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| Author: | DriftwoodGuitars [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 5:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
Back in July of this year I was asked by the Recording Academy to build a guitar for the upcoming Grammy Awards. This guitar would be presented to Fleetwood Mac in honor of them winning the 2018 MusiCares Person of the Year. I spent the better part of the late summer coming up with an inlay design that would commemorate the artists career, without copying any existing album artwork, such as the Rumors Album. This turned out to be a great challenge, as the band has had such a checkered history of break-ups and changing lineups. In the end, I decided that depicting the band members themselves would be best. I chose to use images from their early years together, as this was their most productive time as a 5 piece group, and all 5 members are receiving the award. I have never attempted human faces in my inlay art before, and I couldn't be happier with how my first attempt came out. Cant wait to meet the band, and see their reactions to the guitar! Specs Model: Grand Session Top: Sitka Spruce Back & Sides: Quilted Maple Neck: Quilted Maple |
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| Author: | DriftwoodGuitars [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 5:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
Some more pics |
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| Author: | cablepuller1 [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
This is amazing work, congratulations |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
Can't say enough about your work, Chris, and a well deserved honour! Congratulations! Alex |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
Holy shmolie, that's fantastic. Beautiful. Well done. Always loved Fleetwood Mac. |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 6:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
Amazing work. The inlay transitioning into the top is a brilliant addition. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | rlrhett [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 7:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
Amazing! Did you make five of them? They are not famous for their gracious ability to share. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Pat Hawley [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
Wow, but who, exactly, is the lucky individual that gets it? |
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| Author: | DriftwoodGuitars [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 7:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
It's the one guitar for the whole band, so my bet it that it'll end up in a museum evenly. Not like Lindsey is gonna play a guitar on stage with his face on it haha! |
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| Author: | SnowManSnow [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 7:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
It’s slick man. Wow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
Very cool, congratulations Chris! |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
Gorgeous instrument, well done! It's too bad the entire show this year will be rap and hip-hop artists. |
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| Author: | Casey Cochran [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
You, sir, are crazy talented. Well done! |
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| Author: | Pmaj7 [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 9:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
Beautiful. You don't get a commission like that everyday! Assuming you did the elbow inlays after you fit in the neck? |
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| Author: | johnparchem [ Mon Jan 01, 2018 12:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
Wow! gorgeous |
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| Author: | fingerstyle1978 [ Mon Jan 01, 2018 12:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
That is some well executed bling! Love the maple on maple contrast done with color contrast of the same material. Stellar work for sure. |
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| Author: | printer2 [ Mon Jan 01, 2018 10:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
But, which member gets to keep it? Amazing work. |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Mon Jan 01, 2018 11:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
That is absolutely fantastic! Sooooo cool.... |
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| Author: | fingerstyle1978 [ Mon Jan 01, 2018 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
When I see Quilted maple like this and executed this well it pretty much re-assures me that I'll never spring for a set of "the tree". Just as gorgeous and 1/25th the price! Hopefully they put it in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Mon Jan 01, 2018 2:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
Truly amazing Chris! I can only imaging the amount of hours of love you put into that. |
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| Author: | giltzow [ Mon Jan 01, 2018 2:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
Wow! Outstanding work. Congratulations! |
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| Author: | bionta [ Mon Jan 01, 2018 5:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
What a work of art! And very exciting recognition of your art. Congratulations. |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Mon Jan 01, 2018 7:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guitar Commissioned by the Grammys! |
Outstanding! Congratulations, a real work of art. |
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