Buckeye burl carved top build: vixen #5 - Page 2

shadpeters · 04-10-2012, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi79

This is crazy awesome dude! That top is insane!

Thanks a lot man, I'm really excited to see this thing all come together. If you know anyone who would be interested in it when its finished let me know!
Here is one more pic from yesterday where I started carving the belly-cut.

Avenger by Peters Instruments, on Flickr

Fiction · 04-10-2012, 10:40 PM

Shit son,

This is the hottest LP EVER. Period.

shadpeters · 04-10-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiction

Shit son,

This is the hottest LP EVER. Period.

Thanks man! one more photo I forgot to post

Vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr

warhead78 · 04-12-2012, 09:30 PM

Too sexy, pm sent!

shadpeters · 04-20-2012, 09:41 PM

This guitar is still available folks! anyone interested shoot me a pm

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Today I finished up my inlays on the neck and headstock.

vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr

MAJ Meadows SF · 04-21-2012, 11:38 AM

One of the best buckeye burl tops I have ever seen. This guitar looks incredible in every way. Bravo!

theo · 04-22-2012, 04:27 AM

Very nice inlay on the headstock

shadpeters · 04-22-2012, 02:50 PM

Thanks a lot man! This really is an exceptional peice of buckeye burl. Finding pieces like this is fairly difficult to do as most have such large bark inclusions and pieces missing that they are not usable as a guitar top, and many others have been sawn to thin for a carved top. To find one like this that is thick enough to carve and is large enough for a one piece top is pretty rare.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAJ Meadows SF

One of the best buckeye burl tops I have ever seen. This guitar looks incredible in every way. Bravo!

shadpeters · 04-23-2012, 10:15 PM

not to much to report on today. I did more work on the belly cut and some refining on the top, but I only snapped off one photo. Very soon I'll start shaping the neck and doing the fretwork.

Vixen #5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr

shadpeters · 05-01-2012, 07:59 AM

Hey guys, I am just about finished with the neck. I started shaping it a few days ago and yesterday I finished the neck carve. It is a fairly thick neck (which is how i personally like them). The piece of curly walnut I choose turned out great and looks absolutely beautiful. Sometime this afternoon I'm probably going to start doing the remaining fretwork. The frets are a medium jumbo nickel/silver wire.

Vixen#5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr

Vixen #5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr

Thrashmanzac · 05-01-2012, 08:03 AM

this is looking awesome mate, keep up the good work!

scherzo1928 · 05-01-2012, 09:30 AM

Everything looks stunning!

7 Strings of Hate · 05-01-2012, 10:18 AM

Beautiful cuts of wood, and awesome work man. I'm impressed

shadpeters · 05-03-2012, 12:04 PM

Thanks guys, It is still available if you or anyone you know might be interested. I'm thinking about hand winding the pups for it.

drmosh · 05-03-2012, 01:37 PM

my boner won't go away, stunning

UnderTheSign · 05-05-2012, 10:35 AM

Nice work Shad. Just wondering - what do you use to fill voids in burl tops?
Anddd... Is that green plane you used for the scarf joint a Stanley 100 1/2?

shadpeters · 05-13-2012, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnderTheSign

Nice work Shad. Just wondering - what do you use to fill voids in burl tops?
Anddd... Is that green plane you used for the scarf joint a Stanley 100 1/2?

For filling voids I used to use z-poxy, but I have since started using super glue instead. once the super glue is dry it stops shrinking and you can sand it flush for a smooth surface, but given time the z-poxy keeps gassing off and and will continue to shrink and leave little divets in the wood. The super glue is more user freindly in general, easy to apply, and less messy.

As for the plane it is listed in lee valley as "palm plane" but I dont think it is from stanley though.

UnderTheSign · 05-14-2012, 02:18 PM

Super glue, as in, regular super glue?

shadpeters · 05-14-2012, 02:36 PM

yupp, just normal super glue, not the two part stuff. I use titebond brand super glue, not the greatest glue ever but works quite well as a filler though. I like the titebond because its pretty good quality for not being a two part glue, and it also has a very low viscosity so air bubbles and stuff are very unlikely to get trapped. works great and you dont have to waste time and money with the expensive two part adhesives.

UnderTheSign · 05-15-2012, 10:28 AM

Funny, never heard of anyone using that! Most guys I know opt for some sort of epoxy... Worth a try though

shadpeters · 05-15-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by UnderTheSign

Funny, never heard of anyone using that! Most guys I know opt for some sort of epoxy... Worth a try though

yeah its a little unconventional. I know that lots of folks seem to have really good luck with epoxy but my experience has been that it is very viscous so it doesn't penetrate very deep which I think is pretty important with unstable woods like buckeye burl, or spalted woods, and it also can cause it to trap air bubbles. for me its just easier to work with super glue. I have used z-poxy a couple times and my problem with it is that it keeps shrinking over time. Personally I don't know how to combat that problem other than to use something else. I have seen a 5000 dollar buckeye topped bass before that had that same shrinking problem and to me that is absolutely unacceptable on a high end instrument.

shadpeters · 05-24-2012, 08:01 AM

Well it's getting down close to time for laying down the finish, now I've just got do all the tedious sanding to get it ready. It's still available for sale if anyone out there is interested.

CIMG3155 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr

vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr

vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr

not a guitar but I started working on this a while ago to.

elk skinner by Peters Instruments, on Flickr

vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr

pickups routed by Peters Instruments, on Flickr

Watty · 05-24-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by shadpeters

pickups routed by Peters Instruments, on Flickr

Not to say that this guitar isn't amazing, but what's the story on that blue semi-hollow? It looks absolutely stunning!

