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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Johnny Mac on August 12, 2006, 05:36:59 AM

Title: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Johnny Mac on August 12, 2006, 05:36:59 AM
I wanted to keep this quiet until I had got the ball rolling!

Feline custom guitar order form filled in to a point!

1st down payment made!

Man I'm feeling groovy!  :D
Title: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: 38thBeatle on August 12, 2006, 07:28:17 AM
Gonna be good Johnny.
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on August 12, 2006, 10:42:38 AM
Quote from: Johnny Mac


Man I'm feeling groovy!  :D


FELINE GROOVY
:P  :twisted:
Title: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: maliciousteve on August 12, 2006, 11:01:57 AM
What is it you're getting done?  :D
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Post by: Johnny Mac on August 12, 2006, 01:23:52 PM
^ Feline groovy yeah!  :D

It's a Les Paul! I've always wanted a nice one so I thought it's time for action and no more stalling.

It wants a honey burst flame maple top. Ebony f/board SS 6100 frets. Abalone fret markers. The neck profile of my Charvel model 6  8) The burnt chrome Rebel Yells that I bought that went into the Epi. Then I can donate that to someone/where and ease my conscience!

Sperzel locking tuners. Straplocks. Chrome hardware.

Now for the sting in the project!!

A Ghost MIDI/Accoustic bridge see http://www.graphtech.com/prodghost.htm

Since reading about midi and investing time and money (trying) learning it all, it would be rude not to! Thanks for the idea Jonathon!

Sorry for the self indulgence of this thread but I'm sure you can empathise!

This my face since this morning  PDT_001
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Post by: gingataff on August 12, 2006, 02:37:47 PM
Brilliant Johnny!
I'm sure a lot of us here want a Feline guitar, and a LP with that extra neck access will be so nice! The midi/acoustic pickup is a great idea. I love guitar synth but have only tried the Roland pickup thing and it just wasn't tracking properly for me, probably because I play so fast (cue WFD style AHAHAHAHAHA laughter) but more likely it couldn't detect the guitar shop's gauge 8 strings. But I digress, I'd love a Godin for midi access but an LP seems really cool! :D  :D
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Post by: Johnny Mac on August 12, 2006, 03:25:04 PM
Quote from: gingataff
Brilliant Johnny!
I'm sure a lot of us here want a Feline guitar, and a LP with that extra neck access will be so nice! The midi/acoustic pickup is a great idea. I love guitar synth but have only tried the Roland pickup thing and it just wasn't tracking properly for me, probably because I play so fast (cue WFD style AHAHAHAHAHA laughter) but more likely it couldn't detect the guitar shop's gauge 8 strings. But I digress, I'd love a Godin for midi access but an LP seems really cool! :D  :D


So sounds like a cool concept? I'm open to ideas!

I've tried the Roland one at Dawsons in Reading. I thought it was great fun but didn't put it through it's paces as i didn't want to melt the poor thing! (joke) :wink:  This ghost baby sounds like a monster!

What can I call it?

The Polterghooost after that episode of 'The Young Ones'!?
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Post by: Bird on August 12, 2006, 03:34:40 PM
That's going to be absolutely killer :twisted:  :twisted:
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Post by: indysmith on August 12, 2006, 07:11:14 PM
this project sounds VERY nice indeed - can't wait to see her!
What epi is it? how much yu want for it?  :P
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Post by: maliciousteve on August 12, 2006, 07:28:24 PM
If i was to ever order a les paul, i'd probably go with the features you've listed. A shredders les paul. Nice one
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Post by: PhilKing on August 12, 2006, 10:19:53 PM
Are you making it a 24.75 or a 25.5 in scale? I am seriously thinking of getting a 25.5 in scale LP.  I was talking to Ben about it a couple of weeks ago.  I have to email Jonathan and check a couple of things out.  

Sounds like you will have a great guitar.
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Post by: Searcher on August 13, 2006, 08:26:14 AM
Nice pun on Feline/cat out of the bag.
Title: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Johnny Mac on August 13, 2006, 10:43:54 AM
Quote from: PhilKing
Are you making it a 24.75 or a 25.5 in scale? I am seriously thinking of getting a 25.5 in scale LP.  I was talking to Ben about it a couple of weeks ago.  I have to email Jonathan and check a couple of things out.  

