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mica

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« on: January 23, 2006, 01:46:37 PM »
In set up, just ablut ready for the custom inlay:  

  Need to see the wood a little closer - above it's a little overexposed, but it's got a nice amount of bird's-eye clusters and a gently quilt behind:  

  Will let you know how the backlight tests go. Maybe no LEDs in eyes if the smile backlight turns out cool. What do you think?

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« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2006, 05:52:24 PM »
Sounds great. By the way, what does BEM mean?

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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2006, 05:53:46 PM »
Wait.....figured it out....Bird's Eye Maple. Ahaaaaa!

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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2006, 06:36:35 PM »
I think BEM is the sound it makes.
 
Y'know- it goes bem-bem-bem ba bem-bem-bem.
 
 
 
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« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2006, 10:39:38 PM »
Any more updates or pictures?  I'm excited to find out how the inlay is working out.

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« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2006, 04:23:28 PM »
Everything else is covered in glue and not distinguishable, but James got the individual pieces cut while I was gone. Here's the face taking shape:
 

 
Since he cuts the Purpleheart and Pink Ivory wood at the same time (temporarily glued together), a positive and negative of the wood arrangement is produced. There are some spots of glue visible too.  
 
By the middle of June, I should be showing you another picture with the whole design inlaid and under a coat of finish. So far, it's turning out great.

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« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2006, 10:01:18 AM »
oh boy!  Can't wait to see more.

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« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2006, 12:03:50 PM »
Any more news or pictures?

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« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2006, 01:30:48 PM »
Sure thing - here's the rest of the cat inlay, still goopy with glues:
 

 
James is working on the starfield next, then, the illumination assmebly, then the whole shebang goes into the guitar.

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« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2006, 11:57:54 PM »
Wow, the inlay is looking cool.  I am very excited.

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« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2006, 05:35:21 AM »
Dooh!
Mica's post on June 29 was the first time I figured out what your inlays are - very cool!
enjoy to invisibility...
Mike
"The Secret of Life is enjoying the passage of Time"
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« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2006, 12:06:57 PM »
James is working on the mounting circle and stars today, so things are coming together. Here's the cat, branch and leaves all gathered up in a baggie:

 
I'll keep you updated as interesting things happen.

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« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2006, 12:40:07 PM »
Sweet....can't want to see the inlay completed and in the guitar.....Were you guys able to figure out a way to illuminate the smile?

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« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2006, 12:41:50 PM »
I don't know if it is too late, but what would it take to get a second non-illuminated smile inlaid at the 12th fret?

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« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2006, 12:17:31 PM »
Sorry Charles, but it's too late. The ovals have been glued in a while back and there's no room at the 12th fret since the regular oval is already there.
 
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