cosmitron Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 It's a lovely project. I'm waiting for a custom made junior guitar thing either, so I kinda feel empathic! But I miss something though. Why isn't there a long tenon while there's plenty of space for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggs Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Awesome thread Fantana... which begs the thread challenge... 'Best Luthier Infultrations' But a 'point of order of sketchy... Nuthin' is 'more badass' than a Jr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony_JB Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 It's a lovely project. I'm waiting for a custom made junior guitar thing either' date=' so I kinda feel empathic! But I miss something though. Why isn't there a long tenon while there's plenty of space for it?[confused'] R4's didn't have a long neck tenon. Fantana wants to stay true to vintage specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantana Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 Awesome thread Fantana... which begs the thread challenge... 'Best Luthier Infultrations' But a 'point of order of sketchy... Nuthin' is 'more badass' than a Jr! go on then, give us the rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmitron Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 R4's didn't have a long neck tenon. Fantana wants to stay true to vintage specs. makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantana Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 So here's another update for you guys, the guitar is just about to have it's final sand before it gets painted, so Andy asked me to go over and play the guitar so I can make sure I'm happy with the neck profile. He fitted the tuners, bridge and strung her up so I could have a good ol' play The guitar really is as good as it will look, I have never played a guitar with so much sustain and resonance. After I finished playing it I put the P-90 in the cavity for my pictures. The fretboard has now started to darken and Andy has started to prep the rest of the body. My GAS is so bad now I might have to see a doctor..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Looking good! PM with how much it costs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpfan Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I am so jealous! That is awesome. Would you mind telling us all what it costs to have a custom build like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyb Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 EEEeeeeekkk! It's nekked!! I haven't seen one broken down to its major components like that. That's just fantastic. Please keep us posted, although we will all probably have major GAS for a one-off custom now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongMan Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 EEEeeeeekkk! It's nekked!! Just like you were when you were born Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyb Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 There's a type of photography and art called Minimalism...you've probably seen photos of, say, a field and a great stormy sky, and one lone tree off to one side...no people, buildings, etc. to clutter up the scene. This guitar reminds me of this...it's minimalistic...no frills, binding, fancy grain, it simply has what it needs, yet it is starkly beautiful in its simple lines and gold monotone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 That ugly thing? It's an unfinished plaintop and only has one pickup ferchristsake! Just kidding Fan, that thing looks better and better everytime I see it. It's kinda like an LP Jr. GT Deluxe - Limited Edition of 1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantana Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 There's a type of photography and art called Minimalism...you've probably seen photos of' date=' say, a field and a great stormy sky, and one lone tree off to one side...no people, buildings, etc. to clutter up the scene. This guitar reminds me of this...it's minimalistic...no frills, binding, fancy grain, it simply has what it needs, yet it is starkly beautiful in its simple lines and gold monotone. [/quote'] What a great quote, you've nailed it in one exactly what I'm going for with this. I love the guitar because of it's simplicity and lack of 'funiture' on the body, but minimalism is a much better word! It does have binding though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchale Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 That looks like it will be one nice guitar! Does it always take this long to get one made? I can't believe how slow the progress seems, I'd be going nuts by now if I were you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantana Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 That looks like it will be one nice guitar! Does it always take this long to get one made? I can't believe how slow the progress seems' date=' I'd be going nuts by now if I were you. [/quote'] It'll be worth the wait! When I decided to have a custom guitar built, I did alot of research into luthiers to make sure that the very best would be building my guitar. I spoke to professional musicians and guitar techs alike to see who they'd recommend to me. They all came back with Andy Viccars. He seems to build instruments because he enjoys it, rather than becuase he has to. When speaking to different luthiers, they all quoted between 12-18 months for a custom build and so far it's been a year so he's on track! I now use him for all of my work, from bowl-back mandolin re-glues, to re-setting gibson bass necks, to electronic upgrades and basic set-ups and service. You should always support your local guitar