Something Walnut This Way Comes: KxK 7DC Build (new pics 5/28 complete)

technomancer · 02-21-2012, 08:18 PM

I broke down a bit ago and ordered a KxK 7DC that's now in-progress

Specs:
- KxK 7DC double cut
- 25.5" scale
- flamed mahogany neck / body with center ebony stripe
- claro walnut top
- ebony board
- ss frets
- custom inlays front and back
- custom KxK P90-7s with walnut bobbins

on to the pics

A couple of new updates 2/23

Front (obviously the board is not glued on and the headstock cap hasn't been cut down to size yet)

Back. We're revising the back inlays, but the pic showed off the figured mahogany so well I figured I'd post it anyways

More detailed shot of the P90-7 bobbins

Got an unexpected surprise, turns out the board for this is QUILTED EBONY

Board with inlays

Inlay pics, not oiled yet so things will darken up and the figure will come out more

Updated back inlay pieces cut out. Woods are snakewood, walnut, boxwood, maple for the tiny chest scales on the snakes, and bloodwood.

Frets in and back inlays all cut

Rough carve of the back with the inlays in. Some more shaping still needs to be done, but I'm loving how this looks

Things are coming together

Ready for clear coat

Awesome surprise to end the weekend, the 7DC is done. Final payment is going out in the morning so I should probably have the guitar next week

Stealthdjentstic · 02-21-2012, 08:20 PM

FINISH YOUR SWIRLY YOU BASTARD

This is cool too though

mountainjam · 02-21-2012, 08:22 PM

Lovely top.

elq · 02-21-2012, 08:31 PM

off to my email client to start speccing out a DC7 for myself

technomancer · 02-21-2012, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealthdjentstic

FINISH YOUR SWIRLY YOU BASTARD

This is cool too though

Eventually

Quote:

Originally Posted by mountainjam

Lovely top.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by elq

off to my email client to start speccing out a DC7 for myself

Awesome

BlackMastodon · 02-21-2012, 08:32 PM

Those back inlays will be very interesting. And since they are going to be wood they shouldn't pose any problem to the neck's stability, yes?

technomancer · 02-21-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackMastodon

Those back inlays will be very interesting. And since they are going to be wood they shouldn't pose any problem to the neck's stability, yes?

They wouldn't effect neck stability regardless of what they were made of, inlays aren't very thick. Anything other than wood might feel a bit odd though.

Stealthdjentstic · 02-21-2012, 08:39 PM

You should consider black mop for the inlays too, it looks really cool

technomancer · 02-21-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealthdjentstic

You should consider black mop for the inlays too, it looks really cool

Might work for some highlights. The side blocks are going to be walnut and we're talking about walnut and snakewood for the scarabs and bloodwood for the suns.

elq · 02-21-2012, 08:45 PM

grr... decisions decisions.

I was planning on using some of the walnut that I have at Rob's shop -

but I don't want to copy you

So perhaps I should go with something different like redwood or something a bit more maple-y

technomancer · 02-21-2012, 08:50 PM

What is that bottom piece, spalt maple? Looks awesome

I've actually been thinking my next order needs to be a maple or redwood top since I've got the dark wood like walnut and bubinga covered

Stealthdjentstic · 02-21-2012, 09:20 PM

Its cool to see you all using Fraser Valley Woods...they're relatively close by here.

s_k_mullins · 02-21-2012, 09:22 PM

This is gonna be awesome! The top looks great, and the inlays on the back of the body and neck are a really cool idea!

scherzo1928 · 02-21-2012, 11:05 PM

That's looking beautiful!!

Doesn't help my P90 GAS though... I might just order a couple now and get it over with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by technomancer

I've actually been thinking my next order needs to be a maple or redwood top since I've got the dark wood like walnut and bubinga covered

Get a redwood top! I can't explain how happy I am with my redwood topped guitar. It sounds both super clear and super thick.

Valennic · 02-21-2012, 11:14 PM

STOP MAKING ME WANT TO BUY THINGS

elq · 02-22-2012, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scherzo1928

Get a redwood top! I can't explain how happy I am with my redwood topped guitar. It sounds both super clear and super thick.

Thanks to Techno, I now have this coming to me

IkarusOnFire · 02-22-2012, 05:03 AM

Looks very nice - I am glad that you have some spectacular wood for the body - a lot of people disregard the aestethics of a neat looking back and go for regular wood when there's a top on anyway... thumbs up on going for something with figure

Edika · 02-22-2012, 06:43 AM

As usual impeccable taste and awesome guitar on the way! I swear man you must be one of the backbone clients in KxK guitars

!!

mphsc · 02-22-2012, 08:05 AM

Dude, that's gonna be super nice. Do you guys order your own wood blanks?

technomancer · 02-22-2012, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealthdjentstic

Its cool to see you all using Fraser Valley Woods...they're relatively close by here.

You have to keep an eye out, Fraser gets some amazing stuff in. The burl top for the 7DC in stock came from there, and the other half of that piece is mine and will be going on a future guitar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by s_k_mullins

This is gonna be awesome! The top looks great, and the inlays on the back of the body and neck are a really cool idea!

