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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: FELINEGUITARS on May 11, 2008, 02:21:46 AM

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on May 11, 2008, 02:21:46 AM

Thought I would put a couple of beter pix of this guitar up
It is made from a 30+ year old plank of Brazillian mahogany that had belonged to a cabinet maker who retired and had no further use for his old stock.
It is somewhat heavy but has a great sound
Currently we have a pair of Mules in itbut I am toying with changing the bridge for an Emerald as it is just a bit bright and the extra "Oomph" from the Emerald will ease that a bit (or swap the volume pot for a 300K version)

As ever it features the all access neck joint and an Earvana nut.
The knobs are unusual Ivoroid ones with a rubber grip strip- I kind of liked them but opinions are a bit divided on them.
They could easily be chnged in under a minute so no big deal


(http://www.felineguitars.com/custombuilt/images/lionjunior-front726.jpg)
(http://www.felineguitars.com/custombuilt/images/lionjunior-rear-726.jpg)
(http://www.felineguitars.com/custombuilt/images/lion-junior-neckjoint.jpg)

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: Fikealox on May 11, 2008, 03:08:46 AM

That looks gorgeous. I particularly like the contoured heel. It looks really comfy :D

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Post by: FernandoDuarte on May 11, 2008, 03:21:19 AM

Quite like it but zebra pickups, don't like them with mounting rigs...
Looks awesome job!
 :D

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: opprobrium_9 on May 11, 2008, 04:02:45 AM

Quote from: FernandoEsteves

Quite like it but zebra pickups, don't like them with mounting rigs...
Looks awesome job!
 :D

agreed, the pickup rings are a bit too conspicuous, sure looks good though

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Post by: ailean on May 11, 2008, 07:48:41 AM

I bet that plays beautifully. Nice work again Jonathan!

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Post by: MrBump on May 11, 2008, 09:18:14 AM

Great guitar.  I think that's the finish I'd go for (gold pups though...)

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: 38thBeatle on May 11, 2008, 09:25:14 AM

Beautiful. I especially like the binding around the body. I have a preference for covered pickups (not that I have a h/b equipped guitar) but that is a fantastic piece of wood and the resultant guitar looks the business.

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: Jazz Rock on May 11, 2008, 09:41:30 AM

That's quite an impressive piece of craft. Really nice:)

I guess some experiment with all black, all white pups and black or white ring pup could fine tune the aesthetic scheme but that is really to be picky.

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Post by: noodleplugerine on May 11, 2008, 10:07:04 AM

Lovely!

Really like that neck join! :X

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Post by: WezV on May 11, 2008, 10:17:45 AM

i really like the finish on the back - bursted necks always appeal for some reason

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Post by: kevincurtis on May 11, 2008, 11:15:27 AM

That does look really sweet to me - dont mind the pickup rings at all, match the binding well, and definitely agree with that contoured heel..looks like it would play like a dream!

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: sgmypod on May 11, 2008, 01:52:04 PM

pretty is this for another forumite?

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: FernandoDuarte on May 11, 2008, 01:53:47 PM

Quote from: FernandoEsteves

Quite like it but zebra pickups, don't like them with mounting rigs...
Looks awesome job!
 :D

I was sleepy and have not told exactly what I thought:
It's very nice build!
Can't see the line between the body and neck  :?
 8)

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: gwEm on May 11, 2008, 01:57:42 PM

this turned out very well, you must be pretty proud!

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: gingataff on May 11, 2008, 02:16:02 PM

Very tasty, it has a touch of Zemaitis about it.
I think you chose a great finish for that model, it looks really nice.

My only criticism is that I'm one of those people who finds Earvana retrofit nuts a bit too agricultural in appearance, I think the one piece versions look neater.

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on May 11, 2008, 02:18:21 PM

This guitar isn't for anyone and is available for sale
The small details could easily be changed to suit a buyer

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: opprobrium_9 on May 11, 2008, 02:44:30 PM

Quote from: MrBump

Great guitar.  I think that's the finish I'd go for (gold pups though...)

Are you in the market for a gold VHII neck or Nailbomb bridge?

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: Crazy_Joe on May 11, 2008, 05:11:50 PM

That looks awesome!

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Post by: Woogie on May 11, 2008, 05:22:28 PM

I really like LP and SG juniors. Good job!!

