NGD: CRAZY 11 TOP DC245!

[11top]

So........................during my last trip to the wood library, I looked at this piece of maple til I was blue in the face. I was afraid that it just wouldn't carve out into a good book match. I passed on the piece. However, I had taken a photo of it (first photo below), and when I got home, it kept haunting me. So...................................

 

[cjmwrx]

That is f'in beautiful!

 

[soundbee]

i think it just pee'd a little - gorgeous

Here's a question for you - the color of the raw wood an appears quite different than the finished product. Do you have a good sense of what the finished product is going to look like - and therefore already select stain colors, treatments, etc...? Or do you just find something that looks groovy and hope for the best?

-Kevin

 

[QueenCityGuitars]

Very nice, Steve!

 

[slowro]

That is crazy! you have a masters eye for unique tops

 

[gear_freak]

Ok, my mouth is on the floor. I love that crazy top. Good thing you trusted your gut feeling!!! What pick-ups are in it?

 

[themike]

The unusual tops are usually my favorite - sooooooo awesome dude!

 

[11top]

i think it just pee'd a little - gorgeous

Here's a question for you - the color of the raw wood an appears quite different than the finished product. Do you have a good sense of what the finished product is going to look like - and therefore already select stain colors, treatments, etc...? Or do you just find something that looks groovy and hope for the best?

-Kevin

Part of the color difference has to do with different cameras and difference lighting, so I'd say the difference isn't as drastic as it appears in these photos. I'm a big fan of natural anyway, so I had a pretty good idea how this was going to turn out color-wise. I will also say that Paul Miles is a MASTER when it comes to paint. I respect his opinion a great deal. The pickups are DGTs by the way.

I have not had a chance to plug it in yet, and may not be able to at this point. Headed to Stevenville in the morning. Whoo Hoo!!!!

 

[In2Blues]

Amazing guitar! :congrats:

 

[markie]

:rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:



Phenny Phugg'in Rocks!

 

[JMintzer]

Yeah, too bad it didn't come out nice...


Jamie

 

[hendrik7]

....day...um

 

[]-[@n$0Ma☩!©]

Am I the only one who can see a demon?

 

[11top]

Am I the only one who can see a demon?

Your going to see a few more tomorrow..............................





..............................(actually today- Man, I gotta get to bed!!!).

 

[Tim]

Insane Maple Top!!!

 

[László]

Wonderful!

 

[pturpin123]

Jaw Dropping!

 

[cosmic_ape]

That's a pornographic top right there for ya...

 

[veinbuster]

Great guitar.
It is nice to see someone else using crazy wood.

 

[The Ratchet]

The hauntings of the old 'bookmatching thread' were resonating within you as you debated whether or not to get the wood... :biggrin:

But it turned out alright I'd say