| Author | Message | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3811 Registered: 6-2000 |
Got a front shot, wish I could get the lighting better, it's hard to see how awesome it looks:  In a little closer, you can start to see the 3D appearance of the wood:  The flash skewed the colors some, but I think you can still get a good idea of what's going on. Have a great weekend! | ||
| rockandrowe
New Username: rockandrowe Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2006 |
Fantastic!!! | ||
| guitarbeau
Junior Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 41 Registered: 12-2005 |
Mica, Thank you for the photos. The top looks amazing. I'm blown away. Michael | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Junior Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 20 Registered: 10-2006 |
pant lust drool | ||
| the_8_string_king
Advanced Member Username: the_8_string_king Post Number: 343 Registered: 9-2005 |
Wow!!! That is really something else! | ||
| guitarbeau
Junior Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 43 Registered: 12-2005 |
Thanks Mark. Hopefully we'll see some inlay work soon. | ||
| applejuice
Member Username: applejuice Post Number: 91 Registered: 1-2006 |
HOLY AWESOME! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4168 Registered: 6-2000 |
Here's the peghead photos, yes, some are blurry of course! This one is without a flash, so the Flame Maple edge doesn't blow out this close:  This one is with the flash, so you can see the Quilted Coco Bolo better:  Here's just the logo without the flash:  One of the back of the peghead with flash:  And the first little taste of the fingerboard inlay, an eighth note in abalone, but the colors aren't showing too well - it's a pretty piece!  | ||
| guitarbeau
Junior Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 45 Registered: 12-2005 |
Thanks for the pics Mica. Very Nice!! I'm stoked!! | ||
| guitarbeau
Junior Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 47 Registered: 12-2005 |
Mica, The depth of the Coco Bolo on the peghead is absolutely stunning. I'm floored!! Please thank Chip for picking an incredible piece of wood. Michael | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4186 Registered: 6-2000 |
The first kokopelli is getting close to completion:  Important - this is the back of the inlay, so things like the black mother of pearl will look better from the other side. James wore the appropriate shirt for inspiration:  Enjoy! | ||
| bassjigga
Intermediate Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 139 Registered: 8-2005 |
Cool inlay | ||
| jtussing
Junior Username: jtussing Post Number: 27 Registered: 12-2006 |
What a beautiful guitar. I can't wait to see the inlays in place. Wow. | ||
| guitarbeau
Junior Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 48 Registered: 12-2005 |
Thanks guys. And James, Thank You!!! That t-shirt is perfect inspiration. Mica the pics are great. You're the best. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4237 Registered: 6-2000 |
The other koko (backside of course!):  I know it's hard to only see the back, but the front has even more glue obscuring the shell, so it's harder to see anything. James left these in little baggies, and I dare not risk removing them for fear of losing a tiny piece. Here's the notes:  | ||
| guitarbeau
Member Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 52 Registered: 12-2005 |
Mica, Thanks for the pics. Everything looks great and I'm really excited. Michael | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4253 Registered: 6-2000 |
The notes are in the fingerboard:   First koko is going in the board in a day or two. | ||
| guitarbeau
Member Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 53 Registered: 12-2005 |
Mica, I'm blown away!!! The inlay is absolutely fantastic. I can't wait to see the Kokos in place. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4276 Registered: 6-2000 |
Kokos are in place:   | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4277 Registered: 6-2000 |
Here's the whole thing:  | ||
| jtussing
Member Username: jtussing Post Number: 64 Registered: 12-2006 |
Absolutely stunning. What an amazing instrument. Words just don't work. Wow. - Jim | ||
| guitarbeau
Member Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 56 Registered: 12-2005 |
Thanks Jim. You're right, words just don't work. | ||
| paulman
Advanced Member Username: paulman Post Number: 219 Registered: 2-2005 |
Yes, only music will suffice to give honor to this great, great peice of working art! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4313 Registered: 6-2000 |
Body inlay in place, prepped for the next coat of finish:  I'll get you another one soon before sanding. | ||
| guitarbeau
Member Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 62 Registered: 12-2005 |
Thanks Mica. I can't wait to see the far shot. Everything looks great. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4430 Registered: 6-2000 |
It doesn't look too different at the end of spray compared to the beginning of spray, at least in snapshots. But today I saw your guitar in the rubout room, waiting for the finish to complete the final curing before it gets rubbed out:  But at least you can see the abalone notes under shiny finish! | ||
| guitarbeau
Member Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 68 Registered: 12-2005 |
Fantastic Mica!!!! There seems to be a naturally occuring sunburst and it is just blowing me away. | ||
| guitarbeau
Member Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 69 Registered: 12-2005 |
Mica, Any shots of the back? | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2302 Registered: 7-2004 |
Michael: This Further is turning out absolutley stunningly. Gorgeous wood and I love the notes popping up here and there. And, of course, I'm very partial to the maple/cherry/vermilion neck recipe. Congrats, and don't forget to breath until it's finished! Bill, tgo | ||
| guitarbeau
Member Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 70 Registered: 12-2005 |
Bill: Thanks for the encouragement. I'm turning blue, but I know it will be done soon enough. Michael |
