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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #60 on: October 23, 2010, 05:48:10 AM »
man I cant find those decals anymore!Where u gettem?
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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #61 on: October 23, 2010, 08:43:26 AM »
I have a set of SD jazz pups I had converted covers on(soap bars) to go on a Guild SB302 Im restoring. The orig pups are as rare as hens teeth, until recently I scored some orig pups . Now I have to make covers for them . I had planned a JAEbird project but I have these Jazz pups  so I may do a jazz build 1st.
When I get to that point are the decals available?
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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #62 on: October 24, 2010, 02:31:05 PM »

Prototype is finished, jigs and templates made.  Weight is 7.8 lbs.

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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #63 on: October 24, 2010, 03:05:27 PM »
looking nice Carlo!!!
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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #64 on: October 24, 2010, 04:44:18 PM »
Nice. And damn quick!
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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #65 on: October 24, 2010, 08:57:10 PM »
Looks really nice, indeed.

Interesting that the pink one you built before didnt look that cool to me, this one I like. Maybe its the headstock I didnt like on the other one.
And the bridge/pickups combination looks better on this one too, although that shouldnt be the case, since they are the same on both, right?

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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #66 on: October 25, 2010, 03:21:31 AM »
Thanks to all for the compliments.

Looks really nice, indeed.

Interesting that the pink one you built before didnt look that cool to me, this one I like. Maybe its the headstock I didnt like on the other one.
And the bridge/pickups combination looks better on this one too, although that shouldnt be the case, since they are the same on both, right?


JAEbird is closer to the original Peter Cook/ JAE design.  Fbird 2010 got to the point where I knew some design decisions made a while ago weren't right but I just had to finish it.

The bridge and pickup toppers/rings are slightly different, again closer to the originals.  These are SD SS4 pups, on the Fbird 2010 I used toppers and rings sized for TB+ pups and larger mounting screws.


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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #67 on: October 25, 2010, 04:34:35 AM »
Cool!
Still love that homemade bridge configuration. Very clever.

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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #68 on: October 25, 2010, 06:23:46 AM »
That came out great!  The guard is now spot on ;D

Any plans for a differnet bridge?

So what are you sellig these for again?

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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #69 on: October 25, 2010, 08:02:45 AM »
Cool!
Still love that homemade bridge configuration. Very clever.

Thanks!  The bridge/tailpiece is being modded by a local machine shop, I may sell them if there's any interest.

That came out great!  The guard is now spot on ;D

Any plans for a differnet bridge?

So what are you sellig these for again?

Thanks, the initial guard was cut a little big, needed some slight reshaping, thanks for pointing it out.  Ditto the body, I found some more pictures and they were a big help.

A customer can specify or provide bridge, pups and placement (and number), body wood, body mods, custom paint etc.  The price will change according to parts and extra work required.  Mods will be part of the fun for me.

The JAEbird Standard price is $475 delivered in the US.  Overseas shipping will be reasonable with neck detached.  Lefty same price but with rosewood board.

Standard equipment Seymour Duncan SS4 pups with toppers and rings, CTS/Switchcraft.  Korean open back tuners...Resolites add $90.
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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #70 on: October 25, 2010, 09:27:09 AM »
Yes I have the bridge/tailpiece and one pickup

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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #71 on: October 25, 2010, 01:19:01 PM »
man I cant find those decals anymore!Where u gettem?

Decals available here:

http://www.guitarcentro.com/product.php?id_product=62

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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #72 on: October 25, 2010, 09:09:40 PM »
Beautiful Carlo. Full credit to you. That has that look that makes you want to pick it up and play it.
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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #73 on: October 26, 2010, 04:53:28 AM »
Beautiful Carlo. Full credit to you. That has that look that makes you want to pick it up and play it.
Thanks!  That can be arranged. ;D


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Re: Project JAEbird
« Reply #74 on: October 26, 2010, 08:39:16 AM »
Looks so playable.     we want to here it..... :mrgreen:
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