My newest build and new logo

lp_junkie · 09-08-2009, 10:57 PM

Some of you know I make guitars, this is my latest build and a pic of my new headstock logo.

Raw series oiled finish.

Specs on this one are-
hand rubbed oil finish
Mahogany body
Duncan Invader pickup (coil tapped)
Wilkinson locking tuners
CTS pot
Vintage cloth wire
Switchcraft output jack
Licensed fastload Floyd Rose
21 fret, compound radius neck w/rosewood fretboard

here is the new logo.

StrangerNY · 09-08-2009, 11:00 PM

That's nice. Good looking guitar.

- D

lp_junkie · 09-08-2009, 11:03 PM

Thanks, it's a screamer and looks great in person.

StrangerNY · 09-08-2009, 11:05 PM

Nice logo, too. Forgot to mention that.

- D

lp_junkie · 09-08-2009, 11:07 PM

I worked on that for weeks, trying different application methods and media, finally got one that all of us agreed on and went from there.

diceman · 09-08-2009, 11:10 PM

Eddie would be proud!

I dig it. Logo looks great as well.

lp_junkie · 09-08-2009, 11:16 PM

we are thinking about charging $800 for this model as is, and offering upgrades like ebony board, 24 frets and choice of pickup for $900-1K.

I loved making this guitar, I have several more like it that I am working on as well, some with a tele body, some with 2 humbuckers.

The whole process is just fun and I think great USA made custom guitars shouldn't be extremely expensive.

lp_junkie · 09-08-2009, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

Eddie would be proud!

I take that as a great compliment....... thanks.

Here are some other builds.

randelli · 09-08-2009, 11:19 PM

Nice work LP!

Looks fast.........

djwilbanks · 09-09-2009, 12:01 AM

I'll take one of those black single-cuts, with a pickguard, and a p90 in the neck.

You need to sponsor a guitar player in Arkansas, doncha?

lp_junkie · 09-09-2009, 12:04 AM

Dj- we can certainly do that.............. and I like Arkansas I am in Ft Smith this week, and St Louis next week.

djwilbanks · 09-09-2009, 12:18 AM

Heh, I'm clear on the other side of the state from Ft. Smith, pretty country, as we've talked about before.

I think I'm gonna have to scratch together the money for a new amp this fall, but come tax season... who knows!

Jason · 09-09-2009, 12:33 AM

I gotta say... I love your style, lpj. It's a good meld of metal and vintage, not too pointy so as to turn me off. Can definitely appeal to both camps, and the minimalist nature of it is just really cool.

So are you planning some flashier models too?

alligatorbling · 09-09-2009, 12:51 AM

i really like it. less is more.

lp_junkie · 09-09-2009, 12:54 AM

Jason- oh yeah we are gonna do some for the metalheads, the wild paint schemes and all the great things that made the old Kramers and Charvels cool.

The older I get and my style changes I find the less is more approach really appealing.

mcmurray · 09-09-2009, 12:58 AM

Nice work. How many have you built?

diceman · 09-09-2009, 12:59 AM

I like 'em all - the Tele the most, though!

lp_junkie · 09-09-2009, 01:09 AM

McMurray- just a handful of these are in the works for now, I have 10 of them in the process of either getting finishes applied or still getting hand sanded and prepped, necks getting fret dressing and fitted.

I am working on my nitro finishing technique, wanting to do a more vintage/aged look to the necks.

overdriver · 09-09-2009, 08:16 AM

Very nice congrats

jonesy · 09-09-2009, 08:29 AM

Nice job LP, very cool guitars..keep up the good work bro!!!

needlespauls · 09-09-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lp_junkie

Jason- oh yeah we are gonna do some for the metalheads, the wild paint schemes and all the great things that made the old Kramers and Charvels cool.

The older I get and my style changes I find the less is more approach really appealing.

Love em' man, I'd love one like above! Will you be doing any of those with a vintage trem? Something like the one above with a vintage trem and a Double Creme with pickup ring Dimarzio Super Distortion would be the biz' for me!!!

lp_junkie · 09-09-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needlespauls

Love em' man, I'd love one like above! Will you be doing any of those with a vintage trem? Something like the one above with a vintage trem and a Double Creme with pickup ring Dimarzio Super Distortion would be the biz' for me!!!

