Building a Chambered LP - Page 7

Mr Bones · 02-08-2008, 08:43 PM

Well, here is a quick sound clip. My recording skills are lacking a bit, and I think the mics are out of phase, but its an SM-57 on the cab, and a Rode NT1-A on the room. Guitar is straight into a super reverb no FX. Amp is on 7. I usually use a maxon, but a new one is on the way this weekend (woohoo!). Anyway, I tried to get a variety of tones with the volume and pickup selector. I'm digging the guitar so far, though it has a very different tone from a normal LP.

Soundclip

Roman Rist · 02-08-2008, 08:56 PM

Cool, sounds great and the boy can play as well!

pinefd · 02-08-2008, 10:45 PM

Sounds great, Nick! Boy, if I could only play half as good as you, you might actually get to hear me play once in a while.

Might you be bringing this one to Jimmy's in April?

Mr Bones · 02-09-2008, 08:16 AM

Yup, this one and one other. Looking forward to the jam.

djd100 · 02-09-2008, 03:47 PM

I've been using the Faber Tone-Lock system on mine and liking it, and it would likely work for your application too.

Faber "State of the part"

Great guitar, congrats again (wish mine was 7lbs

)!

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Originally Posted by nmguitars

Well, it's assembled and has some temporary PUs in it right now. 7.16 lbs!

I went with I higher neck angle to try and get more of a jazz box setup. The only downside to this is that there is less stud in contact with the body, so I called pigtail to see if they can make me some longer studs. Will hopefully find out about that tomorrow.

Mr Bones · 02-09-2008, 04:46 PM

wow that looks like what I need, I'm gonna give them a call. thanks!

drewbertca · 02-10-2008, 10:20 AM

Looks and sounds amazing.....

decoy205 · 02-10-2008, 11:31 AM

Really smooth man. sounds more open in the low mids as opposed to the higer mids. It's a fat tone! Great playing too man. Cheers

Cantu · 02-10-2008, 12:02 PM

really nice tone!
smooth play!
more pics, more pics!!

Redfish · 02-11-2008, 08:21 PM

Great tone from the guitar and you too. Very nice.

Csharp · 02-11-2008, 09:42 PM

Wow! Through the whole clip, I kept trying to think of what guitar models would match some of those tones, but it kept changing with pick attack and right hand position, in a very good way

Sounds like a very versatile guitar. Well done.

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 02-11-2008, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmguitars

Well, here is a quick sound clip. My recording skills are lacking a bit, and I think the mics are out of phase, but its an SM-57 on the cab, and a Rode NT1-A on the room. Guitar is straight into a super reverb no FX. Amp is on 7. I usually use a maxon, but a new one is on the way this weekend (woohoo!). Anyway, I tried to get a variety of tones with the volume and pickup selector. I'm digging the guitar so far, though it has a very different tone from a normal LP.

Soundclip

That one of the best clips I have heard

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 02-11-2008, 09:59 PM

Roman Rist · 02-11-2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

+ 1 !! we have seen in progress photos but no final product shots.

lets see her all done and pretty!

shotgunlew · 02-11-2008, 10:12 PM

amazing!

steven21042 · 02-11-2008, 11:46 PM

First Rate...I had to listen like 4 times sos I could cop some of those Duane-like chops of yours..

Great sustain and lots 'O Wood with just the right touch of bite. You get chill bumps when you play that creation of yours? When are we going to see some more Pics?????

mapleflame · 02-12-2008, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

That one of the best clips I have heard

Hell yeah. I agree with Flick. Very unoften am I impressed with recordings of a guitar, but you got the right amount of overdrive and great clarity. I was playing my 63 ES335 and this guitar reminds me of that, but with an LP overtone. Best sounding guitar through a clip with blues sounding track I have heard. You play with great feeling and passion, it's obvious.

shotgunlew · 02-12-2008, 09:42 AM

More Pics!!

Oh_Well! · 02-12-2008, 10:12 AM

Great work Nick! I really enjoyed listening to your finished product!

BOBBO · 02-12-2008, 04:28 PM

Clips sounded killer !

Mr Bones · 02-12-2008, 06:34 PM

Thanks for all the nice comments on the clip. Here is a quick teaser photo, more later:

Mikeeeeh · 02-12-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmguitars

Thanks for all the nice comments on the clip. Here is a quick teaser photo, more later:

Oh man... keyboard is short circuiting from drool attack... that is beautiful!

pinefd · 02-12-2008, 09:42 PM

Wow, Nick...that looks absolutely gorgeous! To me, the color looks like something between an iced tea and a tobacco burst. Did you just use amber and brown? Or is there something else in there that I'm not seeing?

Mr Bones · 02-12-2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinefd

Wow, Nick...that looks absolutely gorgeous! To me, the color looks like something between an iced tea and a tobacco burst. Did you just use amber and brown? Or is there something else in there that I'm not seeing?

Mostly brown, a little red, and a drop or two of blue. I also did two amber coats right after the burst. I didn't put any amber in the yellow base coat, and the aniline yellow is very neon! I was worried about putting too many amber coats on since rumor has it the qualalacq ambers quickly.

A good gauge for how much amber went on, the binding was bone white to start with.

WBPickups · 02-12-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmguitars

Mostly brown, a little red, and a drop or two of blue. I also did two amber coats right after the burst. I didn't put any amber in the yellow base coat, and the aniline yellow is very neon! I was worried about putting too many amber coats on since rumor has it the qualalacq ambers quickly.

A good gauge for how much amber went on, the binding was bone white to start with.

