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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: FELINEGUITARS on January 22, 2011, 07:34:47 PM

Title: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on January 22, 2011, 07:34:47 PM: Will on this forum finally got his White Lion this weekend
Our paint-shop finally got the paint finish sorted after much struggling and testing and we are pleased with the result (if not the length of time it took them to nail it)
We were trying to get the Mary Kay see thru white finish
Sometimes the wood looks white and in other light you get a bit more colour of the timber coming through

Here is the finished result :

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/WILL%20WHITE%20LION/WILLWHITELION7.jpg)

Pickups are BKP Cold Sweats in Duncan Tripleshot rings
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/WILL%20WHITE%20LION/WILLWHITELION2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/WILL%20WHITE%20LION/WILLWHITELION3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/WILL%20WHITE%20LION/WILLWHITELION5.jpg)

The black pearl side inlay dots look like they light up under certain lighting
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/WILL%20WHITE%20LION/WILLWHITELION4.jpg)

Nice Mother of Pearl blocks
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/WILL%20WHITE%20LION/WILLWHITELION1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/WILL%20WHITE%20LION/WILLWHITELION6.jpg)
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: psy on January 22, 2011, 07:45:11 PM: Wow, that finish is stunning.
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on January 22, 2011, 07:46:48 PM: A clip of the guitar (played badly ) before paint:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agkvuadf_vk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agkvuadf_vk)
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: gordiji on January 22, 2011, 08:02:47 PM: shockingly beautiful 8)
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Post by: Roobubba on January 22, 2011, 08:04:20 PM: Attention to detail like that is what makes all the difference. That looks absolutely flawless!
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: JacksonRR on January 22, 2011, 08:28:56 PM: You've certainly honed your craft well. This is a wonderful example of loving what you're doing, knowing how to do it and doing it right. It's a beautiful product, sir. Lots of great choices made. The man is lucky to own it.
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: dragonfire709 on January 22, 2011, 08:30:00 PM: Thats a stunner! One day I'll have saved enough pennies for my own Feline!
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: Philly Q on January 22, 2011, 08:35:16 PM: Nice to hear Will's got his guitar at last! :D

I like the way the top's got just enough grain to show through the finish. What is it, "plain" maple?
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: Plexi Ken on January 22, 2011, 08:48:43 PM: Beautiful 8)
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Post by: d1dsj on January 22, 2011, 08:54:59 PM: B L O O D Y H E L L!!!!!!!!! Stunning, want want want..............
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: Andrew W on January 22, 2011, 09:41:18 PM: Wow, once again a really superlative piece of craftsmanship. I've never seen that finish on this style of instrument before. It gives it an almost delicate feel. I really like it very much.
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: Frank666 on January 22, 2011, 09:56:58 PM: Wow, gorgeous!! Need more money NOW!!
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: lulusg on January 22, 2011, 10:21:07 PM: Lucky Guy this Will!!!
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: WezV on January 22, 2011, 10:42:05 PM: its gorgeous - cant imagine how difficult it was to get that finish to work, but it does!

one of those things people ask for - but dont quite realise how difficult it can be to achieve
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: Will on January 22, 2011, 10:42:19 PM: Hi guys, been a while! Struggling with time and all, but its quite easy to find time for this guitar! Loving it

A* from Jon's service, as expected. Friendly and a dream to play (or look at too)

Quote from: Philly Q on January 22, 2011, 08:35:16 PM
Nice to hear Will's got his guitar at last! :D

I like the way the top's got just enough grain to show through the finish. What is it, "plain" maple?

just plain maple Philly ;) Wouldn't have it any other way
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: viking on January 23, 2011, 01:36:52 AM: This looks like a masterpiece 8)!Really beautiful !I would love to try it ... :( Congrats to Will and kudos to jon :)!!
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Post by: metalman22105 on January 23, 2011, 03:06:44 AM: daaaaaang, that is sweet!
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Post by: Afghan Dave on January 23, 2011, 06:13:12 AM: I've been waiting to see this and it certainly doesn't disappoint... It is stunning! :o
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Post by: Matt77 on January 23, 2011, 09:15:17 AM: I think that's flabbergastingly good looking!
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Post by: Ian Price on January 23, 2011, 09:26:27 AM: Very good indeed! LP GAS approaching again.
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: Nadz1lla on January 23, 2011, 03:08:21 PM: Beautiful finish, the paint shop should be commended. Whose concept was it to go for that kind of finish?