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: MrBump on May 11, 2008, 05:26:09 PM

Quote from: opprobrium_9

Quote from: MrBump

Great guitar.  I think that's the finish I'd go for (gold pups though...)

Are you in the market for a gold VHII neck or Nailbomb bridge?

Nah!  CHeck out my "£80 To Spend" thread earlier!

I'm perpetually skint.

Mark.

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: Philly Q on May 11, 2008, 05:38:34 PM

When I saw that guitar in Feline's "On The Bench" page, I wasn't too sure if the binding suited the Junior vibe - but finished, with the zebra pickups (and cream mounting rings) it looks awesome!

>Urp!<  

Was that a touch of GAS?

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on May 11, 2008, 05:58:36 PM

Quote from: Philly Q

When I saw that guitar in Feline's "On The Bench" page, I wasn't too sure if the binding suited the Junior vibe - but finished, with the zebra pickups (and cream mounting rings) it looks awesome!

>Urp!<  

Was that a touch of GAS?

I am updating both the On The Bench and Recently finished pages this weekend - probably get the pix uploaded tonight (Sunday ) or Monday


http://www.felineguitars.com/custombuilt/bench.htm

http://www.felineguitars.com/custombuilt/recent_finished.htm


Many thanks to Afghan Dave for helping with some great site restructuring (including lots of stuff that is not visible - just under the hood stuff that is very important).

I intend to expand the Online Shop section to show a lot of the goodies that we might have that you might not realise
We are also developing a "Rants and Tech Talk" page (which wont be quite as vociferous as Ed Roman's one but will still be a soapbox for certain issues and explaining techy stuff)

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: dave_mc on May 11, 2008, 09:06:28 PM

very nice... might be cooler with p90s though!  :twisted:

awesome bursting on the neck, as wez said. :)

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: Will on May 11, 2008, 09:14:27 PM

Quote from: Philly Q

When I saw that guitar in Feline's "On The Bench" page, I wasn't too sure if the binding suited the Junior vibe - but finished, with the zebra pickups (and cream mounting rings) it looks awesome!

>Urp!<  

Was that a touch of GAS?

Agree with you big time!

I shall have to say it again: thank god that has a small neck! Even my girlfriend think it looks great. (and told me to get it!!  :o )

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Post by: Johnny Mac on May 12, 2008, 08:45:12 PM

Looks superb!!

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on May 14, 2008, 01:50:38 AM

I have updated the Gallery section of my site a bit tonight and there are a lot of pix of my guitars that you may not have ever seen before (many predate BKPs existing at all - let alone this forum!
I havent yet done individual pages for each guitar (although I intend to if possible)

Do have a look if interested (Two sample pix below)

http://www.felineguitars.com/gallery/guitars.html

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/Amber%20Lion/Amber%20Lion.jpg)

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/sacred%20Panther/sacred1.jpg)

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: Nolly on May 14, 2008, 02:51:17 AM

Some of those are incredible Feline!

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/Blackwood%20Tabby/blackwood%20tabby1.jpg)

Being my favourite, for the beauty of the top wood alone.

I shall be getting in touch with you soon about a complete overhaul for my Kramer. :)

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Post by: sgmypod on May 14, 2008, 06:31:05 AM

nice work

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Post by: Matt77 on May 14, 2008, 06:47:11 AM

Quote from: FELINEGUITARS

I have updated the Gallery section of my site a bit tonight and there are a lot of pix of my guitars that you may not have ever seen before (many predate BKPs existing at all - let alone this forum!
I havent yet done individual pages for each guitar (although I intend to if possible)

Do have a look if interested (Two sample pix below)

http://www.felineguitars.com/gallery/guitars.html

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/Amber%20Lion/Amber%20Lion.jpg)

I'm liking that lion.
Breakfast and guitar porn. Perfect start to the day

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: WezV on May 14, 2008, 07:15:11 AM

Quote from: Nolly

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/Blackwood%20Tabby/blackwood%20tabby1.jpg)

now thats just how a tele should look!![/img]

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: noodleplugerine on May 14, 2008, 07:34:19 AM

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/sculpted%207%20MK2/Sculted%207.jpg)

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/southpaw%20RG%20Becker/southpawRG1.jpg)

WAY too awesome - Loving the update Jonathan.

