BEM Custom Further for Charles

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Author Message mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2980 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 1:46 pm:    In set up, just ablut ready for the custom inlay: Need to see the wood a little closer - above it's a little overexposed, but it's got a nice amount of bird's-eye clusters and a gently quilt behind: Will let you know how the backlight tests go. Maybe no LEDs in eyes if the smile backlight turns out cool. What do you think? charley New Username: charley Post Number: 9 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 5:52 pm:    Sounds great. By the way, what does BEM mean? charley New Username: charley Post Number: 10 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 5:53 pm:    Wait.....figured it out....Bird's Eye Maple. Ahaaaaa! byoung Intermediate Member Username: byoung Post Number: 185 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 6:36 pm:    I think BEM is the sound it makes. Y'know- it goes bem-bem-bem ba bem-bem-bem. Brad charley Junior Username: charley Post Number: 11 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 10:39 pm:    Any more updates or pictures? I'm excited to find out how the inlay is working out. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3344 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 4:23 pm:    Everything else is covered in glue and not distinguishable, but James got the individual pieces cut while I was gone. Here's the face taking shape: Since he cuts the Purpleheart and Pink Ivory wood at the same time (temporarily glued together), a positive and negative of the wood arrangement is produced. There are some spots of glue visible too. By the middle of June, I should be showing you another picture with the whole design inlaid and under a coat of finish. So far, it's turning out great. charley Junior Username: charley Post Number: 12 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 10:01 am:    oh boy! Can't wait to see more. charley Junior Username: charley Post Number: 13 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Monday, June 26, 2006 - 12:03 pm:    Any more news or pictures? mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3395 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 1:30 pm:    Sure thing - here's the rest of the cat inlay, still goopy with glues: James is working on the starfield next, then, the illumination assmebly, then the whole shebang goes into the guitar. charley Junior Username: charley Post Number: 14 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 11:57 pm:    Wow, the inlay is looking cool. I am very excited. dadabass2001 Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 620 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 5:35 am:    Dooh! Mica's post on June 29 was the first time I figured out what your inlays are - very cool! enjoy to invisibility... Mike mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3429 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 12:06 pm:    James is working on the mounting circle and stars today, so things are coming together. Here's the cat, branch and leaves all gathered up in a baggie: I'll keep you updated as interesting things happen. charley Junior Username: charley Post Number: 15 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 12:40 pm:    Sweet....can't want to see the inlay completed and in the guitar.....Were you guys able to figure out a way to illuminate the smile? charley Junior Username: charley Post Number: 16 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 12:41 pm:    I don't know if it is too late, but what would it take to get a second non-illuminated smile inlaid at the 12th fret? valvil Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 927 Registered: 7-2002 Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 12:17 pm:    Sorry Charles, but it's too late. The ovals have been glued in a while back and there's no room at the 12th fret since the regular oval is already there. Valentino charley Junior Username: charley Post Number: 17 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 1:21 pm:    Hey, no sweat. The guitar looks amazing, and I am very excited to get it. charley Junior Username: charley Post Number: 18 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 4:48 pm:    Any new pictures of the inlays? charley Junior Username: charley Post Number: 19 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 11:43 am:    Any updates????