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pablopepper
30-05-2013, 02:55 AM
Same deal as the Ugly Guitar Thread. Guitars can be amazing pieces of art. Which ones make you feel funny in the pants department?

Mayones Regius Pro 6
http://www.rockbox.com/picts/IMG_9281.jpg

Soooo freakin sexy. If only I could afford one.

keloooe
30-05-2013, 03:01 AM
Maton MS-500 50th Anniversary, Maton BB-1200, Epiphone Wildkat, Epiphone Black Royale series (all of them!), Gibson Les Paul Traditional w/ Bigsby, Gretsch White AND Silver Falcon

phloggy
30-05-2013, 03:41 AM
Silverburst is the sexiest burst:
http://static.musiciansfriend.com/derivates/19/001/300/060/DV020_Jpg_Jumbo_519391.866_silverburst_R.jpg



This also popped up the other day.
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/600611_250385228437550_290656957_n.jpg

WeirdBits
30-05-2013, 03:45 AM
For me, the top of my list will always be... The Fool

http://theselvedgeyard.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/42-16887160.jpg
http://www.vintageguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/CLAPTON_02.jpg

I am determined that one day I will build and hand paint my own replica... Adam, how about a mahogany '64 SG kit? ;)

Bass Guy
30-05-2013, 05:08 AM
Weirdbits, Todd Rundgren is coming to Australia next couple of months (not Perth though, whcih annoys me no end...), and as he is the current owner of The Fool, maybe you should have a chat with him...

Bass Guy
30-05-2013, 05:09 AM
This one will always occupy a special place in my heart.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/9x5gk-image.jpg

tcjbrown
30-05-2013, 05:15 AM
I agree with kelooe that the Epi Wildkats are awesome looking guitars, even if mine plays exceptionally badly I keep it around to hang up on the wall :)
My number #1 good looking guitar however is this schecter:
Then again I'm a bit biased cause I own one.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/m7ar7-71+D7LrVVJL._SL1500_.jpg

tcjbrown
30-05-2013, 05:16 AM
Oops, do I get to change my mind?
I agree with bass guy, the red special is possibly the coolest guitar in the world.

wokkaboy
30-05-2013, 06:06 AM
Quote from tcjbrown on May 29, 2013, 14:16
Oops, do I get to change my mind?
I agree with bass guy, the red special is possibly the coolest guitar in the world.

Hi Bass Guy and TCJ,
I was lucky enough to play an original Brian May Red special last year and it was amazing, recorded a short track in a recording studio and it sounded and felt amazing. Wish I got to practice on it first as the neck is so thick was hard to play some chords without large fingers !
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/837kj-20120715_145330.jpg

tcjbrown
30-05-2013, 06:28 AM
Not cool Wokka, I'm going green with envy :)

brett40
30-05-2013, 07:26 AM
one of favorite guitars
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/50q87-boss-esquire.png

Bass Guy
30-05-2013, 08:22 AM
Me too, wokka.... And is that a Tune bass I see lurking behind the couch????? Love them , too!

Bass Guy
30-05-2013, 08:38 AM
A cliché, but a classic.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/5q2q0-image.jpg

Bass Guy
30-05-2013, 08:44 AM
And any of these.... ;)
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/7xnj6-image.jpg

brett40
30-05-2013, 08:45 AM
what dreams are made of
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/9oie2-les-paul-green.png

adam
30-05-2013, 08:51 AM
Bass Guy, I'm betting you can play the bass solo riffs in My Generation (finger style, natch). I need to get you around to demo some of the basses Dingo Bass has built. We'll talk...

Bass Guy
30-05-2013, 09:31 AM
Adam, I am well up for that. Used to play My Generation in a noted cover band back in the 90's... Drop me a line... ;)

Also, this guitar...
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/toh06-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/86ch6-image.jpg

dingobass
30-05-2013, 09:46 AM
And whilst you are at it, Bassguy, I should get you to wrap your sweaty ands around a few of my scratch builds.....

Analyst69
30-05-2013, 10:01 AM
Love the Fool Weirdbits. It has always been a favourite of mine.

tcjbrown - Love the Schecter. I have a very similar one (Damien Elite, same colour). They are a very attractive guitar as well as awesome sounding and awesome to play.

Bass Guy
30-05-2013, 10:45 AM
DB, just tell me when you are ready for me to play your works... I would love that...

WeirdBits
30-05-2013, 11:12 AM
Now you've got me listening to Ox's awesomeness again, like 1:55 onwards (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W5DSfHyUA4).

Bass Guy
30-05-2013, 11:23 AM
Man, I miss him to this day.

dingobass
30-05-2013, 12:05 PM
Ahhhhh, The Ox..... Talk about driving the bottom end.... Legend!

Fretworn
31-05-2013, 02:25 AM
A lot of people would disagree with me, but I love the look of the Donmo Rustbuckets.

http://www.donmo.com/Guitarsite/Rustbuckets_files/S5000604-filtered.jpg

Fretworn
31-05-2013, 02:29 AM
Brett Kingman's Smitty Coffeecaster

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff174/Burger666/Smittys%20Custom%20Guitars/478506_424080220941093_100000173571097_1822954_119 6502447_o.jpg

iNSANE
31-05-2013, 10:46 AM
Ive been drooling over these for a while. Gibson Thunderhorse explorer from the show Metalocalypse. If only they made them in lefty.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hi42q-thunderhorse.jpg

Brendan
31-05-2013, 11:22 AM
Gotta love a resonator - as much for the sound as the looks - e.g., Rev. Peyton's...
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/j2687-p1_uoaolmkgc_so.jpg

pablopepper
01-06-2013, 12:24 AM
PRS Dragon II
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/m6kln-12459_187298595638_5839138_n.jpg

Analyst69
05-06-2013, 10:50 AM
Happy to cop any kind of abuse for suggesting this is a beautiful guitar...I know it wouldn't be to everyone's taste and probably isn't an example of "classic" beauty:)

Nonetheless I have always been enamoured with the one-of-a-kind Ibanez Spud guitar of Devo guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh (it was meant to look like a potato but came out looking like a cloud).

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1yp86-SpudIbanez.png

brett40
05-06-2013, 11:32 AM
the first wife/srv one. so much history in just one guitar, imagine the the music if they grew old together? gone to soon
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3u4o8-srv-one.png

Fretworn
14-06-2013, 02:18 AM
http://dennysguitars.homestead.com/files/U2.front.jpg

Danelectro 56 U2 reissue in aquaburst. Just like mine. Incredibly light, great acoustic sound, great plugged in sound, absolutely gorgeous. Can't stay in tune for more than one song, but you can't have everything.