Sounds like you will have a great guitar.


Thanks Phil  :D

25.5, would that get me 24 frets? Plus it should work good for de-tuning?

What midi interface would you guys go for before it reaches a pc or a mac? A Roland V job?
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Post by: Johnny Mac on August 13, 2006, 10:46:46 AM
Quote from: indysmith
this project sounds VERY nice indeed - can't wait to see her!
What epi is it? how much yu want for it?  :P


Thanks Indy  :)

I'm not sure what epi it is but there are photos in Guitars, Amps & Effects somewhere.


I was going to donate it to a music trust along with a peavy backstage, but every man has his price!

Mind you that peavey came in handy at a party last night.
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Post by: gingataff on August 13, 2006, 12:12:46 PM
IF you're used to the 24.75 scale on your LPs you might want to stick with it or maybe go for a 25 inch to tighten it up, Zakk Wylde detunes to C with heavy strings on his LP. The 25.5 would tighten it up more and be like a strat, probably better if you want 24 frets.

As for a midi interface it depends what you want to use it for. I'd say a Roland style output is most useful. Then you can get GI-20 midi interface (or 2nd hand GI-10) if you want to connect directly to your computer or another midi device or a GR-20 if you want a multi FX style synth. I think the V systems are a bit of overkill. FYI John McLaughlin mostly plays with a midi pickup into a GI-10 and then straight into a Mac using software instead of an amp.
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on August 13, 2006, 12:27:31 PM
Johnny - if there are potential changes to scale length and number of frets then we should discuss it sooner rather than later - so I dont have to radically redisgn anything once work has commenced

All the ideas that the guys have chipped in with are good , but ultimately it is YOUR guitar so what suits you best is what we will go with.

We can offer all of these options but need to plan ahead as changes brought in during the build throw up problems and issues.

Always better to have the planning stuff sorted before cutting any wood
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Post by: Johnny Mac on August 13, 2006, 06:43:05 PM
Ok John I'll give you a ring early this week.  :D
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Post by: jt on August 14, 2006, 03:36:24 AM
:D Welcome to the club !!  :D

 :D  8)
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Post by: Johnny Mac on August 14, 2006, 11:16:16 AM
Quote from: jt
:D Welcome to the club !!  :D

 :D  8)


This is $%&#ing mad shite!! I'm getting so over excited! I feel like when i was looking forward to my birthday one year and got a 10 gear racer!  :D  :lol:
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Post by: JamesHealey on August 14, 2006, 02:06:06 PM
i'd love a custom built guitar theres a dude who lives about 4 streets away from me called Denis Elvidge who builds guitars I may one day buy a guitar from him, I want one of his les pauls they look awesome!
Title: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Johnny Mac on August 17, 2006, 06:38:31 PM
Quote from: JamesHealey
i'd love a custom built guitar theres a dude who lives about 4 streets away from me called Denis Elvidge who builds guitars I may one day buy a guitar from him, I want one of his les pauls they look awesome!


Go for it James! As Ben TO said to me at the LGS, 'Get What You Want, You Only Die Once!'
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on November 12, 2006, 01:41:03 PM
It seems all Les pauls in my life at present
Whilst we are selecting and cutting wood for JMs new beast we also have some work in progress on another 3-4 Lp guitars showing on our webpage

http://felineguitars.com/on_the_bench/

Here's a sneak peek at a couple of them
(http://www.felineguitars.com/on_the_bench/images/adrian-thorpe-front.gif)

This one has a 5A quilt top and will eventually be trans purple & feature black BKPs (maybe Painkillers ). Will use an Earvana nut and Tonepros hardware

(http://www.felineguitars.com/on_the_bench/images/fullrear.jpg)

This one is all Korina and is a real light weight  LP
We built it exactly the same way as a normal LP but we used a 2 piece Korina top on a Korina back. The neck is Korina too with an Ebony board.

I am so tempted to put a Tonepros/Graphtech Ghost piezo system on this too as the acoustic sound from Korina is fab
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Post by: MDV on November 12, 2006, 01:58:19 PM
That quited top looks beautifull!

