Lowe Shop Notes

godofthunder · March 24, 2019, 12:10:55 PM

Congratulations Brad!

BTL · March 25, 2019, 06:50:55 PM

Thanks, Scott!

Things are moving along nicely on a number of fronts.

Life is good.

BTL · March 26, 2019, 05:21:23 PM

These are the moments that I build guitars for...seeing them being played live onstage.

Aaron Akers of Four Star Riot and Joe Sanders of Umbra Luna absolutely KILLING IT at Tarpon Fest last Saturday.

Photos by (L/R/clockwise) Stephen Jones, Heidi Jayne Sardell, and Eddy Luiso.

BTL · March 28, 2019, 08:11:47 PM

Here's another shot of Umbra Luna featuring Joe Sanders with his Chromasonic, Leo Binetti on bass, and Royse Bassham on drums at The Neptune Lounge during Tarpon Fest Music Festival (Photography by HJS).

BTL · April 08, 2019, 07:09:10 PM

I keep selling my personal players, so it's time for a new one.

I decided I like the scale and shape of the Hipshot USA Short Y Key for the 2+2 headstock.

What do you think...good choice?

Here is the 32" scale conversion neck installed on my single pickup Chromasonic with an Inca Silver top and Walnut Toner back:

Rob · April 08, 2019, 08:29:12 PM

That looks great.
I really like the headstock.

Dave W · April 08, 2019, 08:39:26 PM

Yes, those are the right tuners.

BTL · April 27, 2019, 03:34:57 PM

Thanks!

A little update...I'm excited about addding Rubio Monocoat finishes to the portfolio.

0% VOC, easy to apply, and easy to maintain.

This is not your father's guitar finish.

Rob · April 27, 2019, 07:43:29 PM

Those colors are NICE!

BTL · April 28, 2019, 01:53:47 PM

Thanks, Rob!

It's almost silly how easy this stuff is to work with.

Dave W · April 28, 2019, 10:48:29 PM

Looks promising. A bit expensive for a one or two time use but makes sense in your situation.

BTL · April 29, 2019, 11:58:00 AM

Actually, it's available in sample sizes from https://www.monocoat.us/.

They even sell the +2C in small cans, but you have to call.

In small quantities it should be no more expensive than any other pigmented finish, and about 1000 times easier.

Dave W · April 30, 2019, 10:04:44 AM

Thanks, that's good to know.

slinkp · April 30, 2019, 01:33:18 PM

Whoa. I'm really curious to see what you do with those colors!

BTL · April 30, 2019, 10:11:13 PM

I think it's going to be a lot of fun!

On a related note, I'm really looking forward to exhibiting at Summer NAMM in Nashville.

I will have quite a few build updates to post between now and then.