Taker185
18-06-2013, 02:11 AM
The Jens Ritter Royal. mmmm
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d2gp3-index.jpeg

Bass Guy
18-06-2013, 02:31 AM
Oh yes! Ritter basses are exquisite!

glenno3228
18-06-2013, 08:19 AM
Left of field but I love this.


http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/8ytes-image.jpg

Brendan
18-06-2013, 12:10 PM
Love the Ritter...

pablopepper
19-06-2013, 05:10 AM
James Trussart Guitars Red Star Holey SteelCaster
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cy69c-935773_641932079150153_1164264211_n.jpg

Walrus
20-06-2013, 01:39 AM
Amazing burst on this PRS Custom 24.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/5h7vq-xl__cum4fthti5tmkn88v.jpg

wokkaboy
20-06-2013, 03:52 AM
yes that PRS is cool Walrus, like to own that !

Bass Guy
20-06-2013, 04:28 AM
What is the name of Harry Manx's instrument? Seen the guy twice live and can't remember...

20-06-2013, 06:22 AM
http://assets.peavey.com/images/small/118006_13533.jpg

This is Devin Townsend's signature with peavey, a 7 string baritone, apparently it's a giant of an axe, I can imagine why!

http://iheartguitarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/0616EXXX54BPFMT3OX_01.jpg

He got this new one recently, absolute gem I say

keloooe
20-06-2013, 06:57 AM
that bottom one is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

pablopepper
20-06-2013, 10:35 AM
The bottom one is a Framus. Awesome.

Fretworn
20-06-2013, 11:26 AM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from Bass Guy on June 19, 2013, 13:28
What is the name of Harry Manx's instrument? Seen the guy twice live and can't remember...

I think it's called a Mohan Veena.

MetalMatt
20-06-2013, 12:19 PM
Here's another of The Dev's Framus guitars

http://iheartguitarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/0156EX0354BPXXX32Z_01.jpg

http://iheartguitarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/0156EX0354BPXXX32Z_04.jpg

Taker185
20-06-2013, 05:45 PM
Haha I was going to put up that white framus too. \\m/

pablopepper
20-06-2013, 11:42 PM
This is a Micheal Spalt Resintop featuring mementos of the owners grandfather. This must be an incredibly sentimental, irreplaceable instrument. I think it qualifies as beautiful, definitely a one of a kind.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/w6x1t-1139_650746074935420_849979602_n.jpg

21-06-2013, 03:01 AM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from MetalMatt on June 19, 2013, 21:19
Here's another of The Dev's Framus guitars

http://iheartguitarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/0156EX0354BPXXX32Z_01.jpg

http://iheartguitarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/0156EX0354BPXXX32Z_04.jpg

Oh man, haven't seen that one yet
What's the top made out of?

glenno3228
21-06-2013, 06:58 AM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from Bass Guy on June 19, 2013, 13:28
What is the name of Harry Manx's instrument? Seen the guy twice live and can't remember...

Is Mohan veena what you're thinking of?

stan
08-08-2013, 11:52 AM
Framus is Bird's Eye poplar.
here it is being built:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llTne4JqnyM

Bass Guy
16-08-2013, 01:37 PM
I concede that it isn't a guitar as such, but.... I WANT!!!

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dar2l-BM_RS_Bass_60-.jpg

wokkaboy
16-08-2013, 11:57 PM
cool, Bass Guy I never knew there was a red special bass !

Bass Guy
31-08-2013, 09:22 PM
Couple of exquisite bassses for you all...
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9r0vi-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6zxb1-image.jpg

Gavin1393
31-08-2013, 11:20 PM
These definitely qualify, BassGuy! Just gorgeous!

Bass Guy
01-09-2013, 12:30 AM
I will try to get details of them for y'all.

Brendan
01-09-2013, 10:31 AM
Both are beautiful, but the bottom one is special... - Headless, fretless wonder...

DanMade
01-09-2013, 11:21 AM
Yes that bottom bass is something special.

I saw a YouTube clip of Paul Reed Smith trying to flogg off a few of these beauty's today. It's a NS-15 signature.
I'm not usually a fan of floyd rose guitars, but this is one I wouldn't mind getting my hands on.

DanMade
01-09-2013, 11:22 AM
See above.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/777dx-image.jpg

pablopepper
02-09-2013, 05:28 AM
Went on a bit of an internet binge on American luthier Randy Parsons last night. This dude builds some astounding guitars for the likes of Jack White and Jimmy Page. Too many stunningly beautiful instruments to show, but these two in particular did funny things to my pants area. :D
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rw3dq-parsons-guitars-2006_triple-jet-complete.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/htylb-parsons-guitars-custom-rick-bass-2011_final.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/65myb-parsons-guitars-custom-rick-bass-2011_final-back.jpg

Brendan
02-09-2013, 06:19 AM
OOhhhh - luv the Ricky bass!!

Bass Guy
02-09-2013, 07:09 AM
Turned over the kitchen calendar this morning, and was met by this beauty...
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gkeji-image.jpg

adam
02-09-2013, 07:13 AM
Yacht Rock! Stu Loasby would approve.

Bass Guy
02-09-2013, 07:58 AM
Hahahahahaargh! Good one!

goatis 1
23-09-2013, 04:11 PM
heres 3 from my guitar porn/inspiration folder , the first one i LOVE the design of , cant say why , just do ...... the second tele , just looks sharp to me , personally id change the 2 scratch plate mounted pups for something else tho ..... the jetking bass is funky as , seen one in a hock shop here a while back , stood looking at it for yonkers , was thinking about pulling the trigger on it , but they wanted way to much and the neck was shocking ( <rant> theres a 5 string bass there now , and i swear i can stick my pinky finger inbetween the string and the neck with out it touching , the necks that bad , and they want 4/5ths the price of the bass new for it , AND i told them when it was only half as bad that they need to take it in and get it seen to , only to get told it was upto whoever bought it to do it =\\ , was gonna tell them theyll never sell it like that and why , but it wouldve fell on deaf ears , shame to see a nice instrument go to waste tho </rant> )
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rjf80-1075-1.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/0osrj-3072915033bff0d7df14bfu.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/795q3-jtkb3000.jpg

DanMade
24-09-2013, 12:37 AM
That first white one looks like a giant mentos. It sure is a thing of beauty though.

stan
24-09-2013, 06:58 AM
After seeing some of the recent builds and submissions on the PBG site - plenty of them belong here...

jase
28-09-2013, 08:36 AM
This is my pride and joy. Chris Cheney Gretsch. This guitar is bipolar. Clean+ Glassy one minute and then nasty+ rude the next.just thru playing dynamnics. Use overdrive or pedals it gets even better. I know it mite be hard to imagine but it does sound better than it looks. Cheers!
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/457qg-image.jpg

Scott J.
28-09-2013, 10:16 AM
... and such a thing of beauty it is too! ... <drool> ... the magnificent White Falcon (well, the Cheney version of it anyway) ... <envy>! :D
... and of course just as heir advert has always said, "That Great Gretsch Sound"

GlennGP
29-09-2013, 10:53 AM
Watching Spinal Tap this evening and, on top of all the other wonderfulness, was taken by Derek Smalls's double-necked bass. I almost put this in the "Ugly Guitar" thread, but relented.

