A Teaser

JaeSwift · 06-09-2012, 04:02 PM

Randyrhoads123 · 06-09-2012, 05:26 PM

Nice! That fretboard looks really great! Are you going to put a gloss finish over that blue stain?

JaeSwift · 06-09-2012, 06:03 PM

You'll have to wait and see :P I've got some nice surprises planned.

Guess what wood the top is and I'll reveal a detail haha.

BlackMastodon · 06-09-2012, 07:34 PM

Flamed myrtle? My initial guess would be flamed maple with a really dark blue stain, but it looks a bit different.

Or maybe figured mahogany?

bob123 · 06-09-2012, 09:49 PM

Too obvious to be maple then...

Uh, flamed walnut or koa?

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Originally Posted by BlackMastodon

Or maybe figured mahogany?

sappeli doesnt flame like that :p

elq · 06-09-2012, 10:11 PM

considering how light the unstained neck pocket is, I'd guess a figured ash.

JaeSwift · 06-10-2012, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackMastodon

Flamed myrtle? My initial guess would be flamed maple with a really dark blue stain, but it looks a bit different.

Or maybe figured mahogany?

You sir, win an e cookie!

It's a 6mm myrtlewood top on a white limba back. The hole between the pots serves a purpose...

2nd question: there's some spots in the finish that are lighter than others...why would I not be botheres by that?

Stealthdjentstic · 06-10-2012, 04:31 AM

I think inconsistant staining can look cool personally

JaeSwift · 06-10-2012, 05:02 AM

You need the darker and lighter streaks to make figuring pop; I was specifically referring to a "spot" under the upper horn carve

celticelk · 06-10-2012, 08:20 AM

The rout between the pots: is that for a DJ-style fader? Chris Buono's got one on his First Act as a volume control, but given your control setup I'd guess that you would use it as a crossfader between the pickups.

JaeSwift · 06-11-2012, 11:51 AM

Interesting guess! It's actually much, much more simple than that but since no one's guessing I can't reveal it yet :P

In an effort to keep it going, here's the next pic:

Guess the next step in the finishing process. If you all can guess it I'll reveal what the hole is for and what the next actual step is :P

steve1 · 06-11-2012, 12:01 PM

I say you're taking a blowtorch to it, but I'm not sure why I say that

celticelk · 06-11-2012, 01:38 PM

Does it involve that burrito? A small sacrifice to the gods of luthiery, perhaps?

JaeSwift · 06-14-2012, 08:58 AM

You guys are no fun, only Celticelk is playing along *sadface*

Ok sod it, here's pics of what it looks like now :P

The hole is there for a small metal switch plate (black). The reason to this is because I made the body too thin for a 5 way switch to go in without adjustments like this (it's 39mm). Told you it was basic :P

I like the buritto idea though...

On Monday I'm taking it to my paint/laquer guy to see if we can come up with some creative ideas on how to finish this. Regardless, it will be satin and not gloss, I am 100% set on that unless he suddenly runs out of satin laquer lmao.

BlackMastodon · 06-14-2012, 02:26 PM

So is it gonna have a similar switch to an Ibanez S? Still looking quite nice.

JaeSwift · 06-14-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackMastodon

So is it gonna have a similar switch to an Ibanez S? Still looking quite nice.

Sorta yea, it's actually just a flat black plate that doesn't really stand out as much. The S switch is too stubby for my tastes.

BlackMastodon · 06-14-2012, 02:51 PM

Ahh good to hear. I'm not a fan of the S switches either :\

Solodini · 06-15-2012, 12:23 PM

This thing wants white hardware, I feel.

JaeSwift · 06-16-2012, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solodini

This thing wants white hardware, I feel.

If only they made white Hipshots >.< its getting black hardware, but since I havent given away all of the finishing surprises I feel you will be satisfied :p

let's just say that IF what I want to do is possible, it will be a 100% unique finish

Hollowway · 06-16-2012, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by celticelk

The rout between the pots: is that for a DJ-style fader? Chris Buono's got one on his First Act as a volume control, but given your control setup I'd guess that you would use it as a crossfader between the pickups.

That's a super cool idea. I wanna try that on one of mine.

celticelk · 06-16-2012, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollowway

That's a super cool idea. I wanna try that on one of mine.

Richard Thompson's Ferrington Tele has three pickups with separate volume controls, and that's it. He generates variety in tones by changing the relative levels of the pickups. That's a very cool idea in theory, but it's gotta be a nightmare to switch tones in mid-song unless you're the Flash. A crossfader gives fewer options, but it'd be much easier to operate live, and to reproduce specific blends. If you had stacked volume and tone controls, and set each pickup for radically different tones, you could generate some hip filter-style effects in real-time as well.

