McNaught 7-String Progress Photos...

JemHeaven · 01-18-2010, 09:39 PM

Almost ready for finish McNaught 7-String....

7-String Koa Phoenix Rising

MaxOfMetal · 01-18-2010, 09:42 PM

Absolutely beautiful work, though that heel is killing me.

budda · 01-18-2010, 10:36 PM

I agree with Max - absolutely gorgeous woods, absolutely monstrous heel.

White Cluster · 01-18-2010, 11:37 PM

Considering the top horn converges with the neck at almost the same spot as the lower horn I'd say it's not bad at all. I've played a 6 string Phoenix with the same heel and there was no access or comfort issues.
That is also the sexiest koa top I've ever seen.

MaxOfMetal · 01-18-2010, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Cluster

Considering the top horn converges with the neck at almost the same spot as the lower horn I'd say it's not bad at all. I've played a 6 string Phoenix with the same heel and there was no access or comfort issues.
That is also the sexiest koa top I've ever seen.

Even if the access is good, I think I have a slight problem with just how visually unappealing the heel seems. As amazingly stupid that sounds. The Phoenix is such a well designed guitar with wonderful lines, and that squared off heel sticks out like a sore thumb. If the neck is set in so deep, why not carve the heel just a little bit more? At least make it asymmetrical.

Though, like I said, it's a fantastic looking guitar, and if it's even half as well built as some of the McNaught guitars I've played (VG down in Miami had a few on consignment), then it will play absolutely wonderfully, and easily stand up to some of the best work in the industry such as Suhr, Anderson, etc.

I just think a slight bit more work on the heel could have been that extra little touch.

I fully agree on that top though, I'm not a huge Koa fan, but I'd rock that top in an instant!!!

That fretboard is amazing as well!

White Cluster · 01-18-2010, 11:51 PM

^ Point taken. I've never played a Koa electric before but I've played a Koa Taylor Richie Sambora model..The bass response was awful and the mids were non-existent.

MaxOfMetal · 01-18-2010, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Cluster

^ Point taken. I've never played a Koa electric before but I've played a Koa Taylor Richie Sambora model..The bass response was awful and the mids were non-existent.

Koa is a tough wood to pair up, and from what I've heard from players and luthiers, it's not the most "predictable" wood, as far as sound in the end. Though, if you get a good piece and match the pickups and other woods, you'll get one hell of an amazing sounding guitar. Though, it's not as "shimmer" in the highs as maple, so it can get lost, especially in the low end.

I played a Carvin DC727 with a Koa top and Ash back and it sounded absolutely heavenly.

-Nolly- · 01-19-2010, 03:30 AM

Congrats dude, that's going to be stunning!

Apophis · 01-19-2010, 03:54 AM

looks awesome, no doubts

JemHeaven · 01-19-2010, 04:30 PM

not all of McNaughts heel joints are the same... he pretty much designs them around the model... check out his new Tele style joint... will be nice if he starts incorporating this into his other models like the 7, if he feels it still gives the neck the structural integrity he expects his guitars to have.... I agree with the earlier post that although the heel on this koa guitar looks large visually, on the McNaught's I've played with the same heel, don't even know it's there...sounds weird, but true....

G5-T for Dean

awesomeaustin · 01-19-2010, 05:34 PM

the heel on the second one is alot better looking, but the top, fretboard and neck are amazing on the 7 string

JemHeaven · 01-19-2010, 06:18 PM

a couple photos of the top and back wetted down have been added that REALLY show off the beauty of that koa!

7-String Koa Phoenix Rising

JemHeaven · 01-26-2010, 04:20 PM

Coming together and nearing completion.....

7-String Koa Phoenix Rising

Mattmc74 · 01-26-2010, 04:29 PM

Man thats a sweet looking finish on her!

cddragon · 01-26-2010, 04:32 PM

Wow! It looks great man!

blister7321 · 01-26-2010, 04:39 PM

why so many knobs n switches?

TemjinStrife · 01-26-2010, 04:47 PM

Looks like there's a slot for a piezo bridge. I'm guessing master volume/tone for magnetic pickups, two toggles (neck/mid/bridge and mag/blend/piezo) and a piezo volume?

Gorgeous woods.

tubarao guitars · 01-26-2010, 04:48 PM

really kewl!