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/khnu9-IMAG0044.jpg

Fretworn
10-10-2013, 01:20 AM
Fender Select Jazzmaster

http://www.sonicftp.com/122943/images/2013-fender-select-jazzmaster.jpg

Guthrie Govan was playing one of these at the Steven Wilson gig last week. Absolutely beautiful, and sounded great too. This picture doesn't give it justice.

pablopepper
10-10-2013, 01:56 AM
Mmmm, tasty. To add to the Jazzmaster goodness....
http://www.reidys.com/images/products.large/fender_modern_player_jazzmaster_hh_black.jpg
I played one of these in New York and was sooooo close to buying it. Alas, funds were a bit short and I didn't want to get slugged with excess baggage charges.

Scott J.
10-10-2013, 07:48 AM
Hey Goatis, ... do you have details on the "mentos" guitar that you posted? (above) ... it has me seriously intrigued (especially with some potential build ideas) but yet I've been unsuccessful in trying to track it down online, myself

stan
10-10-2013, 10:26 AM
Duesenberg retro art deco goodness

http://www.leihinstrumente.com/images/instrumente/egitarren/electric-guitar-duesenberg-49er-honey-burst-control.jpg

pablopepper
23-10-2013, 11:55 PM
Fender Starcaster. Originally only sold from 1976 to 1980, these have just been reissued. Well done Fender. :D
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/lr8g2-starcasterfront.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/00xma-1977white009.jpg

stan
24-10-2013, 07:06 AM
awesome Fender

Fretworn
25-10-2013, 01:11 AM
The only person I've met who has played a Starcaster said it was awful. But he also hated humbuckers, so that might have been part of it.

pablopepper
26-10-2013, 06:45 AM
I had almost completely forgotten about these. Charvel Surfcasters. The bastard child of a jazzmaster and a rickenbacker.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/69hd7-c5073f00.png
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/k72q8-8452492384_a394f3289d_b.jpg

Bass Guy
01-11-2013, 09:14 PM
Fender Custom Shop Tele. Claro walnut top, ebony fingerboard.

Words fail me.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/75k9v-image.jpg

robin
02-11-2013, 12:12 AM
Oh my. 8O

Elliot, that is a work of art. Like you, I'm speechless.

rob

lawry
06-11-2013, 03:52 AM
OK. So some of you know that I'm a bassist and that I would like to build a 6 string fretless after I get some more kit experience under my belt. But when I see a gorgeous weapon like the Ibanez BTB 6F it just makes me wanna go out and buy it.

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/8j6p5-front.jpg

pablopepper
29-11-2013, 11:09 PM
The brand new Musicman John Petrucci model "The Majesty". I reckon this one will be one of those love it or hate it things, but man oh man, I love it.
http://iheartguitarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Mystic-Majesty_Shield.jpg
http://iheartguitarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Blue-Majesty_Neck.jpg
http://iheartguitarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Mystic-Majesty_Front.jpg

Bass Guy
14-02-2014, 01:21 AM
The Maruszczyk Svoboda Fretless ABG. Sumptuous!

http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/v1f4w-Svoboda.jpg

This is it in action...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXpog6OySR4

stan
14-02-2014, 10:14 AM
wow , nice

stan
14-02-2014, 10:16 AM
Godin 5th Ave Kingpin, simple, classy, and satin black rocks:

http://www.upfrontguitars.com/images/D/CW-Black-Full.jpg

adam
14-02-2014, 10:19 AM
I don't think Mr Maruszczyk Svoboda would be too impressed if I picked this up and busted out the bass riff from Blister in the Sun. Which is what I do with every acoustic bass I pick up. Gorgeous looking instrument though.

Brendan
21-02-2014, 02:38 PM
LIEBER/CLARKE SPELLBINDER Short-Scale Lead Electric Bass Guitar
http://media.technoempire.netdna-cdn.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/p/i/pic_-_1881.jpg
Ran across this and thought it had to go up...

lawry
22-02-2014, 06:55 AM
Wow. The Maruszczyk Svoboda Fretless is drop dead gorgeous.
And the Lieberman Clarke is pretty damn hot too.

ihasmario
04-04-2014, 11:35 PM
Basses and Acoustics.... YMMV

:D
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/88t66-5-Full.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/6377w-alder-china-full.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/779fj-81006.jpg

pablopepper
04-04-2014, 11:47 PM
Multiscale acoustic? I guess it was just a matter of time. I would love to get my hands on a multiscale guitar they intrigue me somewhat.

lawry
05-04-2014, 08:52 AM
Hey Pabs. That scale just does my head in. I love a challenge but I do value my sanity somewhat. Well, what's left of it anyway.
But the 5 string certainly tingles my manhood.

ihasmario
05-04-2014, 09:08 AM
That fivestring looks even sweeter in person 8-) The optical pickups really hit my technophile button too.

I most definitely want to try a multiscale guitar as well...
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/0caj7-IMGP8776.JPG
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5pv87-IMGP8775.JPG

pablopepper
09-04-2014, 09:44 PM
File under: Finishes that you could dive into.
http://www.prsguitars.com/privatestock/img/slider/2.jpg

wokkaboy
09-04-2014, 11:51 PM
wow Pablo that is one amazing PRS ! Incredible flame top !

lawry
10-04-2014, 05:50 AM
Agreed. You could dive into that. It looks so much like water rippling.

gavinturner
10-04-2014, 07:36 AM
Beautiful guitar. I so wish I knew how to achieve this. My feeble attempts at popping the grain fall woefully short.

cheers,
Gav.

wokkaboy
10-04-2014, 07:48 AM
@ Gav I'd say the cap he has to start with has amazing figure. Much more than the PBG kits, I think with practice and a really high grade flame maple cap we can achieve close to this finish

ihasmario
10-04-2014, 08:44 AM
That looks more like a quilted maple to me, which I think accounts for most of the difference between finishes you get for flame maple. Could be wrong though, not a wood-spotter ;)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quilt_maple

Looks great though

quiet1_au
10-04-2014, 12:27 PM
Lovely! (provided it is real wood, not some simulacra - the plastic trim/buttons on my Logitech gaming mouse has a sort of optical effect not dissimilar to that which appears much deeper than it really is). This one is similar I think (perhaps not quite those amazingly long waves that top has - and the obviously different pickups)?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP69Xb2lO9I

pablopepper
10-04-2014, 09:25 PM
Similar. A Custom 24 will set you back 2-4k depending on the top. This guy
http://www.prsguitars.com/privatestock/gallery/img/1663b.jpg
is PRS Private Stock #1663. Private stock guitars are in the 15-30k range. Damn.

