This was my first attempt at a complete build in July 2017. It consists of a side panel which I liberated from a motorcycle that I built into a "Bobber". A damaged wheel adjuster was utilised as a bridge/saddle, from my '37 Jawa. A cheap, but surprisingly decent sounding S/coil pup with Vol/Tone knobs or should I say "nuts" in this case. Aged patina-enhanced finish (more "patina" was added in 2018). Main tools used were: Large metal grinder, hacksaw (I managed to retain all my digits), hammer, fret saw, metal files, wire wool. Tuning is GDG. Performed my first "Open Mic" with this at Boxstock UK in 2018. Makes me smile every time I crank it up.

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Comment by Bob "Ambrose" Negus on July 22, 2020 at 4:14am

Thanks MB, much appreciated.

Comment by Mineiro´s Blues on July 22, 2020 at 2:31am

Beautiful, I liked it!  Congratulations on the work

Comment by Bob "Ambrose" Negus on October 15, 2019 at 11:04pm

Thanks Andries and Dave for the "Likes"... appreciated!

Comment by Bob "Ambrose" Negus on September 4, 2019 at 9:07pm

Thanks Andries.  After I removed from my bike and it was just lying around... so I thought that will make an interesting guitar, ha ha.  Californian is still a very desirable bike to collect.  We have a few cool things in common my friend.  I still have a CZ 175 Round tank and a "slightly altered" CZ 250.

Comment by A.D.EKER on August 23, 2019 at 7:15am

Looking Slick "Ambrose" That puppie must have some natural sustain  odd shape but verry rustic cool color ! Fun to read you ride the JAWA my first was one to a 200 twostroke i got second hand,

after that a bought a 350 californian the oilmaster Jawa, and made a bobber out of that to , but thats all history now! 

Comment by Bob "Ambrose" Negus on August 23, 2019 at 4:14am

I appreciate your like Eero.

Comment by Bob "Ambrose" Negus on June 20, 2019 at 3:01am

Thanks Jeff. I love playing it. I performed a small live set with my son at an international motorcycle rally in the UK last weekend and this was my weapon of choice.

Comment by Jeff 'Bones' Reilly on June 19, 2019 at 9:45pm

Totally sick & super slick . 

Comment by Bob "Ambrose" Negus on May 15, 2019 at 9:56pm

Thanks for the Like Nasty De. I may be bangin' out a few tunes on this at an international motorcycle club rally next month.

Comment by Bob "Ambrose" Negus on April 5, 2019 at 7:21am

Thanks for the like BBF!

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