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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: hooglebug on May 07, 2010, 11:46:57 PM

Title: Two new projects
Post by: hooglebug on May 07, 2010, 11:46:57 PM: made templates today for two new projects - the first outings for two new models - the tele-like 'holly' and a lapsteel based on my 'deco' designs

the holly will most likely be an esquire version. im thinking baby blue with white binding. but it might change. body's alder, neck maple/rosewood (shock horror!!!)

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/SAM_0949.jpg)

lapsteel has rippled sycamore core with limba/walnut sides and walnut board (will have maple 'frets' and markers)

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/SAM_0948.jpg)
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: dave_mc on May 08, 2010, 02:20:14 PM: very nice :D
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Post by: gingataff on May 08, 2010, 04:43:27 PM: Love the curves 8)
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Post by: hooglebug on May 09, 2010, 03:50:10 PM: alder blank is gluing up now.

bit of work on the lapsteel. the wings need thicknessing (a LOT!!!) but this is what it will look like. with a board. and a walnut tailpiece. obviously.

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/lapsteel/SAM_0950.jpg)
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: FernandoDuarte on May 09, 2010, 11:03:04 PM: Really cool both, but not sure about the pickguard and control plate on teleish one, but as is goind solid color, may be alright
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: hooglebug on May 10, 2010, 03:50:49 PM: nothing too exciting. didnt have much time today so just got holly body cut out

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/SAM_0955.jpg)
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: hooglebug on May 12, 2010, 08:44:54 PM: lapsteel sides have been thinned down to size. but it doesnt look any different to the last pic so theres not much point in another

holly has binding (not trimmed yet), pickguard cut, neck pocket, neck (no pic yet) and control cavity cut.

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/03.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/05.jpg)
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: FernandoDuarte on May 12, 2010, 10:52:45 PM: Looking nice!
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Post by: Dr. Stein on May 12, 2010, 11:23:10 PM: I'm curious to see how the headstock comes out on the teleish one - how is it going to be finished?
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: hooglebug on May 12, 2010, 11:32:40 PM: the face will be the same colour as the body, with the carved curvy bit being exposed maple. i think im gonna carve it tomorrow so it will be clearer to see how it will be then
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Post by: Dr. Stein on May 12, 2010, 11:45:08 PM: Looking forward to it. The other round might look good, too, but that doesn't sound like an easy job...
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Post by: hooglebug on May 13, 2010, 06:27:15 PM: (http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/06.jpg)

rough headstock detail
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/07.jpg)
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: WezV on May 13, 2010, 09:09:30 PM: i am really liking these - the tele variation is really nice and i reckon the 6 inline headstock carve works better than the 3-a side
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Post by: Frank on May 13, 2010, 09:45:50 PM: That's a really elegant variation on the tele design. I usually only like the classic Fender shapes but that's really a lovely bit of design right there. I wouldn't be surprised if a major manufacturer nicks that headstock, get it trademarked!
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Post by: 38thBeatle on May 13, 2010, 11:09:35 PM: I agree with the positive comments above- a great looking guitar and an original take on a classic design.
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Post by: Philly Q on May 13, 2010, 11:12:36 PM: Another positive reaction from me - you've done a really great job of taking the Tele and making it fit with your own design style. Nice work! :D
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: FernandoDuarte on May 13, 2010, 11:23:14 PM: Quote from: WezV on May 13, 2010, 09:09:30 PM
i am really liking these - the tele variation is really nice and i reckon the 6 inline headstock carve works better than the 3-a side

+1 I'd like one of these, Esquire...
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: dave_mc on May 13, 2010, 11:37:48 PM: i agree with everyone else, it looks awesome. i really like your designs, they're forward-looking but classy/classic at the same time.
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: hooglebug on May 14, 2010, 03:51:43 PM: thanks guys!

lapsteel mockup. doesnt have the 'frets' in yet

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/lapsteel/SAM_0965.jpg)

and someone on pg asked how i got the join between the core and the wings so good. well, i cheated.
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/lapsteel/SAM_0967.jpg)
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: hooglebug on May 15, 2010, 07:10:24 PM: not too much difference but it has a fretboard now woo
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/08.jpg)

not too much difference here either but its now got 'frets' and a bit of shaping to the curvy bits
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/lapsteel/06.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/lapsteel/07.jpg)
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: Fourth Feline on May 15, 2010, 07:40:28 PM: Quote from: hooglebug on May 09, 2010, 03:50:10 PM
alder blank is gluing up now.

bit of work on the lapsteel. the wings need thicknessing (a LOT!!!) but this is what it will look like. with a board. and a walnut tailpiece. obviously.

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/lapsteel/SAM_0950.jpg)

That one reminds me of the Eastman 'Pagelli' :

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u135/Fourth_Feline/29ce323e.jpg)
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: hooglebug on May 19, 2010, 06:17:06 PM: ivory inlay
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/11.jpg)
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: hooglebug on May 27, 2010, 08:14:20 PM: just brushed a bit on to see what the colour would be like. obviously will look better sprayed with primer underneath and clear on top

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/SAM_0980.jpg)
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: hooglebug on May 28, 2010, 03:53:03 PM: nothing terribly exciting just the lapsteel with all its bits on. nothing glued or sanded or anything hence it still looking rough as bugger
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/lapsteel/08.jpg)
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Post by: FernandoDuarte on May 28, 2010, 04:37:39 PM: It looks cool!
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Post by: hooglebug on May 30, 2010, 07:16:31 PM: when its hardened off tomorrow it needs a bit of scr@ping to get the lines clean but other than that its not bad
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/13.jpg)

obviously binding needs scr@ping clean but again, almost ready for clear
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/SAM_0991.jpg)
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Post by: dave_mc on May 30, 2010, 07:25:29 PM: nice :D
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Post by: FernandoDuarte on June 01, 2010, 09:37:00 PM: :D
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Post by: hooglebug on July 17, 2010, 12:59:53 PM: well after many many paint problems its getting there again. still waiting for the body to cure a bit more but the headstocks done. no point having a full pic yet as the boards still taped up waiting for frets to be done.

as the paint was kinda doing it itself anyway, i thought id give it a checked old nitro look.

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/18.jpg)

and this is the back - the other half of my £5 find. not a bad neck for £2.50
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/17.jpg)
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: FernandoDuarte on July 17, 2010, 04:14:56 PM: Very nice! Not sure why you finished such beautifull wood! But looks cool!
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: hooglebug on July 23, 2010, 06:59:04 PM: a little tease. proper pics over the weekend. theres just one fret needs a tiny bit of work

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/20.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/21.jpg)
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: FernandoDuarte on July 23, 2010, 11:48:23 PM: Lovely!
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Post by: hooglebug on July 24, 2010, 02:48:19 PM: (http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/23.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/28.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/26.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/hooglebug/holly/32.jpg)
Title: Re: Two new projects
Post by: Philly Q on July 24, 2010, 03:16:42 PM: Lovely! A really nice variation on a classic. Love the colour-matched headstock too.
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Post by: FernandoDuarte on July 24, 2010, 03:58:25 PM: Modern but classy! Pure win!
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Post by: MrBump on July 24, 2010, 06:17:33 PM: Yeah, I like that a lot.
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Post by: 38thBeatle on July 25, 2010, 07:34:31 PM: I like it too- very tastefully done.