It could come in handy if you ever get asked to make a guitar for a bishop or an emperor.
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?Originally Posted by Simon Barden
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
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.
Making the world a better place; one guitar at a time...
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.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1, TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
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.
8 more necks! Good plan Trev!
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
9 if I can remember where I stashed that Sheoak...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.
8 more necks! Good plan Trev!
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Just catching up on this thread, always great to see your work Frankie.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Oh, heck yes. It must be done!
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FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
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