Fretworn
12-04-2014, 02:45 AM
I'm sure this is genuine quilted maple, but some cheaper guitar companies were (in the 90's at least) using a rippled plastic sheet under the clear finish to achieve this effect. (So I'm told anyway)

Brendan
13-04-2014, 12:20 PM
These do appear on another thread, but deserve to be here in their own right. And made by DB himself!
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/x7aza1-IMG_2627.JPG.pagespeed.ic.AtfXxUKFi9.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/l4ug0-IMG_1105.JPG.pagespeed.ce.kL02OU-zGo.jpg

lawry
13-04-2014, 09:34 PM
I find myself somewhat lusting after that bottom bass. Beautiful wood and gorgeous clean lines. Has it got a piezo pickup in the bridge?

stan
13-04-2014, 10:26 PM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from Brendan on April 12, 2014, 21:20
These do appear on another thread, but deserve to be here in their own right. And made by DB himself!
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/x7aza1-IMG_2627.JPG.pagespeed.ic.AtfXxUKFi9.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/l4ug0-IMG_1105.JPG.pagespeed.ce.kL02OU-zGo.jpg

they appear in my thread about tone, and there is no doubt that these are not only beautiful, but tone monsters as well, they are awesome! Bone bridge for the win!

Bass Guy
16-04-2014, 07:37 AM
This gorgeous thing from Skervesen Guitars.

http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/61474-image.jpg

30.3 inch scale, one piece mahogany body, poplar burl top.

pablopepper
16-04-2014, 12:05 PM
That burl top is outrageous, in fact that guitar is pretty outrageous.

Mayones Setius Gothic
http://www.rockbox.com/picts/SETIUS6_GTMGOTHICRED13090.jpg

dingobass
16-04-2014, 12:39 PM
Wow Brendan.... When did you sneak my beasties in?.... only just spotted them 8O

Lawry, the Bass in question has the EMG HZ hidden under the top... there is a wafer thin section of the top left.
It was very stressful routing out the cavity as I was worried I would cut through and spoil the beautiful Spalted Black Sassafras top!

This one, known as Mr Tim's Bass of extreme sexiness was a collaborative effort between our very own Tim (builder of the stunning Midnight Bass) and I.
Tim designed and I built her.

Brendan
16-04-2014, 12:53 PM
DB Figured that they fully deserve to be here - if I'm looking for inspiration, this thread and GOTM are the first two stops.

pablopepper
16-04-2014, 11:14 PM
Tim's bass of extreme sexiness sure lives up to it's name.

lawry
17-04-2014, 03:57 AM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from dingobass on April 15, 2014, 21:39
Wow Brendan.... When did you sneak my beasties in?.... only just spotted them 8O

Lawry, the Bass in question has the EMG HZ hidden under the top... there is a wafer thin section of the top left.
It was very stressful routing out the cavity as I was worried I would cut through and spoil the beautiful Spalted Black Sassafras top!

This one, known as Mr Tim's Bass of extreme sexiness was a collaborative effort between our very own Tim (builder of the stunning Midnight Bass) and I.
Tim designed and I built her.

That's amazing, DB.
Tell me about the bridge. Is it a floater? I'm curious about action and intonation adjustments (yeah, I know, it's fretless - but you've still got to get these things closer than ball-park).

wokkaboy
17-04-2014, 04:15 AM
not sure if I have seen Mr Tim's bass DB, I've seen the templates. It certainly is a spectacular looking bass. How thin is the timber above the pickup DB ? must have been some serious nerves routing that close to the cap !

maxaxe
17-04-2014, 09:19 AM
The Blue Meanie or whatever has unreal flame etc, but the price tag is plain silly IMO.
The Skervesen looks stunning, but the headstock seems incongruous with the body shape IMO.
The Mayones effort has a truly dazzling grain the redefines "popping" HTF is it achieved?
The DB sexy sassafras is the absolute epitome of elegance & clean lines IMO.
The DB violin bass is just superbly crafted and makes want get started on my "fiddle" guitar.

That's my two shillings' worth . . . .

dingobass
17-04-2014, 10:23 AM
Lawry, the Bridge is a floater... Intonation was actually rather easy.
It is within a bees knee of being spot on across the four. Same with the violin Bass.
It just took a few swipes with the nut file on the Bridge slots to get it close as.

Woks, it is 1mm and a fleas knee thick over the Pup.... GULP!

Max, thanx Mate... I really love Mr Tim's sense of design. The man is an amazing artist, he makes some of the most beautiful sculptures.
IMHO, Mr Tim is one of the best art and design talents I have seen.... It was a joy to build this Bass off Mr Tim's design.

I am seriously thinking about having a modified version as one of my standard production models, named the "Dingo Custom Luthiers experience featuring Mr Tim's Bass of E#xtreme Sexiness" :)
But only if Tim agrees as it is his design afterall........

Brendan
05-05-2014, 01:58 PM
Just saw and Ormsby Bass... Unfortunately I only have enough cash to make an outrageously insulting bid on this one, so I might hold back...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31.0-8/p480x480/10286771_10154035467575618_1936667280693091620_o.j pg

dingobass
05-05-2014, 10:18 PM
Perry does make some stunning Guitars.... I got to fondle one of his Bass's at his show/ exhibition last year.... I cried for a week when I had to hand it back to him, it was simply the most beautifully built Bass I had ever picked up... Perry is a constant source of inspiration for me and my goal is to one day build an Axe that is comparable to an Ormsby..... Good luck with that, DB :)

pablopepper
05-05-2014, 11:07 PM
It is a (admittedly far fetched) goal of mine to own an Ormsby one day, not that I could ever do it justice with my playing skills, I just want to be able to hold it and bathe in it's glory.

pablopepper
05-05-2014, 11:43 PM
Stumbled across this luthier on the weekend. Christopher Woods. His guitars are great...
http://i.imgur.com/FoqMw6g.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Excf3Cm.jpg
but, his basses are amazing.
http://i.imgur.com/RwS0ukP.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/PYpTDMk.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Z8vfe11.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/kCsLYfX.jpg

wokkaboy
06-05-2014, 05:19 AM
wow some beautiful axes there Brendan and Pablo. Yes everyone wants to own an Ormsby axe.
@ DB I think if you take your time and get some exotic timbers you can build an axe at about the same level but without the glossy naughty room clear coats he puts on. Would be good to have a crack at building a multiscale neck, any idea what the fret dimensions would be ?
That Mr Tim bass you showed me yesterday is a beautiful build !

