Kraut OM BRW

[JoeCharter]

Originally Posted by Tony_in_NYC

The neck in the picture is a bolt on.

Thanks Tony. I had no idea and I'm only concerned about tradition with brands like Martin and Gibson. Otherwise, anything goes...

[JoeCharter]

More pictures...

[TimberlineGuy]

Looking great!! I'm very excited to see what happens with that big chunk taken out of the fretboard! is this something Ray has done before?

[JoeCharter]

Originally Posted by TimberlineGuy

Looking great!! I'm very excited to see what happens with that big chunk taken out of the fretboard! is this something Ray has done before?

Ray has done lots of fingerboard inlays in the past but I know he usually likes to be creative and come up with different things each time. He pretty much had carte blanche with this guitar -- except the rosette.

[TimberlineGuy]

As I was typing the question, I realized the words, "is this something Ray has done before", were kinda foolish. The originality of the guitar is part of what makes them Kraut guitars! I think leaving the lutherie up to the luthier is the right way to go! Congrats on the progress of a beautiful guitar

[keyshore]

thanks Tony,

I am firmly in the bolt on neck and the noncutaway camp!!

Best,

Keyshore

[Tony_in_NYC]

My pleasure guys. I'll accept this guitar as payment for the info I provided!

[JoeCharter]

Originally Posted by Tony_in_NYC

My pleasure guys. I'll accept this guitar as payment for the info I provided!

With pleasure. Do you mind if I charge you $250 for shipping?

Send me a certified cheque -- or just PM me your credit card number. Once cleared, the guitar will be on its way...

[Tony_in_NYC]

For $250 it better be well packed but I accept your offer! Check your PM box for all of my bank info and credit card numbers. I also threw in my social security number just to be safe!
Information. It gets you stuff!

[JoeCharter]

Here are the last pictures before it goes to finishing.

[steveh]

Originally Posted by JoeCharter

Here are the last pictures before it goes to finishing.

? still nothing in that fretboard slot?

Intrigued!

Very, very crisp work: Can't wait to hear this one.

Cheers,
Steve

[JoeCharter]

Originally Posted by steveh

? still nothing in that fretboard slot?

Intrigued!

Very, very crisp work: Can't wait to hear this one.

Cheers,
Steve

Hi Steve,

I just read the old emails from Ray.

The scoop is designed to show the mahogany underneath it. With the frets bridging over the gap, I think it will look very different and special indeed...

I can't wait to see the final result!

[TimberlineGuy]

Originally Posted by JoeCharter

Hi Steve,

I just read the old emails from Ray.

The scoop is designed to show the mahogany underneath it. With the frets bridging over the gap, I think it will look very different and special indeed...

I can't wait to see the final result!

very cool! thanks for the picture updates!

[JoeCharter]

Guitar is gone for about four weeks... Can't wait to see the next set of pictures!

[justonwo]

Well it has really come together fantastically. I can't wait to see the finished product.