Author Topic: Re: Erik's Custom Series II Guitar (Read 1620 times)

mica · « **on:** April 10, 2006, 04:15:42 PM »

Here's the piece we selected for the core:

And a closeup of the same:

We'll be reviewing a new shipment of Maple cores by Friday. These dried billets are apparently some of the best he's prepared for us, so we're holding off the glue-up until we see what shows up.

esk · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2006, 08:33:32 AM »

Mica,
Any update on the new shipment of maple cores and/or progress report?
Thank you,
Erik

mica · « **Reply #2 on:** June 08, 2006, 05:37:31 PM »

Here's a closeup of the neck pair:

And another of the neck laminates all gluey:

mica · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:17:46 PM »

Some more work on the neck:

On the back with rough bandsaw cuts:

What will be under the nut and fingerboard:

Where the bookmatch to center is fitted:

And the plate cutouts - truss rod cover, humcanceller cover, battery backplate, preamp backplate, harness backplate:

Also the top bookmatch to center coming together:

esk · « **Reply #4 on:** June 29, 2006, 02:40:06 PM »

looks encouraging, thank you!

bob · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2006, 10:25:46 PM »

... and the lollipop, would that be cherry?

We need to see more of that top, soon - looks very special.

David Houck · « **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2006, 03:35:49 PM »

The plates look pretty cool too!

mica · « **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2006, 03:57:37 PM »

Just entered the carving department:

esk · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2006, 07:59:56 PM »

awesome!!!

i assume the plate cutouts picture above is a good representation for the ultimate color?

mica · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2006, 05:20:54 PM »

Routed, carved and heading for spray:

When I'm back from vacation the week of August 7th, I'll add some more pictures of what happened while I was gone, which will be some sealer coats of spray. There's no way all the finish will be in place before I get back. So if you feel after seeing it you want a slight tint, there will be plenty of time to add that.

applejuice · « **Reply #10 on:** July 27, 2006, 09:36:47 PM »

Sweet guitar!

mica · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2006, 12:40:40 PM »

I was delighted that your guitar got the first sealer coat last night so I could show you a photo right away:

It's not quite as dark as the backplates with stabilizer, but it sure is darker than raw. Let Valentino know if you want to add an all-over cognac tint.

bassjigga · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2006, 01:53:17 PM »

Man that is awesome!

crgaston · « **Reply #13 on:** August 03, 2006, 09:40:54 PM »

Erik,
Wow. That is just absoloutely amazing! Is that walnut in the neck?

I was admiring that back piece for a while in the wood bank, and actually called Val to see if I could have it for my top, but you had already snagged it. I'm glad to see it has found such a stunningly beautiful place to live!

paulman · « **Reply #14 on:** August 04, 2006, 06:06:23 AM »

That's weird. The top seems to have darkened nicely, and the back seems to have lightened nicely after first coat.

This wood is so attractive, I never thought I'd consider anything but quilted maple but this has me wondering. You lucky guy you!