New Build Pics

[rws11]

Beautiful! :mrgreen:

 

[West R Lee]

Gosh that's gorgeous Larry. I too like the contrast of the back strip. You're building something you will always be so proud of.

West

 

[Thunderface]

Truly stunning, Larry. What I wouldn't give to have one ounch of your building skills.

 

[Steelpickin']

Starting the top binding.. Curly Maple/Black/white/ Black binding followed by white Teflon/Black/ white/ Black. The Teflon acts as a spacer so I can inlay the abolone afterwards. When its dry the Teflon just lifts right out and leavs the exact width for the abolone...kool!

Ebony fingerboard W/Curly Maple binding

fingerboard W/ pearl skulls all set to inlay...take that!! you tradionalist!! lol!

 

[davismanLV]

GREAT update pics, Larry!!! I didn't know how the abalone purfling was done.... teflon, huh? Love the Dia de los Muertos position markers..... very distinctive and fun!! This is gonna be an awesome guitar!! 8)

 

[Ravon]

I'm way too ham fisted to attempt even a kit guitar. That's incredible

 

[Steelpickin']

GREAT update pics, Larry!!! I didn't know how the abalone purfling was done.... teflon, huh? Love the Dia de los Muertos position markers..... very distinctive and fun!! This is gonna be an awesome guitar!! 8)

Thanks Tom,
Its really comeing together these days...so far..I am very happy with this build. The teflon method works out well. It can be hard to get Abolone to stick with other materials.IE: hide glue works fine...yellow and white glue will hold well but, there is a time limit involved. W/ Abolone you must cut and sand to fit each peice...thus making glueing all at once not a favorite option...the "skull" idea came from me playing a popular Bluegrass Festivale a couple of yrs. back and a fairly famouse picker said as I was walking off stage...." whats the matter Boy, cant afford a real guitar? "!!! ...I was playin' my beloved Guild DV-52 at the time!! pissed me off! That was the premise for this build. Dont worry I will see him again this year...... :twisted:

 

[davismanLV]

:lol: :lol:

 

[Steelpickin']

got the abolone all inlayed and a coat of clear epoxy over it. Now to scrape and sand the top a bit.

while waiting for the epoxy to dry, inlayed a few of the skulls!

 

[Geo]

SWEET!!!!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Larry, if you have a little extra time on your hands could you build another, so I can have this one?

Fantastic Job!!!! 8) Looking forward to more pictures.

George

 

[Steelpickin']

got the neck bolted on...

from the back...

just had to tape the fingerboard on to get an idea what it would look like!

inlay detail...now to make and inlay the healcap and glue on the fingerboard...then carve the neck

 

[Geo]

You're just about to the homestretch Larry. 8) Looks fantastic!! :mrgreen: Thanks for sharing the update pictures with us. :wink: I’ve enjoyed watching it come together.

George

 

[davismanLV]

I'm a drooling pig for that inlay work, Larry. Lordy...... :shock:

 

[Steelpickin']

Thanks,guys
I have decided to go with another LR Baggs pickup system:
http://www.lrbaggs.com/stagepro_anthem.htm#seeit

the stage Pro series as I did on the Nylon Hybrid we did a year ago...very happy with it!

 

[markus]

http://www.lrbaggs.com/stagepro_anthem.htm#seeit

So you're going to cut a hole into the sides to put the control unit in? :shock:

The binding-inlay and the rosette look marvelous!

Markus

 

[Steelpickin']

http://www.lrbaggs.com/stagepro_anthem.htm#seeit

So you're going to cut a hole into the sides to put the control unit in? :shock:

The binding-inlay and the rosette look marvelous!

Markus

Yes...I will cut a hole in the sides..hard for some to imagine I know
It was part of the basic design for this build from the start that I would use some sort of on-board electronics.
I like to have options....plus, I own my guitars..they dont own me!
I do understand that many would not want to install electronics in a acoustic.
Thanks for the kind words. this build is a lot of fun

 

[davismanLV]

I like to have options....plus, I own my guitars..they dont own me!

Atta boy!! You have to admire and respect them but.... I've seen people paralyzed with making a change that would make the guitar easier or better for them to use or enjoy. It's your guitar. And this one is "yours" way more than any you could have purchased.... I'm still in awe of your mad skills!!

 

[Steelpickin']

Exactly,Tom! There is nothing wrong with having a beautiful guitar and being the " caretaker"
of it till the next respectfull owner. Keeping them as original as possible...thats how great old
guitars are born!!...plus..its keeps up the value! as an individual, I love having the oportunity to
have exactly what I think will work for me at the time...makes the whole " build " thing worthwhile
I agree that hanging on to something thats not right for you and not being willing to change it can be a stiffelling
experience. I am so glad we are all so different...keeps it interesting

 

[Alan_M]

Love the thread, love that guitar! Nice work, keep the progress pix coming!

 

[Steelpickin']

made the healcap and ready to inlay the skull! :wink:

fingerboard bound and black side dots installed...have it pinned with brass pins to insure proper line up.

one last check...

glued and clamped in place!...Time to carve the neck!!