Build#3 LP Double cut

TKOjams · 02-25-2011, 10:10 PM

This one might take some time to get moving cus I'm still working on the Special build but, I had some time so I got inspired.

Black walnut body just roughed out for now.

This is what I'm going for more or less...I'm toying with going for a GT.

DGNRepair · 02-25-2011, 11:21 PM

I love the grain.

A friend of mine has been promising to bring me a huge billet of black walnut. He took down the tree from his back yard years ago. Says the stuff is killer. This makes me want to give him a call.

TKOjams · 02-26-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DGNRepair

I love the grain.

A friend of mine has been promising to bring me a huge billet of black walnut. He took down the tree from his back yard years ago. Says the stuff is killer. This makes me want to give him a call.

Very cool

I got four huge slabs for a case of beer.

Sethlover72 · 02-26-2011, 03:10 AM

This is what I'm going for more or less...I'm toying with going for a GT.

..nice one..I like the DC, too.

how does walnut sound like?

Cpt_Gonzo · 02-26-2011, 03:28 AM

How about an all natural or slightly amber tinted finish and gold hardware on that DC?

emoney · 02-26-2011, 08:37 AM

Ok, cool, another TKO build....

That's going to be one "mean" looking guitar. Love watching you work. (subscribed)

TKOjams · 02-26-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Cpt_Gonzo

How about an all natural or slightly amber tinted finish and gold hardware on that DC?

Cpt_G,
That would look great. I am leaning twards all natural at this point and I'm looking for the some Maple for the cap but I can't deside on flamed, quilted, or plane top. I'm thinking that flamed or quilted would be too austintatious and might fight with the grain of the Walnut.

But I haven't made any choices as of yet.
I do like gold hardware, it would be a very nice a touch.

TKOjams · 02-26-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by emoney

Ok, cool, another TKO build....

That's going to be one "mean" looking guitar. Love watching you work. (subscribed)

Thanks emoney

Cpt_Gonzo · 02-26-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TKOjams

Cpt_G,
That would look great. I am leaning twards all natural at this point and I'm looking for the some Maple for the cap but I can't deside on flamed, quilted, or plane top. I'm thinking that flamed or quilted would be too austintatious and might fight with the grain of the Walnut.

But I haven't made any choices as of yet.
I do like gold hardware, it would be a very nice a touch.

If you can find a very subtle flamed piece of maple. That would look elegant yet not "tacky" imho. Best of both worlds.

TKOjams · 02-26-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cpt_Gonzo

If you can find a very subtle flamed piece of maple. That would look elegant yet not "tacky" imho. Best of both worlds.

TKOjams · 02-26-2011, 08:59 PM

Spent a little time on the spindle sander today.

TKOjams · 02-26-2011, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cpt_Gonzo

If you can find a very subtle flamed piece of maple. That would look elegant yet not "tacky" imho. Best of both worlds.

I have something a little different in mind.

I'll keep ya posted.

DGNRepair · 02-26-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TKOjams

Very cool

I got four huge slabs for a case of beer.

Sounds like my type of trade.

dickjonesify · 02-26-2011, 11:03 PM

TKO, you can NOT cover that wood up! That grain is terrific. That walnut will not be contained.
"No one puts that walnut in a corner!" -Patrick Swayze

emoney · 02-27-2011, 04:50 AM

What Dick said!!!

TKOjams · 02-27-2011, 11:00 AM

That grain won't be covered up cuz that's the back.

If all goes according to plan the top will be carved from a bookmatched set of white Korina.

Cpt_Gonzo · 02-27-2011, 11:29 AM

Oh yes...

TKOjams · 02-27-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dickjonesify

TKO, you can NOT cover that wood up! That grain is terrific. That walnut will not be contained.
"No one puts that walnut in a corner!" -Patrick Swayze

You just cracked my Wife up!!

ievans · 02-27-2011, 01:45 PM

I approve of carved-top DCs (just need to finish mine now, dammit).

