Mayes Bombshell ( LP Jr. style ) inaugural batch

luthierjr · 06-12-2008, 11:48 PM

I'll give $100 off the prices you see below for forum members.

The first batch of Bombshells is going to be going into finish as soon as I can do some finish sanding, fretjobs, side dots, and gluing the neck in. Should be ready to go in by this weekend-ish.

I still have two left. The price is $1600 base. Contact me through my website ( Bombshell Guitars ) if interested. Here are the specs on the guitars:

Bombshell standard features
-One piece Honduran mahogany body.
-One piece Honduran mahogany neck.
-Madagascar rosewood fingerboard with pearl dots.
-Ebony peghead overlay with pearl logo.
-Gotoh open back vintage style tuners.
-Badass wraparound adjustable bridge.
-Jason Lollar soapbar P-90 bridge pickup.
-NOS paper in oil tone capacitor with vintage cloth wiring.
-Full gloss finish. Standard colors are: TV Yellow, Vintage Blonde, Cherry, -and Onyx.
-Professional arched top hardshell case.
-Two way adjustable truss rod.
-Limited lifetime warranty to original owner.

Base Price: $1600

The ones I have left right now that are in finish are:

Bombshell Standard Tobacco Sunburst

All standard features except;
Sunburst top (tobacco vintage burst)
Tor-tis pickguard
Price: $1800

Bombshell Standard Onyx (a.k.a. Black)

All features standard
Price: $1600

Bombshell Standard Blonde

All features standard except;
Tor-Tis pickguard
Price: $1650

luthierjr · 06-14-2008, 05:51 AM

by request here is a picture of the Tor-Tis firestripe guards that area available on the guitars. If you're not familiar with Tor-Tis google it because ti's considerably different than "tortishell" pickguards that are used these days. It's way more realistic I think.

And the pickguard is still oversize and not totally shaped, beveled, drilled yet.

luthierjr · 07-23-2008, 05:31 PM

Just a quick update. Been working a ton recently, and was neglecting some finishing chores. Here are a couple shots of an Ice Blue custom Bombshell Standard in finish.

Still have a few that are up for grabs. For more info see Bombshell Guitars (under for sale, but check out the blog too). I'll post completed pictures soon...I promise! This one will be done in a week or so.

shotgunlew · 07-24-2008, 07:09 AM

looks sick!

tarddoggy · 07-24-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luthierjr

I'll give $100 off the prices you see below for forum members.

The first batch of Bombshells is going to be going into finish as soon as I can do some finish sanding, fretjobs, side dots, and gluing the neck in. Should be ready to go in by this weekend-ish.

I still have two left. The price is $1600 base. Contact me through my website ( Bombshell Guitars ) if interested. Here are the specs on the guitars:

Bombshell standard features
-One piece Honduran mahogany body.
-One piece Honduran mahogany neck.
-Madagascar rosewood fingerboard with pearl dots.
-Ebony peghead overlay with pearl logo.
-Gotoh open back vintage style tuners.
-Badass wraparound adjustable bridge.
-Jason Lollar soapbar P-90 bridge pickup.
-NOS paper in oil tone capacitor with vintage cloth wiring.
-Full gloss finish. Standard colors are: TV Yellow, Vintage Blonde, Cherry, -and Onyx.
-Professional arched top hardshell case.
-Two way adjustable truss rod.
-Limited lifetime warranty to original owner.

Base Price: $1600

The ones I have left right now that are in finish are:

Bombshell Standard Tobacco Sunburst

All standard features except;
Sunburst top (tobacco vintage burst)
Tor-tis pickguard
Price: $1800

Bombshell Standard Onyx (a.k.a. Black)

All features standard
Price: $1600

Bombshell Standard Blonde

All features standard except;
Tor-Tis pickguard
Price: $1650

WOW!!!!

***b-squared*** · 07-24-2008, 11:39 AM

Love the fretboards...nice guitars! Pics needed on the site!

BB

luthierjr · 07-24-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-squared

Love the fretboards...nice guitars! Pics needed on the site!

BB

Thanks. And yes pics are needed, and as soon as this batch is done I'm getting a bunch of nice pro pics on the site of a half a dozen or so variations of the Bombshell Standard.

Cheers

needlespauls · 07-25-2008, 11:24 AM

OMG!!! I need one of these!!!

luthierjr · 07-28-2008, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needlespauls

OMG!!! I need one of these!!!

Oh come on now... You're just driven by your username

Thanks for the nice words guys. Hopefully this week is the week I finish off the ice blue one..