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: AdamB on May 14, 2008, 07:45:20 AM

I really really like the junior! It looks amazing!

What makes it a junior though?

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Post by: Twinfan on May 14, 2008, 08:38:40 AM

It's a Junior becuase it has a slab body - no carved maple top.....

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Post by: ilÿti on May 14, 2008, 01:12:19 PM

Quote from: noodleplugerine

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/southpaw%20RG%20Becker/southpawRG1.jpg)

WAY too awesome - Loving the update Jonathan.

 :o  :crazy2:  :na: Hubba hubba :aww: Gazoooooogah!


*cough* And quite terrific I might add.

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: Philly Q on May 14, 2008, 02:05:11 PM

Quote from: Twinfan

It's a Junior becuase it has a slab body - no carved maple top.....

I suppose since it has 2 pickups it should strictly be a Special - but I much prefer Junior, it conveys what nice simple, stripped-down guitars they are.

And other manufacturers have probably used "Special" for different types of guitars, so it's a more generic term.

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: ToneMonkey on May 14, 2008, 02:17:02 PM

Quote from: ilyti

Quote from: noodleplugerine

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/southpaw%20RG%20Becker/southpawRG1.jpg)

WAY too awesome - Loving the update Jonathan.

 :o  :crazy2:  :na: Hubba hubba :aww: Gazoooooogah!


*cough* And quite terrific I might add.

I think that's the first Feline I don't actually like....... Still nothing that a swap of pups and paint job wouldn't sort out (and making it the right way round, left handed guitars always look a bit odd to me).  I'm trying to forget the 80's but that doesn't help  :roll:

That Tele might get humpped if it comes anywhere near me though  :lol:

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: Jonny on May 14, 2008, 02:19:23 PM

I love all the Lions.
Still love the Tigers the best though. :D

You're building up quite the cat family zoo in there Jonathan. Awesome stuff. :)

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: Philly Q on May 14, 2008, 02:48:12 PM

Quote from: Jonny

I love all the Lions.
Still love the Tigers the best though. :D

Thinking about it, maybe the Junior should be called a Lion Cub.

That was going to be a joke, but I think it actually sounds good.... so I've turned it into a serious suggestion.  :wink:

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: Jonny on May 14, 2008, 02:53:55 PM

Quote from: Philly Q

Quote from: Jonny

I love all the Lions.
Still love the Tigers the best though. :D

Thinking about it, maybe the Junior should be called a Lion Cub.

That was going to be a joke, but I think it actually sounds good.... so I've turned it into a serious suggestion.  :wink:

lol sounds good to me, Philly.

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: Lew on May 14, 2008, 03:01:39 PM

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/southpaw%20RG%20Becker/southpawRG1.jpg)

This should have been Becker's sig model ;P

hmmm Jonathan I want to try some of your Feline strings, do you still have my card details? If you do send me a pack of 10-52 please

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: _tom_ on May 14, 2008, 03:15:28 PM

The Lion Jr/Lion Cub as philly calls it looks really good, with some black speed knobs it'd be even better I reckon :) I really want one of your guitars but cant afford any :(

That tele looks GREAT as well :D

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: zf on May 14, 2008, 03:18:25 PM

Quote from: Nolly

Some of those are incredible Feline!

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/Blackwood%20Tabby/blackwood%20tabby1.jpg)

Being my favourite, for the beauty of the top wood alone.

OMG I want that. Definitely the best looking Tele I've ever seen. Nice work man!

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: noodleplugerine on May 14, 2008, 03:26:06 PM

Quote from: Lew

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/southpaw%20RG%20Becker/southpawRG1.jpg)

This should have been Becker's sig model ;P

hmmm Jonathan I want to try some of your Feline strings, do you still have my card details? If you do send me a pack of 10-52 please

I'm 99.99% sure that its based on the Becker guitar :P

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on May 14, 2008, 03:36:49 PM

Quote from: Philly Q

Quote from: Jonny

I love all the Lions.
Still love the Tigers the best though. :D

Thinking about it, maybe the Junior should be called a Lion Cub.

That was going to be a joke, but I think it actually sounds good.... so I've turned it into a serious suggestion.  :wink:

And so it is now!!

