New Project

[Mac]

well not new actually its being on the drawing board for 2 years now and now its actually happening, and as its having a kramer neck im calling it a kramer hybrid :D

Here's a pic of the body shape on a ONE PIECE WHITE KORINA :thumbsup

[webbhead13]

Mac,
Thats a huge chunk of wood!!:yikes :drool
Thats thing is gonna be sweet!:thumbsup
is that what the wolfgang pickups are for?:scratchhe

You gotta keep posting as it gets going!:headbang

[pel666]

I wonder what nuthead would build an axe out of Korina :D

I love the design :thumbsup

[short_circus]

Thats gonna look sweet! Keep us updated:thumbsup

[webbhead13]

Mies,
I cant wait for this one to start taking shape!!
I've heard great things about your work!:thumbsup

[KramerUK]

Only one man I know with a major stock pile of Korina ;)
But 1 piece, man is that baby gonna have some tone!!

Keep us posted Mac, loving the radical design

[Mac]

Mac,
Thats a huge chunk of wood!!:yikes :drool
Thats thing is gonna be sweet!:thumbsup
is that what the wolfgang pickups are for?:scratchhe

You gotta keep posting as it gets going!:headbang

Hit the nail on the head EVH wolfgang pups we're posted to mies this morning,

Brown sound anyone? :D

Edit : its actually a design i made a few years ago, its a dean razorback which had sex with a bc rich mockingbird had a kid then got bits cut off/blended together :D

[webbhead13]

Edit : its actually a design i made a few years ago, its a dean razorback which had sex with a bc rich mockingbird had a kid then got bits cut off/blended together :D

Sounds like a pretty good combo of parts!:headbang

[Mac]

mm yeah, should be killer!

[flyingvfreak]

definatley put some 45 degree bevels on those horns ala Jackson Kelley :thumbsup

[PacerMedic]

That's a sweet hunk-o-wood, boys! :thumbsup Is White Corina light, or heavy? Are there issues with using a single plank instead of two? Advantage? I assume it's okay as long as the wood is completely free of moisture prior to planing? I like the design, wouldn't want any of me bits carved off though!!!

:lol

[pel666]

The advantage is tone and looks, and obviously I don't need to glue anything :thumbsup

It is already milled at 46 mm's, and white Korina can vary all the way (without losing tone) from light to heavy...this piece is light :headbang

You definately need stable wood, this piece is about 35 years old heheheh

[nightwatch]

That's going to look and sound awesome :drool I can't wait to see it done.

Mac, are you going to keep it natural or paint it? Its such a nice piece of wood, I'd keep it natural to show off the wood grain.:drool :bananahea

[pel666]

Yep, it's going to be natural...if Mac doesn't like it he can always get it a paint job :thumbsup

[Mac]

Yeah its gonna be natural, after drooling over mies clawretta at the expo it stays natural! :D

[SantaCruzOM]

Love the design Mac!! That's gonna be a badass!!!

[kb7010]

Can't wait to see the axe when she is all done.. should be a very hot looking guitar...!!!! :thumbsup

[pel666]

Taking the liberty of posting the progress here Mac, am sanding at the moment :thumbsup

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update9.jpg

[KramerUK]

Looking good Mies, keep us posted on progress, cant beat a bit of naked guitar porn :D

[Mac]

oh dear god, i think i just had an orgasm :D

heres a few more aswell

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update1.jpg
http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update2.jpg
http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update3.jpg
http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update4.jpg

[short_circus]

:headbang Very nice Mies,...that thing has a nice flow,..very organic and liquid like...keep us updated:headbang

[Mac]

and some more

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update5.jpg
http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update6.jpg

[pel666]

Hey, they all look the same to me... :D

Please check your mail Mac, and let me know if you have any input!

[halo71]

Hey, they all look the same to me... :D



I was about to say the same thing!

