Custom LP for shotgun lew

Roman Rist · 04-03-2008, 06:43 PM

Yes. Another building thread. In secret, I know you guys love them.
So here we go, another one.

This started out as an ebay purchase. There is a lesson to be learned here. Most Ebay "projects" are some one offloading their f*** ups. What looks great is usually something that the original owner wants to pass on to someone else to deal with.
Here is a journey of turning such an item into a worthy fine instrument.

This is what we start with.

Looks great huh? long tenon, nice redwood bookmatched top, classic shape....

The fun has just begun!

Roman Rist · 04-03-2008, 06:46 PM

First off, what the heck is this? where is the classic bell carve? I think someone had this confused with a 50s fender V neck.

Well, we shall have to fix that!

Roman Rist · 04-03-2008, 06:48 PM

What is with the off set jack hole?? we will have to fix that too!

BCRGreg · 04-03-2008, 06:48 PM

It's the dreaded inverted boat hull carve!

Roman Rist · 04-03-2008, 06:54 PM

Last, but not least, whoops! The router slipped!

That long Tenon slot has issues. it is too wide and cut too far into the horn.

Well Chris, we will fix that too!

Roman Rist · 04-03-2008, 06:56 PM

Over all, we started out with some good wood and all the basics are there.

I don't want to be too critical of the build effort.

From here on out, the journey toward greatness begins!

She's going to be a beauty!!

Roman

SmokestackElRopo · 04-03-2008, 07:10 PM

RFR and BCR greg crack me up

Roman Rist · 04-03-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokestackElRopo

RFR and BCR greg crack me up

Glad to provide entertainment

Building guitars is not a serious occupation, there is fun involved! We are not Morticians

Roman Rist · 04-03-2008, 10:53 PM

Here I cut a mahogany filler for the neck pocket. I could have layered up some veneer, but would rather have a solid chunk and re route the pocket.

The piece is being glued in.

One reason I chose the solid piece over veneer, is to get that curve at the end of the pocket. You can see it at the orange clamp.

When we re route we will have a nice tight fit.

BCRGreg · 04-03-2008, 11:04 PM

If those clamps could talk, they'd have a gag order on them.....

Harpozep · 04-03-2008, 11:07 PM

Thanks for all this entertainment and sharing of knowledge.

Like the said at Faber College:
" Knowledge is Good"

There's hope for a lot of old wood without Viagra!

shotgunlew · 04-03-2008, 11:13 PM

Under the knife she goes....

BobbyK · 04-04-2008, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCRGreg

It's the dreaded inverted boat hull carve!

that's a guitar for a real pirate !

diceman · 04-04-2008, 02:21 AM

I love these build threads!

decoy205 · 04-04-2008, 12:10 PM

Thanks again for sharing Roman. This is great.

Haha now hes gonna start charging extra for digital camera memory cards for these custom builds. lol. jk. please dont.

Roman Rist · 04-04-2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by decoy205

Thanks again for sharing Roman. This is great.

Haha now hes gonna start charging extra for digital camera memory cards for these custom builds. lol. jk. please dont.

good idea. for an extra 1,000 you can get a CD of your build!

video, 7,500

decoy205 · 04-04-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFR

good idea. for an extra 1,000 you can get a CD of your build!

video, 7,500

Roman Rist · 04-04-2008, 11:18 PM

Here is the before with the previous builder's BOO BOO

After I routed the damaged area away

mahogany glued in, and BOO BOO gone!

BCRGreg · 04-04-2008, 11:29 PM

BOO BOO Gone!

What a great name for a repair shop.

Harpozep · 04-04-2008, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCRGreg

BOO BOO Gone!

What a great name for a repair shop.

Or a Hospital in Barbie's Playland!

