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30th March 2011, 01:04 PM #1Senior Member
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Nick's 80's inspired DC Hybrid - Queensland Maple build
Hi,
Here is another I have been working on. Nick wanted an 80's themed/inspired axe. An interesting challenge is just what the doctor ordered for me (guitar doctor)
Specs:
Body - 1 piece figured Queensland maple with ebony binding and pearl purfling
Neck - 3 piece laminated Queensland Maple
Fretboard - ebony with pearl custom inlay
Bridge - shaller stop tail
More spec details will be provided as the build unfolds.
Pictures of preping the blanks
Cheers
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30th March 2011, 06:32 PM #2Senior Member
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Design Stage
Hi,
I showed Nick a concept design I had been working on and he showed alot of interest, so much so he wanted it to be the first of the design.
The inlay he requested was a vine inlay, however the vine wasn't 80's enough, so we decided on a rose thorn tattoo. Is there anything more 80's than a rose thorn tattoo.... probably not. Still has that vine look but more 80's
The CAD. No chambering on this one. 1 piece body so just the control cavity
Cheers,
Peter
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30th March 2011, 08:40 PM #3GOLD MEMBER
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Looks like another winner Peter. Im also jealous of your cad skills!
If you dont mind me asking, where do you source your timber?
Does it all come from Bob or do you have another supplier?
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30th March 2011, 09:23 PM #4Retired
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30th March 2011, 09:54 PM #5Senior Member
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Hi floody,
I get my timber from a variety of sources as most suppliers specialize in a select range of species. This timber I selected myself from the maple man at the working with wood show in Sydney. Always best to select yourself when possible. The neck is quarter sawn
Cheers
Peter
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31st March 2011, 01:41 PM #6Senior Member
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Hi,
Shaping the body and headstock
Cheers,
Peter
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31st March 2011, 04:52 PM #7GOLD MEMBER
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3rd April 2011, 10:46 PM #8Senior Member
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Hi,
More progress pics,
Shaping the neck
Gluing the blind binding on the fretboard
Cheers,
Peter
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4th April 2011, 02:38 PM #9Senior Member
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Hi,
More pics
Cheers,
Peter
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4th April 2011, 06:25 PM #10GOLD MEMBER
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Top work as always Peter.
Another beauty
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5th April 2011, 02:52 PM #11Senior Member
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Hi,
Cheers Floody
Commencing the inlay
The shell blanks to be cut out
Part way there. RSI starting to set in
Scribing the inlay. I am doing this in two stages due to the volume
Stage 1 of glueing
inlay leveled and radiused ready for fine sanding and engraving
Cheers,
Peter
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5th April 2011, 08:26 PM #12Retired
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Another craftmanship build Peter,
you sure have talent along with a few other builders in this forum.
Hopefully one day you can give up your day job.
Regards, Bob
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6th April 2011, 02:20 PM #13Senior Member
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Thanks Bob,
Engraving the Inlay
Cheers
Peter
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6th April 2011, 11:45 PM #14Senior Member
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Man I dont envy you doing all that pearl work, but WOW, its come up AMAZING!!!
Fantastic build, the buyer is going to love you.
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That inlay is an absolute jaw-dropper, beautiful work.Mike
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