Every so often I get a rare Guitar in for some TLC.
This is one such beastie, late 70's Rama SG style...
Rama only ever built around 90 instruments, the builder was a leading hand at Maton for many years.
Do a google search for more info on who had these amazingly well built Guitars.
There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....
nice axe DB, you are lucky to work on such cool axes and the pics of the 79 Gretsch you sent me
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Not heard of them before DB nice find and a bit of interesting guitar history.
Thanks
Kimball
This one?...............
There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....
yeah mate, I would love both those axes in my small collection !
@ KB we need to distract DB and somehow hijack the axes hahaha
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Hey DB,
What is the deal with the nut and the first fret(?) or zero(?) fret being so close together?
Rabz
Col.
I admit that I am an agent of Satan, however, my duties are largely ceremonial.
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Interesting design DB. What's happened to the body in the first photo below the bridge? Has someone tried engraving the body?
Acoustics:
1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup
Electrics:
Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284
Builds in Progress:
Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809
@Rabz.... interesting isnt it? I have never seen it before either. I would imagine they were after a brighter tone with that setup.
@ Zandy.. Thats what happens when an ice head gets thier hands on beautiful things..
My buddy who now owns it has sent it to me to remove the graffiti and re spray that section, as well as a new control cover so he can put her in his shop to sell.
There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....
Geez, what cool looking 70's classics, cheers for posting the pics DB.
some nice classics there, thanks for sharing
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