Oh, sorry, just been playing with my daughter today

shotgunlew · 04-05-2008, 12:22 AM

Wow dude, it looks sick so far, I really appreciate the whole tread thing, its really kool to have my dream axe on display for the world to see...maybe ill become a rockstar with it ( a guy can dream cant he )

chris

Roman Rist · 04-05-2008, 12:24 AM

Chris, we are just getting started!

shotgunlew · 04-05-2008, 10:54 PM

Roman have you gotten any of my Pms?

shotgunlew · 04-10-2008, 12:21 AM

What do you guys think i should go with as far as tuners, and bridge, wireing harness, knobs??? I gotta start getting the parts together to send roman.

chris

04-03-2008, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Roman Rist Master Luthier V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA Posts: 2,794 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 6 Posts	Custom LP for shotgun lew Yes. Another building thread. In secret, I know you guys love them. So here we go, another one. This started out as an ebay purchase. There is a lesson to be learned here. Most Ebay "projects" are some one offloading their f* ups. What looks great is usually something that the original owner wants to pass on to someone else to deal with. Here is a journey of turning such an item into a worthy fine instrument. This is what we start with. Looks great huh? long tenon, nice redwood bookmatched top, classic shape.... The fun has just begun! __________________ Factories build guitars for profit, Luthiers build them for players** http://www.ristguitars.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ristguitars www.wbpickups.com www.bcrmusic.com http://www.vintagerestorations.net/ http://www.maxguitars.com/pages/649910/index.htm

04-03-2008, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roman Rist Master Luthier V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA Posts: 2,794 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew First off, what the heck is this? where is the classic bell carve? I think someone had this confused with a 50s fender V neck. Well, we shall have to fix that! __________________ Factories build guitars for profit, Luthiers build them for players http://www.ristguitars.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ristguitars www.wbpickups.com www.bcrmusic.com http://www.vintagerestorations.net/ http://www.maxguitars.com/pages/649910/index.htm

04-03-2008, 06:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Roman Rist Master Luthier V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA Posts: 2,794 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew What is with the off set jack hole?? we will have to fix that too! __________________ Factories build guitars for profit, Luthiers build them for players http://www.ristguitars.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ristguitars www.wbpickups.com www.bcrmusic.com http://www.vintagerestorations.net/ http://www.maxguitars.com/pages/649910/index.htm

04-03-2008, 06:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
BCRGreg Grumpy Old Luthier Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,649 Thanks: 18 Thanked 63 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew It's the dreaded inverted boat hull carve! __________________ Cool guitars, extreme repairs and brutal honesty. www.bcrmusic.com www.grumpyoldmenband.com http://www.youtube.com/user/unkagreg www.ristguitars.com

04-03-2008, 06:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Roman Rist Master Luthier V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA Posts: 2,794 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew Last, but not least, whoops! The router slipped! That long Tenon slot has issues. it is too wide and cut too far into the horn. Well Chris, we will fix that too! __________________ Factories build guitars for profit, Luthiers build them for players http://www.ristguitars.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ristguitars www.wbpickups.com www.bcrmusic.com http://www.vintagerestorations.net/ http://www.maxguitars.com/pages/649910/index.htm

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04-03-2008, 06:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Roman Rist Master Luthier V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA Posts: 2,794 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew Over all, we started out with some good wood and all the basics are there. I don't want to be too critical of the build effort. From here on out, the journey toward greatness begins! She's going to be a beauty!! Roman __________________ Factories build guitars for profit, Luthiers build them for players http://www.ristguitars.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ristguitars www.wbpickups.com www.bcrmusic.com http://www.vintagerestorations.net/ http://www.maxguitars.com/pages/649910/index.htm

04-03-2008, 07:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
SmokestackElRopo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma City OK Posts: 298 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew RFR and BCR greg crack me up __________________

