New Build Pics

Steelpickin' · Sep 4, 2011

Promise I wont bore you all to death with this build..this time :wink:
Here are a few getting started pics...I will say however that I am so fortunate to be able to work with such a Luthier as Mike Collins and for the fact that I will be allowed to do a bunch of the work myself again this time..under his masterful, watchful eye, of course

Indian for the back and sides!

super tight grained Sitka for the top

Headstock inlay

Gold Grover open back "Sta-Tites" 18:01 and a bunch of Abolone ...
weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

BTW...the headstock inlay as well as many other fine custome inlay are available here:
http://www.luthiersupply.com/
check it out..a really nice site..you wont believe the prices

davismanLV · Sep 4, 2011

Not boring to me at all... I love watching its progress. That back wood is amazing!! Keep it coming....

twocorgis · Sep 4, 2011

That's some great looking wood Steel. Best of luck with the build. I guess we can compare notes! 8)

Steelpickin' · Sep 4, 2011

Thanks Sandy..and all..
yes this will be my third build with Mike and my 4th guitar from him.
I was fortunate because of my woodworking background to be able to jump in in do some of the steps myself. Plus I work with him at the shop on and off and get to learn a lot. One point of note..Mike was very well known for his Dreadnaughts in the late 70's early 80's..then he found his "nitch" in the Classical and Flamenco guitar world. This will be the first dreadnaught build in many years...which has me so excited!!
His client list is a Whos' who of many of our favs!!

http://www.collinsguitars.com/index.html

Ravon · Sep 4, 2011

I love build pictures. Bring'em on! What great looking wood for the back too :shock:

Scratch · Sep 4, 2011

Man, that is somegorgeous Braz. Can't wait to see it when it is complete.

Keep an eye out for the feds... If they ask about the wood; tell em you got it from a stockpile in Nazareth PA. :lol:

learnintoplay62 · Sep 5, 2011

Thats some beeeaautiful wood your gonna have

I've got a build going on myself, mahogany not Brazilian. 3 custom builds at the same time :wink:
Life is good

cjd-player · Sep 5, 2011

That's beautiful wood, Steel.

Yes, please keep lots of pictures coming our way.

Steelpickin' · Sep 10, 2011

Headstock inlay came today..I love it!

fingerboard inlays...something a lil different! :wink:

killdeer43 · Sep 10, 2011

Great pics....keep 'em coming!

Joe

Telenator · Sep 10, 2011

Bore us! Please! I love seeing what people are building.

davismanLV · Sep 10, 2011

Dia de los muertos fretboard markers!! I like it!!!

Steelpickin' · Sep 10, 2011

Thanks guys, I am excited about this build.

Steelpickin' · Nov 6, 2011

Finally getting started:

cutting slots for frets

all cut out

overlaid a piece of Ebony overa piece of curly Maple for the headstock

more pics coming soon.

killdeer43 · Nov 6, 2011

Beautiful work, Larry!
And to your opening comment way back when, just remember, interesting people never get bored.

Keep us posted,
Joe

dreadnut · Nov 7, 2011

I'm salivating like Pavlov's dogs, Larry. You're gonna torment us by showing one piece at a time, aren't you? Sweet headstock already, nice combo of MOP and Abalone!

Steelpickin' · Nov 13, 2011

Not much new yet...but, here is a new pic of the back w/ a curly maple wedge down the center..next I will inlay a black/white/ black > herringbone > black/white/ black strip down each side of the maple.

Ravon · Nov 13, 2011

Steelpickin' said:
Not much new yet...but, here is a new pic of the back w/ a curly maple wedge down the center..next I will inlay a black/white/ black > herringbone > black/white/ black strip down each side of the maple.

I'm gett'n dizzy :shock:

laverda · Nov 13, 2011

It's like watching the opening to the circa 1963 Doctor Who shows... trippy but way cool 8)

twocorgis · Nov 13, 2011

That's some seriously beautiful wood, Steel! When's the completion date? We could compare notes. 8)

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