A modified electric guitar I did a few years back. It was in bad shape(warped neck) and I thought it could be rescued as an art piece. It still plays.
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Chris, such kind (and inspiring) words. I look forward to seeing your photos. Hopefully I will have new stuff to share by next weekend. I began harvesting wood and hardware from a beat up classical guitar today. I'm trying a new approach to the build. So far,so good. The build will be about 22 inches from bridge to nut based on the size of the piece of soundboard I was able to salvage from the face of the git.The smaller scale is fine considering it is going to be donated to a children's music program my piano teacher and her husband work with in Cuba.
Bill I despair when the best is covered in gold, silver and bought by rich men, the guys through history who made something had nothing and sometimes made the treasures under dire dire duress. All the artists of history had to sell to the rich guys to survive and bow their heads in shame but they are the artists who's names will survive for ever as so will their work, show me more of what you are doing, never be afraid of being the best innovator of art, always be proud to put your name to it and show it, you are special mate, just a few of the around the house things that I have made:-
Typical the batteries have died on the camera but I will be sending the pictures ASAP, all the best mate, from one artist to another, you have talent mate, keep on doing and keep on showing, your friend Chris. :) :) :)
Chris, This was a cheap imported electric. It had a gloss black finish and a neck with quite a bow in it. It was for sale in a music shop where I took guitar lessons. I disassembled it and stripped the finish off of everything. I carved into the face using an x-acto knife and a rotary carving tool. The teal metallic is a combination of spray paints. I used a polishing wheel on the rotary to to clean and then distress the hardware. I wanted a future meets ancient past combination of looks. I'm pretty happy with the results. Randy and Stevesteve, thanks for the comments.
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Chris, such kind (and inspiring) words. I look forward to seeing your photos. Hopefully I will have new stuff to share by next weekend. I began harvesting wood and hardware from a beat up classical guitar today. I'm trying a new approach to the build. So far,so good. The build will be about 22 inches from bridge to nut based on the size of the piece of soundboard I was able to salvage from the face of the git.The smaller scale is fine considering it is going to be donated to a children's music program my piano teacher and her husband work with in Cuba.
Bill I despair when the best is covered in gold, silver and bought by rich men, the guys through history who made something had nothing and sometimes made the treasures under dire dire duress. All the artists of history had to sell to the rich guys to survive and bow their heads in shame but they are the artists who's names will survive for ever as so will their work, show me more of what you are doing, never be afraid of being the best innovator of art, always be proud to put your name to it and show it, you are special mate, just a few of the around the house things that I have made:-
Typical the batteries have died on the camera but I will be sending the pictures ASAP, all the best mate, from one artist to another, you have talent mate, keep on doing and keep on showing, your friend Chris. :) :) :)
Chris, This was a cheap imported electric. It had a gloss black finish and a neck with quite a bow in it. It was for sale in a music shop where I took guitar lessons. I disassembled it and stripped the finish off of everything. I carved into the face using an x-acto knife and a rotary carving tool. The teal metallic is a combination of spray paints. I used a polishing wheel on the rotary to to clean and then distress the hardware. I wanted a future meets ancient past combination of looks. I'm pretty happy with the results. Randy and Stevesteve, thanks for the comments.
Wow Bill, what material did you use mate? You certainly have the sight of insight mate, All the best Chris. :)
I like that a lot!
Cheers,
Steve
Luv that bridge...individual bone saddles...!!!
Wowzers !!!!!! man thats killer lookin !