Thanks. The idea for doing the inlays on the back was all Rob, I'm looking forward to seeing how they come out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by scherzo1928

That's looking beautiful!!

Doesn't help my P90 GAS though... I might just order a couple now and get it over with.

Get a redwood top! I can't explain how happy I am with my redwood topped guitar. It sounds both super clear and super thick.

This guitar was born entirely from P90-7 and walnut GAS

I'm considering grabbing a redwood top and changing the specs to use it on my 7 Scale since it's a semi-hollow. Need to make sure the top isn't glued up on mine yet, but I don't think it has been. While the burl will look amazing I suspect the redwood would sound better for that guitar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valennic

STOP MAKING ME WANT TO BUY THINGS

Quote:

Originally Posted by elq

Thanks to Techno, I now have this coming to me

I've got the cash, I need to grab the other piece like that before somebody else does

Quote:

Originally Posted by IkarusOnFire

Looks very nice - I am glad that you have some spectacular wood for the body - a lot of people disregard the aestethics of a neat looking back and go for regular wood when there's a top on anyway... thumbs up on going for something with figure

Again thank Rob, he suggested the figured mahogany for this build.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edika

As usual impeccable taste and awesome guitar on the way! I swear man you must be one of the backbone clients in KxK guitars

!!

Thanks. I'm definitely a happy repeat customer though there are several guys on here starting to give me a run for my money

Ayo7e · 02-22-2012, 02:01 PM

Nice walnut, always slightly different but always awesome.

srrdude · 02-22-2012, 02:09 PM

Nice. Did anyone notice the tag "techno is a bad influence"

I lol'd

thrsher · 02-22-2012, 03:40 PM

beautiful top. an all walnut build is on my list of wants

elq · 02-22-2012, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srrdude

Nice. Did anyone notice the tag "techno is a bad influence"

I lol'd

I added that tag shortly after sending an email to Rob, because it's true!

Mattmc74 · 02-22-2012, 03:59 PM

That is going to be bad ass when it's all finished! Looks great so far!

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02-21-2012, 08:18 PM	#1
technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Out there, somewhere Posts: 23,115 Thanked: 173 Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Something Walnut This Way Comes: KxK 7DC Build (new pics 5/28 complete) I broke down a bit ago and ordered a KxK 7DC that's now in-progress Specs: - KxK 7DC double cut - 25.5" scale - flamed mahogany neck / body with center ebony stripe - claro walnut top - ebony board - ss frets - custom inlays front and back - custom KxK P90-7s with walnut bobbins on to the pics A couple of new updates 2/23 Front (obviously the board is not glued on and the headstock cap hasn't been cut down to size yet) Back. We're revising the back inlays, but the pic showed off the figured mahogany so well I figured I'd post it anyways More detailed shot of the P90-7 bobbins Got an unexpected surprise, turns out the board for this is QUILTED EBONY Board with inlays Inlay pics, not oiled yet so things will darken up and the figure will come out more Updated back inlay pieces cut out. Woods are snakewood, walnut, boxwood, maple for the tiny chest scales on the snakes, and bloodwood. Frets in and back inlays all cut Rough carve of the back with the inlays in. Some more shaping still needs to be done, but I'm loving how this looks Things are coming together Ready for clear coat Awesome surprise to end the weekend, the 7DC is done. Final payment is going out in the morning so I should probably have the guitar next week shadscbr, Shawn, Randy and 7 others like this. Incoming It's a surprise

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Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,978 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	FINISH YOUR SWIRLY YOU BASTARD This is cool too though Konfyouzd likes this.

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mountainjam SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: norcal Posts: 1,622 Thanked: 34 Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Lovely top. technomancer likes this.

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02-21-2012, 08:32 PM	#6
BlackMastodon \m/ (ﾟДﾟ) \m/ Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 3,168 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Those back inlays will be very interesting. And since they are going to be wood they shouldn't pose any problem to the neck's stability, yes? technomancer likes this. "Metal is for Vikings; if you're not a Viking, get off the boat." - The Beard "He doesn't even like Metallica, that's how metal he is." - My friend describing my musical tastes to her friends.

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Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,978 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	You should consider black mop for the inlays too, it looks really cool technomancer likes this.

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elq (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,108 Thanked: 42 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	grr... decisions decisions. I was planning on using some of the walnut that I have at Rob's shop - but I don't want to copy you So perhaps I should go with something different like redwood or something a bit more maple-y technomancer likes this.

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technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Out there, somewhere Posts: 23,115 Thanked: 173 Feedback Score: 34 reviews	What is that bottom piece, spalt maple? Looks awesome I've actually been thinking my next order needs to be a maple or redwood top since I've got the dark wood like walnut and bubinga covered Incoming It's a surprise

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Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,978 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Its cool to see you all using Fraser Valley Woods...they're relatively close by here. technomancer likes this.

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mphsc lover of fine woods Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,581 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Dude, that's gonna be super nice. Do you guys order your own wood blanks? technomancer likes this.

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