Bass Guy
06-05-2014, 10:14 AM
Something simple, but gorgeous. A 1979 Fender Precision bass in Sapphire.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/0zryb-image.jpg

DanMade
06-05-2014, 11:46 AM
I came across this American luthier http://scottwalkerguitars.com/guitars/.

He makes some stunning works of art.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/02735-image.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/37aa6-image.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/3dm01-image.jpg

Brendan
06-05-2014, 01:56 PM
Eliot - here I was thinking you hated ashtrays! That said - love the simplicity. Just says "I am bass"...

wokkaboy
07-05-2014, 12:51 AM
nice axes fellas, they just keep coming !

ihasmario
09-05-2014, 01:44 PM
m8...
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/6286n-MB-Peacock-37.jpg

The inlay stuff this guy does is gorgeous; http://www.moorebettahukes.com/GALLERY-2.html design wise some of the whole instruments aren't to my taste. But mad props overall....

Luckily his ukeleles also sound real nice.

stan
09-05-2014, 07:41 PM
not my thing, but brilliant work

wokkaboy
10-05-2014, 01:08 AM
wow Eshays thats a wicked looking uke !

pablopepper
26-05-2014, 10:31 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ISS2YkweE
Uh, I'll be in my room....

ihasmario
02-06-2014, 04:49 AM
I love the 3d effect he managed to get with the painting (I wish it was speed painting video though). Reminds me a lot of blueberry guitars (which I would never personally buy as they seem more like ornaments than instruments to me, and quite often the designs aren't to my taste).

Not all blueberry guitars are "beautiful" as instruments many are the opposite IMHO, but the effort is generally amazing...

http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/vninh-blutiger.png

pablopepper
12-06-2014, 11:04 PM
https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10460113_318412334991544_8608276330575868598_n.jpg
Cocobolo #woodporn.

johnnychronic
13-06-2014, 06:07 AM
Nature really does THE best paint jobs.

ponch
13-06-2014, 10:49 AM
for my money, the first is a PRS mcartey hollowbody. always loved it after seeing mike einziger from incubus play one when i was still a young guitarist. sounds massive, looks classic, amazing guitar.

second is the tim armstrong signature gretsch. LOOK AT THAT THING! looks amazing, want one so bad that i'm considering copying this with the GR kit later on but adding some hot rod pin stripes around the bottom.

third, this is my favorite guitar apart from a black les paul custom but we have all seen them. its an esp 8 string steph carpenter model. the deftones have been my fave band since forever so i'm naturally a bit biassed, but that f#. time to upgrade my cabinet setup to accommodate a sub box for some br00tal chugga action.

on a side note, that Devon townsend framus is one of the coolest things i have ever seen.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/k37v0-5_zpsfb7687c2.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/4nt17-2516000506_frt_wlg_001.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sezk6-ESP_LTD_SC-208_Stephen_Carpenter_8-String_489077_i0.jpg

ihasmario
06-07-2014, 02:00 AM
Starcaster has already been posted - but here it is again in a natty finish. IMHO the best looking fender guitar... Bloody overpriced these days though 8O

http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ulq65-f60ee660-3a59-4f8d-9e12-0d9780833287.JPG

http://a.pomf.se/aerdfw.jpg

And a song to go with it;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjVsdBxAzhM

8-)

jarrod
07-07-2014, 08:29 AM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from ihasmario on June 1, 2014, 13:49
I love the 3d effect he managed to get with the painting (I wish it was speed painting video though). Reminds me a lot of blueberry guitars (which I would never personally buy as they seem more like ornaments than instruments to me, and quite often the designs aren't to my taste).

Not all blueberry guitars are "beautiful" as instruments many are the opposite IMHO, but the effort is generally amazing...

http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/vninh-blutiger.png


Dude that is carved not painted.

ihasmario
07-07-2014, 08:52 AM
Yeah I know...

pablopepper
22-07-2014, 12:35 AM
Josh Homme has been rocking these for a couple of years now, only just figured out what it is (other than gorgeous).
Motorave BelAire.
http://www.destroyallguitars.com/images/galleries/MotorAve-BelAire/MotorAve-BelAire-05.jpg

lawry
23-07-2014, 08:24 AM
Ooh. I like that. A lot! A real lot! Where can I steal it from?

pablopepper
28-07-2014, 09:56 PM
Lawry, one of the nerds on the Guitarnerd facebook group built his own using a single picture as a guide. Saved himself a couple of grand.
https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/774396_10151571187331247_1141761718_o.jpg
Inspiration?

stan
29-07-2014, 01:40 AM
that's a great copy considering what he worked from!

Fretworn
29-07-2014, 02:30 AM
This is either a beautiful, or an ugly, guitar. I don't think you can have a neutral opinion. I leaning towards beautiful. (And, of course any Brett Kingman demo is worth watching)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7itwJHk5qQ

lawry
29-07-2014, 06:15 AM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from pablopepper on July 28, 2014, 06:56
Lawry, one of the nerds on the Guitarnerd facebook group built his own using a single picture as a guide. Saved himself a couple of grand.
https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/774396_10151571187331247_1141761718_o.jpg
Inspiration?

Wouldn't be hard to save a couple of grand building your own. Those babies are quite exy.

pablopepper
30-07-2014, 10:35 PM
Languedoc.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10362943_10152380124089261_8171644960367960937_n.j pg

Brendan
31-07-2014, 12:23 PM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from pablopepper on July 21, 2014, 09:35
Josh Homme has been rocking these for a couple of years now, only just figured out what it is (other than gorgeous).
Motorave BelAire.
http://www.destroyallguitars.com/images/galleries/MotorAve-BelAire/MotorAve-BelAire-05.jpg

Pabs - don't mind the look of that one at all! I like how it's just that little different...

pablopepper
08-08-2014, 10:48 PM
http://photos-f.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xpa1/925313_1511669712377877_931174746_n.jpg
http://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/03/GIF-When-the-old-lady-in-my-yoga-class-can-do-a-hand-stand.gif

Fretworn
09-08-2014, 02:15 AM
Pablo wins the internet!

adam
09-08-2014, 07:39 AM
A Semi Hollow Tele Ricky, I approve. That is really beautiful.

I was also enjoying the demo of the Twisetd Warden... how good does that sound.

lawry
09-08-2014, 08:20 AM
Ditto, Ads!

west0288
09-08-2014, 02:52 PM
Not necessarily beautiful, but not necessarily ugly either.

Personally, I really like it. Especially knowing how much work would have gone into hand carving and hand painting the snake. Not everyone's taste I know, but I love things that are unique and out there. Each to their own. ;)

http://swick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Guitars/Guitar%206_Snake.jpg

But fear not those of you with more conservative tastes! I believe this offering shall please you too.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2mk2b0QnQ1rpop66o2_1280.jpg

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2mk2b0QnQ1rpop66o1_1280.jpg

How on earth they made it look that good, I don't know. All I know is it makes me feel giddy looking at it. The sheer awesomeness is overwhelming.

lawry
09-08-2014, 10:21 PM
I'm definitely not in the 'snake lovers' camp. But I am for the quiltie!