That walnut is outstanding. You certainly can't beat the price, though I wasn't aware that Connecticut switched from money to a barter system.

Have you considered a carved cherry top? Not that there's anything wrong with limba.

TKOjams · 02-27-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ievans

I wasn't aware that Connecticut switched from money to a barter system.

What the guv-ner don't know, won't hurt him!!

Cherry would be cool also.

TKOjams · 02-27-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ievans

I approve of carved-top DCs (just need to finish mine now, dammit).

I've been waitin' to see some progress on that thing.

Babies do take over, don't they?

ievans · 02-27-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TKOjams

I've been waitin' to see some progress on that thing.

Babies do take over, don't they?

Seriously. Getting a 2 hour block on a weekend during daylight hours is such a luxury lately....

All the progress I've been making lately is so minor I haven't really updated my thread. Lots of jigs and shop upgrades I can do in the evening.

TKOjams · 02-27-2011, 09:00 PM

OK, I got the Korina, it's all mine.

I guess I should get the body ready for chambering, did I mention I was chambering the body?

emoney · 02-28-2011, 10:08 AM

No, you failed to mention that detail. But, that walnut LOOKS heavy, so I can see why
you'd do it. It still seems like the walnut's detail should be showing on the top, but what
do i know anyway?

DGNRepair · 02-28-2011, 11:56 AM

How about this......

I see you have at least 3 billets full width for bodies. What if you took one of those, cut in half long way, then book match that for the top. Walnut on walnut.

TKOjams · 03-02-2011, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emoney

No, you failed to mention that detail. But, that walnut LOOKS heavy, so I can see why
you'd do it. It still seems like the walnut's detail should be showing on the top, but what
do i know anyway?

It is heavy, as it is, the body alone weighs in at 8lbs.

I really don't want a 12lb.+ guitar when finished.

TKOjams · 03-02-2011, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGNRepair

How about this......

I see you have at least 3 billets full width for bodies. What if you took one of those, cut in half long way, then book match that for the top. Walnut on walnut.

hmmmmmm.

Vistoluk · 03-03-2011, 01:02 PM

looks great keep itup!

emoney · 03-03-2011, 09:12 PM

I think the walnut top idea is the way to go........in my humble opinion, which is worthless
of course since it's your build............nevermind

TKOjams · 03-03-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by emoney

I think the walnut top idea is the way to go........in my humble opinion, which is worthless
of course since it's your build............nevermind

Hey man, I gotta tell ya, the only thing that was set in stone for me is the body was always going to be walnut, the neck is going to be three piece maple and it will have p90's. Like all of my builds, this one too is "fly by the seat of the pants" I welcome all ideas and input.

I enjoy building and I'm not so opinated that I think my ideas are the best.

Really, what do I know? I'm new to this whole building thing.
I like that people bounce their ideas off me. So, keep it up.

Any way, it's 10:30pm, the wife and kids are asleep, the house is quiet, and I'm headded out to the shop to cut a template for the chambering.

02-25-2011, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
TKOjams Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9,555 Thanks: 92 Thanked 177 Times in 54 Posts	Build#3 LP Double cut This one might take some time to get moving cus I'm still working on the Special build but, I had some time so I got inspired. Black walnut body just roughed out for now. This is what I'm going for more or less...I'm toying with going for a GT. Blues4U, FrankieOliver, Drew224 and 2 others like this. __________________ Flametop Special Build - Carvetop Doublecut Build - '57 Custom BB Replica Build - '56-ish Flame Top Build - Boudreau Celia build - Lefty Walnut Les Paul Build

02-25-2011, 11:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
DGNRepair MLP Vendor Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stuck at the bench.... Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 28 Thanked 139 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Build#3 LP Double cut I love the grain. A friend of mine has been promising to bring me a huge billet of black walnut. He took down the tree from his back yard years ago. Says the stuff is killer. This makes me want to give him a call. __________________ DGN Custom Guitars - Handcrafted Guitars, Repair and Restoration Like me on Facebook

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Sethlover72 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: germany Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Build#3 LP Double cut This is what I'm going for more or less...I'm toying with going for a GT. ..nice one..I like the DC, too. how does walnut sound like? __________________ RIP Peter Steele, Dio and Gary Moore http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSbZB...eature=related

02-26-2011, 03:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cpt_Gonzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 2,890 Thanks: 18 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Build#3 LP Double cut How about an all natural or slightly amber tinted finish and gold hardware on that DC?

