Official Bowes Guitars Thread - Works In Progress - Page 14

Wi77iam · 02-06-2010, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Prydogga

I'm interested to know who else is getting some of these protos, anyone care to share? The Shedua 6?

Prydogga · 02-06-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Wi77iam

canuck brian · 02-06-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Wi77iam

The owner of the shedua 6 is me.

S-O · 02-06-2010, 11:01 AM

So... Which of these are for sale and how much XD

I read through and just looked at picks and was drooling, quite a few pages back that these were up for grabs, but many have been claimed.

Sepultorture · 02-06-2010, 02:54 PM

this batch gets done, i'll have the KY ready for the guitar porn onslaught that comes next MWAHAHAHA

then the neck thru in the next batch, oh can't wait

dirgesong · 02-06-2010, 03:42 PM

great work .. all the time.....

you do guitars with floyd rose 7?

TemjinStrife · 02-06-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dirgesong

great work .. all the time.....

you do guitars with floyd rose 7?

IIRC, Brian hates locking tremolos.

Which is funny, because most of the guitars he owned before this were Ibanez.

Hollowway · 02-06-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Prydogga

I'm interested to know who else is getting some of these protos, anyone care to share? The Shedua 6?

I've got the 8. I called him the minute I saw that build!

etiam · 02-06-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TemjinStrife

IIRC, Brian hates locking tremolos.

Which is funny, because most of the guitars he owned before this were Ibanez.

I'm wondering myself whether vintage trems would be an option...

Prydogga · 02-06-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollowway

I've got the 8. I called him the minute I saw that build!

Hells yeah!

Sepultorture · 02-06-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollowway

I've got the 8. I called him the minute I saw that build!

the neck on that 8 gave me the inspiration for my 5 piece neck for my 7

so ....ing sexy \m/

Ram150023 · 02-06-2010, 10:49 PM

Since this thread and the builds are ....in epic... I'll give my 100th post on SS.org here!!! Love this place, the people and most importantly the 7's!!! Keep it Metal gents!!

TemjinStrife · 02-06-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by etiam

I'm wondering myself whether vintage trems would be an option...

I think they are, although they require thicker bodies to make room for the trem block.

He's doing a test install on his old semi-destroyed 8-string body, but I think mine is the guinea pig for installing a Hipshot 6-string vintage trem on a prototype Bowes model.

Granted, I've also sent him a Sustainer and am trying to figure out a way to get a killswitch in there too, so I'm going a bit all-out.

canuck brian · 02-07-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TemjinStrife

IIRC, Brian VIOLENTLY hates locking tremolos.

Which is funny, because *all* of the guitars he owned before this were Ibanez.

Fixed.

When someone pointed out that I had 5 guitars with Floyds and I hadn't put a bar in any of them for almost 4 years, figured I should move on.

I've had a lot of requests for floyds and other trems, so I'll look into sourcing something other than Hipshot trems.

So the katalox's neck is done and shaped properly. I'm just getting the guitar up to 400 before sticking it in a case before clear. The 8 just needs 320 then 400.

The purpleheart mahogany build unfortuantely...there's just too many things that I don't like on it. It's originally built from before I did the wenge 7 with old templates and I really don't think it's remotely up to par. I'm going to talk to the caller of dibs, but I'm either going after the truss with a chisel or someone can take it over for 100 bucks if they want to pay the shipping. Haven't fretted it.

Prydogga · 02-07-2010, 12:48 AM

Can't wait to see the katalox done!

I was obsessing over that guitar at work today.

*said sheepishly* Any progress on the padouk?

Wi77iam · 02-07-2010, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by canuck brian

Fixed.

When someone pointed out that I had 5 guitars with Floyds and I hadn't put a bar in any of them for almost 4 years, figured I should move on.

I've had a lot of requests for floyds and other trems, so I'll look into sourcing something other than Hipshot trems.

So the katalox's neck is done and shaped properly. I'm just getting the guitar up to 400 before sticking it in a case before clear. The 8 just needs 320 then 400.

The purpleheart mahogany build unfortuantely...there's just too many things that I don't like on it. It's originally built from before I did the wenge 7 with old templates and I really don't think it's remotely up to par. I'm going to talk to the caller of dibs, but I'm either going after the truss with a chisel or someone can take it over for 100 bucks if they want to pay the shipping. Haven't fretted it.

YOU CAN NOT BE KIDDING ME!?

So .. pm coming my way?

Ram150023 · 02-07-2010, 01:10 PM

If "dibber" doesnt want it... what all has to be done to make it "par"?? Might be a good project....

canuck brian · 02-08-2010, 07:24 PM

Some updates, new logos and something I came up with to stop the most annoying thing I hate about output jacks on every level.

First. Administer proper audio. I love this band.

onto the updates!!

New logos!!

The color of the 8 is first blue/green mixed really dark, sanded back and then a straight pair of emerald green coats. After I let it dry for a couple of hours, I came back with a strong blue wash to get the color I was after. I think it's turning out really nice!

Looking forward to playing this one.

I had f'd up the output jack on the shedua 6 and i was trying to figure out a way to fix it. At the same time, I've been trying to figure out a way to fix the output jack on the wenge 7 as again, I'd f'd it up. So I came up with this, and i think i'll be doing it to all my guitars from here in. It gives you something to tighten the nut to. And it looks neat.

So here's my nice plug cutter and the forstner bit. In the middle you can see the figured walnut plug i made.

It's kinda modular, super clean, and it's really hard to screw up. So yeah, it gets used from here in on.

