Thread: Nick's 80's inspired DC Hybrid - Queensland Maple build

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

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?

Hi Floody, As Peter is not online at the moment I will answer this question.
This build is Queensland maple, I only supply Tasmanian species.
Cheers, Bob

Originally Posted by floody_85

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?

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

Hi,

Shaping the body and headstock







Cheers,

Peter

Originally Posted by peterbrown

Hi,

Shaping the body and headstock







Cheers,

Peter

Pics not showing for me.

Im definately going to the wood show this year so I better start saving

Hi,

More progress pics,

Shaping the neck



Gluing the blind binding on the fretboard




Cheers,

Peter

Hi,

More pics








Cheers,

Peter

Top work as always Peter.
Another beauty

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

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

Thanks Bob,

Engraving the Inlay








Cheers

Peter

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.

That inlay is an absolute jaw-dropper, beautiful work.Mike