Author Topic: FELINE LION JUNIOR (Read 6932 times)

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

Fikealox · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2008, 03:08:46 AM »

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

FernandoDuarte · « **Reply #2 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

opprobrium_9 · « **Reply #3 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

ailean · « **Reply #4 on:** May 11, 2008, 07:48:41 AM »

I bet that plays beautifully. Nice work again Jonathan!

MrBump · « **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2008, 09:18:14 AM »

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

38thBeatle · « **Reply #6 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.

Jazz Rock · « **Reply #7 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.

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #8 on:** May 11, 2008, 10:07:04 AM »

Lovely!

Really like that neck join! :X

WezV · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2008, 10:17:45 AM »

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

kevincurtis · « **Reply #10 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!

sgmypod · « **Reply #11 on:** May 11, 2008, 01:52:04 PM »

pretty is this for another forumite?

FernandoDuarte · « **Reply #12 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)

gwEm · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2008, 01:57:42 PM »

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

gingataff · « **Reply #14 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.