BluesHawk Bass

[Barklessdog]

Thanks for all the cool links.

Hmmm, seems like there are 30 ways to do this!

Interesting with the shellac as no spraying involved. His technique would not be compatible with Wig guys rough sanding technique, though.

One things for sure, it's going to be fun experimenting. I just hope the StewMac blue dye I bought is nice looking and does not look like the dead colors of RITs dyes.

[shadowcastaz]

I have some of their dye also. I would trust the most recent guys method because he is a luthier and a musician. The french polish method is more easy to control. I like the method of adding black or dark, and sanding out then do your top color. Because you chose a light figure,you want that to show through plus the blue is dark so  it takes some of the risk out.Id forget the 1st video. I would bet my Hobbit Ho that is the way PRS makes those awesome 10 tops . I just finished grouting the tile in my kitchen so I may end up in my shop . Ill grab a piece of scrap tiger maple and practice with the stew mac blue.M

[Barklessdog]

I am thinking of not using black but mixing the blue really dark for the "black" stain.

If you look at the PRS top it looks like dark blue & a light blue vs black stain to me.

[shadowcastaz]

The light and dark contrasts are partly due to the diff densities of the figure in the wood itself,which allows more or less absorption of dye. alls the black does is highlight the figure,the color does the actual work . You would need a microscope to actually see the black. Look at one of their gold or bronze colored 10 tops. If there was no black in the initial coat, that would never pop like it does. Im dyin to practice dyin !!have fun.M

[Barklessdog]

back angles cut with neck loose

Observe he color difference of the Poplar- the fresh cut vs the sun browned wood

[Barklessdog]

Caught red handed!

[shadowcastaz]

that is gonna be sweet.

[Nocturnal]

That is really looking nice!

[Chris P.]

Nice! I must say I don't like the BluesHawk that much, but this looks very nice and promising!!

[Barklessdog]

Nice! I must say I don't like the BluesHawk that much, but this looks very nice and promising!!

To tell you the truth, neither did I, much like the Non reverse Tbird first looked odd to me, but it grew on me. Seeing and holding my friends Blueshawk really got me hooked. It was a beautiful and complex guitar in person

The whole concept and execution is built to be a "players guitar" which seems like an update of the first Les Paul P-90 version. From the lighter weight chambered body to the heelless neck joint, smaller lower horn with better upper fret access and the tummy contour, the body feels great. It will be a great match for the fast playing Ripper neck.

The electronics likewise, is very Gibson and made with "the player" in mind ( the only Dummy coil Gibson?), the bypass varitone, two controls keep it simple, and the added plus of a pickup selector all within reach. They were designed by JT Riboloff who has since moved on from Gibson.

The appearance is a bit odd and doesn't appeal to all -
   The BluesHawk is not a budget instrument and represents one of the few recent attempts by a major manufacturer to try something genuinely new.

It was a very innovate guitar and I am dying to see how a bass version will play & sound. The guitar certainly seems to have a cult following. My friend loves his and he owns a lot of expensive guitars.

[drbassman]

Wow, that is looking so good!!!! 

[shadowcastaz]

By the way thanx for the lead on the cuban mahog.

[Barklessdog]

Blueshawk's back contour-

"The minimum dimension is .950 inch from top to back. This "minimum dimension" is located approximately at the center of the F hole...
if you draw a line across the guitar body parallel with the frets it would intersect with the "minimum dimension" and the center of the F
holes.

[Barklessdog]

He sent me these pictures last night

[Chris P.]

Well, it's your bass you make. so you decide. So there isn't anything wrong. Only slightly different.