JemHeaven · 01-26-2010, 04:48 PM

3-Way Pickup Selector
Master Volume
Master Tone
Piezo/Magnetic Blend
Piezo On-Off Button

and an extra for the alarm system..... (;

vampiregenocide · 01-26-2010, 04:49 PM

That looks gorgeous

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattmc74

Man thats a sweet looking finish on her!

That made me lol. I'm so childish.

MaKo´s Tethan · 01-26-2010, 04:50 PM

woooow

that looks fantastic! reminds me a PRS, but in my opinion, looks better

congrats man.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vampiregenocide

That looks gorgeous

That made me lol. I'm so childish.

hahahah I get it.

pink freud · 01-26-2010, 05:21 PM

That guitar has more stripes than an escaped convict

hairychris · 01-26-2010, 05:30 PM

Ooooooh!

BigPhi84 · 01-26-2010, 05:39 PM

I think that a Graphtech GHOST system or some other piezo system is going in.

EDIT:

'd by jemheaven.

White Cluster · 01-26-2010, 10:08 PM

Dibs if you ever sell.

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01-18-2010, 09:42 PM	#2
MaxOfMetal Likes trem wankery. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 2,975 Thanked: 16	Absolutely beautiful work, though that heel is killing me.

01-18-2010, 11:37 PM	#4
White Cluster Craigslist Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ct Posts: 734 Thanked: 10	Considering the top horn converges with the neck at almost the same spot as the lower horn I'd say it's not bad at all. I've played a 6 string Phoenix with the same heel and there was no access or comfort issues. That is also the sexiest koa top I've ever seen.

01-18-2010, 11:51 PM	#6
White Cluster Craigslist Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ct Posts: 734 Thanked: 10	^ Point taken. I've never played a Koa electric before but I've played a Koa Taylor Richie Sambora model..The bass response was awful and the mids were non-existent.

01-19-2010, 04:30 PM	#10
JemHeaven ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Posts: 34 Thanked: 2	not all of McNaughts heel joints are the same... he pretty much designs them around the model... check out his new Tele style joint... will be nice if he starts incorporating this into his other models like the 7, if he feels it still gives the neck the structural integrity he expects his guitars to have.... I agree with the earlier post that although the heel on this koa guitar looks large visually, on the McNaught's I've played with the same heel, don't even know it's there...sounds weird, but true.... G5-T for Dean

01-19-2010, 06:18 PM	#12
JemHeaven ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Posts: 34 Thanked: 2	a couple photos of the top and back wetted down have been added that REALLY show off the beauty of that koa! 7-String Koa Phoenix Rising

01-26-2010, 04:20 PM	#13
JemHeaven ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Posts: 34 Thanked: 2	McNaught 7-String Close to Finished.... Coming together and nearing completion..... 7-String Koa Phoenix Rising

01-26-2010, 04:29 PM	#14
Mattmc74 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 12,434 Thanked: 311	Man thats a sweet looking finish on her! __________________

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cddragon Pastor Of Muppets Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Poland, Cracow Posts: 647 Thanked: 7	Wow! It looks great man!

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01-26-2010, 04:47 PM	#17
TemjinStrife Power Metal Cellist Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,444 Thanked: 14	Looks like there's a slot for a piezo bridge. I'm guessing master volume/tone for magnetic pickups, two toggles (neck/mid/bridge and mag/blend/piezo) and a piezo volume? Gorgeous woods.

01-26-2010, 04:48 PM	#18
tubarao guitars ss.org LURKER Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: São Paulo - Brazil Posts: 69 Thanked: 2	really kewl!

01-26-2010, 05:21 PM	#22
pink freud ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 661 Thanked: 14	That guitar has more stripes than an escaped convict

01-26-2010, 05:30 PM	#23
hairychris Meat and NO VEG! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,264 Thanked: 26	Ooooooh! __________________ GADZOOKS AND ODDS BODKINS!!!!!

01-26-2010, 05:39 PM	#24
BigPhi84 Theory Nerd Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ga Posts: 1,238 Thanked: 17	I think that a Graphtech GHOST system or some other piezo system is going in. EDIT: 'd by jemheaven. __________________

01-26-2010, 10:08 PM	#25
White Cluster Craigslist Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ct Posts: 734 Thanked: 10	Dibs if you ever sell.

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