Anything is possible, I have 4 double cream Super D's in the shop, I am looking for some wood to do some more bodies, and making some refinements on the routings.

jimmypage14 · 09-09-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djwilbanks

I'll take one of those black single-cuts, with a pickguard, and a p90 in the neck.

+1 that would be badass

The_Sentry · 09-10-2009, 09:56 AM

Sweet.

I gotta be honest about something....I know that right now it seems like Les Paul model guitars are incredibly popular, but I have a sneaky suspicion that in today's economic climate...superstrats are gonna make a comeback!

I'm diggin' that guitar, Junkie!

Rock Johnson · 09-10-2009, 10:30 AM

I have to ask. What's the rationale for using a FR trem without the locking nut?

lp_junkie · 09-10-2009, 01:49 PM

Rock- Using staggered locking tuners eliminates the need for the locking nut and string trees, you get the same tuning stability without having to use tools to adjust the tuning.

Production models will also have a trem nut (Tusq graphite) and probably a Hipshot tremsetter to return the bridge to zero accurately.

Rock Johnson · 09-11-2009, 09:22 AM

Cool. I'd never really thought about using a single-locking bridge before.

I like it.

lp_junkie · 09-16-2009, 01:53 AM

I have decided that the price on these guitars is going to be $800 w/o case and $950 with an SKB66 case, shiping will be based on your location.

the one in the picture is the first of the series, I am constantly refining the finish and other components on them so each one will be a little different.

09-08-2009, 10:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 10,561 Thanks: 66 Thanked 238 Times in 53 Posts	My newest build and new logo Some of you know I make guitars, this is my latest build and a pic of my new headstock logo. Raw series oiled finish. Specs on this one are- hand rubbed oil finish Mahogany body Duncan Invader pickup (coil tapped) Wilkinson locking tuners CTS pot Vintage cloth wire Switchcraft output jack Licensed fastload Floyd Rose 21 fret, compound radius neck w/rosewood fretboard here is the new logo. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Shane Just a guitar bum...........

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StrangerNY Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 8,166 Thanks: 21 Thanked 456 Times in 103 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo That's nice. Good looking guitar. - D __________________ Bands, Present & Past: Nurse Diesel \| Big Sky \| 20FTWide \| Solo Work "I learned a long time ago that one note can go a long way if it's the right one, and it will probably whip the guy with 20 notes." - Les Paul "You were old the first time I signed you." - unnamed A&R guy to StrangerNY, 2000

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lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 10,561 Thanks: 66 Thanked 238 Times in 53 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo Thanks, it's a screamer and looks great in person. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Shane Just a guitar bum...........

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StrangerNY Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 8,166 Thanks: 21 Thanked 456 Times in 103 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo Nice logo, too. Forgot to mention that. - D __________________ Bands, Present & Past: Nurse Diesel \| Big Sky \| 20FTWide \| Solo Work "I learned a long time ago that one note can go a long way if it's the right one, and it will probably whip the guy with 20 notes." - Les Paul "You were old the first time I signed you." - unnamed A&R guy to StrangerNY, 2000

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lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 10,561 Thanks: 66 Thanked 238 Times in 53 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo I worked on that for weeks, trying different application methods and media, finally got one that all of us agreed on and went from there. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Shane Just a guitar bum...........

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 29,930 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 419 Times in 83 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo Eddie would be proud! I dig it. Logo looks great as well.

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lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 10,561 Thanks: 66 Thanked 238 Times in 53 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo we are thinking about charging $800 for this model as is, and offering upgrades like ebony board, 24 frets and choice of pickup for $900-1K. I loved making this guitar, I have several more like it that I am working on as well, some with a tele body, some with 2 humbuckers. The whole process is just fun and I think great USA made custom guitars shouldn't be extremely expensive. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Shane Just a guitar bum...........

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randelli MLP Vendor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,733 Thanks: 113 Thanked 142 Times in 45 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo Nice work LP! Looks fast......... __________________ I never look at the drummer; it only encourages him ~randelli Website:www.RudeMoodAmp.com Questions:randy@rudemoodamp.com YouTube:www.youtube.com/user/RudeMoodAmp Facebook:www.facebook.com/RudeMoodAmp Twitter:www.twitter.com/@RudeMoodAmp

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djwilbanks V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 27,794 Thanks: 220 Thanked 443 Times in 82 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo I'll take one of those black single-cuts, with a pickguard, and a p90 in the neck. You need to sponsor a guitar player in Arkansas, doncha? __________________ This post happily existed in all possible states until you observed it. Now it has collapsed into a single state. I hope you're happy. Click Deadpool for my Soundcloud page.

