Here is my latest effort. It is similar to the last one but with a modification to the cut away. The top carve is also a little different with a bit of recurve at the edges. The colour is Malachite which is a mix of green and blue.
Features: Piezo Acoustic Bridge, Coil switching, stereo jack, Humbucker/Piezo blending. The new owners initials at the 12th Fret - in MoP. Thin neck.
I will post a video of it being played in about a week or so.
cheers, jb
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 5:34 am
by Allen
I'm just in love with the color Jason. I don't build electrics, but I'm trying to figure out a way that I could get away with a color like that on an acoustic?
Are you cutting your inlay by hand? Very tidy work.
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:50 pm
by seeaxe
Stunning work Jason, very beautiful guitar.
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:55 pm
by jb2060
Seeaxe, thank you very much.
Allen wrote:I'm just in love with the color Jason. I don't build electrics, but I'm trying to figure out a way that I could get away with a color like that on an acoustic?
Are you cutting your inlay by hand? Very tidy work.
Allen, yes, it is a very cool colour. I mixed a ratio of 3 parts Green to 1 part Blue. I also applied a diluted blue wash over the final stain coat to bring it to this hue - it is water based analine dye. It is the paleness and variation of the flamed maple that really highlights the colour. Maybe you could try it for a uke top ??? definitely for back and sides, though.
The inlay was cut with my CNC machine - both the MoP and the ebony pocket.
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:50 pm
by jb2060
Hi All,
I have just posted a Youtube clip of the roadtesting sessions I had last week for this guitar. Jordan and Greg were kind enough to put it through its paces.
Jason this is a great guitar and you should be very proud of your accomplishment here. I really like the green colored finish as well but the overall look if this ax is absolutely killer.
Sound wise in acoustic mode it sounds better than any electric in acoustic mode that I have heard. My old Parker Fly Deluxe in acoustic mode did not sound as good as your ax.
I also really enjoyed the video and Heart Shaped Box was over the top cool.
Nice job my friend!
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:53 am
by Nick
Not only does it look good but sounds sweet in every mode! Well done Jason, especially love it in "blues" disguise.
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:22 am
by Lillian
Cool guitar Jason. Thanks for the video. Having never played with one, it was impressive hearing it put through it's paces. My son was very impressed with the guitar and its sounds.
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:57 pm
by jb2060
Thanks Nick and Lillian, It was good to have Greg try out the guitar too. He has got a great feel for the blues. Thanks also for the triple Borat!
Hesh, Thanks - Funny you say that as I was raving to Jordan about the Heart Shaped Box section. He just nailed it for feel and tone. You can tell he thinks the same as he gives his head a little shake at the end.
cheers, jb
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:56 am
by Dennis Leahy
Sweet, Jason! Love that malachite you achieved - really beautiful!
Dennis
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:04 am
by Stu
Jason's builds are spot on in every way.
Great refinishing, nice piezo work too.
Also the first to use cnc to this extent on the forum also.
CNC scares me, especially considering I'm still learning
how to tie my own shoelaces properly and still can't get it down pat.
cheers, Stu
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:05 pm
by Taffy Evans
A lovely guitar, what a great colour and the finish is stunning. I've always had a soft spot for a green guitar. CNC, hmmmm, Ive seen a lot of info about it, but to me it's like reading a different language. Nice work.
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:06 pm
by Cam
I really like the colour on this guitar. I was actually planning on doing the same colour on a future electric.
??? definitely for back and sides, though.