Nickosaurus
11-08-2014, 01:37 PM
I bet you could play some slithery scales on that bass. In taipan this though... It's a bit too reptilian for me. ;)

pablopepper
11-08-2014, 09:10 PM
Um..... guys?
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/a0ery-PicsArt_1407708590036.jpg

stan
12-08-2014, 02:55 AM
personally - snake in ugly guitars thread, lots of skill but not for me... but that quilted Carvin is awesome

Timsan
12-08-2014, 09:37 AM
Now this is nice...

Dude did a scratchie out of a piece of 40,000 year old Kauri timber.

http://i.imgur.com/dt8jhKv.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/g3j27WG.jpg

Full gallery here - http://imgur.com/a/68PGv

Bonus is, it's a lefty! 8-)

Nickosaurus
12-08-2014, 12:11 PM
40000 years old and it went into a bloody lefty - damn shame :P

Truth though - really not digging those pickup mounts or whatever they are.

lawry
13-08-2014, 08:47 AM
Hey Pabs. Your circled 'foot' is definitely creepy. Not sure what the hell they were thinking there!

west0288
14-08-2014, 11:26 AM
Haha! I noticed that too, Pabs. Did think it looked a little out of place. :P
Here's an interview with the gentleman who makes those basses, if anyone is at all interested:
http://www.musicianyou.com/articles/interview-with-alvin-snake-bass-harrison

That is a mean looking piece of art, Tim. Gonna have to side with Nick though about the pickup surrounds. Only piece of tackiness on an otherwise gorgeous guitar.

dingobass
14-08-2014, 12:01 PM
o. my. god.... that has to be the creepiest thing i have seen masquerading as a Bass....

DanMade
14-08-2014, 11:33 PM
Came across this beauty recently. Lovingly handcrafted by some fella in W.A
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/5035s-image.jpg

wokkaboy
15-08-2014, 12:04 AM
nice one Dan, that should get you a few 'get out of the naughty room' cards !

lawry
15-08-2014, 05:30 AM
Bloody 'luthier's pet'. ;-)

DanMade
15-08-2014, 06:56 AM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from lawry on August 14, 2014, 14:30
Bloody 'luthier's pet'. ;-)

Yeah, yeah.
It had to be done though.

pablopepper
11-09-2014, 11:08 AM
http://www.premierguitar.com/ext/resources/archives/394961dc-9f50-4f23-9850-1365125611f9.JPG
Martin Keith Guitars.

Fretworn
04-11-2014, 05:40 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10414429_10152801322931063_7437460389252174124_n.j pg?oh=bf1202def152db5098033619f355dc9e&oe=54DDD538&__gda__=1425147463_3b4dcd0c6d5d9ebdda59cb112d42422 4

Nickosaurus
04-11-2014, 06:04 PM
That's some crazy swamp ash!

pablopepper
05-11-2014, 06:05 AM
Mmmmm, Mayones.

Nickosaurus
07-11-2014, 07:19 PM
http://paulshakespeare.co.uk/fender/paisley_strat_001.jpg

bit of inspiration for my strat. :)

vh2580
13-11-2014, 06:17 PM
Oh to be able to own a Mayones

Nickosaurus
14-11-2014, 06:48 PM
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/fb/ed/5f/fbed5f08b292bd6dcfd61408cefcc1bd.jpg

pablopepper
18-11-2014, 03:35 PM
Fender Montego II. Classy.

wokkaboy
18-11-2014, 03:37 PM
looks nice Pablo. Not sure why the back of the axe has nicer flame maple

pablopepper
18-11-2014, 03:40 PM
Good spot wokka. I didn't notice that. How odd.

ponch
18-11-2014, 03:56 PM
Maybe maple on the back, bolt on neck so a stiffer wood is needed for the body, and the top is softer so it reverberates. I dunno, just ignore me.

west0288
21-11-2014, 06:46 PM
The awesome things Perry Ormsby is able to pump out never ceases to amaze me. This is all inlay, made from over 200 separate pieces. Wow.

Can't wait to see it sanded back.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/1798508_10154778062850618_7212540707059657629_n.jp g?oh=d637309726df31f9ec522b1f7965b4f7&oe=55157A85&__gda__=1423619517_c18214e68d888a6abf670aefff562c7 f

vh2580
21-11-2014, 08:54 PM
Benedetto GA-35

ponch
21-11-2014, 09:18 PM
Every time Ormsby and Co upload something it's immediate how to fudge did they do that with some tree.

pablopepper
22-11-2014, 11:10 AM
The awesome things Perry Ormsby is able to pump out never ceases to amaze me. This is all inlay, made from over 200 separate pieces. Wow.

Can't wait to see it sanded back.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/1798508_10154778062850618_7212540707059657629_n.jp g?oh=d637309726df31f9ec522b1f7965b4f7&oe=55157A85&__gda__=1423619517_c18214e68d888a6abf670aefff562c7 f

I am hanging on this build at the moment. Can't wait to see what happens next.

west0288
24-11-2014, 11:43 AM
I am hanging on this build at the moment. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Next. Wow.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10376289_10154787592435618_2513334204817648402_n.j pg?oh=839c7530f3dd2f3164523a42f403bdf6&oe=55143790&__gda__=1423810287_010b716333e475fe3003e7918401436 c

west0288
27-11-2014, 08:49 PM
Even more wow. I do not know how he does it...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/10525594_10154801502265618_6505094676622818782_n.j pg?oh=d74919380522dca08c3d96e12f720e4c&oe=54D5FEC8&__gda__=1426774166_ee86c2b446aa17421bcb369a0a9b9d9 0

GeneralKaos
07-12-2014, 08:16 PM
may I play too?770771

Nickosaurus
07-12-2014, 08:53 PM
^ ^ that Ormsby neck isn't glued yet either. That's his infamous neck pocket test.

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu243/engage757/May6/DSC_0097_zpseac22220.jpg (http://s652.photobucket.com/user/engage757/media/May6/DSC_0097_zpseac22220.jpg.html)

metalhead
11-12-2014, 05:58 PM
I want a Charvel 750xl in ttrans rred or cherry burst one day:

http://www.guitar-museum.com/uploads/guitar/79/120188214950-3.jpg

http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad10/jahosy/Charvel%20750XL/750XL-4.jpg

I have one in desert crackle that is the second guitar I ever bought (traded my Squier strat on it!) and is still the best playing guitar I have ever played. Mine's a bit worse for wear though:

http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s475/metalhead140/181120111931_zps338478e0.jpg (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/metalhead140/media/181120111931_zps338478e0.jpg.html)

Rob L
04-01-2015, 09:10 AM
I owned all three of these over the years and wish I had all three of them back.