[pel666]

2 evenings of sanding...and it's gettin' pretty sweet already! Sanded to 'only' 220 grid. To feel the bumps where I need to use the drumsander...Next is PU routing (it's evening, makes more noise than sanding :) )

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update10.jpg

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update11.jpg

[Mac]

oh thats prettttyy :D

and mies, i emailed you back :thumbsup

[Mac]

loli fixed the pictures aswell :D

[pel666]

Thanks man!!! Imagine how it looks after polish :drool


Full steam ahead, we go with the plan....would be nice to have it at Xmas eh? :thumbsup

[Mac]

i love on the last one i posted how you can still see mies surname on the edge :D

[pel666]

Yep, custom order 'especially for you!' (singing like in the commercial :D )

No kidding, it's a great chunk of wood and it's light! You will know it's Korina once you played it ;) It's been laying around since late 60's to dry, from my regular source since I didn't have a big enough 1 piece for your shape. I am almost out of supplies anyways, I only have a few pieces left of my grand stash (DOH!). I would hate to see my supplier run out, good price and you get to choose the piece. Just drifting here...

More updates probably 2morrow :thumbsup

[Mac]

sounds great, your doing a fantastic job for me here mies :thumbsup

id love to be able to come and pick my own wood for things like a guitar

[pel666]

Made a HB template, and before routing to proper dimensions in one pass I route 'freestyle' first in 3 steps to come to depth (neckHB has one pass, bridgeHB has two). Then attach template with doublesided tape and do the final run :thumbsup

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update12.jpg

Both done 3 steps to 20mm's deep

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update13.jpg

Just finished the neckHB with the template:

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update14.jpg

And presto:

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update15.jpg

[pel666]

Mac, let me know if the knob placing is ok :thumbsup

[Trulygreatful]

its perfect mies, it looks killer

[pel666]

Drew in the floyd route positions, and copied shapes for routing templates on the floyd (I redo all of my templates, since the new router is so accurate :thumbsup ). I will draw 'em in and do the freehand routing, and then do the templates to finish it off. Just now I drilled the pilot holes for the pots, and speedrilled the back for the elec. cavity to 40mm's. All it needs now is flatten the bottom with a barrelrouter, but will do all that tomorrow :thumbsup

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update16.jpg

Oh, and the breakout at the neckscrewholes don't matter, since it will have the high access profile :thumbsup . Just wanted to drill from the top so the alignment on the neck is perfect, and the drill came throught perfect as well...life can be good at times!

[JimmyDenton]

thats looking pretty cool, Mies how much is it to make a body?

[Trulygreatful]

it varies on the wood and size i think, but mies also has a kramer nana which im taking off his hands to put on this guitar :thumbsup

im loving those small cavities on the back aswell mies!

[webbhead13]

Man that thing is looking too sweet!!!:drool :drool

[NightRider]

looking good mies:thumbsup

[JGB]

Looks awesome!

[pel666]

Levelled the elec cavity bottoms, made the holes to size to fit the pots and routed a channel for the barreljack. Then chisled the end straight, not a cosmetic job but I saved wood :thumbsup Drilled the electric wiring holes, and made the first template for the FR:

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update17.jpg

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update18.jpg

[Mac]

mies thats awesome, without meaning to be picky but where the horns cuve back into the neck pocket, do they need smoothing yet as they look a little rough :D i trust your probably laughing thinking yeah ive got to do that yet :thumsbup

[pel666]

You smart ass :D

Yes, they will become as smooth as the rest...but it's powertool time now :headbang Rest will be handwork! Here's a good impression, with the Lefty neck waiting for the Kline Retta and a OFR (Just finished the first route on the floyd, another template and route to come tomorrow :thumbsup ):

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update19.jpg

[JimmyDenton]

wow thats looking insanly cool:thumbsup

[Ace]

Just gotta add

:drool :drool

[webbhead13]

Just gotta add

:drool :drool

And

:drool :drool :drool

:thumbsup :thumbsup

[pel666]

Just finished routing on the front, and sanded some to get rid of scratched and pencil marks:

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update20.jpg

Finished the template for the back, will proceed later this weekend :thumbsup

[Ultimutt]

Mies, Great job! Looks like a fun build..

Question, What is the thickness??


:toast

[pel666]

Thanks :thumbsup

It's 46 mm's, that's pretty much the standard...I have made them up to 52 upon demand :)

[Ultimutt]

Probably the camera angle throwin' me off I guess. I coulda swore it was thicker than normal. Must be seein things. :scratchhe
EDIT: Looked again... the sharp body edges, not rounded...thats it!:)

:thumbsup

[Mac]

actually those edges are more rounded than the initial design :D

mies take a pic with those EVH wolfgang pups in, it'll look amazing,

god this is fantastic!