You gotta keep us posted on this, Johnny!
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Post by: gingataff on November 12, 2006, 02:42:53 PM
I was looking at the Feline website today and I saw those and a few other nice looking works in progress, one question though, is that petrucci guitar ever going to get finished? :wink:  :wink:
Title: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: dave_mc on November 12, 2006, 04:14:56 PM
Quote from: MDV
That quited top looks beautifull!

You gotta keep us posted on this, Johnny!


that is a nice quilt top, and I don't even like quilt tops! :lol:
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Post by: 38thBeatle on November 12, 2006, 05:29:42 PM
I was looking at the Feline site and the Puma looks reallly cool to me. I am looking forward to seeing how Johnny's LP turns out.
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on November 12, 2006, 07:04:32 PM
Quote from: gingataff
I was looking at the Feline website today and I saw those and a few other nice looking works in progress, one question though, is that petrucci guitar ever going to get finished? :wink:  :wink:


Yeah - that will be coming along too
It is now going to have a lightweight mahogany body
Can't decide whether to use a Lo-Pro Edge or an Edge pro

And then to decide what colour
We have been experimenting with a few metallic and gun metal colours
Metallic purples, blues and pewters

There is a Jackson fusion body/feline neck (24.75" scale) that we have done in a cool gun metal- looks way better than the pictures suggest

There are a few projects that aren't on the website too  :twisted:
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Post by: Twinfan on November 12, 2006, 07:54:05 PM
I'm loving the Korina LP!  Can't wait to see that finished!
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Post by: indysmith on November 12, 2006, 09:36:27 PM
jonathan your work is art.
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Post by: Philly Q on November 13, 2006, 12:25:04 AM
Love those korina Lions!  I like the way you've done the neck joint, very neat.
Title: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Johnny Mac on November 14, 2006, 07:14:37 PM
Quote from: MDV
That quited top looks beautifull!

You gotta keep us posted on this, Johnny!


I will Mark, it's all very exciting stuff! I feel like a father to be!  :lol:

Nice work Jonathon, they look very tasty!  8)
Title: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Johnny Mac on October 18, 2007, 08:50:16 PM
Pic update on Feline Lion Custom!

Scroll down to a big mac with everything

http://www.felineguitars.com/workshop/bench.htm
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Post by: ailean on October 18, 2007, 08:57:06 PM
Sweet inlay work, looking good Johnny!
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Post by: badgermark on October 18, 2007, 10:09:07 PM
I was on the Feline site today actually. Really like the look of the southpaw jaguar getting built, looks like a fatter version of the jag/jazzmaster. Stick a Strat styled neck on that bad boy and Les Paul pickups/hardware, and it's mine.

Love Felines work, shame he is so far away from sunny, happy Glasgow. Maybe a visit to Wez (girlfriends family is near Birmingham...) is in order...
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Post by: sgmypod on October 19, 2007, 09:06:16 AM
nice..I get a tabby on Sunday *S*
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Post by: Ted on October 19, 2007, 12:57:24 PM
Quote from: sgmypod
nice..I get a tabby on Sunday *S*


I saw it yesterday.

Very nice body (grain is fantastic) and really comfy weight.
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Post by: sgmypod on October 19, 2007, 01:03:22 PM
which tabby?
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Post by: TwilightOdyssey on October 19, 2007, 01:54:25 PM
Johnny, that guitar is looking monstrous!!
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Post by: dave_mc on October 19, 2007, 03:21:45 PM
that looks awesome, johnny. the top on it is great!
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Post by: il˙ti on October 19, 2007, 03:47:04 PM
That's great for you, mate.

Oh, and a lot of new stuff since last time I checked Feline. Great work, Jonathan.
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Post by: 38thBeatle on October 19, 2007, 06:45:43 PM
That is looking decidedly wonderful Johnny.
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 19, 2007, 06:59:49 PM
Quote from: sgmypod
which tabby?


