latest scratch body build - Explorer with Iceman horn

[wokkaboy]

Hi, been a while since I've built a scratch body, had a slab of wood leftover from the woodshow so flattened off the edges and glued it, then the decision what shape shall I cut. Had a light bulb moment and thought an explorer with an Iceman horn would look cool, and I have these 2 models so could trace the shape. There's a few dips/holes in the surface but should give the axe character. Will be a wudtone stain I'd say to retain the grain. Does anyone have any idea what type of wood it may be ? We think it could be some type of oak or similar to marri without the dark grain. It cuts pretty easily but weighs a ton, without any routing it weighs at least as much as a mahogany Les Paul.

[wokkaboy]

got it sanded to a reasonable level, still a bit more to go but its taking shape. Will probably buy an explorer or Iceman PBG kit for the neck and electronics, got to work out whether the Iceman or Explorer headstock will look better, any preferences Forumites ? I am leaning towards the cool style of the explorer headstock.
Also got a nice gift from Wayne's sister, a new 4D Guitars neon light in the background of the 2nd pic.

[dingobass]

Interesting chunk of tree ya got goin there Woks.. looking at that sap inclusion I reckon you have a chunk of Euchy of some sort... lovin the flame in the bottom section!
Can hardly wait to see this one done

[wokkaboy]

cheers DB, eucalyptus you think, is that normally fairly soft but heavy ? The knock test sounds pretty good (not that I would know !)
Better lift your game DB I've overtaken you in number of posts ! Pest is on my radar next !

[pablopepper]

Freakin love that shape. Mixes up my two favourite 'pointy' guitar styles. Great stuff Wokka.

[wokkaboy]

cheers Pablo. Had to modify the shape where your right elbow will rest otherwise its same as the explorer shape.

[DanMade]

Cool idea Woks. I have no idea what wood that is but it looks good.

As for the headstock, why not make it a real mash up and do a firebird shape. Just an idea.

[wokkaboy]

thanks for the idea Dan, an tuners upside down firebird headstock would look cool, I'll think about it !

leaning toward explorer kit as the control cavity is simple and only 1 vol/1 tone control.

[lawry]

Cool shape Wokka, and the sap gap could be quite a feature. And... How do you find the time to do all this building of yours? You sure seem damn prolific!

[stan]

inspired shape, looks pretty good!