Hogeye Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Here are some photos for Gilliangirl. The guitar is at Music Villa. Anyone that likes guitars and horses will love this guitar. It was built by the lady that progrmans the CNC machines for Gibson. It's a J-185 with a Maple neck. It plays very well and it has a very clear bell like voice that has an immediate report. Long story short? This is an amazing fingerpicking guitar and it is a one of a kind custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Nilppeznaf Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I like it one for the cowboys and gals for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 beautiful, can we see a pic of the whole guitar ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Oh! Isn't that stunning?! Mine, mine, mine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Think my dilemma as a luthier would be whether to make the flok run in the direction of the head or body – out or home so to speak. Guess I'd choose the first. I'd prefer to see all that horsepower leave the guitar rather than return to where it was generated. There might be a waterhole by the bridge, , , , but wild horses never run towards a saddle. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 They are headed West where they have room to roam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I like the top and binding... The horses are cool too. Glad that Gibson used rosewood for the Fboard instead of baked maple... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilac Lion Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxymusic Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thats one beautiful guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Is there a Payment plan for this Hogeye? that is so Nice..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I don't care what naysayers think, but nothing beats a one off guitar - and most of all, you like it! That is the mane thing :) Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Wow!. I love that kind of inlay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I can think of so many songs to play on that guitar! Looks Like a Good day To Ride - George Canyon Horseback in my Dreams - Corinne West and Kelly Joe Phelps Horse In The Country - Cowboy Junkies Tennessee Stud - Gillian Welch Baby Ride Easy - Carlene Carter and Dave Edmunds just to name a few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Or Geno Vannalli ?-Wild Horses.. Or the theme to All the Pretty Horses... those two come to mind as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I think you would do your money on that one, and I would BET my money on this one: http://www.musicrada...a-532081/review [tongue] BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I think you would do your money on that one, and I would BET my money on this one: http://www.musicrada...a-532081/review [tongue] BluesKing777. I bet my money on the bobtail Knagg...somebody bet on the bay.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 That's some really nice inlay work. I would love to do some nice custom inlaid FBs on my own guitars, but could never do anything that nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogeye Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 I like the top and binding... The horses are cool too. Glad that Gibson used rosewood for the Fboard instead of baked maple... Actually the fretboard is Ebony. The lady that did it spent hours going thru blanks to find just the right one. It's easier to see in person but the Ebony that was chosen has a light streak in it that looks like a skyline. It shows best up by the fret nut. The very best feature of this guitar is the sound. The Maple neck and Ebony fretboard make it sound very crisp and the notes across the fretboard are balanced perfectly. J-185's sound great with mahogany necks but this thing is a cannon. Very cool guitar. She calls it "The Stampede". So Slimt and Gillian Girl should both have it as they live close to the world famous "Calgary Stampede". Call Music Villa and ask for Paul. The price is very low for such a nice, as new, guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotTheSilver Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I usually really dislike busy fretboard inlays, but I have to admit that is pretty nice. I would actually consider owning this guitar, even though I do not own any horses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I can't buy it because I just bought a horse. I have a real addiction to abalone tho'. I have abalone necklaces, abalone earrings (lots), abalone bracelets, etc. And abalone on my guitars. I would LOVE that guitar but I have a horse to feed :lol: Slim, you're near the Stampede? Are you in Calgary? If so, you can be in Bozeman in about 8 hours. If you buy that guitar please let us know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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