adam
16-05-2013, 10:23 PM
Welcome Helmut to our Forum. Our first German member.
Helmut's a bit shy about his English, so he's asked me to post some pics of his scratch builds.
And, thanks to my dodgy German (and Google Translate) here's his message:
I specialize in the construction of replica guitars. In particular, the models of Gibson. I try to come as close as possible to the originals of the old models through selection of wood and hardware.
I am sending you some pictures for the community.
There is a newly finished Explorer Mahogany Body and Neck
Gibson Classic 57 Humbucker 22 Frets and 12 inch radius.
All guitars are glued with a long neck body connection.
Then an image of a fabricated 58 Gibson Explorer (I think he meant to say Flying V) Korina in Black.
All parts are handmade. I only use the machine for the Gibson in the years 1958-1970. Right now I'm working on a Flying V Custom in White Mahogany. Pictured here.
I would be delighted to hear from you.
Very nice greetings from Germany
Helmut
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/4ui8g-Helmut-Explorer-Replica.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ie9f0-Helmut-Flying-V-Replica.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/95110-Helmut-Binding.jpg
Nice work Helmut.
Helmut's a bit shy about his English, so he's asked me to post some pics of his scratch builds.
And, thanks to my dodgy German (and Google Translate) here's his message:
I specialize in the construction of replica guitars. In particular, the models of Gibson. I try to come as close as possible to the originals of the old models through selection of wood and hardware.
I am sending you some pictures for the community.
There is a newly finished Explorer Mahogany Body and Neck
Gibson Classic 57 Humbucker 22 Frets and 12 inch radius.
All guitars are glued with a long neck body connection.
Then an image of a fabricated 58 Gibson Explorer (I think he meant to say Flying V) Korina in Black.
All parts are handmade. I only use the machine for the Gibson in the years 1958-1970. Right now I'm working on a Flying V Custom in White Mahogany. Pictured here.
I would be delighted to hear from you.
Very nice greetings from Germany
Helmut
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/4ui8g-Helmut-Explorer-Replica.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ie9f0-Helmut-Flying-V-Replica.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/95110-Helmut-Binding.jpg
Nice work Helmut.