Hey Nick, I tried to PM you. PM when you can.

steven21042 · 02-13-2008, 11:14 AM

OMG!! THE PERFECT TOP and COLOR. Part plaintop, part flame, part figure. I had to stare at it for like minutes! Just STUNNING! I'm lovin' the bridge/tailpiece too. What is that hardware again? Maybe you could post like 50 more pics

and include one with a itemized list of all the hardware, pups etc. You said you've been doing this for HOW LONG?

actang · 02-16-2008, 06:03 PM

Steve: I believe that is a Tonepros PRS Wraparound bridge.

J_Wig · 02-22-2008, 08:13 PM

amazing

El Toro · 02-24-2008, 11:20 AM

What happened with your headstock issue?

TnT~55 · 02-24-2008, 12:28 PM

Wow, that looks and sounds very awesome

02-08-2008, 08:43 PM	#181 (permalink)
Mr Bones V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 225 Parsons Street Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 2 Thanked 20 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP Well, here is a quick sound clip. My recording skills are lacking a bit, and I think the mics are out of phase, but its an SM-57 on the cab, and a Rode NT1-A on the room. Guitar is straight into a super reverb no FX. Amp is on 7. I usually use a maxon, but a new one is on the way this weekend (woohoo!). Anyway, I tried to get a variety of tones with the volume and pickup selector. I'm digging the guitar so far, though it has a very different tone from a normal LP. Soundclip __________________ ahandkerchiefsandwich.com Guitar Building Gallery Hobby Guitar Builder/ Notaluthier

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Roman Rist Master Luthier V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA Posts: 3,616 Thanks: 17 Thanked 157 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP Cool, sounds great and the boy can play as well! __________________ Factories build guitars for profit, Luthiers build them for players

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pinefd V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,642 Thanks: 14 Thanked 109 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP Sounds great, Nick! Boy, if I could only play half as good as you, you might actually get to hear me play once in a while. Might you be bringing this one to Jimmy's in April? __________________ Check out my website at: www.lesstallguitars.com And check out some of my personal gear at: Historic Les Paul Database

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Mr Bones V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 225 Parsons Street Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 2 Thanked 20 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP Yup, this one and one other. Looking forward to the jam. __________________ ahandkerchiefsandwich.com Guitar Building Gallery Hobby Guitar Builder/ Notaluthier

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02-10-2008, 10:20 AM	#187 (permalink)
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decoy205 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 3,188 Thanks: 98 Thanked 35 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP Really smooth man. sounds more open in the low mids as opposed to the higer mids. It's a fat tone! Great playing too man. Cheers

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Cantu V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 708 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP really nice tone! smooth play! more pics, more pics!!

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Redfish Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 236 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP Great tone from the guitar and you too. Very nice.

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Csharp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N.STL Co. Posts: 620 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Building a Chambered LP Wow! Through the whole clip, I kept trying to think of what guitar models would match some of those tones, but it kept changing with pick attack and right hand position, in a very good way Sounds like a very versatile guitar. Well done. __________________ Charlie '74 LP Standard-tobacco burst, and 7 misc. lesser guitars

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shotgunlew V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,476 Thanks: 40 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP amazing! __________________ 60% of the time...it works every time.... Gun Control = Using Both Hands!! Everyone Please Pray for Sgt Jeffery Crones and the rest of the boys in iraq! Get some boys! Chris "The Gunhand" Of the MLP Pirates Crew 1986 Les Paul Jr (Cherry red Singlecut ) 1994 MIJ fender Telecaster 52 reissue 1984 JCM 800 1x12 50 watt combo Behringer 4x12 cab (Bugera speakers)

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steven21042 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sunrise, Florida Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP First Rate...I had to listen like 4 times sos I could cop some of those Duane-like chops of yours.. Great sustain and lots 'O Wood with just the right touch of bite. You get chill bumps when you play that creation of yours? When are we going to see some more Pics?????

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shotgunlew V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,476 Thanks: 40 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP More Pics!! __________________ 60% of the time...it works every time.... Gun Control = Using Both Hands!! Everyone Please Pray for Sgt Jeffery Crones and the rest of the boys in iraq! Get some boys! Chris "The Gunhand" Of the MLP Pirates Crew 1986 Les Paul Jr (Cherry red Singlecut ) 1994 MIJ fender Telecaster 52 reissue 1984 JCM 800 1x12 50 watt combo Behringer 4x12 cab (Bugera speakers)

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Oh_Well! Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP Great work Nick! I really enjoyed listening to your finished product!

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Mr Bones V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 225 Parsons Street Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 2 Thanked 20 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP Thanks for all the nice comments on the clip. Here is a quick teaser photo, more later: __________________ ahandkerchiefsandwich.com Guitar Building Gallery Hobby Guitar Builder/ Notaluthier

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pinefd V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,642 Thanks: 14 Thanked 109 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP Wow, Nick...that looks absolutely gorgeous! To me, the color looks like something between an iced tea and a tobacco burst. Did you just use amber and brown? Or is there something else in there that I'm not seeing? __________________ Check out my website at: www.lesstallguitars.com And check out some of my personal gear at: Historic Les Paul Database

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steven21042 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sunrise, Florida Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP OMG!! THE PERFECT TOP and COLOR. Part plaintop, part flame, part figure. I had to stare at it for like minutes! Just STUNNING! I'm lovin' the bridge/tailpiece too. What is that hardware again? Maybe you could post like 50 more pics and include one with a itemized list of all the hardware, pups etc. You said you've been doing this for HOW LONG?

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actang Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Building a Chambered LP Steve: I believe that is a Tonepros PRS Wraparound bridge.

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