Baby Duane is Finished!

pinefd · 07-20-2007, 12:48 PM

For the three or four of you out there who've been following the progress on my Less Tall Model half scale guitars, I thought I'd post some pics of the recently completed Baby Duane. I completed it just in time to bring to the Gibson Summer Jam, where it was met with considerable enthusiasm (and disbelief). As you may know, Dave Johnson applied the finish to the guitar, and did an absolutely amazing job. Hope you like it!

And yes, I know that to make it look more authentic, I need to remove three screws from the pickup surrounds, age the guitar and spell out "Duane" in the back with fret wire. The screws I can easily take care of, but the other things I'm going to pass on...for now. I'm afraid that if I go too far, some might mistake it for the real thing! :lol

Here's a picture of me showing it to Edwin Wilson at the Jam (I think he liked it):

And thanks to Dan for the photo.

Frank

pinefd · 07-20-2007, 12:50 PM

And here are some close up pictures:

pinefd · 07-20-2007, 12:51 PM

And here are a couple of shots that show the top carve a little better:

PoorMan · 07-20-2007, 02:25 PM

OMG that thing is so fricken' cool!!! Me wanty!

Congrats! What a beauty.

jmf · 07-20-2007, 03:20 PM

I might have mentioned to you that I think that thing is pretty damn incredible.. lol.. but in case you missed it:

That thing is pretty damn incredible...

Nice job...

Iceman0124 · 07-21-2007, 04:42 AM

Great work, No offense meant at all, but it would be awesome to see a hobbit wail on that

PoorMan · 07-21-2007, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman0124

Great work, No offense meant at all, but it would be awesome to see a hobbit wail on that

Ed Roman knows how to play guitar?

pinefd · 07-21-2007, 09:49 PM

Thanks, guys, I appreciate the nice comments. I'm now weighing my options, trying to figure out what my next project will be...although there are still a few loose ends I need to tie up with the two I just completed. Stay tuned (no pun intended)!

FrankiePRS · 07-22-2007, 04:32 AM

That's really cool!

Iceman0124 · 07-22-2007, 05:30 AM

though wouldnt he want the input jack on the headstock?

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoorMan

Ed Roman knows how to play guitar?

Red Baron · 07-22-2007, 11:52 PM

That is sooo cool! ...how about a quarter scale one for your next project?

singlecut · 07-29-2007, 04:42 PM

how about a reverse f'bird 5 next?

GuitarGal · 07-30-2007, 12:46 AM

What a beauty~

3Steps · 07-30-2007, 09:43 PM

That is AWSOME!

pinefd · 08-05-2007, 04:55 PM

Thanks again for the nice comments. Here's another photo for the fun of it, showing it in comparison with the real Duane Burst:

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 08-19-2007, 02:08 AM

BCRGreg · 08-20-2007, 10:09 AM

Again, I am in AWE of the quality of work.

You, sir, are a damn impressive artist.

Next, Johnny Thunders' TV Junior!

GeeJay · 08-21-2007, 02:57 PM

Nice work indeed, bravo

Cheers!

pinefd · 08-21-2007, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCRGreg

Again, I am in AWE of the quality of work.

You, sir, are a damn impressive artist.

Next, Johnny Thunders' TV Junior!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeeJay

Nice work indeed, bravo

Cheers!

Thanks, guys, I appreciate the nice comments. And Greg, coming from someone of your talents, that means a lot (you, too GeeJay...whatever it is you do!).

And here's one more photo for good measure...a Less Tall group shot:

BCRGreg · 08-21-2007, 11:54 PM

*thump*

charlie · 08-22-2007, 06:38 PM

Cool Chit

BCRGreg · 09-14-2007, 08:08 AM

I'm gonna get Max to make a Baby Duane replica!

(joke, folks.)

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 09-14-2007, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCRGreg

I'm gonna get Max to make a Baby Duane replica!

(joke, folks.)

Maybe he can sell them on the walk of stars in hollywood when he is a old man

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 09-14-2007, 08:13 AM

Frank your shop looks huGE !!!

BCRGreg · 09-14-2007, 08:45 AM

Flick, he's already an old man!

(Just kidding, PB!)

loneguitar · 09-16-2007, 10:24 AM

a Masterpiece, thanks for the pics

Roman Rist · 12-23-2007, 06:33 PM

I just saw this thread. Damn! Pinefd, these things are awesome! my hat is off to you!

Darkburst · 12-23-2007, 07:05 PM

Amazing work. Seriously, it's beautiful.

george johnson · 12-23-2007, 07:17 PM

What...

How...

When...

Where..

Who...

That blows me away!!!!!

Seriously Cool.

CharlieS · 12-24-2007, 09:52 AM

I saw Baby Duane Saturday at Mark's GL. It looks even better in person!

Frank, it was good to see you again. I'm still drooling over your 07 Monster Top.

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pinefd V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,642 Thanks: 14 Thanked 109 Times in 21 Posts	Baby Duane is Finished! For the three or four of you out there who've been following the progress on my Less Tall Model half scale guitars, I thought I'd post some pics of the recently completed Baby Duane. I completed it just in time to bring to the Gibson Summer Jam, where it was met with considerable enthusiasm (and disbelief). As you may know, Dave Johnson applied the finish to the guitar, and did an absolutely amazing job. Hope you like it! And yes, I know that to make it look more authentic, I need to remove three screws from the pickup surrounds, age the guitar and spell out "Duane" in the back with fret wire. The screws I can easily take care of, but the other things I'm going to pass on...for now. I'm afraid that if I go too far, some might mistake it for the real thing! :lol Here's a picture of me showing it to Edwin Wilson at the Jam (I think he liked it): And thanks to Dan for the photo. Frank

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