The Shark Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Steve Haynie said: Ernie Ball had picks made out of something other than tortoise shell celluloid so musicians could find their picks when they dropped them on a dark stage. That was over 50 years ago. You would think that someone would have come up with Luminlay years ago. I have glow in the dark V-Picks. They work really well. But I can't get used to them. I'm a Jazz III kind of guy. So, I tape five or six to my mic stand like some other guy that likes Hamers!
Northfield Posted July 26, 2017 Author Posted July 26, 2017 I turned out the lights in the shop to see how well the luminlay dots worked. They're a lot brighter than I thought they'd be. Pretty cool.
Steve Haynie Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 20 minutes ago, 0054 said: I'd need them numbered.
hamerhead Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 I'll go way out on a limb and predict a spike in glowing dots on future orders.
crunchee Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 I wouldn't recommend trying to find other stuff in the dark with a Luminlay-equipped guitar, though!
Duplex Dave Posted August 1, 2017 Posted August 1, 2017 1 hour ago, cmatthes said: This rocks!! I agree!! Mike, regarding the light laying on the bench. Are you leaving that there during sanding to 'side light' the project and see the contours better? Or is it just there for the photos? Thanks, Dave
HSB0531 Posted August 1, 2017 Posted August 1, 2017 With luminlay side and fret markers you'd be ready for any situation.
Northfield Posted August 1, 2017 Author Posted August 1, 2017 19 hours ago, Duplex Dave said: I agree!! Mike, regarding the light laying on the bench. Are you leaving that there during sanding to 'side light' the project and see the contours better? Or is it just there for the photos? Thanks, Dave Both - It helps with taking pictures and also dialing in the carve when sanding.
Bennyboy-UK Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 Hopefully helpful promotion on this side of the pond http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/109829/shishkov-custom-guitars?new=1
Northfield Posted August 4, 2017 Author Posted August 4, 2017 Doing a little headstock shaping. Love how the flame pops along the bevel.
Northfield Posted August 4, 2017 Author Posted August 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Bennyboy-UK said: Hopefully helpful promotion on this side of the pond http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/109829/shishkov-custom-guitars?new=1 Thanks Ben!
Jakeboy Posted August 5, 2017 Posted August 5, 2017 You know what that headstock makes me want to order, Mike! i am working on it!
cmatthes Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 This is really encouraging! Looks fantastic, Mike - those inlays are pretty awesome too!
HSB0531 Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 18 hours ago, Northfield said: Before and after... I love the inlays too, but that trademark hand carved top and neck joint are Mike's signature skills that really sets his works of art apart. Ok well that and the binding and the finish and the book matched AAAAA tops and..............👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Northfield Posted August 23, 2017 Author Posted August 23, 2017 Sometimes you have to just sit back and admire what nature creates.
cmatthes Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 That wood is just beautiful...all of it (and the pearl too).
DBraz Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Yes indeed. Nature produces some wonderful variations in wood. Then again you still need the finest craftsmanship to reproduce it in the way you have presented. As a guitar! Incredible! More pictures please!
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