(http://felineguitars.com/images/news/sunbustfholetabby1.jpg)

Ted saw me fitting the nut when he popped in last night to collect his Warmoth SG
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Post by: sgmypod on October 19, 2007, 07:25:23 PM
ain't she pretty
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Post by: Johnny Mac on March 24, 2008, 03:17:58 PM
Bank Holiday Monday Feline GAS attack!!  :twisted:



Sorry for the unnecessary bump!  :lol:
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Post by: Philly Q on March 24, 2008, 03:27:47 PM
I thought you were going to say your Lion's finished, Johnny!
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on March 24, 2008, 04:42:07 PM
It's ok Johnny
Will be working on it tomorrow or the next "custom day" in the workshop
I now allocate days to dong customs as it is easy to get so caught up in the everyday repair work that the customs dont get as much attention as hey need.

Also interviewing for another member of staff with guitar-making college training
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Post by: Johnny Mac on March 25, 2008, 08:16:26 AM
Quote from: FELINEGUITARS
It's ok Johnny
Will be working on it tomorrow or the next "custom day" in the workshop
I now allocate days to dong customs as it is easy to get so caught up in the everyday repair work that the customs dont get as much attention as hey need.

Also interviewing for another member of staff with guitar-making college training


Nice one Jonathon! I'm absolutely gagging for it!

In the vein of Koch jokes; Feline=Pussy, erm plug them in...oh for god sake stop it!  :lol:

This has all come about from Hunters portable recording gadget and the samples you could do with it. With the midi capabilities of this beast of a guitar my mind won't let me rest! Could it really be possible to play a harmonic minor scale with the voice of a horse? Eeek!  :lol:
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Post by: Johnny Mac on March 25, 2008, 07:04:55 PM
Did you do any stuff on it?

My desire for this instrument is causing me insomnia!

Sorry, I'll get me coat.  :lol:
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on May 19, 2008, 09:31:12 PM
Johnny - JT has asked me to post some pix on the forum of the wood of your guitar
Found a couple of pix that better showed the grain than had been on my site before , so I thought I would share with you both (and anyone who is interested). Will be working on her tomorrow (Custom Tuesday)

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/lion%20-%20johnny%20mac/johnny-Mac-Lion_726-horiz.jpg)

(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/lion%20-%20johnny%20mac/johnny-mac-body-726.jpg)

(http://www.felineguitars.com/images/Jmac-lioninlay-726.jpg)
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Post by: Roobubba on May 19, 2008, 09:36:05 PM
that. wood. is. SEX!
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Post by: sgmypod on May 19, 2008, 09:36:25 PM
oooh thats sweet
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Post by: noodleplugerine on May 19, 2008, 09:39:26 PM
Lovely jubbly!
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Post by: Will on May 19, 2008, 09:45:37 PM
Thought it must be finished, reviving this thread  :wink:

Custom Tuesday certainly has a better ring to it than Super Tuesday ALA US politics :D
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Post by: FernandoDuarte on May 19, 2008, 09:48:59 PM
What a top!  :o
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on May 19, 2008, 09:57:12 PM
Quote from: Will
Thought it must be finished, reviving this thread  :wink:

Custom Tuesday certainly has a better ring to it than Super Tuesday ALA US politics :D


No - it has dragged on too long and am intending to give it my full attention, and getting her finished and sounding great.
Have missed having a full time helper on the repair side of the business since Chris died.
Am looking forward to my trainee (Ben) becoming available full time in July and am interviewing for a new trainee (another student doing guitar making at Merton College) sometime this week.
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Post by: WezV on May 19, 2008, 10:21:32 PM
that maple is great!!

good to see the tenon inside the neck pocket as well
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Post by: AngusYoung01 on May 19, 2008, 10:57:22 PM
Johnny, I'd hate to break it to you, but once it's finished I'm going to steal it anyway  :)
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Post by: Philly Q on May 20, 2008, 12:25:52 AM
Love those abalone inlays!
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Post by: il˙ti on May 20, 2008, 12:45:31 AM
Gorgeous. This is the "Big Mac with everything" right?
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on May 20, 2008, 12:48:31 AM
Quote from: ilyti
Gorgeous. This is the "Big Mac with everything" right?