[wilds_dog]

Nice! That's gonna look great! :headbang

[pel666]

Yeah, rounding off the edges gives a huge difference and major impact on looks :thumbsup Whe I get to it I will shoot a before and after pic. :headbang

[pel666]

Started on the first shaping of the neck access:

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update21.jpg

[Hot Rod Guitars]

Thanks for posting the pics, that guitar is gonna rock when completed.

[Mac]

Thanks for posting the pics, that guitar is gonna rock when completed.

before being finished assembled and shipped to me for xmas! cant wait :thumbsup

[pel666]

Yep, looks like I'll be able to make it....partially it's gonna be budget, but Mac I trust you will end up buying only Quality stuff since this baby deserves it :thumbsup

[pel666]

Routed a custom cavity recess template today, and route it about 5 mm deep. I like to make my wooden covers thicker (4 mm) for easier handling and sturdyness :thumbsup

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update22.jpg

Came out real perdy!

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update23.jpg

The thick plate will add the bonus of soundholes :D

EDIT: Also sanded all sides to grid #240 except the cutaways and final shaping on the neckpocket (then moving to #400 and up)...here's what she looks like now:

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update24.jpg

[Mac]

Routed a custom cavity recess template today, and route it about 5 mm deep. I like to make my wooden covers thicker (4 mm) for easier handling and sturdyness :thumbsup

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update22.jpg

Came out real perdy!

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update23.jpg

The thick plate will add the bonus of soundholes :D

EDIT: Also sanded all sides to grid #240 except the cutaways and final shaping on the neckpocket (then moving to #400 and up)...here's what she looks like now:

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update24.jpg

Oh god thats sexual :thumbsup

[short_circus]

Very nice:thumbsup I need to get mies to build my "Orpexa" body for me one of these days:) Hey Mies, your inbox is full lol. Anyway, thanks Mies for aswering my questions about building guitar bodies, watching a guitar get made from a raw hunk of wood is facinating. Great work bro:thumbsup

[KramerUK]

Man that is coming along very sweetly, have to get together in the New Year Mac, so I can see that beasty in the real ;)

[Mac]

damn straight fella!

[pel666]

Very nice:thumbsup I need to get mies to build my "Orpexa" body for me one of these days:) Hey Mies, your inbox is full lol. Anyway, thanks Mies for aswering my questions about building guitar bodies, watching a guitar get made from a raw hunk of wood is facinating. Great work bro:thumbsup


No problem mate :thumbsup Check my other projects...more woodporn :headbang

I get too many darn PM's from this forum ;)

[pel666]

Well, drilled the elec ground hole for the floyd, did some more shaping and rasping, sanded a few times, rounded the edges it's gettin' real nice:

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update25.jpg

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update26.jpg

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update27.jpg

The access is lookin' good as well, now for more sanding :thumbsup

Just wanted to mention that the bottom twin pointy thingy the barrel of the router couldn't go deeper, need to do that by hand...

[WAR IN D]

Looking great, Mies.. :thumbsup

Hard to believe that beautiful guitar body was just a hunk of wood not too long ago.

I bet Mac can't wait to get his grubby little mits on it either. :D

[Mac]

Looking great, Mies.. :thumbsup

Hard to believe that beautiful guitar body was just a hunk of wood not too long ago.

I bet Mac can't wait to get his grubby little mits on it either. :D

Damn straight Fool :guns

[pel666]

Just started #400 yesterday, and for you who thought sanding till it hurts doesn't pay off (it's been a week now), check the pics :thumbsup

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update28.jpg

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update29.jpg

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update30.jpg

Few more days...and then Tung time :headbang

[Krimson]

Looks great.

[pel666]

Body shaping and sanding done...ready for the first oil treat 2morrow. That little cutaway double spike thingy was a pain !

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update31.jpg

[crt360]

Damn! :headbang Mies, you've really put some work into that body. Mac, don't poke an eye out. :D

[flyingvfreak]

looking good , how bought a lil toner in that grain before you oil it up :thumbsup

[pel666]

1st layer, almost dry:


http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update32.jpg

[Krimson]

Very Nice.