04-03-2008, 10:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Roman Rist Master Luthier V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA Posts: 2,794 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew Here I cut a mahogany filler for the neck pocket. I could have layered up some veneer, but would rather have a solid chunk and re route the pocket. The piece is being glued in. One reason I chose the solid piece over veneer, is to get that curve at the end of the pocket. You can see it at the orange clamp. When we re route we will have a nice tight fit. __________________ Factories build guitars for profit, Luthiers build them for players http://www.ristguitars.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ristguitars www.wbpickups.com www.bcrmusic.com http://www.vintagerestorations.net/ http://www.maxguitars.com/pages/649910/index.htm

04-03-2008, 11:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
BCRGreg Grumpy Old Luthier Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,649 Thanks: 18 Thanked 63 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew If those clamps could talk, they'd have a gag order on them..... __________________ Cool guitars, extreme repairs and brutal honesty. www.bcrmusic.com www.grumpyoldmenband.com http://www.youtube.com/user/unkagreg www.ristguitars.com

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Harpozep V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Near the Casinos...... Posts: 4,244 Thanks: 14 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew Thanks for all this entertainment and sharing of knowledge. Like the said at Faber College: " Knowledge is Good" There's hope for a lot of old wood without Viagra! __________________ Behave all, Harpozep I'b' Use'bd' WB'bd' Pick'ups'b' "Lyrics: Time wasted between solos"

04-03-2008, 11:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
shotgunlew V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,719 Thanks: 25 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew Under the knife she goes.... __________________ 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

04-04-2008, 02:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,045 Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew I love these build threads! __________________ 1969 Gibson Deluxe / 08 Gibson R8 / Epi Elitists: Standard & Custom / Epi Custom & Studio Goth - '65 Fender Jaguar My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

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decoy205 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 1,543 Thanks: 16 Thanked 14 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew Thanks again for sharing Roman. This is great. Haha now hes gonna start charging extra for digital camera memory cards for these custom builds. lol. jk. please dont. __________________ click below to for details: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/back...ntry-info.html http://www.myspace.com/meteorsound http://www.bcrmusic.com/index.htm http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...?bandID=872850

04-04-2008, 11:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
Roman Rist Master Luthier V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA Posts: 2,794 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew Here is the before with the previous builder's BOO BOO After I routed the damaged area away mahogany glued in, and BOO BOO gone! __________________ Factories build guitars for profit, Luthiers build them for players http://www.ristguitars.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ristguitars www.wbpickups.com www.bcrmusic.com http://www.vintagerestorations.net/ http://www.maxguitars.com/pages/649910/index.htm

04-04-2008, 11:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
BCRGreg Grumpy Old Luthier Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,649 Thanks: 18 Thanked 63 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew BOO BOO Gone! What a great name for a repair shop. __________________ Cool guitars, extreme repairs and brutal honesty. www.bcrmusic.com www.grumpyoldmenband.com http://www.youtube.com/user/unkagreg www.ristguitars.com

04-05-2008, 12:22 AM	#21 (permalink)
shotgunlew V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,719 Thanks: 25 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew Wow dude, it looks sick so far, I really appreciate the whole tread thing, its really kool to have my dream axe on display for the world to see...maybe ill become a rockstar with it ( a guy can dream cant he ) chris __________________ 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

04-05-2008, 12:24 AM	#22 (permalink)
Roman Rist Master Luthier V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA Posts: 2,794 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew Chris, we are just getting started! __________________ Factories build guitars for profit, Luthiers build them for players http://www.ristguitars.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ristguitars www.wbpickups.com www.bcrmusic.com http://www.vintagerestorations.net/ http://www.maxguitars.com/pages/649910/index.htm

04-05-2008, 10:54 PM	#23 (permalink)
shotgunlew V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,719 Thanks: 25 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew Roman have you gotten any of my Pms? __________________ 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

04-10-2008, 12:21 AM	#24 (permalink)
shotgunlew V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,719 Thanks: 25 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew What do you guys think i should go with as far as tuners, and bridge, wireing harness, knobs??? I gotta start getting the parts together to send roman. chris __________________