Solodini · 05-24-2012, 02:25 PM

Seconded. Looks like Letchford's Artinger.

celticelk · 05-24-2012, 02:35 PM

Thirded. Shad, do you make 7+ string versions of that beauty? =)

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04-10-2012, 10:40 PM	#27
Fiction For Mod Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 2,985 Thanked: 23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Shit son, This is the hottest LP EVER. Period. [Fiction] 1:47 pm: she could probably toss a salad with that thing

04-20-2012, 09:41 PM	#30
shadpeters ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 89 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This guitar is still available folks! anyone interested shoot me a pm . Today I finished up my inlays on the neck and headstock. vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr scherzo1928 and Solodini like this. http://petersinstruments.com/

04-22-2012, 04:27 AM	#32
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Very nice inlay on the headstock http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

04-23-2012, 10:15 PM	#34
shadpeters ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 89 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	not to much to report on today. I did more work on the belly cut and some refining on the top, but I only snapped off one photo. Very soon I'll start shaping the neck and doing the fretwork. Vixen #5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr http://petersinstruments.com/

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04-12-2012, 09:30 PM	#29
warhead78 SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 153 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Too sexy, pm sent!

04-21-2012, 11:38 AM	#31
MAJ Meadows SF on a tone quest Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 299 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	One of the best buckeye burl tops I have ever seen. This guitar looks incredible in every way. Bravo!

05-01-2012, 07:59 AM	#35
shadpeters ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 89 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey guys, I am just about finished with the neck. I started shaping it a few days ago and yesterday I finished the neck carve. It is a fairly thick neck (which is how i personally like them). The piece of curly walnut I choose turned out great and looks absolutely beautiful. Sometime this afternoon I'm probably going to start doing the remaining fretwork. The frets are a medium jumbo nickel/silver wire. Vixen#5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr Vixen #5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr Vixen #5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr Vixen #5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr Vixen #5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr Rorschach, scherzo1928 and jahosy like this. http://petersinstruments.com/

05-01-2012, 08:03 AM	#36
Thrashmanzac plays in 69/42 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, VIC Posts: 3,769 Thanked: 53 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this is looking awesome mate, keep up the good work! ...Each guitarist has an evil fat 40 year old blueswankler trying to get out, If you give in to temptation you'll be sitting next to a fender playing john lee hooker while trying to keep your combover in place. -Desecrated being black and enjoying watermelon, i think this thread needs more watermelon. budda

05-01-2012, 09:30 AM	#37
scherzo1928 has wood for you Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mexico City Posts: 4,692 Thanked: 33 $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Everything looks stunning! Is this... guitar?

05-01-2012, 10:18 AM	#38
7 Strings of Hate Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St.Louis USA Posts: 6,768 Thanked: 90 Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Beautiful cuts of wood, and awesome work man. I'm impressed

05-03-2012, 12:04 PM	#39
shadpeters ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 89 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys, It is still available if you or anyone you know might be interested. I'm thinking about hand winding the pups for it. http://petersinstruments.com/

05-03-2012, 01:37 PM	#40
drmosh Sir Paul of the Mosh Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 4,689 Thanked: 29 $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 9 reviews	my boner won't go away, stunning

05-05-2012, 10:35 AM	#41
UnderTheSign SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Coast, The Netherlands Posts: 1,435 Thanked: 32 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Nice work Shad. Just wondering - what do you use to fill voids in burl tops? Anddd... Is that green plane you used for the scarf joint a Stanley 100 1/2?

05-14-2012, 02:18 PM	#43
UnderTheSign SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Coast, The Netherlands Posts: 1,435 Thanked: 32 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Super glue, as in, regular super glue?

05-14-2012, 02:36 PM	#44
shadpeters ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 89 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yupp, just normal super glue, not the two part stuff. I use titebond brand super glue, not the greatest glue ever but works quite well as a filler though. I like the titebond because its pretty good quality for not being a two part glue, and it also has a very low viscosity so air bubbles and stuff are very unlikely to get trapped. works great and you dont have to waste time and money with the expensive two part adhesives. http://petersinstruments.com/

05-15-2012, 10:28 AM	#45
UnderTheSign SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Coast, The Netherlands Posts: 1,435 Thanked: 32 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Funny, never heard of anyone using that! Most guys I know opt for some sort of epoxy... Worth a try though

05-24-2012, 08:01 AM	#47
shadpeters ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 89 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well it's getting down close to time for laying down the finish, now I've just got do all the tedious sanding to get it ready. It's still available for sale if anyone out there is interested. CIMG3155 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr not a guitar but I started working on this a while ago to. elk skinner by Peters Instruments, on Flickr vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr vixen 5 by Peters Instruments, on Flickr pickups routed by Peters Instruments, on Flickr Ribboz, nojyeloot, Superwoodle and 1 others like this. http://petersinstruments.com/

05-24-2012, 02:25 PM	#49
Solodini Thread Killer. Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Lothian, Scotland. Posts: 2,161 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Seconded. Looks like Letchford's Artinger. Check out my book: "Playing Guitar Musically: A Guide to Creativity on Guitar & Bass" FREE Sample Chapters Here Buy the full book here. PM me if you want to discuss it or just fancy a chat. I also give lessons over Skype, Bandhappy and within the Lothians.

05-24-2012, 02:35 PM	#50
celticelk Rogue intellectual Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,695 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Thirded. Shad, do you make 7+ string versions of that beauty? =) Solodini likes this. "There's only one real freedom in music: freedom from the tyranny of trying to sound good." -Kenny Werner "Whatever technique you have on your instrument at any given time is always good enough to say something. If you can't find the thing to say, that's what you've got to work on." -David Torn "Don't be afraid to let go of the things you know. Defy your weaker, safer self. Create. Make music." -Sonny Sharrock "Do your thing. Follow your heart." -David Fiuczynski

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