[PacerMedic]

Hell yeah! That's some nice work, bro! Mac is a lucky mofo! :thumbsup

[pel666]

Second coat applied...

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update33.jpg

[webbhead13]

:drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool

[pel666]

Second coat applied...

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update33.jpg

Got a 6 drooler, yeah baby :headbang

[webbhead13]

Plenty more where those came from!!:thumbsup
That thing is gonna have the whole board dehydrated!:lol :lol :lol
Mac is on lucky Bro!:headbang

[pel666]

I just keep posting 'em :thumbsup

3rd layer...

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update34.jpg

[Mac]

:drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool

[Mac]

also ...mies are those real butterflies :lol

sorry couldn'r resist

[Kramer_nut]

also ...mies are those real butterflies :lol

sorry couldn'r resist

:D :D :jump :jump :D :D

Wasn't expecting that!!!


Todd

[pel666]

My misses likes to put little thingies, plants, china (which I kinda like), immense Catpole (I had never seen one that big really, if you want I can shoot a pic), candles, glass jars well you get the drill, in particulair colour scemes in the house...well, at least that way I can justify having 5 guitars and a Marshall half stack in there as well :thumbsup Yeah, there is little space left if you consider the 5 dogs and 3 cats :D

[pel666]

Just keep on goin'...

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update35.jpg

[cpbgolfpro]

one word


AWESOME

[flyingvfreak]

Thats really nice but It would have really "popped" if it had a lil tint of color ;)

[pel666]

I know you like 'em stained Vince, but you should see and feel a natural Korina...I got hooked :thumbsup (I own 4 Korina's, all my main players and even bypasses my gorgeous red/black burst RRV :headbang )

[pel666]

8 layers of 100% Tung, 2 layers of 100% natural bees Wax (au bain marie ;) )...who needs chemicals :D

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update36.jpg

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update37.jpg

I know, more butterflies :scratchhe

[PacerMedic]

:thumbsup Very nice!:thumbsup

[warrenp099]

Looking really nice there Mies. :thumbsup

[amerturk]

Very nice work Mies. Is the electronics cavity complete or are you going to route it out?

[JGB]

Awesome Mies! That's gonna be sick!

[Mac]

Very nice work Mies. Is the electronics cavity complete or are you going to route it out?


It's complete, me and mies had a discussion about keeping them small with one plate to cover the lot!


in addition


THIS WILL BE AMAZING WHEN FINISHED


end transmission

[pel666]

Had to do some modding, so a few more days delay...it will be a late X-mas gift, but it will be there before 2008 for sure!

The neck is absolutely snug, and alignment is spot on without any adjustment with the el Cheapo Licensed bridge...that always gives me a great feeling :thumbsup It's extremely light, and balances well I can feel that much as a lefty :D

Also fret dressed and polished the neck fretboard and back, cleaned up the nutshelf and installed nut and tuners. The end result is a surprise so NO HEADSTOCK pics :lol

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update38.jpg

Need to shim it, make the spacers for the direct mounted pickups, wire it installing all components and have it tested...I'd better step on it ;)

Vinnie, still think it needs toner ? :poke

[JimmyDenton]

Mies thats awesome dude

[Mac]

oh dear lord i think i just came in my pants :D

[pel666]

A Korina threesome....:

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/Korina_Wall.jpg

Yeah baby!

[JimmyDenton]

is the buddha Korina too?:lol

[pel666]

:lol

Nope, I don't know what it is but it looks like natural Amber, but it is wood! It guards my 3 stage axes (the black Korina maple top soloist made room for the Blone Beast) together with the five dogs :yikes

[pel666]

But this gives you a nice picture:

http://www.xs4all.nl/~pelvis/Kramer/Mac/update39.jpg

[short_circus]

Hell, just looking at that thing makes me wanna ROCK!:headbang
Very nice job Mies:thumbsup

[cc85]

Im not into any guitar shape but a strat shape but I have to admit that thing looks pretty sweet...good job. How does it play and sound?

[pel666]

Dunno, I'm a lefty remember ;)

What I can say is that after I did the neck (it needed some fretwork) the action is SICK!

