kizanski Posted November 21, 2016 Posted November 21, 2016 25 minutes ago, DBraz said: There is NO WAY I would let the first body - knot or not - be used for anything other than MY guitar.
Northfield Posted November 21, 2016 Posted November 21, 2016 In general, I love imperfections in wood, gives it character, but sometimes it just doesn't work. in addition to the knot that just kept getting bigger, I wasn't happy with the how the flame started too look as I carved it, some very large sections started to look very flat. If I'm not happy with it, it doesn't leave the shop. I couldn't believe it when the second one literally cracked in half. Third times a charm.
kizanski Posted November 21, 2016 Posted November 21, 2016 6 minutes ago, Northfield said: If I'm not happy with it, it doesn't leave the shop. I would have fought you on that one. That said, the 3rd body is fucking gorgeous!
Steve Haynie Posted November 21, 2016 Posted November 21, 2016 A monkey grip handle could take care of the knot problem.
kizanski Posted November 21, 2016 Posted November 21, 2016 4 minutes ago, Steve Haynie said: A monkey grip handle could take care of the knot problem. I'd sign off on that!
diablo175 Posted November 21, 2016 Posted November 21, 2016 I fail to see the issue. Paint that with a nice opaque neon color or graphic. Problem solved.
DBraz Posted November 21, 2016 Author Posted November 21, 2016 45 minutes ago, Northfield said: In general, I love imperfections in wood, gives it character, but sometimes it just doesn't work. in addition to the knot that just kept getting bigger, I wasn't happy with the how the flame started too look as I carved it, some very large sections started to look very flat. If I'm not happy with it, it doesn't leave the shop. I couldn't believe it when the second one literally cracked in half. Third times a charm. And I cannot thank you enough for your approach to this Mike.
cmatthes Posted November 21, 2016 Posted November 21, 2016 Good lord, that is so far beyond incredible! THAT is the perfect finish for that maple. Spectacular...
Sugartune Posted November 21, 2016 Posted November 21, 2016 That is a very nice stain. It's going to look amazeballs when it's done.
kizanski Posted November 21, 2016 Posted November 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Sugartune said: ...amazeballs... Yes, I think that's the official color name.
Bennyboy-UK Posted November 22, 2016 Posted November 22, 2016 Now I feel sick. the benny lust monster got out
Biz Prof Posted November 22, 2016 Posted November 22, 2016 Great Caesar's Ghost! What flame! What a finish!
The Shark Posted November 22, 2016 Posted November 22, 2016 What's the most fun is not knowing where each build will go. The last two finishes are spectacular. When the word really gets out, Mike's going to need help. I'm just sayin'.
DBraz Posted November 23, 2016 Author Posted November 23, 2016 Another. I'm really starting to get a good feel of how this is going to look.
kizanski Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 2 hours ago, DBraz said: I'm really starting to get a good feel of how this is going to look. Oh? You're starting to get a good feel? Were you on the fence up until now ?
DBraz Posted November 23, 2016 Author Posted November 23, 2016 ^^ I'll re-phrase to appease your interpretation. I am starting to get a really clear impression of how this will look when completed. Its the best looking super strat body I have ever seen on the most beautiful piece of flamed maple and is an utter masterpiece in my eyes.
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