Check here:
http://www.felineguitars.com/gallery/guitars_for_sale.html

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: Jonny on May 14, 2008, 03:40:13 PM

Quote from: FELINEGUITARS

Quote from: Philly Q

Quote from: Jonny

I love all the Lions.
Still love the Tigers the best though. :D

Thinking about it, maybe the Junior should be called a Lion Cub.

That was going to be a joke, but I think it actually sounds good.... so I've turned it into a serious suggestion.  :wink:

And so it is now!!

Check here:
http://www.felineguitars.com/gallery/guitars_for_sale.html

 :o  :o  :o

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: Philly Q on May 14, 2008, 03:47:43 PM

Quote from: FELINEGUITARS

Quote from: Philly Q

Quote from: Jonny

I love all the Lions.
Still love the Tigers the best though. :D

Thinking about it, maybe the Junior should be called a Lion Cub.

That was going to be a joke, but I think it actually sounds good.... so I've turned it into a serious suggestion.  :wink:

And so it is now!!

Check here:
http://www.felineguitars.com/gallery/guitars_for_sale.html

Excellent, I'm honoured!!   :D  :D  :D

I haven't felt this close to fame since they had my story on Jackanory in 1979....

Now if I buy a Feline it'll have to be a Lion Cub!

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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on May 14, 2008, 04:14:13 PM

Quote from: noodleplugerine

Quote from: Lew

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/southpaw%20RG%20Becker/southpawRG1.jpg)

This should have been Becker's sig model ;P

hmmm Jonathan I want to try some of your Feline strings, do you still have my card details? If you do send me a pack of 10-52 please

I'm 99.99% sure that its based on the Becker guitar :P

It was loosely based on a few ideas
The numbers were definitely from the Peavey he had with the stick on numbers
Except I did them in alternating red and green abalone
That job alone was so painstaking that it nearly drove me crazy
But that was 10 years ago - so I have just about recovered!:wink:
Here is a close up:
(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images//southpaw%20RG%20Becker/southpawRG-inlay-(1).jpg)

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on May 14, 2008, 04:17:09 PM

Quote from: Philly Q

Quote from: FELINEGUITARS

Quote from: Philly Q

Quote from: Jonny

I love all the Lions.
Still love the Tigers the best though. :D

Thinking about it, maybe the Junior should be called a Lion Cub.

That was going to be a joke, but I think it actually sounds good.... so I've turned it into a serious suggestion.  :wink:

And so it is now!!

Check here:
http://www.felineguitars.com/gallery/guitars_for_sale.html

Excellent, I'm honoured!!   :D  :D  :D

I haven't felt this close to fame since they had my story on Jackanory in 1979....

Now if I buy a Feline it'll have to be a Lion Cub!

First rule of Lion Cub is that you dont talk about Lion Cub!

That rule doesnt work well as a marketing campign though!

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Post by: ilÿti on May 14, 2008, 08:35:49 PM

Haha, that's excellent. I can see you also have a Tiger Cub.

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on May 14, 2008, 08:57:32 PM

Quote from: ilyti

Haha, that's excellent. I can see you also have a Tiger Cub.

If it's your first time at Tiger Cub then you must fight

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: _tom_ on May 14, 2008, 09:00:06 PM

Going down this route, you'd need to make a model called Robert Paulson so whenever anyone asks you what guitar you have, you can say "HIS NAME IS ROBERT PAULSON!"

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: Will on May 14, 2008, 09:00:37 PM

Those quotes are so good! As a video log of one of the leavers classes; they have a story line, except it is Chess Club :wink:

Stop making me look and think of this guitar! I had a dream about putting gold reflector knobs on it  :? It has made me warm to the current ones.

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: maverickf1jockey on May 14, 2008, 09:03:21 PM

It must be love, will!

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: _tom_ on May 14, 2008, 09:17:40 PM

(http://i32.tinypic.com/2d28v1v.jpg)

Looks even better with gold knobs! Hopefully you dont mind me having a mess around in photoshop with it seeing what different things look like jonathan, if you do let me know and I'll get rid of the image in my post :)

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: ilÿti on May 14, 2008, 09:23:40 PM

For what it's worth, I really like those ivoroid knobs. Thinking of how they'd look on my LP..

Title: FELINE LION JUNIOR
Post by: FernandoDuarte on May 15, 2008, 12:17:54 AM

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/puma/puma.jpg)
(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/Amber%20Tiger/Amber%20Tiger.jpg)

Good God Johnatan!!!!