Alignment is perfect...today final setup and intonation and she will go out the door next Monday :headbang

Backplate is not finished yet, but I will delay ship it since I know Mac is dying to get her into his hands ;)

[nightwatch]

As usual, awesome work Mies!!!

Mac, you are one lucky dude:drool :drool :drool :bananahea

[Mac]

WHAYYY EVH Wolfgang pickups in korina! that is gonna sound sexual!

[Breizman]

Nice work Mies.
:thumbsup

[PacerMedic]

5 drooler!

:drool :drool :drool :drool :drool

[warrenp099]

Be careful Mac don't get anything on it. lol

[pel666]

Thanks guys and gal! :thumbsup

Tomorrow live test, I am curious to hear them Wolfgang PU's...straight on the body ;)

Just the regular test drive, see how the trem holds up and tweak it...(she is intonated and has 3 straight springs at the back). Setup is done in such a way that Mac can mod it easily, so the floyd is now low but floating with very high action :)

Full test report by a real righty tomorrow :headbang

[webbhead13]

Full test report by a real righty tomorrow :headbang



C'mon Mies
Were Waiting!!!:whistle :whistle :whistle

[pel666]

Test was great!

MAC, I need your address ASAP!

The box is waiting 2B shipped....

[KramerAmsterdam]

Looks killer! Like a battle axe from Lord of the Rings.

Amazing job once again.

Remy

[halo71]

That is AWESOME!!!!

Also, the Korina with the Kramer neck.....WOW! What'd you charge to make that body in Korina?

[pel666]

Thanks guys! Now let's hope Mac likes the playing as well :thumbsup

Normally it goes for a pretty nice price (Custom shape and specs, 1 piece Korina)...and you are unlucky when in the US with the weak dollar! The wood alone is already ~ $170 :-| (white Korina is getting more rare as protected wood/tree, only storm and lightning damage trees are supplying the demand for it now...I noticed Warmoth ran out of stock!)

[pel666]

She's airborne...(or at least at the post office) :thumbsup

[SlipSlidinSlim]

That axe is sweeeeet! :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool

[Kosmo Kramer]

You guys should be very proud of your collaboration. It is rare that anyone comes up with their own body shape or style that actually looks functional anymore!

I think it very much has a BC Rich Stealth look to it, but less pretty - more aggressive. And I will bet those Wolfgang pickups (having good bass response) will give you low end for days with that body resonating behind it..........

Can I suggest the 3 humbucker model......maybe even with Gibson stop tail and bridge......:thumbsup

[Mac]

I already have an RS, so im used to 3 hums so i wanted a change, cant stand stop tail bridges, i need some form of tremelo

The design is a hybrid of a BC rick mockingbird and a dean razorback :thumbsup

Thanks for you comments

[KramerUK]

Man been working loads over the Christmas so with that and family stuff not been near the forum for ages.

But Mies my man, that is truly awesome bro' Mac is going to be grinning for years with that one :drool

Amazing work again :thumbsup

[pel666]

It should kick major ass tone wise!!!

And the neck is sweet as silk...so I am awaiting the report with anticipation :thumbsup

[Phred]

Nice work. :thumbsup
We need to have a sound sample when you get it Mac.

P

[Mac]

been tracking the parcel since mies posted it, the details came online this morning but the only info i have says its in the UK, so i reckon if its come over on a truck over a ferry it came to grimbsy (nearest seaport from NL) which is about 2.5 hours drive away so im expecting it this afternoon. :D

Cant wait!

[short_circus]

Cant wait!

Neither can we:thumbsup

[Warlord]

cmon give us a preview (right now I bet Mac is playing the axe :headbang )

[Mac]

unfortunately it didnt arrive.

so much for express shipping, mies sent it 8 days ago and it left hippolytshoef on saturday, it says 2-4 days from then which leads us to monday-wednesday, taking into account new years and the sunday, today would have been day 4 by record,

aslong as i get it before i go back to uni on sunday night ill be happy :thumbsup

[Mac]

well as its saturday and 13.17

i doubt its coming today either

[pel666]

2-4 day delivery priority air mail my ass!!!

I called them, they said they didn't work till Wednesday after new year. Plain BS, but they just get rid of your support call... 'I am confident it will arrive' the TNT support girl said, and told her I feel much better now that she told me (in cynical tone...). Cross our fingers Mac!

