Tony Iommi's SG Build

[themightyjaymoe]

We have so many talented builders on this forum its amazing. Mr. Iommi will definately be pleased. I hope we get to see that thing in action on the 2012 tour. Amazing work.

 

[H.E.L.Shane]

Lou... your KILLIN me with the smokes...

ARRRGGGGHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Want a delicious, tasty, carginogen filled marlboro.......

 

[captcoolaid]

Hahahahah I just realized Tony is a lefty. WTF. I saw the control holes and was like ummm are they backwards. I am such an idiot. lol

 

[MCURZON]

For someone like me who is totally devoid of practical skills, the craftsmanship on show here is just mid boggling!

Amazing work.

Matt

 

[Phoenix59]

Super cool. I'm in the middle of reading "Iron Man" right now.

Oh, that's cool. I'm more a Spider-Man fan myself.

 

[SG Lou]

Had some time off so I worked on Tony’s SG a little more.



I used a Laser Level to align the neck center to the center line of the body.

Using Carpet tape I taped these laminate faced guides around the tenon of the neck.
I also added a piece of vinyl tape to each side of the guide to make the size just a hair smaller then the actual tenon size.

Then routed the tenon.

Perfect fit !

Now comes the “Acid test” - hanging by the neck with no glue in the joint ,
SUCCESS !

Marked the center line for the bridge right at 24.75”

P-90 Sized cavities drilled and routed out.

Aligning and drilling the wire channel….You can’t imagine how much I prayed the bit doesn’t wonder and come out the top or bottom of the body.

Perfect !

Bridge Stud anchors drilled and pressed in…but not before running the ground wire !

Starting to look like an SG !

That’s all that I had time for. Will probably contour the back of the neck and glue it up next week.

We’re getting there, slow but sure !

 

[texas legs lee]

LOU!!
YOU ARE JUST AMAZING!!!
I am in AWE of your craftsmanship and attention to detail!!
Thank you so much for posting this thread and allowing me to vicariously share your talent! one day I would LOVE to have a MORITZ made guitar!!!!

 

[ocw]

"I also added a piece of vinyl tape to each side of the guide to make the size just a hair smaller then the actual tenon size."

that is a great tip for getting a really tight neck pocket. thanks for this build thread, you are the man.

 

[Aleksander]

Lou , you are a fast builder.
BTW, since I live so close to you, I'll pay you, if i can touch this guitar before Tony

 

[JayDee80]

Wow, what a great story, and great guitar in the making!

Btw.: He would like the thread for the pictures alone:

This is Helmut Schmidt, German Chancellor '74-'82, and widely known for smoking at least 2 packages of Marlboro Menthol a day. He is still very much alive and active these days (at an age of 92). Allegedly his doctors told him that his metabolism would break down immediately if he stopped smoking

 

[yeppedeppdepp]

Plus, he's a giant showoff and supporter of a braindead political party...but hey, I smoke when I'm drunk, too! So...
(Yeah, I just had to! )



Wondering how the PUs are going to sound. Are you "allowed" to take a vid of the guitar once it's done?

 

[SG Lou]

Wondering how the PUs are going to sound. Are you "allowed" to take a vid of the guitar once it's done?

Sure I can but I got a small problem..........I don't own a Video Cam.....call me cheap

 

[PoorMan]

Marked the center line for the bridge right at 24.75”

Lou,

First off: Super nice!

Question: If the StewMac boards are slotted at a 24.562" scale length, should the bridge be at 24.750"? Perhaps not a significant difference?

 

[SG Lou]

Lou,

First off: Super nice!

Question: If the StewMac boards are slotted at a 24.562" scale length, should the bridge be at 24.750"? Perhaps not a significant difference?

You are correct Sir.....the 24.75 is not correct.
The reason I mentioned that number is this tread is also on 2 other forums and most just associate a Gibson scale at 24.75

 

[Sterling # Sound]

Sure I can but I got a small problem..........I don't own a Video Cam.....call me cheap

That would be the least of your problem... aren't you righthanded ?

 

[yeppedeppdepp]

Then at least talk Tony into using your guitar at any gig where a camera is recording

 

[Sterling # Sound]

Any new pics?

 

[SG Lou]

Any new pics?

No, My Dad had a triple bypass done last Tuesday and he's still in the hospital. I haven't had time to work on it other then to glue up the neck and route out the neck's tenon in the pickup cavity.
Once my Dad gets home and the holidays are over I'll continue on the build !

For all of you who sent their well wishes for my Dad I thank you from the bottom of my heart !

Lou

 

[Sterling # Sound]

All the best.. that is really bad news but I hope it works out well.

 

[FLICKOFLASH]

looking good