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'The Chief'

Posted by Jess on July 5, 2011 at 12:31pm

While building guitars for the troops, I've finally completed one for myself.

 

'The Chief' is a 4-string electro/acoustic tenor guitar with a GuitarFuel  on-board amp with tone and volume controls, ear bud jack, and speakers built into the body.

 

The design was inspired by an old radio I found at a yard sale.  Maple front and back are joined with mahogany one-piece sides and back panels, walnut neck and maple fretboard make up the woodwork.  Corian nut and saddle, cedar bridge/string retainer with an old Indian Head Nickle recessed into it provides the reason for the name.

 

If you're interested in more photos and details of the build, please go to my website (http://totalrojoguitars.blogspot.com) for a complete rundown.

 

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  • Jess July 7, 2011 at 9:04am
    Thanks, Wes.  The on-board amp is so cool.  The sound is awesome and easily controlled, and there is absolutely no feedback or distortion.  This wasn't my idea, but my friend Ty from GuitarFuel suggested I try it, and it will not be the last for me.  Hope to see you in August.
  • Jess July 6, 2011 at 9:04pm
    Knotlenny:  Thanks, and let me say that I really like your musical renditions of some of my favorite singers.  Maybalene is so cool.  Thanks for the video lesson.
  • Kevin Sprague (Knotlenny) July 6, 2011 at 7:14pm
    Beautiful!  Very Creative!
  • Jess July 5, 2011 at 8:00pm
    Thanks John.  But, I do play it and it is really fun.
  • Uncle John July 5, 2011 at 7:17pm
    This one just wows me.  Very creative and beautiful.  Kind of looks too pretty to play.
  • Jess July 5, 2011 at 3:50pm
    It does!
  • Seaman Jay July 5, 2011 at 3:48pm
    if it sounds half as good as it looks...
  • Dan Sleep July 5, 2011 at 1:28pm
    I am not aware of any issues with using the post office to send guitars to military personnel. I know one of our UK members had a problem with the UK postal service though.
  • Jess July 5, 2011 at 12:53pm
    Dan:  Thanks for the comment.  Do check out the info on my blog.  And, did I read where there is a problem with sending guitars to the troops via USPS?
  • Dan Sleep July 5, 2011 at 12:46pm
    Wow!!!
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