markd21
New Member
I've taken to attempting build a guitar. I've assembled parts guitars - and I love them. This, however, is a bit more challenging. This is really just a glorified kit, but with some exceptions....
The body was luthier built for me combining aspects of the Ibanez Jem, Pia and a San Dimas Charvel. The neck and fretboard were luthier built as well. The fret job is my own. It's not bad for a first try, but I have some that need more work.
It's my "Inspired by Ibanez" build. The neck is ready for final finishing. It's sitting, awaiting the arrival of the clear coat. The headstock design was hand painted with acrylic paint markers and sealed with a 2K satin clear coat sanded back 320.
The body is almost done being sanded. There are some uncomfortable areas to be sanding on this one. I gotta give props to the person who sands these for a living!! The filler primer should be here in a couple of days...
This leads to tonight's project: Finalizing the Graphic Design!!
I am handing painting this guitar, as previously mentioned. This afternoon, I traced the body, cut it out (kinda screwed up, so it's a little off), and began painting the final design. These pics show it off so far.
I'm having a blast with this. The design will wrap around to the sides. My wife is painting the back with her own design. Once all that painting is done the weather may be better for doing the clear coats.
Figuring this will be done in December/January. Thanks for letting me share!!
Anyone else enjoy "building" their own guitars?
The body was luthier built for me combining aspects of the Ibanez Jem, Pia and a San Dimas Charvel. The neck and fretboard were luthier built as well. The fret job is my own. It's not bad for a first try, but I have some that need more work.
It's my "Inspired by Ibanez" build. The neck is ready for final finishing. It's sitting, awaiting the arrival of the clear coat. The headstock design was hand painted with acrylic paint markers and sealed with a 2K satin clear coat sanded back 320.
The body is almost done being sanded. There are some uncomfortable areas to be sanding on this one. I gotta give props to the person who sands these for a living!! The filler primer should be here in a couple of days...
This leads to tonight's project: Finalizing the Graphic Design!!
I am handing painting this guitar, as previously mentioned. This afternoon, I traced the body, cut it out (kinda screwed up, so it's a little off), and began painting the final design. These pics show it off so far.
I'm having a blast with this. The design will wrap around to the sides. My wife is painting the back with her own design. Once all that painting is done the weather may be better for doing the clear coats.
Figuring this will be done in December/January. Thanks for letting me share!!
Anyone else enjoy "building" their own guitars?