The Mockingbird was I believe a '77-78. I think the Kramer DMZ was a '78. I got rid of both of them because they were just too heavy to play on stage night after night and the Kramer was a pain in the ass in the winter. The Charvel I got in the 90's and it was stolen.

1132

1133

1134

Willem
09-01-2015, 05:41 PM
A bass but I think a beautiful guitar nonetheless John Birch custom made for Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath
1250
1251

Willem
09-01-2015, 05:55 PM
a second submission another bass this one is made form 50,000 year old kauri
http://www.bestbassgear.com/ebass/bass-of-the-week/bass-of-the-week-kauri-bass-made-of-50000-year-old-wood.html

bargeloobs
09-01-2015, 06:07 PM
It's a nice bass, no doubting that. Just to be clear, the Kauri tree itself isn't 50,000 years old, it's more than likely reclaimed swamp Kauri.
Beautiful nonetheless.

Willem
09-01-2015, 06:55 PM
yes my understanding was it's essentially wood that originated 50,000 years ago and has since been preserved probably as you said in a swamp

pablopepper
12-03-2015, 10:43 AM
My buddy has a thing for Reverends. I don't blame him, they are stunning.
http://i.imgur.com/CRPkEdfl.jpg
He just got this one today.

http://i.imgur.com/1PT60Epl.jpg
This is his first one. Bastard.

wokkaboy
12-03-2015, 11:02 AM
not a bad looking axe Pabs, pretty cool body shape, bit like a distorted Jazzmaster. Another variation on the headstock too

gavinturner
12-03-2015, 11:50 AM
Wow that surf grren one is amazing. Would kill for it. Looks like a great idea for a scratchie!!

cheers,
Gav.

pablopepper
15-04-2015, 09:26 AM
I freaking love mashup guitars.
https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11141729_10153118263216708_4674908822918219754_n.j pg?oh=65673c04704322ebaa1e592bf3837464&oe=55DE04C6
http://oi46.tinypic.com/1217fy1.jpg

wokkaboy
15-04-2015, 09:36 AM
that is a beautiful axe Pabs, wait till Ads sees it, he will want one ASAP !

dave.king1
15-04-2015, 02:03 PM
Pabs, that is something more than stunning ( I want it badly )

BenWA
15-04-2015, 02:15 PM
me too!!!!

ponch
16-04-2015, 08:13 AM
So much want.

stan
16-04-2015, 08:28 AM
wow, always wanted a Fender Gretsch Tele!

Nickosaurus
16-04-2015, 09:14 AM
Fretsch Falconcaster looks good :p

vh2580
26-04-2015, 03:50 PM
Oh to dream!

stan
26-04-2015, 08:50 PM
I think you could build on of those Tony, modify an IB kit... You'd get something close

Nickosaurus
26-04-2015, 10:20 PM
I've been following him for years Tony. His work just keeps getting better and better.


New Kiesel build..

https://scontent-sin.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11183452_1576568405959789_8432915934573920712_n.jp g?oh=37cf744d407093aea2e238762f8cb225&oe=55C9E9A2

pablopepper
28-04-2015, 10:03 AM
I think I'm the only one who doesn't like the Vader. Never been into headless, or Carvin for that matter. Nice burl top though.

wokkaboy
28-04-2015, 10:06 AM
yeah can't say I'm a big fan of the shape and a headless but that burl top is super nice !

keloooe
28-04-2015, 10:25 AM
I'm on the fence with headless axes, I'd quite enjoy a headless LP (maybe even a bass for that matter, ring any bells DB?), but the Carvin headless axes are "okay" IMO

Nickosaurus
28-04-2015, 08:22 PM
Never used to but it is growing on me :)

robin
28-04-2015, 08:46 PM
Back in the day a mate let me use his Steinberger headless bass (the cricket bat one), for a gig. It just felt wrong ALL night. Compared to my Jazz Bass it never felt comfortable. The balance was all wrong.

rob

stan
03-05-2015, 02:55 PM
This: a relic job, but an awesome one:
Article and more pics here: http://gearpatrol.com/2013/04/17/fender-x-levis-vintage-clothing-stratocaster-guitar/


http://gearpatrol.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/fender-x-levis-vintage-stratocaster-guitar-gear-patrol-slide-41.jpg

keloooe
04-05-2015, 07:15 AM
Best relic job I have ever seen!

stan
04-05-2015, 07:39 AM
love the Fat City chicken head knob...

dingobass
04-05-2015, 08:11 AM
Wrong thread, Stan ;)

stan
04-05-2015, 08:22 AM
haha, you are a bad man DB

dingobass
04-05-2015, 08:24 AM
Dont want to sound like I am poo pooing but I hate reliced Guitars, especially Fender ones....

keloooe
04-05-2015, 08:37 AM
I prefer naturally aged guitars but that one somehow actually appeals to me....

dave.king1
04-05-2015, 09:24 AM
Dont want to sound like I am poo pooing but I hate reliced Guitars, especially Fender ones....

I'm with you on this DB, I don't see the point of it ( I think it's just wannabe d1ck waving )

Wear it down yourself if you must

stan
04-05-2015, 11:11 AM
Dont want to sound like I am poo pooing but I hate reliced Guitars, especially Fender ones....

I actually agree, it should age naturally.
But to me this looked good, if it was the real deal then even better.
It does seem wierd to try and make something new look old - be something it is not, but I like this one

gavinturner
05-05-2015, 01:51 PM
I really like some relicing jobs, but for me this is too much. Give me what looks like a 50s tele in much loved condition any day. A little too much grime here for my liking. Sorry Stan!!

cheers,
Gav.

gavinturner
05-05-2015, 02:40 PM
How about this? I'm a sucker for vintage style. Maybe it's a candidate for ugly instead? I'd hang it in a second..

cheers,
Gav.

stan
05-05-2015, 06:05 PM
that is retro cool Gav

pablopepper
21-05-2015, 12:11 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11267736_10153039709329024_7315965806412463669_n.j pg?oh=7152befc617ec671a64bac28c20ec4b6&oe=5603A1F3&__gda__=1442463934_11a9cb72bf10ce6c7ff4735621fb72e d
This just popped up on Electrical Guitar Company's FB feed. Hawt.

pablopepper
21-05-2015, 12:15 PM
Also...wow.
http://gearsofsound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PRSPSBF_1.jpeg
http://gearsofsound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PRSPSBF_2.jpeg
Dat quilt.

wokkaboy
21-05-2015, 12:50 PM
that quilt axe looks similar to Perry's shark axe without the hollow cuts on the top.
Wow that is something else. The axe above aint too shabby either

Nickosaurus
21-05-2015, 01:57 PM
The quiltiest of them all

keloooe
21-05-2015, 02:26 PM
Yeah, very much like the Sharks!