JaeSwift · 06-18-2012, 03:02 PM

So I popped by the guy that does the clearcoating and such and checked a few ideas with him; let's just say I am utterly stoked! This will be a one of a kind, completely unique finish that I don't believe has ever been done before and no it's not some wacky graphics :P

I can't wait

supercolio · 06-20-2012, 03:21 PM

I like the stain a lot!

Good work.

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06-09-2012, 04:02 PM	#1
JaeSwift Of Blood and Sawdust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Badhoevedorp, the Netherlands Posts: 1,814 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	A Teaser scherzo1928 and Randyrhoads123 like this.

06-09-2012, 07:34 PM	#4
BlackMastodon \m/ (ﾟДﾟ) \m/ Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 3,165 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Flamed myrtle? My initial guess would be flamed maple with a really dark blue stain, but it looks a bit different. Or maybe figured mahogany? "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.

06-10-2012, 08:20 AM	#10
celticelk Rogue intellectual Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,692 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The rout between the pots: is that for a DJ-style fader? Chris Buono's got one on his First Act as a volume control, but given your control setup I'd guess that you would use it as a crossfader between the pickups. BlackMastodon 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

06-11-2012, 11:51 AM	#11
JaeSwift Of Blood and Sawdust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Badhoevedorp, the Netherlands Posts: 1,814 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Interesting guess! It's actually much, much more simple than that but since no one's guessing I can't reveal it yet :P In an effort to keep it going, here's the next pic: Guess the next step in the finishing process. If you all can guess it I'll reveal what the hole is for and what the next actual step is :P scherzo1928 likes this.

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06-09-2012, 05:26 PM	#2
Randyrhoads123 Got a 7 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 440 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice! That fretboard looks really great! Are you going to put a gloss finish over that blue stain?

06-09-2012, 06:03 PM	#3
JaeSwift Of Blood and Sawdust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Badhoevedorp, the Netherlands Posts: 1,814 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	You'll have to wait and see :P I've got some nice surprises planned. Guess what wood the top is and I'll reveal a detail haha.

06-09-2012, 10:11 PM	#6
elq (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,107 Thanked: 42 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	considering how light the unstained neck pocket is, I'd guess a figured ash.

06-10-2012, 04:31 AM	#8
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,978 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I think inconsistant staining can look cool personally

06-10-2012, 05:02 AM	#9
JaeSwift Of Blood and Sawdust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Badhoevedorp, the Netherlands Posts: 1,814 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	You need the darker and lighter streaks to make figuring pop; I was specifically referring to a "spot" under the upper horn carve

06-11-2012, 12:01 PM	#12
steve1 ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: uk Posts: 597 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I say you're taking a blowtorch to it, but I'm not sure why I say that

06-11-2012, 01:38 PM	#13
celticelk Rogue intellectual Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,692 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Does it involve that burrito? A small sacrifice to the gods of luthiery, perhaps? Hollowway, zakattak192 and Michael T like 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

06-14-2012, 08:58 AM	#14
JaeSwift Of Blood and Sawdust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Badhoevedorp, the Netherlands Posts: 1,814 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	You guys are no fun, only Celticelk is playing along sadface Ok sod it, here's pics of what it looks like now :P The hole is there for a small metal switch plate (black). The reason to this is because I made the body too thin for a 5 way switch to go in without adjustments like this (it's 39mm). Told you it was basic :P I like the buritto idea though... On Monday I'm taking it to my paint/laquer guy to see if we can come up with some creative ideas on how to finish this. Regardless, it will be satin and not gloss, I am 100% set on that unless he suddenly runs out of satin laquer lmao. scherzo1928, BlackMastodon and celticelk like this.

06-14-2012, 02:26 PM	#15
BlackMastodon \m/ (ﾟДﾟ) \m/ Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 3,165 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So is it gonna have a similar switch to an Ibanez S? Still looking quite nice. "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.

06-15-2012, 12:23 PM	#18
Solodini Thread Killer. Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Lothian, Scotland. Posts: 2,157 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This thing wants white hardware, I feel. scherzo1928, BlackMastodon and celticelk like this. 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.

06-14-2012, 02:51 PM	#17
BlackMastodon \m/ (ﾟДﾟ) \m/ Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 3,165 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ahh good to hear. I'm not a fan of the S switches either :\ "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.

06-18-2012, 03:02 PM	#22
JaeSwift Of Blood and Sawdust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Badhoevedorp, the Netherlands Posts: 1,814 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	So I popped by the guy that does the clearcoating and such and checked a few ideas with him; let's just say I am utterly stoked! This will be a one of a kind, completely unique finish that I don't believe has ever been done before and no it's not some wacky graphics :P I can't wait BlackMastodon likes this.

06-20-2012, 03:21 PM	#23
supercolio Super-spy Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Finland Posts: 64 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like the stain a lot! Good work.

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