Something brilliant is afoot!!
https://i.imgur.com/PdFAIJal.jpg https://i.imgur.com/oia5nK8l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/fBe1VcXl.jpg |
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That should tie the Honduran Mahogany neck to the Sycamore Maple body by visually integrating with the contrasting Ebony binding...:up:
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Here's what John said regarding the neck finish -
“The fade is a combo of black stained wood, black dye(translucent) and a bit of opaque black at the heel. "Then a kiss of amber on the transition area. The black translucent doesn’t look quite as sexy as a redder dye. It made the mahogany in the barrel look a bit green. That’s why I did a bit more amber... in the end it’s pretty cool. I do LOVE the color at the head .” I'm just beyond ecstatic with how this all came out. |
USB, very cool build - and a wonderful thread to document it. Congratulations on a 7 year dream coming true!
That neck - is awesome. I do believe that's the first "burst" (or as John puts it, "fade") neck finish ever seen in these parts. What a creative take on the humble neck - I love it!! I have a 2003 Circa 00-12 fret in Adi/Cocobolo that is amazing, the loudest 00 I've ever played (even more so than a former Olson parlor/00) with wonderful vintage tone. Maple is reputed to be magic in John's hands. I look forward to following this one. When it comes home to you, please plan to post video or at least soundclips when done for us long-distance fans! :) |
Such a killer build. Love that fade on the neck!
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http://www.prewargibsonl-5.com/commu...4627692003.jpg John's idea reminds me quite a bit of those old Gibsons with the back of the headstock painted black. But his idea to fade the color to black into the neck heel I haven't seen. I agree with Bob that it'll be a gorgeous tie-in with the ebony binding. |
Tasty....!!!!
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Man, that is going to be one killer guitar! Love the detail work on that neck. Stunning really.
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We've got an official date. Sanding and buffing "in early January"
The sides are just gorgeous! https://i.imgur.com/RhTAflLl.jpg |
The excitement builds...
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With a bit of luck that OM-18 next to yours may be ready in time for Christmas. Imagine being snowed in for a week with that hearth warmer!!
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Now if that isn't THE WAY to start a New Year, I don't know what is!!!
Good Lord! If the sides are that flamey, I'm dying to see what the back looks like when it's all said and done!!!! :guitar: |
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