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lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 10,561 Thanks: 66 Thanked 238 Times in 53 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo Dj- we can certainly do that.............. and I like Arkansas I am in Ft Smith this week, and St Louis next week. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Shane Just a guitar bum...........

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djwilbanks V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 27,794 Thanks: 220 Thanked 443 Times in 82 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo Heh, I'm clear on the other side of the state from Ft. Smith, pretty country, as we've talked about before. I think I'm gonna have to scratch together the money for a new amp this fall, but come tax season... who knows! __________________ This post happily existed in all possible states until you observed it. Now it has collapsed into a single state. I hope you're happy. Click Deadpool for my Soundcloud page.

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Jason Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 18,568 Thanks: 109 Thanked 176 Times in 37 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo I gotta say... I love your style, lpj. It's a good meld of metal and vintage, not too pointy so as to turn me off. Can definitely appeal to both camps, and the minimalist nature of it is just really cool. So are you planning some flashier models too?

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lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 10,561 Thanks: 66 Thanked 238 Times in 53 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo Jason- oh yeah we are gonna do some for the metalheads, the wild paint schemes and all the great things that made the old Kramers and Charvels cool. The older I get and my style changes I find the less is more approach really appealing. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Shane Just a guitar bum...........

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jonesy TONE FREAK Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 15,411 Thanks: 332 Thanked 1,221 Times in 175 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo Nice job LP, very cool guitars..keep up the good work bro!!! __________________ "Pro Guitar Wiring Upgrades Built & Designed by a Guitar Player with over 33 years of Experience" Jonesyblues.com for Professional Guitar Wiring Upgrades & DIY Kits Questions? Email to: jonesyblues@yahoo.com or Call 1- 574-249-8816 Aged Parts, Vintage Tone Caps & Wire in my ebay store Jonesyblues Youtube channel Jimmy Page Wiring.com GOD ROCKS!

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mcmurray Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 655 Thanks: 26 Thanked 52 Times in 6 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo Nice work. How many have you built?

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 29,930 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 419 Times in 83 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo I like 'em all - the Tele the most, though!

09-09-2009, 01:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 10,561 Thanks: 66 Thanked 238 Times in 53 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo McMurray- just a handful of these are in the works for now, I have 10 of them in the process of either getting finishes applied or still getting hand sanded and prepped, necks getting fret dressing and fitted. I am working on my nitro finishing technique, wanting to do a more vintage/aged look to the necks. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Shane Just a guitar bum...........

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overdriver Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canada as opposed to Kanata Posts: 6,152 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo Very nice congrats

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The_Sentry The Devil's Advocate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Neverwhere, CA Posts: 25,947 Thanks: 1,089 Thanked 1,451 Times in 308 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo Sweet. I gotta be honest about something....I know that right now it seems like Les Paul model guitars are incredibly popular, but I have a sneaky suspicion that in today's economic climate...superstrats are gonna make a comeback! I'm diggin' that guitar, Junkie! __________________ Musical Ventures: Love Knuckle on Reverb Nation! Random Recordings and Videos of Stuff!

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Rock Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Belmont, Wisconsin Posts: 1,095 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo I have to ask. What's the rationale for using a FR trem without the locking nut?

09-10-2009, 01:49 PM	#26 (permalink)
lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 10,561 Thanks: 66 Thanked 238 Times in 53 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo Rock- Using staggered locking tuners eliminates the need for the locking nut and string trees, you get the same tuning stability without having to use tools to adjust the tuning. Production models will also have a trem nut (Tusq graphite) and probably a Hipshot tremsetter to return the bridge to zero accurately. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Shane Just a guitar bum...........

09-11-2009, 09:22 AM	#27 (permalink)
Rock Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Belmont, Wisconsin Posts: 1,095 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo Cool. I'd never really thought about using a single-locking bridge before. I like it.

09-16-2009, 01:53 AM	#28 (permalink)
lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 10,561 Thanks: 66 Thanked 238 Times in 53 Posts	Re: My newest build and new logo I have decided that the price on these guitars is going to be $800 w/o case and $950 with an SKB66 case, shiping will be based on your location. the one in the picture is the first of the series, I am constantly refining the finish and other components on them so each one will be a little different. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Shane Just a guitar bum...........

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