Fretworn
22-05-2015, 10:57 AM
Also...wow.
http://gearsofsound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PRSPSBF_1.jpeg
http://gearsofsound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PRSPSBF_2.jpeg
Dat quilt.

Yep, those Al Di Meola PRSs are very pretty.

west0288
24-05-2015, 08:26 PM
Holy mackerel! I could stare at that quilt guitar forever! Simply gorgeous. :eek:

pablopepper
16-07-2015, 03:47 PM
More PRS goodness.
http://i.imgur.com/9p4Ycqj.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/IyYTL8o.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/kCIywFc.jpg

pablopepper
16-07-2015, 03:50 PM
Mayones.
http://i.imgur.com/a4m0qsu.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/yehGCJBh.jpg
Unbelievable.

wokkaboy
16-07-2015, 03:57 PM
wow those Mayones are very nice. Wonder what sort of timber the cap is on the bottom pic

crundes
16-07-2015, 05:44 PM
That first one looks mint! Like the mini humbucker's (if that's what they are).

Nickosaurus
16-07-2015, 05:54 PM
Yeah that second top is like a kaleidoscope

pablopepper
16-07-2015, 07:30 PM
http://i.imgur.com/VAWuBbnl.jpg
Check out the inlay work on this one.

http://i.imgur.com/GgRnQKB.jpg
No idea what this is, but I love it.

pablopepper
16-07-2015, 07:44 PM
Luthier Nik Huber has the best one piece tops.
http://i.imgur.com/WD5Nb2Ul.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/yyMJmKnl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Pi9xTm5l.jpg

west0288
16-07-2015, 08:48 PM
http://i.imgur.com/VAWuBbnl.jpg

Brodie's level of want for this guitar: Eleven-out-of-freaking-Ten!!!

Fretworn
17-07-2015, 06:23 AM
Brodie's level of want for this guitar: Eleven-out-of-freaking-Ten!!!

It's too intricate for me, but you have admire the workmanship. Especially the pawprint fret markers.

keloooe
13-09-2015, 09:08 PM
Not as high standard as some of the axes here, but I have definitely become interested in the ESP Stream series...

pablopepper
12-10-2015, 06:35 AM
Let's just ignore that this thing either has 25 frets or the fret markers are screwed up, because OMFG...
https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/12138538_10153793235869767_5752860687183665471_o.j pg
All of the wants..

KurtSlash123
12-10-2015, 08:41 AM
Okay, that's freak if awesome!

wokkaboy
12-10-2015, 08:42 AM
why don't you build a Ninentdo inspired JM-1 Pabs ? You can cut the pickguard to suit and sure you have an old controller you could use

Fretworn
12-10-2015, 10:02 AM
I know it won't be everyone's cup of tea., but......
http://www.jamestrussart.com/gallery.php?id=4#

James Trussart Steel Deville in Titanic green. (Serial # 15106)

wokkaboy
12-10-2015, 11:17 AM
some beautiful axes there Fretty for sure

stan
12-10-2015, 11:50 AM
James Trussart's stuff is amazing

keloooe
12-10-2015, 01:55 PM
That Nintenaxe is amazing! I've seen the bass version of James' #15000 and a Tele version of his #13143, very damn cool axes!

Arzi
13-10-2015, 04:03 PM
Ok

Just ordered a body blank from these guys... I never knew - noob that I am that we have this level of building pros in Finland.

Just a few to post here but check out their site - just google Amfisound guitars. You'll find quite alot of inspiration there. Unbelievable stuff in their galleries...

5872

5873

5874

58755876

Island_Moose
13-11-2015, 01:30 AM
I bought some strings yesterday and took 20 minutes to play this guitar, hanging on the wall with a $2000 price tag:

6502

DrNomis_44
13-11-2015, 06:20 AM
I'm surprised no one has thought to include this one, Joe Satriani's Ibanez Chrome Silver Surfer guitar:6503

pablopepper
13-11-2015, 06:44 AM
So many fingerprints....

Lol.

andrewdosborne
13-11-2015, 07:28 AM
I bought some strings yesterday and took 20 minutes to play this guitar, hanging on the wall with a $2000 price tag:

6502

Did it feel like 2K's worth of guitar? Looks nice.

pablopepper
04-12-2015, 05:17 AM
https://fbcdn-photos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-0/p240x240/12289557_10153337060523037_5955350641957346275_n.j pg?oh=895b3b2bbcd965e3a8d54459d7eeb50a&oe=56E81662&__gda__=1456985460_9def8879885a6283609c5ddf39f6c79 9
https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/12308808_10153337060633037_4895848090223457327_n.j pg?oh=9ebc9ac787e8a17074c6b575b5f4f85b&oe=56DC4289
https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12308436_10153337060593037_1794550253605836844_n.j pg?oh=75b4a9b2a7a37395f06c8ba5ecd4206e&oe=57227E3F
https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12346565_10153337060598037_5044080602935005638_n.j pg?oh=3b8369442b33a42f5d66100cbdae3e77&oe=56D6A595
Perry is upping the stain game something fierce.

vh2580
04-12-2015, 06:18 AM
That tiger stripe is killer. Ormsby is doing some really cool stuff lately

andrewdosborne
04-12-2015, 08:07 AM
Amazing stuff!

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wokkaboy
04-12-2015, 09:43 AM
yeah seen some of these on Perry's FB page, he keeps raising the bar - if that's possible !

Andy40
04-12-2015, 12:49 PM
This is the biggest guitar porn thread i've seen.

I'll add the PRS Dragon

6866

wokkaboy
04-12-2015, 02:02 PM
yeah that PRS belongs in the beautiful thread Andy. That fret board is off the chain !

Andy40
04-12-2015, 06:18 PM
yeah that PRS belongs in the beautiful thread Andy. That fret board is off the chain !

I reckon Wokks, luv'n that inlay...

andrewdosborne
05-12-2015, 05:03 PM
My mind boggles at the thought of the work and skill put into that inlay

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pablopepper
05-01-2016, 11:20 AM
First decent pics of the Ormsby production run.
https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/10653570_10156291254370618_4516134540254662720_n.j pg?oh=4cf7c83f66594808d751478636a4abe6&oe=570DC8AA
https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/10419638_10156291288470618_8396808627993567388_n.j pg?oh=e86d87e2c5b0a220f71faa8e90475325&oe=56FD0AF9
https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/1426201_10156291288575618_6119215933996320659_n.jp g?oh=ed5a6b2ddbf9b9619f9ea74c82f84957&oe=570E37FB