Jerry's 5-string Series aka "Shamrock"

[mica]

Lots of pictures of the neck taking form...  

 glue drips  

 ears so the machine heads have a place to live  

 getting ready to veneer the peghead  

 veneers in clamps  

 a peghead is born!

[mica]

Oh yeah, and about that shamrock:  

 

  My son Erik was here today, and he asked me, "Is that like a shamrock, mommy?" This is a test carving for the proof of concept.

[David Houck]

The shamrock is very cool!

[stout71]

That's what I'm talking about!

[cousinvinnie]

Love the shamrock to be sure to be sure.

[stout71]

So glad to see my axe finally taking shape.  This is the first time I've seen the neck and headstock pictures.  Just wait until you see the top, guys.  I saw the raw samples.  They are gorgeous!!

[stout71]

Here are the pics Mica took of the top laminate blanks.  Stunning.

 

 

 

  [edited for picture alignment]  (Message edited by adriaan on April 23, 2012)

[funkyjazzjunky]

Birds eye Maple and a clover
 
Another unique work of art in progress

[mica]

OK, there's lots to share!  Top lam getting ready to glue for the bookmatch to center:

  and getting that center seam glued:

  Getting the top ready to glue to the body and neck:

  In the "big press" waiting for the glue to dry:

  Out and ready to cut that shamrock:

[mica]

And now the "cutting of the clover"  First, trace the template:

  A little nip here:

  Starting to cut with a sharp new tool:

  A little deeper now:

  And complete:

  This angle really exaggerates the roundness factor. I'll gather another more straight-on shot for you soon. EVERYBODY that visits here flips out over your bass.

[jazzboy621]

Beauty!!!! Cant wait to see it all completed!!!

[stout71]

Wow.  That sweet Birdseye is gonna pop like crazy when it's done.  I'm on the edge of my seat and can't wait to see what comes next!

[David Houck]

Beautiful cutting of the clover!

[tbrannon]

The picture of the shamrock halfway through carving is amazing.  It looks like an organic version of something M.C. Escher would have produced on a good day.
 
(Message edited by tbrannon on May 30, 2012)

[artswork99]

Beautiful!