TheWellGoodShow · 07-28-2008, 05:16 AM

Oh i want one >< especially one with 24 block inays, and a arch top.

luthierjr · 07-28-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thewellgoodshow

Oh i want one >< especially one with 24 block inays, and a arch top.

Those will be coming next year. They will be the elite model.

970harris · 07-30-2008, 03:50 PM

These look really great - any chance, though, you'll ever do any single cuts?

Thanks

luthierjr · 07-30-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 970harris

These look really great - any chance, though, you'll ever do any single cuts?

Thanks

For sure. It'll be down the road a little bit though. Maybe next year as I've just started releasing these models and want to get all these smooth and streamlined before expanding the line, but to answer your question. Yes.

61LPSG · 07-30-2008, 08:15 PM

:Sweeet!
Geeze Louise, I love Jr.'s and Specials...very nice looking work J.M.
I need some of that Tor-tis...very cool.

970harris · 07-31-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luthierjr

For sure. It'll be down the road a little bit though. Maybe next year as I've just started releasing these models and want to get all these smooth and streamlined before expanding the line, but to answer your question. Yes.

Cool, and thanks.

I'll keep watching.

needlespauls · 08-01-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luthierjr

Oh come on now... You're just driven by your username

Thanks for the nice words guys. Hopefully this week is the week I finish off the ice blue one..

No seriously, I could see one of these in my foresee-able un-broke future!

luthierjr · 08-01-2008, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needlespauls

No seriously, I could see one of these in my foresee-able un-broke future!

Rock on. I'm here to help if you ever have any questions (that goes for anyone) or comments.

tarddoggy · 08-03-2008, 09:07 AM

ooooweeee,boy!!! I see one of your Deluxe models in MY future

El Toro · 08-03-2008, 11:03 AM

Nice!

luthierjr · 08-03-2008, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarddoggy

ooooweeee,boy!!! I see one of your Deluxe models in MY future

I've started taking orders for them. There are 5 left of the batch of 10 I'm making. I've just started getting things in line... bought $1200 worth of Honduran Mahogany... man that stuff is getting harder to get and more expensive!

WBPickups · 08-03-2008, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarddoggy

ooooweeee,boy!!! I see one of your Deluxe models in MY future

Line forms to the left, no pushing Johnny! LOL!

06-12-2008, 11:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
luthierjr Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 29	Mayes Bombshell ( LP Jr. style ) inaugural batch I'll give $100 off the prices you see below for forum members. The first batch of Bombshells is going to be going into finish as soon as I can do some finish sanding, fretjobs, side dots, and gluing the neck in. Should be ready to go in by this weekend-ish. I still have two left. The price is $1600 base. Contact me through my website ( Bombshell Guitars ) if interested. Here are the specs on the guitars: Bombshell standard features -One piece Honduran mahogany body. -One piece Honduran mahogany neck. -Madagascar rosewood fingerboard with pearl dots. -Ebony peghead overlay with pearl logo. -Gotoh open back vintage style tuners. -Badass wraparound adjustable bridge. -Jason Lollar soapbar P-90 bridge pickup. -NOS paper in oil tone capacitor with vintage cloth wiring. -Full gloss finish. Standard colors are: TV Yellow, Vintage Blonde, Cherry, -and Onyx. -Professional arched top hardshell case. -Two way adjustable truss rod. -Limited lifetime warranty to original owner. Base Price: $1600 The ones I have left right now that are in finish are: Bombshell Standard Tobacco Sunburst All standard features except; Sunburst top (tobacco vintage burst) Tor-tis pickguard Price: $1800 Bombshell Standard Onyx (a.k.a. Black) All features standard Price: $1600 Bombshell Standard Blonde All features standard except; Tor-Tis pickguard Price: $1650

06-14-2008, 05:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
luthierjr Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 29	Re: Mayes Bombshell ( LP Jr. style ) inaugural batch by request here is a picture of the Tor-Tis firestripe guards that area available on the guitars. If you're not familiar with Tor-Tis google it because ti's considerably different than "tortishell" pickguards that are used these days. It's way more realistic I think. And the pickguard is still oversize and not totally shaped, beveled, drilled yet. __________________ John Mayes luthier www.bombshellguitars.com

07-23-2008, 05:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
luthierjr Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 29	Re: Mayes Bombshell ( LP Jr. style ) inaugural batch Just a quick update. Been working a ton recently, and was neglecting some finishing chores. Here are a couple shots of an Ice Blue custom Bombshell Standard in finish. Still have a few that are up for grabs. For more info see Bombshell Guitars (under for sale, but check out the blog too). I'll post completed pictures soon...I promise! This one will be done in a week or so. __________________ John Mayes luthier www.bombshellguitars.com

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