beerbelly
Joined: Feb 25, 2015
Posts: 135
Portland OR
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Posted on May 10 2019 04:36 PM
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2813
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on May 11 2019 11:38 AM
I like it! Very space-Jetsons-style. I think 1961-62 looking at that design! And that COLOR!
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html
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Von_Zipper
Joined: Jan 05, 2018
Posts: 1
Buffalo, Ny
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Posted on May 11 2019 05:37 PM
Looking really great, all your builds are inspiring! Can’t wait to see it all come together. Keep up the good work!
— Plant ya now, dig ya later!
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beerbelly
Joined: Feb 25, 2015
Posts: 135
Portland OR
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Posted on May 11 2019 06:20 PM
Thanks guys. Jetsons style is definitely what I had in mind, being an avid watcher as a kid.
Just waiting on the neck to arrive before I start routing- I want to make sure my pattern is correct for the neck pocket.
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beerbelly
Joined: Feb 25, 2015
Posts: 135
Portland OR
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Posted on May 11 2019 07:33 PM
Here's the knobs I'm using; pretty R2D2-ish, eh?
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2813
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on May 12 2019 08:33 AM
VERY Lost in Space-looking.
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html
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John_Backlund
Joined: Jan 20, 2012
Posts: 38
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Posted on May 12 2019 09:53 AM
This design of mine was originally called 'Shark', but it's long since just been the model 100. The color sketch was from about 2005..
It evolved into this...
I also had an 'Astrocaster' or 'Spacecaster' from about the same period. However, this one never became a reality, though a more complicated variant did in the model 200
Model 200
Your 'Spacecaster' is a very attractive and clean design, it will be interesting to see it when finished.
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beerbelly
Joined: Feb 25, 2015
Posts: 135
Portland OR
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Posted on May 12 2019 10:39 AM
John, I've always admired your work because your designs were 'outside of the box'; most guitars up to yours were mainly variations on established designs, or poorly done attempts at originals. I'm sure I've been subconsciously influenced by your great work.
What can you tell me about the tremolo on the model 100? I haven't seen one of those.
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John_Backlund
Joined: Jan 20, 2012
Posts: 38
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Posted on May 12 2019 10:56 AM
The tremolo is a Duesenberg 'Les Trem' it's compact and lends itself well to a variety of guitar designs.
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beerbelly
Joined: Feb 25, 2015
Posts: 135
Portland OR
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Posted on May 12 2019 11:16 AM
Thanks John. I've been looking for a tremolo that takes up less realty on a guitar body. I wish someone could design a small trem with a circular base- I could find some uses for that.
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beerbelly
Joined: Feb 25, 2015
Posts: 135
Portland OR
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Posted on May 15 2019 05:17 PM
I'm having issues trying to get the 1-piece maple half-paddle neck I want, so I can design my own headstock. It's kind of a 'Devo' world out there these days, with customer service a real struggle. Still working on that.
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beerbelly
Joined: Feb 25, 2015
Posts: 135
Portland OR
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Posted on May 17 2019 08:39 AM
The Wilkinson tremolo arrived yesterday, and it look nice. It's got a couple of features that are supposed to help with tuning stability & intonation; elongated & beveled bridge mounting holes and staggered string passages in the steel block. I'll be mounting this with Callaham hardened steel mounting screws. I also like the arm with no plastic tip- looks more modern to me.
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beerbelly
Joined: Feb 25, 2015
Posts: 135
Portland OR
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Posted on May 24 2019 05:56 PM
Neck & locking tuners arrived today after some misfires by me and two suppliers. I can't say enough about these Allparts necks- they are beautifully made. I was waiting for the neck to confirm the fit in my routing templates, and it fits nice & tight. Now I can make some more progress.
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beerbelly
Joined: Feb 25, 2015
Posts: 135
Portland OR
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Posted on May 25 2019 11:23 AM
Shaped & carved the headstock today, and fitted the tuners. The neck & headstock will be vintage amber, and the carved area will be painted either lime green pearl or black- suggestions?
Edit: Here's a better photo
Last edited: May 25, 2019 12:21:55
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beerbelly
Joined: Feb 25, 2015
Posts: 135
Portland OR
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Posted on May 25 2019 02:50 PM
Neck & body pattern mocked up:
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beerbelly
Joined: Feb 25, 2015
Posts: 135
Portland OR
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Posted on May 25 2019 03:52 PM
John_Backlund wrote:
This design of mine was originally called 'Shark', but it's long since just been the model 100. The color sketch was from about 2005..
It evolved into this...
I also had an 'Astrocaster' or 'Spacecaster' from about the same period. However, this one never became a reality, though a more complicated variant did in the model 200
Model 200
Your 'Spacecaster' is a very attractive and clean design, it will be interesting to see it when finished.
John, can I ask what the significance of the three 'slash marks' are in your designs?
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Ariel
Joined: Aug 29, 2009
Posts: 1556
Israel
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Posted on May 26 2019 02:45 AM
beerbelly wrote:
John, can I ask what the significance of the three 'slash marks' are in your designs?
Let me try:
It's a common art-deco futuristic design trope from the 1940's to 60's, used extensively with radio front bakelite grilles (and other household items).
The horizontal lines imply speed because, you know, future! space! electricity!
It's a very useful composition element IMO, because it allows addition of detail and movement to a shape but without breaking up the contour. Very cool.
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beerbelly
Joined: Feb 25, 2015
Posts: 135
Portland OR
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Posted on May 26 2019 08:21 PM
Thanks John; it makes perfect sense now.
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Stoopy
Joined: Dec 27, 2012
Posts: 110
Ex SoCal -> Gainesville VA
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Posted on May 27 2019 07:26 AM
Ariel wrote:
...Very cool.
Holy Moly, those knobs! You see those knobs??? I mean just LOOK at 'em!
They'd be perfect for this build!!!!
— Member in good standing, Mentone Beach Syncopation Reverberation Association
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beerbelly
Joined: Feb 25, 2015
Posts: 135
Portland OR
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Posted on May 27 2019 05:52 PM
Got the front, back & edges routed today; tomorrow will be rear control cavity and rounding over the edges.
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