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MBE's Webber Sitka/Mahogany MJ Build Thread
Well folks, this build is officially underway so it's time to start the all-important build thread!
I had been in touch with David about commissioning a Mini-Jumbo with a spruce top. I wasn't 100% sure which spruce I wanted, or what back and sides, but I knew I wanted this to be the "strummer" of my stable, and having played some sitka-topped Mini-Jumbos of David's when I visited his shop, that's what I ultimately ended up going with. I asked David if he had any sitka with symmetrical bearclaw, and this set is what he showed me - which will now be going on my guitar! I asked him what he had in the way of figured mahogany...he had some really cool quilted stuff, but this fiddleback grabbed my attention - I just fell in love. Here are two photos, dry and wet: The specs will be as follows: Mini-Jumbo, soft cutaway Sitka top and mahogany B/S as pictured above cocobolo binding and rosette 24 7/8" short scale 1 11/16" nut width No fretboard inlays Gotoh 510's in cosmo black David says he expects it to be done in around the 4 month mark - I can hardly wait! I'm over the moon with my cedar/maple short scale Roundbody he built for me a year ago, so I can't wait to see, feel, and hear this one! David's great to deal with and was very helpful with choosing the woods and specs. Can't wait to watch the build process as the photos come in!
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Some might call me a "Webber Guitars enthusiast". Last edited by MBE; 11-16-2012 at 09:52 PM. |
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Congratulations......please keep the build pics coming........I like to watch ......Steve
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Great looking set of woods (especially that mahogany), and I've really liked mahogany paired with sitka.
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David does it right, for very little $$ and usually is done before his predicted delivery date. You just can't go wrong with a custom Webber.
The Mahogany is wonderful!
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Thanks for the comments everyone.
I haven't updated this thread in a while so I have some time to make up here. First, the top and back after being cut (but before the cutaway): Then, here are the sides in a mould, where you can see the final shape of the guitar taking form. I just loved the aesthetics of David's cutaway on his MJs... Then, a few weeks ago, David sent me these photos after the body got a coat of finish. After seeing these, I'm even more in love with the flame in the back and the bearclaw in the top: I can't wait to get my hands on it - the aesthetics have been coming together exactly the way I'd hoped, and I know it will sound big and bold - a great tonal contrast to my more mild-mannered cedar/maple Roundbody build from 2011.
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That mahogany looks magnificent under finish... love it.
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It sure does.......Keep the updates coming....It won't be too long until she is strung up......Steve
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Kwasnycia: 2012 K-45 Coco/Sitka Gibson: 2012 Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" Sexauer 2013 JB-16 Pernambuco/Italian Spruce On the work bench: Razo 2013 #14 African BW/Sinker like #7 but not Considering Sexauer D45 Style Dred in BRW/TBD Traugott TBD - Olson TBD - So many others TBD |
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It's here! Just popped over in my lunch break to pick it up and leave it in my studio to acclimate. Can't wait to open up the case today after work!!
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This looks absolutely fantastic. I didn't realize David did custom work. Congratulations on a beautiful guitar and don't be shy showing her off!!
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Please post some pics and tell us how you like the new Webber
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