Yep - sure is
Trying to fit the kitchen sink tomorrow! (kidding)
Oops - I mean MIDI controls :oops:
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Post by: opprobrium_9 on May 20, 2008, 04:47:49 AM
that top is hawt, what color are you gonna paint it?
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Post by: dave_mc on May 20, 2008, 06:08:37 PM
that looks awesome... :)
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Post by: jt on May 20, 2008, 06:38:27 PM
:D You guys are responding to an old thread !   :wink:

I`ve since had it finished. There`s pics somewhere else on the forum i think.

 :D  8)
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Post by: Johnny Mac on May 20, 2008, 07:06:21 PM
looking good Jonathon!
There will be some more pics tonight!
 :D
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Post by: ailean on May 20, 2008, 07:36:14 PM
Looking sweet :)

Love the inlays!
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on May 20, 2008, 08:53:07 PM
Quote from: jt
:D You guys are responding to an old thread !   :wink:

I`ve since had it finished. There`s pics somewhere else on the forum i think.

 :D  8)


This is JT's guitar that we built.
(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/Tiger%20-%20JT%20preacher/Tiger-semi-JT-Preacher-hori.jpg)
The one on this thread is Johnny Mac's Lion
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 14, 2008, 08:51:33 PM
Time to add a splash of colour to the proceedings

BEFORE
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/PICT4976-1.jpg)

AFTER
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/PICT00011.jpg)

Now to get on with assembling it all and making it play like it should
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Post by: FernandoDuarte on October 14, 2008, 09:07:09 PM
My Gawd!!! :o
Serious beauty!
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Post by: Philly Q on October 14, 2008, 10:26:26 PM
Time to add a splash of colour to the proceedings

Now to get on with assembling it all and making it play like it should

Wahey!  :D

Why the recess under the bridge?  Is it just to make room for the piezo gubbins, or is the neck at a shallow angle?
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Post by: TwilightOdyssey on October 14, 2008, 10:35:59 PM
I guess it's okay if you like gorgeous guitars that play fantastic and sound amazing. Otherwise, not my cup of meat!
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Post by: 38thBeatle on October 14, 2008, 11:04:49 PM
Oh my gawd. That is beautiful.
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 14, 2008, 11:23:25 PM
Time to add a splash of colour to the proceedings

Now to get on with assembling it all and making it play like it should

Wahey!  :D

Why the recess under the bridge?  Is it just to make room for the piezo gubbins, or is the neck at a shallow angle?

Right first time
It's to allow all the wires from the piezo bridge to sit safely beneath the bridge without any risk of being crushed.
The neck angle is spot on for a normal LP type guitar - we always have our tunomatics quite low for comfort reasons which is the reason we needed to make a little more space for the cables.
All is hidden once the bridge is in place - the groove is pretty shallow in reality anyway
A too high tunomatic can be uncomfortable to play on, so I like to set them fairly low
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Post by: Johnny Mac on October 14, 2008, 11:26:17 PM
Blimey it looks lovely......Now I can get excited...man I'm speechless!!v :D :D :D
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Post by: Philly Q on October 14, 2008, 11:34:21 PM
It's to allow all the wires from the piezo bridge to sit safely beneath the bridge without any risk of being crushed.
The neck angle is spot on for a normal LP type guitar - we always have our tunomatics quite low for comfort reasons which is the reason we needed to make a little more space for the cables.
All is hidden once the bridge is in place - the groove is pretty shallow in reality anyway
A too high tunomatic can be uncomfortable to play on, so I like to set them fairly low

Sounds great!  And I agree, a T-O-M feels (and looks) better when it's set low.

This is going to be a fantastic guitar Johnny, lucky man!
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Post by: opprobrium_9 on October 15, 2008, 02:08:18 AM
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!


I'VE BEEN BLINDED!!!!!

 :D :D :D
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Post by: Afghan Dave on October 15, 2008, 08:54:56 AM
I happened to be in the Feline workshop and saw that Lion last night.

The picture really doesn't capture the richness of the colour.