It's been 9 days now sitting somewhere at a depot probably :-|

[Mac]

as of wednesday ! that could explain a few things :D

looks like im only going back to uni on monday then :D

does saturday count as a delivery day?

its probably sat in Hull (nearest port on the east coast to the netherlands)

It WILL arrive :thumbsup

[PacerMedic]

I'm confident I can speak collectively when I say "We're rootin' for ya!" :lol :thumbsup

[pel666]

Saturday counts as delivery indeed!

Darn, I know how it feels to wait on something like this...it will probably be there Monday or Tuesday. Does that mean you would have to wait till you get back? What is that Uni you talk about? University?

Mies

[Mac]

yeah university mies, i only have my first exam on tuesday so dont really need to go back till monday night. If saturday counts as a delivery day it should be here by monday at the latest

2-4 days after wednesday

[pel666]

Darn man, I am just as eager to hear you received it, as you are on receiving it ;)

Keep us posted :thumbsup

[poopdeville]

Wow, this is my first post here, but I really gotta say this project is amazing. The documentation of it all is even better (and makes me not-too-anxious to make my own body from a blank anytime soon! not nearly enough tools (or skills)!)! Wow, just wow. Can't wait to hear it, too!

PS hello world!

[Mac]

Hi there! thanks for you comments, im sure you'll get a warmer welcome if you make an introductory thread in the general discussion forum at the top of the page!

[Phatonion5150]

Wow, this is my first post here, but I really gotta say this project is amazing. The documentation of it all is even better (and makes me not-too-anxious to make my own body from a blank anytime soon! not nearly enough tools (or skills)!)! Wow, just wow. Can't wait to hear it, too!

PS hello world!

Welcome to the forum!
This is an amazing project! cant wait to hear you got it Mac!

[Mac]

well ive just found out i dont have 2 be back at uni until tuesday night so hopefully it will come tomorrow!

[Mac]

well i suppose as i know its arriving anytime now. Id just like to thank my mum for bringing me into this world, richie sambora and Bon Jovi for introducing me to hair metal....

ok skip a few years



...BC rich and Dean guitars for the guitars this was based on, the creators of adobe photoshop for allowing me to design this

Bill (webbhead) for the EVH wolfgang zebra's
uncle andy and paul
My adopted dad Ace
older brother Jimmy Denton
and my cousins around the World

of course not forgetting the one and only Michel Prozee!

The creme de la creme of custom luthiers!!!

[amerturk]

Mies, how about some final shots to include the neck? Nice job btw.

[Mac]

haha, no neck pics im afraid :D

you'll have to wait and see :thumbsup

[JimmyDenton]

well i suppose as i know its arriving anytime now. Id just like to thank my mum for bringing me into this world, richie sambora and Bon Jovi for introducing me to hair metal....

ok skip a few years



...BC rich and Dean guitars for the guitars this was based on, the creators of adobe photoshop for allowing me to design this

Bill (webbhead) for the EVH wolfgang zebra's
uncle andy and paul
My adopted dad Ace
older brother Jimmy Denton
and my cousins around the World

of course not forgetting the one and only Michel Prozee!

The creme de la creme of custom luthiers!!!

hahaha class dude i hope this arives on time for you, looks fantastic, thanks for the shout out

Zakk Wylde:thumbsup

[Mac]

see the similarity folks...mac & Zakk Wylde :D

Dear god im actually buzzing as we speak in expectance, will make a change having those pups in though, the JS ones are slightly muddy at times but thanks to Mr Line 6, my xt live fixes that one nicely :D

[TommysGs]

I love those wicked guitar shapes.
That's why I like some of the BC Rich's.
I've been lusting for another Kramer Explorer.
They don't come up very often.

Awesome looking project you have going.
That is going to be great when you get it done.
The placement of the strap locks will be critical for balance.

[pel666]

It balances pretty well actually, the upper knob in the 'bone piece' sits nice and high and quite forward as well. The back Mac will have to see for himself, but halfways on the center of the body felt pretty good...good thing is Mac can first attach the bone one, then hold it there and move your hold/rest position on the back!

