Author Topic: Erik's Custom Tribute (Read 475 times)

mica · « **on:** March 17, 2004, 09:07:02 AM »

Remember the picture of that crazy wood?

Here's the top:

and the back

The continuous wood backplates have already been cut out. plus the neck:

I'll post some more pictures soon as all the parts come together.

bassman10096 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2004, 12:08:02 PM »

Wow. Stunning!!

Bill

cdf · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2004, 01:05:44 PM »

Stunning is right!! Those swirls and undulations are incredible. Looks like the wood was at one time liquid and was captured while flowing.

esk · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2004, 11:10:56 AM »

exhilarating pics

anxious to see inlays

also wanted to discuss the finish of the neck...my preference is a satin finish that almost looks and feels as though its just oil-rubbed...but wanted to get your thoughts

thx, e

mica · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2004, 06:51:32 PM »

Here's your guitar in the carving department:

And that artwork for the medallion inlay:

Aw heck, here's them alltogether:

Hope you like it!

mica · « **Reply #5 on:** April 02, 2004, 07:03:27 PM »

Ok we can't resist tweaking - how about as a blonde?

hollis · « **Reply #6 on:** April 02, 2004, 07:06:51 PM »

Boyyyiiiinnngggg! That's sooooo cooool!

esk · « **Reply #7 on:** April 02, 2004, 07:36:10 PM »

stunning! thank god for continuous wood backplates!

don't tell my wife but i think i prefer the blonde

bassman10096 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 02, 2004, 08:44:09 PM »

Wow!!!!!

susan · « **Reply #9 on:** April 03, 2004, 02:17:45 PM »

Erik,

I'm so glad you like the drawings. I redrew them several times before I was satisfied with the results.

I couldn't agree with you more regarding the continuous wood backplates aka CWB's. Especially with the book match to center- yum all that lovely wood and this is an exceptional piece.

I asked Mica to post her as a blonde. She makes the inlay pop more than her silver haired sister. It's my preference as well. No-worries we won't tell yourt wife.

I'm working on your fingerboard inlays this week as well as several others. I hope by next weekend you and four others will be looking at more eye candy.

-susan

mica · « **Reply #10 on:** April 09, 2004, 08:15:56 PM »

A little preview of the 21st fret inlay:

These tiny ones get really close to the frets.

mica · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2004, 06:18:45 PM »

That first one was actually the 7th fret I think! Anyway, here's a mock up with the inlays all done as mirror images:

(the frets are a tad undersized - oops!)

On Garcia's Rosebud guitar, we noticed that the 17th fret marker is not a mirror image. You'll have to specify if you want the same on yours.

palembic · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2004, 11:59:20 PM »

VERY nice indeed.
That would also fit very well on Valentino new multi-curved custom.

Paul TBO

esk · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2004, 10:07:15 PM »

how are we doing?

susan · « **Reply #14 on:** May 03, 2004, 12:53:38 PM »

We are on schedule-

The guitar is assembled with about 8 coats of finish on it. Mica will post a photo later today or tomorrow. The finish really deepens the color and brings out the grain.

The inlays are in the process of being cut out but because these inlays are this complicated and tiny, it is a slow arduous process. We'll post some updates at significant points.

-Susan