Vox Hollow Body

[drbassman]

It will get one of those nice maple necks I got from greatdealz and I'm even thinking about using the 2 Gibson Melody Maker pup covers as well.  Maybe add a second pup to it.

Anyway, it'll probably end up about 50% Gibson when all finished.  Is that close enough for our forum here?

[uwe]

Ever since one of our most honorable members recreated "Saw IV" with a newly acquired innocent, alas! Even virgin white TB and then badassed to add insult to injury, this forum has bared itself of all inhibitions regarding impurity of Gibson products ... So please fire away Herr Doktor!

Uwe

[drbassman]

I think it has a lot of "Gibson" potential!

[Dave W]

Is this a new project, or one of your ongoing ones I missed? I don't remember seeing that body before.

[Barklessdog]

Very nice, I can't wait to see it grow.

[gweimer]

You know, if you keep posting stuff like this, I may have to contract you to do something for me.  That's some mighty fine work you post.   

[drbassman]

Is this a new project, or one of your ongoing ones I missed? I don't remember seeing that body before.

I just snagged it today.  A whopping $88.  The Epi Sheraton is coming along, I had to take it to my luthier for some reverse engineering on the raw neck I had.  I just couldn't get it right.  I need to work with chisels and hand tools more!

This one will be bolt on and a bit easier for my budding skills.  I haven't decided whether it will be 30 or 34" scale.  We'll see after I have some time to play with it.

I'll be posting some pics of projects as they finish up within the next week or so.  Getting close on the 98 LP.

[drbassman]

You know, if you keep posting stuff like this, I may have to contract you to do something for me.  That's some mighty fine work you post.   

Well, I don't quite yet have the kahonies to mess with stuff for other folks, but that's my ultimate retirement goal!  Right now it takes me weeks to do what should only take days or hours.  Being self taught can be torture, but it sure is fun once you learn something.

The challenge on this one will be adding maple to the heel of the old raw Gibson maple neck to turn it into a bolt on as it's currently a set-neck.  That shouldn't be too much of a challenge.  I've done some similar things already.  I'm also thinking of leaving the finish alone and just wet sanding out the flaws and abuse so it keeps its vintage vibe.  Sometimes, jumping into a refin isn't always necessary.

[Barklessdog]

Did you scratch your name in the top near the bridge area, claiming it yours?

[drbassman]

Did you scratch your name in the top near the bridge area, claiming it yours?

Nope, not Me. the PO did it and I'm going to sand/fill it out if I can.  I'd like to preserve the old finish if possible.

[shadowcastaz]

Mucho mojo!!!!!Goooo  redsox!!!!!!

[drbassman]

Mucho mojo!!!!!Goooo  redsox!!!!!!

Maybe there's a t-shirt buried in it!!     LOL

[godofthunder]

Ever since one of our most honorable members recreated "Saw IV" with a newly acquired innocent, alas! Even virgin white TB and then badassed to add insult to injury, this forum has bared itself of all inhibitions regarding impurity of Gibson products ... So please fire away Herr Doktor!

Uwe

   I believe I heard my name being called ! Yes my Tbird was virgin, I savored very cut of the blade.

[drbassman]

Ah Scott, the "butcher!"   

[godofthunder]

 I like to think of myself as liberator.    Just think of those those poor shackled upper register notes now free because of my skilled hands. Call me Butcher if you must I will wear it proudly.