Another beautiful guitar, mate. You seem to always turn me on to finishes I wouldn't have given a second thought to usually, heh.
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on January 23, 2011, 04:09:53 PM: The finish colour was Will's idea
I knew it could be done , and we did it on a tester first
But I rejected a lot of tries to get it right before I was happy we had it right
I just wanted a certain amount of transparency/opaqueness - which we got right in the end
I drove my paint guys mad in the meantime :evil:
It's the main reason it took most of this year to perfect the technique.

Thanks so much to Will for his patience - hope the final result is worth it.
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: dave_mc on January 23, 2011, 04:55:51 PM: very nice :D
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: roland_rat on January 23, 2011, 05:39:05 PM: Congrat Will, That looks one tasty guitar you got there. Paint looks very tasty.

Enjoy it!!

ps Nice work Johnathan
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Post by: FernandoDuarte on January 23, 2011, 07:55:01 PM: jesus, this is sweet! :o
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: Telerocker on January 24, 2011, 12:08:35 AM: Stunning guitar. I like the color, though I'm not to keen on gold parts, but for this guitar it's seems the best choice.
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: Antag on January 24, 2011, 10:45:18 AM: I think the biggest act of willpower is in allowing Will to have the guitar! There's no way I could do what Jonathan does (aside from the fact that I'm hopelessly inept at woodwork :roll:) - it would break my heart to build such a beautiful guitar, then sell it to someone...

Happy NGD Will :)
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: Johnny Mac on January 24, 2011, 11:45:01 AM: Wow what a beauty! Congrats Will I bet your loving it :D
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on January 24, 2011, 11:58:33 AM: I haven't shown the photo here yet , but of course it has my all access neck joint.
The neck is a nice big '59 spec neck but top fret access is still easy
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: gwEm on January 24, 2011, 02:03:44 PM: Quote from: Will on January 22, 2011, 10:42:19 PM
Quote from: Philly Q on January 22, 2011, 08:35:16 PM
Nice to hear Will's got his guitar at last! :D

I like the way the top's got just enough grain to show through the finish. What is it, "plain" maple?

just plain maple Philly ;) Wouldn't have it any other way

Philly only plays AAAAA grade quilt maple tops or higher.

beautiful guitar Will and Jon, you must be very pleased. I like the finish alot. A V would be cool with that look....
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: gwEm on January 24, 2011, 02:07:58 PM: Quote from: Antag on January 24, 2011, 10:45:18 AM
I think the biggest act of willpower is in allowing Will to have the guitar! There's no way I could do what Jonathan does (aside from the fact that I'm hopelessly inept at woodwork :roll:) - it would break my heart to build such a beautiful guitar, then sell it to someone...

its always interesting to see the guitars that luthiers buy rather than make themselves. Jon and Wez have posted some quite individual stuff here in the past. theres a guitar Jon bought recently that i thinks an absolute joy to play and hear, but enough of that!
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: Philly Q on January 24, 2011, 03:43:46 PM: Quote from: gwEm on January 24, 2011, 02:03:44 PM
Quote from: Will on January 22, 2011, 10:42:19 PM
Quote from: Philly Q on January 22, 2011, 08:35:16 PM
Nice to hear Will's got his guitar at last! :D

I like the way the top's got just enough grain to show through the finish. What is it, "plain" maple?

just plain maple Philly ;) Wouldn't have it any other way

Philly only plays AAAAA grade quilt maple tops or higher.

I insist on nothing less.
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: 38thBeatle on January 26, 2011, 09:13:58 PM: Beautiful- great job Jonathan.
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: adamj on January 27, 2011, 12:39:28 AM: lovely looking (and im sure lovely sounding too).

one question tho, the design on the headstock is a lot like the Gibson/Epiphone diamond thing, im guessing this is an intentional nod to them, but wouldnt you have some copyright issues? just wondering, excellent job tho!
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on January 27, 2011, 01:49:29 AM: I don't normally offer that on my guitars - it was a one off request from Will
Probably wouldn't do that again the same way - would find an alternative /original design
Title: Re: NGD - an act of Willpower
Post by: Afghan Dave on January 27, 2011, 07:37:53 AM: I spend alot of my day mentally spec'ing out Feline guitars I intend to commission...

I would want the space on my Lion headstock to have a version of the "split diamond"

My solution would be to go similar to the Edwards headstock motif

(http://www.espguitars.co.jp/edwards/lp/image/E-LP-92CD_WH.jpg)

BUT... Use a mother of pearl "3 claw cat scratch!" :P

None more Feline...