tech and I will continue to do so. Yes I agree that progress has been slow recently, but he works on his own in his workshop in his garden and he gets a phenominal amount of set-ups and headstock repairs along with working 3 days a week for Yamaha UK doing freelance work for their artists so I'm completely happy with where he is with the build. Whenever I go and see the guitar, I know I made the right choice in luthier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantana Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 I took my new Goldtop in to have a set-up and electric upgrade and quickly grabbed some pictures of the custom goldtop to show you guys the paint colour on the back and neck He has a few more coats and sanding of the wine red to do and he is still waiting on the right gold paint to arrive, once that's done it's onto the nitro :D Should be ready for november............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Fantana, I'm LOVING this thread!!! Can't wait to see more pics and FINISHED Guitar! That is just too cool. When you get to the final posts of this thread and pics, etc, would you object if I placed a link to it in the "Do-it-Yourself" sticky/Projects by Forum Members"? I realize it's done by a Pro Luthier vice one of US, but it's well worth having a look at just to see what CAN be accomplished... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantana Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Fantana, I'm LOVING this thread!!! Can't wait to see more pics and FINISHED Guitar! That is just too cool. When you get to the final posts of this thread and pics, etc, would you object if I placed a link to it in the "Do-it-Yourself" sticky/Projects by Forum Members"? I realize it's done by a Pro Luthier vice one of US, but it's well worth having a look at just to see what CAN be accomplished... . Thanks Animalfarm for showing interest in this thread, you seem as excited as I am! I'd love for it to be in the DIY section, it's just so awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Thanks Animalfarm for showing interest in this thread, you seem as excited as I am! I'd love for it to be in the DIY section, it's just so awesome MAHALO!!! Duly noted, and it shall be done. EDIT - It's IN... BTW, anyone else that has done a project with good pics and explanation, hopefully from start to finish, please flag me! I'm trying to get a variety of git types. I have other projects I'VE done, but the documentation is the pits, so no go for the DIY sticky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I took my LP Custom to the tech today and saw this................ Yes that's right, it's my Goldtop! I had no idea that he was this far into the build, it's just the most beautiful thing that I've ever seen, the hand-carved maple top is just awesome I just had to show you guys these pics. It should be ready by august but I'm suffering from some serious GAS now!!!! Collection shows good taste...I'll take the Firebird and Casino !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 He has a few more coats and sanding of the wine red to do and he is still waiting on the right gold paint to arrive, once that's done it's onto the nitro :D Should be ready for November............ NOVEMBER Approaches!!!!! I haven't forgotten about this thread ! Any Updates? Mmmmm, Mmmmmm, Good........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantana Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 NOVEMBER Approaches!!!!! I haven't forgotten about this thread ! Any Updates? Mmmmm, Mmmmmm, Good........ Just got this e-mail from Andy.... Hi Chris, It's all down to the time that the nitro finish takes to dry The gold looks matte at the moment, you will only see the sparkle when it's buffed because it's a very fine gold metallic paint. I will e-mail you a pic when it's buffed Cheers Andy The wait continues.................. ----- Original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 For those that don't know, here is what is being built........... It's having a few 'personal' changes to it:- - Wine red back and neck - SD Antiquity P-90 - Compensated wrap-around bridge I will get pics whenever I'm over there, oh and he's also doing a '59 burst so I'll get some of that too Then this might interest you, Music Zoo Sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantana Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Then this might interest you, Music Zoo Sale. This is what it's based on............ It was originally done as a 1 off for Billy Gibbons (he had different knob positioning) and then for Daves Guitars as a 25 guitar run back in 2003, and then another run of 25 this year. It seems that Music Zoo ordered a batch from the CS too along with those tasty looking '58s, check out the black custom. Question is.........would you rather pay for the Gibson version, or have one hand-carved and tailor-made for you, for half the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 This is what it's based on............ It was originally done as a 1 off for Billy Gibbons (he had different knob positioning) and then for Daves Guitars as a 25 guitar run back in 2003, and then another run of 25 this year. It seems that Music Zoo ordered a batch from the CS too along with those tasty looking '58s, check out the black custom. Question is.........would you rather pay for the Gibson version, or have one hand-carved and tailor-made for you, for half the price? Not in the market for anything at the mo, lack of funds, that's why my last 3 or 4 gits have been chinese knock-offs and I had to sell one of my robots to afford them. Speaking of Billy Gibbons, the Zoo also has THIS ONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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