More coming - i'm currently focusing my efforts on the shedua 6, katalox 7 and the 8 string. They're all pretty close to being done.

JeffFromMtl · 02-08-2010, 07:32 PM

I'm loving those new logos, and the colour on the 8 is looking great, man. Any progress on my spalt-top by any chance?

Andretti · 02-08-2010, 08:42 PM

LMAO at 0:18 tummy slappin

Sepultorture · 02-08-2010, 09:52 PM

can the wood plugs have be a little smaller, meaning the outside diameter being thinner

or would make the wood plugs explode to peices

TemjinStrife · 02-08-2010, 11:11 PM

New logo looks awesome, and that 8 looks gorgeous! Is that maple or the walnut under that finish?

Prydogga · 02-08-2010, 11:20 PM

Dude,loving the new logo! And now the wait until finishing time is 20x more intense, Brian you are my favourite luthier!

Ram150023 · 02-09-2010, 08:55 AM

Really like the Blue/green on your 8 ( looks more blue to me... prolly a shitty monitor...)!!

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Originally Posted by Prydogga

Dude,loving the new logo! And now the wait until finishing time is 20x more intense, Brian you are my favourite luthier!

^ I second!!

davidian29 · 02-09-2010, 09:00 AM

that headstock is BEAUTIFUL

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02-06-2010, 02:54 PM	#330
Sepultorture Murder Machine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada Posts: 4,527 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	this batch gets done, i'll have the KY ready for the guitar porn onslaught that comes next MWAHAHAHA then the neck thru in the next batch, oh can't wait BEARDS: They Instantly Turn Any Man Into A Badass, It's Like Having Machine Guns On Your Face

02-07-2010, 12:48 AM	#340
Prydogga Giddyup. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Apartment 5B, New York (Vic, Australia) Posts: 10,513 Thanked: 81 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can't wait to see the katalox done! I was obsessing over that guitar at work today. said sheepishly Any progress on the padouk? M E M O I R S Music from myself and Kurkkuviipale! http://soundcloud.com/m-e-m-o-i-r-s I also do graphic design, both freelance and for label Myriad Records.

02-08-2010, 07:24 PM	#343
canuck brian Bowes Guitars Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,612 Thanked: 42 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Some updates, new logos and something I came up with to stop the most annoying thing I hate about output jacks on every level. First. Administer proper audio. I love this band. onto the updates!! New logos!! The color of the 8 is first blue/green mixed really dark, sanded back and then a straight pair of emerald green coats. After I let it dry for a couple of hours, I came back with a strong blue wash to get the color I was after. I think it's turning out really nice! Looking forward to playing this one. I had f'd up the output jack on the shedua 6 and i was trying to figure out a way to fix it. At the same time, I've been trying to figure out a way to fix the output jack on the wenge 7 as again, I'd f'd it up. So I came up with this, and i think i'll be doing it to all my guitars from here in. It gives you something to tighten the nut to. And it looks neat. So here's my nice plug cutter and the forstner bit. In the middle you can see the figured walnut plug i made. It's kinda modular, super clean, and it's really hard to screw up. So yeah, it gets used from here in on. More coming - i'm currently focusing my efforts on the shedua 6, katalox 7 and the 8 string. They're all pretty close to being done. www.bowesguitars.com Bowes Guitars - Builds In Progress

02-08-2010, 08:42 PM	#345
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02-06-2010, 11:01 AM	#329
S-O t(-.-t) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dayton and Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,298 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	So... Which of these are for sale and how much XD I read through and just looked at picks and was drooling, quite a few pages back that these were up for grabs, but many have been claimed.

02-06-2010, 03:42 PM	#331
dirgesong Learning & Searching Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal Ca Posts: 803 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	great work .. all the time..... you do guitars with floyd rose 7?

02-06-2010, 10:49 PM	#337
Ram150023 NutzKustomz Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 225 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Since this thread and the builds are ....in epic... I'll give my 100th post on SS.org here!!! Love this place, the people and most importantly the 7's!!! Keep it Metal gents!!

02-07-2010, 01:10 PM	#342
Ram150023 NutzKustomz Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 225 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If "dibber" doesnt want it... what all has to be done to make it "par"?? Might be a good project....

02-08-2010, 07:32 PM	#344
JeffFromMtl Уродливый, но честны Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 2,213 Thanked: 116 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I'm loving those new logos, and the colour on the 8 is looking great, man. Any progress on my spalt-top by any chance?

02-08-2010, 09:52 PM	#346
Sepultorture Murder Machine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada Posts: 4,527 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	can the wood plugs have be a little smaller, meaning the outside diameter being thinner or would make the wood plugs explode to peices BEARDS: They Instantly Turn Any Man Into A Badass, It's Like Having Machine Guns On Your Face

02-08-2010, 11:11 PM	#347
TemjinStrife Power Metal Cellist Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manhattan, NY Posts: 4,022 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	New logo looks awesome, and that 8 looks gorgeous! Is that maple or the walnut under that finish?

02-08-2010, 11:20 PM	#348
Prydogga Giddyup. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Apartment 5B, New York (Vic, Australia) Posts: 10,513 Thanked: 81 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dude,loving the new logo! And now the wait until finishing time is 20x more intense, Brian you are my favourite luthier! M E M O I R S Music from myself and Kurkkuviipale! http://soundcloud.com/m-e-m-o-i-r-s I also do graphic design, both freelance and for label Myriad Records.

02-09-2010, 09:00 AM	#350
davidian29 duh-dum Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 112 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that headstock is BEAUTIFUL

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