[wilds_dog]

I love those wicked guitar shapes.
That's why I like some of the BC Rich's.
I've been lusting for another Kramer Explorer.
They don't come up very often.

Awesome looking project you have going.
That is going to be great when you get it done.
The placement of the strap locks will be critical for balance.


What he said. Awesome job, Mies! :urock Enjoy that monster, Mac!

[Mac]

well the result is in, day 4 of 4 of possible delivery dates before TNT break contractual agreement!

and it still hasnt arrived, saying that they do have around 2 more minutes :D

[pel666]

Damn, I was like Yeah baby it arrived.... :-|

The longer the wait, the sweeter the experience.... :headbang Remember, don't shoot the TNT guy after you collected and signed for the Axe :D

[short_circus]

Remember, don't shoot the TNT guy after you collected and signed for the Axe :DYou left out the word "UNTIL" between the words "guy" and "after":D

I can't wait for Mac to get it, hope they hurry:thumbsup

[Ace]

Son, patience is a virtue, hope it arrives soonest and good luck in the exam.

A

PS

Will probably be in Leeds in the next couple of weeks so I hope to see you both then.

[pel666]

You left out the word "UNTIL" between the words "guy" and "after":D

I can't wait for Mac to get it, hope they hurry:thumbsup

I was already assuming he was gonna shoot him anyways, MAC wouldn't need help on that :D ;)

[short_circus]

I was already assuming he was gonna shoot him anyways, MAC wouldn't need help on that :D ;)

:lol :guns :lol

[Mac]

thats why my hockey stick sits next to the front door, ok so i sign, then I smash you in the face for being late! :D

and ace, ill defo catch you in the next few weeks, drop me a line when your on route!

[pel666]

Just found out that there is no agreement with the UK to supply additional tracking info (so why all the fuzz about tracking), it is traceable till it leaves the Netherlands...it should really be arriving today!

[Mac]

whats the point of having a tracking facility if it stops when it reaches the north sea :D

Yeah its now 12.07, they have around 4 more hours to come and be hit with the hockey stick :D

im back at uni tonight!

[pel666]

Now it would be outrageous if I receive Vinnie's V first all the way from the US....but on the other hand sometimes I get them within 3 days shipped regular USPS from the states :scratchhe

[Mac]

Now it would be outrageous if I receive Vinnie's V first all the way from the US....but on the other hand sometimes I get them within 3 days shipped regular USPS from the states :scratchhe


i agree

well they have 1hour and 49 minutes before i go so im leaving my hockey stick with my mum :D

she hits twice as hard

[Mac]

well its now 16.18 and no one in sight, and im off back to uni in 40 mins

oh well

[amerturk]

No worries bro. The guys in customs are taking their time eyeballing this thing and taking pics with it like it's a celebrity. My crystal ball says Weds, at 1535 it'll be in your hands.

[Mac]

not in my hands atleast, im back at university and wont be back home till the 18th!

Ive had to take the JS adnd valveking and cab back with me so i can go to band practice on saturday :D

[pel666]

It's now near a depot in your area Mac, expect it today or tomorrow (man that's gonna be a few days of stress at Uni :D )

You might want to think goin' home next weekend ;)

[Mac]

ITS ARRIVED AT HOME!

:D they left behind my shed apparently and posted a note to my mum to say where it was, she said

"it weighs a bloody tonne" :D

shame i wont get to open it until thursday night...

oh well!

[crt360]

Sweet! Tell mum to fire that beast up and give us a report. :headbang

[Mac]

:D she cant hold my JS in one hand, good look in holding this one :D

[Phatonion5150]

Sweet mac! tell us how its like when you get to play it!

[pel666]

I'm glad it's there :thumbsup

Waiting for the feedback :headbang

[JimmyDenton]

mac just skip Uni and go get it!:D abit stupid leaving a big box behind a shed init, lazy bastards

[PacerMedic]

Well? Thursday night has come and gone! Get on it!

[JimmyDenton]

i think he means thursday coming up joel as he posted that yesterday :lol

[supafast213]

Has anyone actually seen a finished pic of this guitar?

[Mac]

yes, infact id say around 99% of the forum :D

look for a thread in general discussion called "you bunch of bloody legends" :thumbsup

[supafast213]

Thanks Mac, I've been dying to see it:thumbsup