The top shimmers if you gently move it under the light... Not outrageous or gaudy at all.
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Post by: Johnny Mac on October 19, 2008, 06:47:14 PM
Just got a call from Jonathon at Feline Guitars to come on down!  :D :D So I'm going tonight!
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 19, 2008, 07:41:29 PM
Working on a Sunday - pah!
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Post by: WezV on October 19, 2008, 07:46:45 PM
i think we are going to need a video demo of all the features!!!..... please ;)
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 19, 2008, 11:10:09 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/johnny-mac-lion.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/johnnymacneckjoint726.jpg)
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Post by: Lazy_McDoesnothing on October 19, 2008, 11:46:44 PM
That Liger(Lion with tiger stripes:P) looks amazing!  Just....wow!
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Post by: noodleplugerine on October 20, 2008, 12:53:35 AM
Awesome.

Give it to me!
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Post by: gingataff on October 20, 2008, 01:44:10 AM
That's sweet. I bet she's even prettier in person too!
The midi pickup is a great idea, I've got big gas for one myself.
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Post by: 38thBeatle on October 20, 2008, 07:10:28 AM
Beautiful. That neck joint looks so smooth.
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Post by: AndyR on October 20, 2008, 09:08:15 AM
I saw it on the bench on friday afternoon, before the hardware went on (bridge posts were in - very neatly recessed). It looks gorgeous - there's a lot of "character" to the flame. It's one of those that looks good from a distance and then also warrants a loving closer inspection by the owner from time to time...

Johnny, you'll be very pleased to know that I didn't drop my tele on it :lol:. It might have been close if I hadn't been standing so far back already (in a kind of worshipful awe), I still think Jonathan almost had kittens, but he's far too polite :D
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Post by: Philly Q on October 20, 2008, 09:19:16 AM
I still think Jonathan almost had kittens

A new Feline travel guitar, perhaps?
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 20, 2008, 10:22:42 AM
I still think Jonathan almost had kittens

A new Feline travel guitar, perhaps?

Like this ?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/headless-jazzer.jpg)

Was a travel guitar for a jazz player - short enough to go as hand luggage on an airplane at the time
Dates back about 7 years....
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: AndyR on October 20, 2008, 11:26:17 AM
Hey, that is cute...

And I think you might need to run the "P90 Leslie West guitar" idea by Philly as well... I suspect he might be in the "right demographic" for such an idea :D
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Philly Q on October 20, 2008, 11:52:10 AM
And I think you might need to run the "P90 Leslie West guitar" idea by Philly as well... I suspect he might be in the "right demographic" for such an idea :D

Is that an actual project Jon has in mind?  I'd certainly like to see it!  :D

I'd possibly be thinking more along the lines of a Lion Cub, in korina, with a humbucker or two.  Or, in fact, that thinner bodied Emerald Lion almost exactly as it is....

But don't get me started.... don't want to be spending now...
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: AndyR on October 20, 2008, 12:16:31 PM
It was more along the P90 route, and what he was describing seemed to me to be fitting your tastes according to at least one of your recent Japanese acquisitions a while back (of course, they might already have satisified your lustings in that direction :lol:).

(Possibly my tastes as well :?)
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 20, 2008, 01:02:47 PM
It was more along the P90 route, and what he was describing seemed to me to be fitting your tastes according to at least one of your recent Japanese acquisitions a while back (of course, they might already have satisified your lustings in that direction :lol:).

(Possibly my tastes as well :?)

Yes - was going to call it the "Mountain Lion"
Can do it in either P90 or HB format
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Philly Q on October 20, 2008, 01:57:56 PM
Sounds good to me!   :D

I love my LP Special/Juniors, it's the combination of the slab body, shallow neck angle, wraparound bridge and full-width neck tenon - seems to give the perfect tone/feel as far as I'm concerned.

The only thing I don't like is that annoying little "step" in the cutaway where the neck joins the body, an all-access neck joint would be much better.  And I'm fairly ambivalent about P-90s, I'd prefer humbuckers really.

The big dilemma would be whether to keep it really plain or go for something a little more exotic (but not a full-on quilt top or anything like that).

I'll do it one day....

Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Johnny Mac on October 20, 2008, 06:07:21 PM
I've had a few hours playing the new Feline Lion.  :D It's amazing, it feels so comfortable to play, solid and it just oozes quality. The sounds are gorgeous and rich, full of harmonics. Clean it sounds brilliant too. The piezo pickups do a great job of acoustic sounds, which you can blend with the Rebel Yells.
The flame top is almost like a hologram. When the light falls on it from different angles it seems to move and its a beautiful finish, but not PRS OTT just the right balance. I love it!!  :D :D :D

I've not got a Midi processor at the moment but will get the Axon MkII once I've raised the cash.
Then i could do some kind of demo if anyone's interested.

All in all its an incredible guitar and the quality of Jonathon's work is first class.
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Afghan Dave on October 20, 2008, 06:17:07 PM
Oh well... whatever...

Couldn't care less really...

Not jealous at all...

No way...

Not bothered...

Congratulations Johnny!

 PDT_003
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Johnny Mac on October 20, 2008, 07:02:36 PM
Oh well... whatever...

Couldn't care less really...

Not jealous at all...

No way...

Not bothered...

Congratulations Johnny!

 PDT_003

Thanks Dave  :D

If we can sort out a jam sometime you can have a go.
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: PhilKing on October 20, 2008, 08:51:29 PM
It looks great Johnny, and since it is one of Jon's guitars, I'm sure it plays as well as it looks.  Have fun with it. 
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 20, 2008, 09:11:35 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/PICT0056.jpg)

It's an odd one to try to photograph - it actually looks more dramatic in real life
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: 38thBeatle on October 20, 2008, 10:51:00 PM
That looks stunning.
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Crazy_Joe on October 20, 2008, 10:55:06 PM
That looks amazing! :o
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Johnny Mac on October 20, 2008, 11:19:25 PM
Thanks guys.  :D I can't stop playing it and looking at it!
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: FernandoDuarte on October 21, 2008, 02:44:51 AM
This Lion eat Gibbys in the morning with cold milk and deer flesh :lol:
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: dave_mc on October 21, 2008, 05:02:41 PM
looks great! :)
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Johnny Mac on October 21, 2008, 10:33:25 PM
I got some gorgeous tones from it tonight using my BBE Sonic Maximiser, A Telenordia Kompressor and a HBE Dos Mos through my amp using 5% attenuation and putting the master half way. It's nice using a Alnico Humbucker for a change too. The sustain is unreal.
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: sambo on October 21, 2008, 10:38:48 PM
Mmmmmmmm looks lurrrrvly Johnny!

I'm not usually a fan of the engraved text on BK's, but for some reason it looks just right in this case.

Bet it's absolutely awesome.
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Johnny Mac on October 21, 2008, 11:10:09 PM
Mmmmmmmm looks lurrrrvly Johnny!

I'm not usually a fan of the engraved text on BK's, but for some reason it looks just right in this case.

Bet it's absolutely awesome.

It's a bit hard to see in these pics but the pups are burnt chrome and tones down the engraving effect somewhat.
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: FernandoDuarte on October 21, 2008, 11:29:24 PM
The big dilemma would be whether to keep it really plain or go for something a little more exotic (but not a full-on quilt top or anything like that).

I'll do it one day....

:twisted:
Want suggestions?
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Philly Q on October 22, 2008, 12:27:40 AM
The big dilemma would be whether to keep it really plain or go for something a little more exotic (but not a full-on quilt top or anything like that).

I'll do it one day....

:twisted:
Want suggestions?

I know you'll say go exotic!  :lol:
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: FernandoDuarte on October 22, 2008, 12:38:01 AM
I know you'll say go exotic!  :lol:
Yes, I'm easy... But some things that are "normal" or "standard" to me will be exotic to you...
But I'm telling about the stuff, etc... I know you won't get a 5A Flamed Koa or a Spalted Maple top on a guitar :lol:
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Philly Q on October 22, 2008, 12:54:24 AM
I know you'll say go exotic!  :lol:
Yes, I'm easy... But some things that are "normal" or "standard" to me will be exotic to you...
But I'm telling about the stuff, etc... I know you won't get a 5A Flamed Koa or a Spalted Maple top on a guitar :lol:

You're right, I never would!  I like the look of those woods... but not for me.
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Johnny Mac on November 01, 2008, 06:38:48 PM
I've just recorded a track with my new baby. She plays like a dream......

