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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: hooglebug on January 14, 2008, 12:28:08 AM

Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: hooglebug on January 14, 2008, 12:28:08 AM: Thought some of you might want to see a few pics. if not, i shall cry hehe. im just waiting on a quote (and then saving) for engraved pickups and then i can get it finished
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/des%20003/09012008333.jpg)

it has a one pece wenge neck, south american mahogany back and flame maple top. its going to have (eventually) an MQ in neck with an engraved nailbomb in bridge, volume per pickup and master tone. Gotoh 510 tuners and gotoh hardtail.

heres a few more pics

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/des%20003/th_09012008339.jpg) (http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/des%20003/09012008339.jpg)(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/des%20003/th_09012008337.jpg) (http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/des%20003/09012008337.jpg)(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/des%20003/th_09012008335.jpg) (http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/des%20003/09012008335.jpg)
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Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: noodleplugerine on January 14, 2008, 12:55:22 AM: Phwoar...

Amazing!!!
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: Scotty477 on January 14, 2008, 01:42:25 AM: Incredible looking guitar there but I can't help feeling that gold hardware would just perfect for the body colour?

In any case I'm sure it'll look even more amazing when finished :D
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: ilÿti on January 14, 2008, 02:38:27 AM: That is unbelieveably gorgeous.
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: hunter on January 14, 2008, 06:12:21 AM: Very nice, also like the fact that you're not gonna put the usual tune-o-matic/stoptail or a wraparound but a fixed strat type bridge on it. Makes it even more unique.
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: 38thBeatle on January 14, 2008, 07:33:15 AM: Excellent -looking very good.
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: WezV on January 14, 2008, 07:39:19 AM: i think i prefered the colour of the first one you did but the design has definately come a long way.... the swoosh interupts the design less. Loving the wenge neck!!!
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: Roobubba on January 14, 2008, 09:25:34 AM: So much talent! Makeh me feel so useless!

Great stuff, always good to have a sneak preview of guitars in the making. Can't wait to see it finished (but I bet you're even more keen for that, right? :))

Roo
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: Henk on January 14, 2008, 11:18:56 AM: :aww:

WOW, now thats a looker, a 10 for the body!

Just a small point, are you planning on filling/sealing the fretboard? Wenge pores are a huge crud and snazzle magnet.
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: hooglebug on January 14, 2008, 11:37:24 AM: the neck is sealed with danish oil and the fingerboard is lightly oiled. it should be ok i think, plus if it gets wiped down regularly it will be fine.

thanks for all the comments everybody
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: kevincurtis on January 14, 2008, 11:48:21 AM: Looks gorgeous- the kind of guitar you really want to pick up and play :) Shape wise it puts me in mind of a Chris Larkin ASAD range which I have been GASing over for a long old time...
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: Philly Q on January 14, 2008, 01:51:57 PM: Very nice, I really like all the rounded edges on the back. Looks as comfy as an old pair of slippers.
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: Jonny on January 14, 2008, 04:26:49 PM: You like your curves :D

I like the color, is that the final or are you going to do anymore to the color? It'll be a masterpiece once it's finished. :)
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: dave_mc on January 14, 2008, 06:30:16 PM: looks great!
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: hooglebug on January 14, 2008, 06:32:24 PM: thats it as far as finish goes. it just needs wiring and any tweaks to the frets that might be needed.
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: JJretroTONEGOD on January 14, 2008, 11:02:16 PM: now that is what I call class! I hope you intend to use this guitar.
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: hooglebug on January 15, 2008, 01:22:36 AM: i intend to use it until i can sell it to fund making the next one which will be rather different from this one i think. thats if i can sell it. if not, i'll just have to dream about making another
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: hooglebug on January 17, 2008, 01:06:19 PM: well i got the qoute - the cover design for this one would cost £75 to convert to dxf file!!!! and the design for another one is £175!!!!!!!!

so iv downloaded an autocad thingy and will try to do a dxf file myself as i really cant be affording that on top of the pups
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: hooglebug on February 06, 2008, 06:42:37 PM: finally ordered the pickup for this one today. woo! cant wait.

i put the bridge on and the two e strings to fit the nut and see if any frets needed looking at and everything is coolies, so im just waiting on my pickups then its done
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: TheDev01dOne on February 09, 2008, 12:45:59 AM: Looks amazing, should be awesome with the engraved pickups in there.

