Two new projects

[hooglebug]

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!!!)



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

[dave_mc]

very nice :D

[gingataff]

Love the curves 8)

[hooglebug]

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.

[FernandoDuarte]

Really cool both, but not sure about the pickguard and control plate on teleish one, but as is goind solid color, may be alright

[hooglebug]

nothing too exciting. didnt have much time today so just got holly body cut out

[hooglebug]

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.

[FernandoDuarte]

Looking nice!

[Dr. Stein]

I'm curious to see how the headstock comes out on the teleish one - how is it going to be finished?

[hooglebug]

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

[Dr. Stein]

Looking forward to it. The other round might look good, too, but that doesn't sound like an easy job...

[hooglebug]

rough headstock detail

[WezV]

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

[Frank]

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!

[38thBeatle]

I agree with the positive comments above- a great looking guitar and an original take on a classic design.