Circa (John Slobod) 00 - A Build Thread

[usb_chord]

Something brilliant is afoot!!

[justonwo]

Originally Posted by usb_chord

Something brilliant is afoot!!

That's sick!

[iim7V7IM7]

That should tie the Honduran Mahogany neck to the Sycamore Maple body by visually integrating with the contrasting Ebony binding...

[usb_chord]

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.

[Carmel Cedar]

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!

[rlxnply]

Such a killer build. Love that fade on the neck!

[justonwo]

Originally Posted by Carmel Cedar

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!

You see burst necks every once in a while, especially on some of the Gibson replicas.



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.

[Diamondave]

Tasty....!!!!

[Carmel Cedar]

Originally Posted by justonwo

You see burst necks every once in a while, especially on some of the Gibson replicas.

Have not seen those before, thanks for the pic and info Juston. Still think USB's is amazing...

[jklotz]

Man, that is going to be one killer guitar! Love the detail work on that neck. Stunning really.

[usb_chord]

We've got an official date. Sanding and buffing "in early January"
The sides are just gorgeous!

[Deft Tungsman]

The excitement builds...

[Deft Tungsman]

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!!

[Rwpierce]

Originally Posted by usb_chord

Rob! Well, whenever things are somewhat normal again, I’ll just bring it by. You know we’re not far away nowadays. Paradise Valley! His 000 is not to be missed. Juston and I played the same 000 Maple that Schoenberg’s had a few years ago. It remains one of the best sounding guitars I’ve played (including Walkers, pre wars and whatnot. . . )

Brian, didn’t realize you had relocated. Please bring it by once you’ve gotten past the honeymoon stage. Congratulations again on what will be an absolute killer guitar.

[FormerFoodie]

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!!!!