Recently I've learned that the same tree also produces a gorgeous hardwood with figure that can rival just about any wood you can think of! Kind of like maple and koa had baby. And so, my next build will almost certainly involve a lovely figured mango top. (that is unless Warmoth happens to make a showcase body right up my alley before I get around to it)
I'm not ready to buy anything yet, but look at this lovely piece (and it's far from the loveliest) from Hawaii Tropical Hardwoods! (they sell on ebay and on their own site)
If I were to build it now it would be:
-Roughly Dinkycaster shaped (I'd have to make my own templates), mango top, maybe korina core?, Tru-Oil (or similar clear-ish finish)
-Two p90s (maybe from Wolfetone, I hear good things about their p90s), volume, tone, bass cut
-Hardtail bridge; maybe Hipshot, maybe something like a Van Dyke chopped tele bridge
-Warmoth Warhead neck; maybe all rosewood? roasted maple/ebony could be nice too. 59' round back for sure, SS frets
But I'm currently somewhat strapped for cash, and time, and tools, so it's not going to happen any time soon.
A man can dream...
