It could come in handy if you ever get asked to make a guitar for a bishop or an emperor.
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It could come in handy if you ever get asked to make a guitar for a bishop or an emperor.
Something The artist formerly known as inspired perhaps?Quote:
Originally Posted by Simon Barden
No advice here, just thought I'd share that I recently acquired my first Purple Heart fretboard neck. It's still in the finishing stages, but I like how it feels and looks. I was unaware of this timber as a fretboard material until I was looking for a replacement neck.
However, the PH on mine must be aged a bit because it's not the vivid purple it's known for. It's gone a dark purple-ish brown, which I don't mind.
Plain and simple for me also. The wenge.
Though the Sheoak fretboard was great also!
But I would love to see a purple heart fretboard - not sure what colour the body would need to be to carry it off.
Soooo - Just build 4 necks and use all the woods.
You've just reminded me that I have another Sheoak slice lurking in the stack.....somewhere. Perhaps more investigation is needed. Though your idea on making 4 necks is noted....The Purple Heart and the Wenge are long enough to do bass boards, and they and the NG Rosewood are thick enough blanks to be split in twain. I can definitely get at least another two standard fretboards out of the remaining Zebrano.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trevor Davies
8 more necks! Good plan Trev! ;)
9 if I can remember where I stashed that Sheoak...Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Just catching up on this thread, always great to see your work Frankie.
Oh, heck yes. It must be done!Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Slowly moving forward….
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