Looking to mic nailbombs and mississippi queen on a guitar I'm planning to get built, should be a really nice combo I think.
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: noodleplugerine on February 09, 2008, 07:46:02 AM: Make sure to get some finished pics when its done!

This thing's a stunner!
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: psy on February 09, 2008, 04:08:27 PM: Quote from: hooglebug
well i got the qoute - the cover design for this one would cost £75 to convert to dxf file!!!! and the design for another one is £175!!!!!!!!

so iv downloaded an autocad thingy and will try to do a dxf file myself as i really cant be affording that on top of the pups

I'm a CAD tech. Let me know if you I can help with file conversions & what not. :)
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: hooglebug on February 09, 2008, 11:27:23 PM: thanks but i managed to get it done myself.

i got the MQ for the neck today and wired it in. o my it sounds yummy. heres a little sneaky peak

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/des%20003/09022008371.jpg)
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: viking on February 10, 2008, 05:12:53 AM: What a beauty! 8)
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Post by: noodleplugerine on February 10, 2008, 10:18:11 AM: Gorgeous!
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: hooglebug on February 16, 2008, 04:05:54 PM: YAY!!!!

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/des%20003/61.jpg)

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Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: noodleplugerine on February 16, 2008, 04:47:17 PM: Awesome!

Very pretty!

How much would one of those set me back?
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: Will on February 16, 2008, 04:49:01 PM: How's the bridge sound? I had heard that without polepieces, it reduced the output? What Pickup you got in there too?

Nice work!
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: ailean on February 16, 2008, 06:12:07 PM: Nice!

:D
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: hooglebug on February 16, 2008, 06:21:23 PM: thanks guys

will - its a nailbomb. this is the first nailbomb iv used so i couldnt tell you if the cover makes a difference or not, but it sounds rather yummy

noodleplugerine - this particular one would be £1650. the same guitar with a mahogany neck would be £50 cheaper
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: opprobrium_9 on February 16, 2008, 07:12:41 PM: What are the tonal qualities of the Wenge necks? Simply gorgeous wood, that nice rich chocolaty color! Not a fan of the headstock; i mean, i just think it is a little too pronounced, for me it would have to be a much more subtle "swirl". I $%&#in love the body work, wow - that's all i have to say. Generally gorgeous all around! What is that little notch at the end of the fretboard for?
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: hooglebug on February 16, 2008, 10:27:19 PM: the notch at the end of the fretboard is for the truss rod adjustment, though to be honest i dont think its ever gonna need it - did move a fraction of a mm when i put the strings on.
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: FernandoDuarte on February 16, 2008, 11:33:10 PM: NIce guitar!!! :D
Didn't knew that Tim would make pickups without polepieces :? I would love if he does it in single-coils!
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: opprobrium_9 on February 17, 2008, 12:37:59 AM: Quote from: hooglebug
the notch at the end of the fretboard is for the truss rod adjustment, though to be honest i dont think its ever gonna need it - did move a fraction of a mm when i put the strings on.

I thought as much, but what kind of truss rod are you using? I am probably not familiar with this kind.
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: hooglebug on February 17, 2008, 12:45:37 AM: its a spoke wheel

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Truss_rods/Adjustable_truss_rods/4/Hot_Rod_Truss_Rods.html
Title: New guitar almost done
Post by: PhilKing on February 17, 2008, 12:37:07 PM: Its a really nice looking guitar. I am sure the sound is awesome.