http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=14727.0
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on November 01, 2008, 10:02:07 PM
Kick ass!
Glad you are having so much fun Johnny
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 23, 2009, 03:07:29 PM
A bit of a thread resurrection but on a similar vein and didn't want to start a new thread as the guitar in question doesn't have BKPs (boo!)
Anyway just finished another guitar with all the Graphtech Ghost piezo and MIDI gubbins in it
Was a flat fronted Lion with a 25.5" scale and a bolt on neck !!
The Quilted front is just a veneer over a Korina body

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/davidcrimble.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/davidcrimble1.jpg)
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Afghan Dave on October 23, 2009, 03:43:38 PM
Very nice but the headstock just looks incomplete without some writing on there.. then it would be finished  :? :)
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 23, 2009, 04:12:06 PM
I know what you mean but the customer requested that
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: FernandoDuarte on October 23, 2009, 05:24:04 PM
What a top!!
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: dave_mc on October 23, 2009, 05:36:17 PM
very nice :)
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: 38thBeatle on October 23, 2009, 06:32:07 PM
Beautiful.
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: MDV on October 23, 2009, 06:39:02 PM
I've had a few hours playing the new Feline Lion.  :D It's amazing, it feels so comfortable to play, solid and it just oozes quality. The sounds are gorgeous and rich, full of harmonics. Clean it sounds brilliant too. The piezo pickups do a great job of acoustic sounds, which you can blend with the Rebel Yells.
The flame top is almost like a hologram. When the light falls on it from different angles it seems to move and its a beautiful finish, but not PRS OTT just the right balance. I love it!!  :D :D :D

I've not got a Midi processor at the moment but will get the Axon MkII once I've raised the cash.
Then i could do some kind of demo if anyone's interested.

All in all its an incredible guitar and the quality of Jonathon's work is first class.

Awesome!

Its a looker too, and I dont normally like les pauls or maple tops!
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Johnny Mac on October 23, 2009, 10:15:22 PM
I've had a few hours playing the new Feline Lion.  :D It's amazing, it feels so comfortable to play, solid and it just oozes quality. The sounds are gorgeous and rich, full of harmonics. Clean it sounds brilliant too. The piezo pickups do a great job of acoustic sounds, which you can blend with the Rebel Yells.
The flame top is almost like a hologram. When the light falls on it from different angles it seems to move and its a beautiful finish, but not PRS OTT just the right balance. I love it!!  :D :D :D

I've not got a Midi processor at the moment but will get the Axon MkII once I've raised the cash.
Then i could do some kind of demo if anyone's interested.

All in all its an incredible guitar and the quality of Jonathon's work is first class.

Awesome!

Its a looker too, and I dont normally like les pauls or maple tops!


 :? Your hot off the blocks there Mark  :lol: Your quoting me from a year and 3 days ago!  :wink:
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: MDV on October 23, 2009, 11:14:23 PM
I am? I just noticed this!

You never know what custom guitar waits are gonna be like....driskills is 3 years!

*ahem* I'll get me coat.
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Ian Price on October 24, 2009, 09:46:35 AM
Looks like great work again Jonathan. For me though the top is a little too blingy - just personal opinion of course!
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: Johnny Mac on October 24, 2009, 10:08:24 AM
I am? I just noticed this!

You never know what custom guitar waits are gonna be like....driskills is 3 years!

*ahem* I'll get me coat.

 :lol:

The one Jonathon has just built is similar to the one he made me.
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: HTH AMPS on October 24, 2009, 05:43:59 PM


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/davidcrimble.jpg)


Gorgeous top and finish, just the right side of tasteful.

I would've went with gold hardware, but I guess the customer spec'd black.

Oh, and I personally like the understated Feline 'eyes' logo.
Title: Re: Time to let the cat out of the bag!
Post by: MDV on October 24, 2009, 06:04:17 PM
I am? I just noticed this!

You never know what custom guitar waits are gonna be like....driskills is 3 years!

*ahem* I'll get me coat.

 :lol:

The one Jonathon has just built is similar to the one he made me.

That was the one I was talking about. I'm not so keen on the other one (that HTH quoted above)