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Author: | vawoodworker84 [ Sun Dec 05, 2010 2:22 pm ] |
Post subject: | A guitar build that took 20 years to finish. |
First off, I am new member to this forum. But, I have been lurking here for quite a while to gather information and inspiration. Around 1990, I was in my early 20s and bought a Kramer guitar from a co-worker because I wanted to use it as a starting point for building my own guitar body. The neck and the Floyd rose were the parts I wanted to re-use. I also purchased some EMG pickups. It ended up being an unplayable disaster for many reasons. So it sat…and sat…for 2 decades. I finally got the itch to try again. So here is the original body next to the new body… ![]() And here are some photos of the finished guitar... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If you are interested in reading more, I have documented the build http://mysite.verizon.net/vawoodworker84/dpw/guitar.htm |
Author: | SteveCourtright [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 5:40 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A guitar build that took 20 years to finish. |
Welcome to the OLF! And kudos, really nice work on that guitar. Lots of nice details but I love the curly top. |
Author: | alan stassforth [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:05 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: A guitar build that took 20 years to finish. |
Nice!!! Looks like you've got a buffing wheel! |
Author: | Ken C [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A guitar build that took 20 years to finish. |
Beautiful!! |
Author: | vawoodworker84 [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:12 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: A guitar build that took 20 years to finish. |
Thanks for the compliments. No real buffing wheel. I picked up a couple of drill foam pads from stew mac. As far as the photography (I am only a hobbiest with that too - so keep that in mind!), the two biggest things in my mind are lighting and a tripod. I built a 4'x2'x2' light box to photograph jewelry boxes I sell on eBay (to support my woodworking hobby). It is just plywood strips, a cheap sheet, shop lights, and an old storm window. ![]() When I photographed the guitar, I just used parts of the light box. When I photographed it standing upright, I turned the back 90 degrees and clamped it to one side. For the 'on its' back photos, I just used it as seen in the pic above minus the left side. |
Author: | Edward Taylor [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:29 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A guitar build that took 20 years to finish. |
Well done! Looks great overall but the finish is especially handsome. |
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