New Private Stock Day for Mr. 11top!

[Brian G]

Hey folks!
11top requested that I host some pictures and tell the tale of this incredible PS build. Here we go!

Here is a pic of the top that I chose from the Vault, Steve had to have it! One of the strongest one piece quilts I have ever come across. We had spec'd it out for store stock as an SC245 with a blue/green type of finish color.

We chatted quite a bit about finish color. Both of us were a big fan on Sandstorm and we wanted to tweak that idea a bit. Steve came up with the idea of a fade that starts with Honey Gold on the lower bout and fades all the way to natural. Dave C. nailed it.

The inlay ideas on this piece were very cool. I recently had a PS built for myself with Leopard Jasper birds, first time that material had ever been used. Steve wondered how it might look with Leopard Jasper headstock Eagle and honey Jasper birds - SUCCESS! Oh, did I mention Steve wanted the 20th anniversary inlays to start at the 7th fret? Very cool.

 

[veinbuster]

Awesome. You know I'm closer than Steve right?

 

[Brian G]

On to the neck..
This guitar was spec'd to have a Cocobolo neck, but, they werent out of the oven yet. As soon as they came out I picked the gnarliest and sappiest one they had.

Oh yeah, and we considered a maple heel cap...but Steve suggested a Leopard Jasper heel cap. How cool is this? Check out the sliver you can see in the pocket.

Some swirly Cocobolo backplates to cap off the body

And a couple more shots...

 

[Brian G]

One of my favorite PS builds to date, thanks so much Steve for joining me on the fun!
Something tells me a TON of people will be seeing more of this beauty in January/February...but Ill leave that as a surprise. ENJOY!

 

[WEDGE]

That is crazy...congrats to both of you.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Bangin'.

 

[geese_com]

Yeah buddy! That is one sexy PS. Great job , Brian and Steve!

 

[jfb]

In a word...MENTAL. Way to go Steve and Brian.

 

[themike]

Something tells me a TON of people will be seeing more of this beauty in January/February...but Ill leave that as a surprise. ENJOY!

Its no surprise, that calendar was made just for Steve to keep track of his builds. Hes just nice enough to let PRS print more and sell em! haha

What a killer guitar Phennnnn!

 

[Brian G]

Its no surprise, that calendar was made just for Steve to keep track of his builds. Hes just nice enough to let PRS print more and sell em! haha

What a killer guitar Phennnnn!

Or am I even talking about the calendar? dun Dun DUNNNNNNNNNNN

 

[themike]

Or am I even talking about the calendar? dun Dun DUNNNNNNNNNNN

STOP PLAYING WITH OUR EMOTIONS, BRIAN! hahah

 

[JustRob]

Beautiful work from everyone involved. Truly impressive! Congrats.

 

[11top]

These were the available neck blanks. It didn't take long to decide. :dancing:



Big thanks to Brian. He is truly gifted at putting these works of art together, and a nice guy with whom to work. He sure did pick out a nice top!!! And, I'm not even generally a 1 piece top fan. :creep:

And, thanks to the PS team! Are these guys pros or what?

 

[Tim]

A true 11 Top...... And back..... And neck!!!

Steve and I must have spent 3 days agonising over this color!! It turned out perfect buddy!!

 

[11top]

A true 11 Top...... And back..... And neck!!!

Steve and I must have spent 3 days agonising over this color!! It turned out perfect buddy!!

Yes we did Tim. It just shows how much I respect your opinion. You have put together some of the nicest guitars on this planet, my friend (Australia is on this planet, right?).

 

[jfb]

(Australia is on this planet, right?).

Kinda.

 

[Hopeful Sinner]

That is absolutely beautiful... I dig it Steve!!! Congrats!!!

And now I know who to call when I'm ready for my first PS, Brian is tha man!!!

 

[rabidhamster]

My girlfriend came in the room, saw the bare quilt top, and from a few feet back said "WOW! What is that?? Is that the shroud of Turin?"
I couldn't figure out what she was talking about, til I stepped back, and sure enough - thats a face in there. I dont see it as much in the finished guitar, I'm distracted by how great the guitar looks! I bet that thing is a beast!

 

[Tim]

Yes we did Tim. It just shows how much I respect your opinion. You have put together some of the nicest guitars on this planet, my friend (Australia is on this planet, right?).

Rock on Bro!!!!

 

[megaboogie]

These PS threads are not helping my GAS for a PS... what a beautiful work, congrats!