Padauk and lace burl redwood build

[neuftone]

There's something about those cutways, it looks like a Rickenbacker (4000/600, the solidbodies) on acid!  Particularly that top one looks like a Ric bass cutaway except bent back a bit.

Very cool regardless!  Can't wait to see it under a finish.

 

[djf67]

There's something about those cutways, it looks like a Rickenbacker (4000/600, the solidbodies) on acid!  Particularly that top one looks like a Ric bass cutaway except bent back a bit.

Very cool regardless!  Can't wait to see it under a finish.

Have to confess, it's my take on Scott French SF3 that I like http://www.scottfrench.com/s/Gallery/Finished%20Customs

 

[djf67]

Finally got up the courage to drill the bridge mounting holes.....

It fits!!!!!  :blob7: :cool01: :blob7: :cool01: :blob7:

Not bad for a hand drill and a drill stand...  :icon_jokercolor:
Now all I have to do is recess the one-piece string mount block and the screw mount blocks.  :icon_scratch:

 

[NonsenseTele]

Not sure if I like that design, but it looks well done!

 

[kboman]

Both guitars look great, I love the design. What kind of bridge is that?

 

[djf67]

kboman, it's the Roland Hannes bridge by Schaller http://www.schaller-guitarparts.de/hp122835/Hannes-Bridge.htm

 

[dbw]

Mr. Hannes himself was on here insisting his bridge is the greatest thing since sliced bread... I think he got banned or something.  :tard:  Let us know how it actually is!  Looks sweet, at least!  :rock-on:

 

[Mor Paul]

http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=4637.0
No ban, he just said his piece and then left

 

[DangerousR6]

There's something about those cutways, it looks like a Rickenbacker (4000/600, the solidbodies) on acid!  Particularly that top one looks like a Ric bass cutaway except bent back a bit.

Very cool regardless!  Can't wait to see it under a finish.

Have to confess, it's my take on Scott French SF3 that I like http://www.scottfrench.com/s/Gallery/Finished%20Customs

No harm done, I think we all have our own love affairs with certain designs. And whether they are too expensive or just to rare, we find a way to do the best we can. I did the same think with my Krank N Stein, it's my version of an old Kramer metal neck XL5. :dontknow:

Kool ass bridge btw, I like it... :icon_thumright:

 

[djf67]

No pics today but the back is now routed for the anchor plates for the bridge, the edges ovolo'd and I'm now starting on carving with a spokeshave (or grinding discs if I get bored  :icon_biggrin.

 

[NonsenseTele]

No pics

So you haven't worked on it? :laughing7:
You know you should finish it

 

[djf67]

Ah, my cynical Brazilian friend....
Perhaps this latest update will appease you. Attacked it with an abrasive wheel on a power drill  :evil4:
I was more orange than George Hamilton IV afterwards!

 

[NonsenseTele]

This body is starting to look good to me! think that strat neck helps a little
Can't wait to see it finished, this top will pop awesomely!

 

[clearerphish]

wow, each pic looks better and better. I was skeptical at first but now I'm a believer. I also think the bridge is cool.

 

[chrisg]

What is that bridge setup  :icon_scratch:

 

[clearerphish]

kboman, it's the Roland Hannes bridge by Schaller http://www.schaller-guitarparts.de/hp122835/Hannes-Bridge.htm

 

[rapfohl09]

Every day I stop in and check this thing out again haha. Its such a sweet build. I love that bridge, let me know how it works out, I want to put it on one of my builds. :icon_thumright:

 

[blue313]

Every day I stop in and check this thing out again haha.

Same here.  I'm really enjoying this project so far.

 

[djf67]

On hold for the mo' -
sIdetracked by my explorer
fed up of getting covered in very fine orange padauk dust when sanding
British weather is currently foobared and I have to work outside  :sad1:

 

[djf67]

Nice evening (I have to do most of this work outside), early finish from work, explorer cut out so I've done some more work on this one; some more shaping with a rasp.