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emoney Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Best weather in US--Clearwater, FL Posts: 3,466 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Build#3 LP Double cut Ok, cool, another TKO build.... That's going to be one "mean" looking guitar. Love watching you work. (subscribed)

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02-26-2011, 08:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
TKOjams Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9,555 Thanks: 92 Thanked 177 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Build#3 LP Double cut Spent a little time on the spindle sander today. Aleksander likes this. __________________ Flametop Special Build - Carvetop Doublecut Build - '57 Custom BB Replica Build - '56-ish Flame Top Build - Boudreau Celia build - Lefty Walnut Les Paul Build

02-27-2011, 04:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
emoney Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Best weather in US--Clearwater, FL Posts: 3,466 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Build#3 LP Double cut What Dick said!!!

02-27-2011, 11:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
TKOjams Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9,555 Thanks: 92 Thanked 177 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Build#3 LP Double cut That grain won't be covered up cuz that's the back. If all goes according to plan the top will be carved from a bookmatched set of white Korina. __________________ Flametop Special Build - Carvetop Doublecut Build - '57 Custom BB Replica Build - '56-ish Flame Top Build - Boudreau Celia build - Lefty Walnut Les Paul Build

02-27-2011, 11:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
Cpt_Gonzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 2,890 Thanks: 18 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Build#3 LP Double cut Oh yes...

02-27-2011, 01:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
ievans Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sucka Free, California Posts: 703 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Build#3 LP Double cut I approve of carved-top DCs (just need to finish mine now, dammit). That walnut is outstanding. You certainly can't beat the price, though I wasn't aware that Connecticut switched from money to a barter system. Have you considered a carved cherry top? Not that there's anything wrong with limba.

02-27-2011, 09:00 PM	#23 (permalink)
TKOjams Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9,555 Thanks: 92 Thanked 177 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Build#3 LP Double cut OK, I got the Korina, it's all mine. I guess I should get the body ready for chambering, did I mention I was chambering the body? __________________ Flametop Special Build - Carvetop Doublecut Build - '57 Custom BB Replica Build - '56-ish Flame Top Build - Boudreau Celia build - Lefty Walnut Les Paul Build

02-28-2011, 10:08 AM	#24 (permalink)
emoney Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Best weather in US--Clearwater, FL Posts: 3,466 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Build#3 LP Double cut No, you failed to mention that detail. But, that walnut LOOKS heavy, so I can see why you'd do it. It still seems like the walnut's detail should be showing on the top, but what do i know anyway?

02-28-2011, 11:56 AM	#25 (permalink)
DGNRepair MLP Vendor Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stuck at the bench.... Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 28 Thanked 139 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Build#3 LP Double cut How about this...... I see you have at least 3 billets full width for bodies. What if you took one of those, cut in half long way, then book match that for the top. Walnut on walnut. __________________ DGN Custom Guitars - Handcrafted Guitars, Repair and Restoration Like me on Facebook

03-03-2011, 01:02 PM	#28 (permalink)
Vistoluk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 327 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Build#3 LP Double cut looks great keep itup! __________________ Strat Builds 2011 --http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luth...rat-build.html My Les Paul Build 2011 (Semi-hollow) -- http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luth...ld-2011-a.html My Mockingbird Build 2010 --http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luth...ckingbird.html My acoustic Build 2010 --http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luth...tar-build.html

03-03-2011, 09:12 PM	#29 (permalink)
emoney Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Best weather in US--Clearwater, FL Posts: 3,466 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Build#3 LP Double cut I think the walnut top idea is the way to go........in my humble opinion, which is worthless of course since it's your build............nevermind

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