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mica

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Joe's Custom Darling
« on: October 22, 2008, 07:03:28 PM »
Body in the big press:

  Neck ready for the body:

  And the logical next step, neck joined to body:

  Lookin' good!
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mica

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Re: Joe's Custom Darling
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2008, 08:13:01 PM »
Heart Omega detail carved:
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Re: Joe's Custom Darling
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2008, 08:39:44 PM »
I've never been a big fan of the cone but I have to admit that it looks great on this guitar! I opted for a mini knobby peghead on my Little Darling. I think these tapered headstocks really compliment the natural flow of this particular guitar better than the standard crown. Just one man's opinion. Great choice!
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mica

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Re: Joe's Custom Darling
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2008, 05:49:50 PM »
Routed:

 
Soon with finish - this wood will look seriously fantastic.
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Re: Joe's Custom Darling
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2008, 01:44:35 AM »
Series electronics with a whammy bar? Sacrilege!
 
Nah - looking mighty fine. And then that quilt ...
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Re: Joe's Custom Darling
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2008, 06:32:35 AM »
This is going to be interesting. . .
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Re: Joe's Custom Darling
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2008, 08:08:29 PM »
WOW!!!!
 
I think I just wet myself...
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Re: Joe's Custom Darling
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2008, 06:15:32 AM »
Series on a Darling?  I suppose it could be a prep for Series, so we'll have to wait for confirmation.  But they are certainly some interesting looking routes.
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Re: Joe's Custom Darling
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2008, 02:51:28 PM »
Indeed, it is Series electronics in a Darling (though it's ever-so slightly modified). Now, there's sealer coats. You knew it was going to look gorgeous, but the difference with some finish is truly remarkable:

 

 

 

  Now is the time for us to have the "to color or not to color" talk. I left you a message today, please call me back when you have a chance.
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Re: Joe's Custom Darling
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2008, 03:24:00 PM »
Wow, that's beautiful!  Joe, Play it Healthy!
Congratulations,
Art
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Re: Joe's Custom Darling
« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2008, 04:29:43 AM »
Yet again, Alembic have produced an amazingly contoured Quilt!. I hope it's getting continuous backplates.  
 
Graeme.
p.s. don't hide it under colour!!
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David Houck

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Re: Joe's Custom Darling
« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2008, 05:08:41 PM »
The dreaded to color or not to color talk!  Just remember to breath deeply.
 
This is a really cool guitar!
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Re: Joe's Custom Darling
« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2008, 06:14:45 AM »
For me its simply a case of do not cover at any cost - highly figuered maples are my very favourite.
 
Stunning piece of craftsmanship!
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tbrannon

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Re: Joe's Custom Darling
« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2008, 06:45:05 AM »
I vote for color Joe- I think the color really makes that figuring stand out- especially if you're not going too dark.  I loved the flame top they picked for my Elan without the amber tint, but it really pops with the color.
 
You've got a winner either way!
 
Toby
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Re: Joe's Custom Darling
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2008, 02:01:09 PM »
If you leave it as is, will the maple get darker on it's own as it ages? I've seen that on some basses, but I don't know if maple always ages like that.  
 
Either way, I'm sure it will turn out great.
 
Mike
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