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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:25 pm 
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Oh man. I'm in awe! Beautiful work and I can't wait to see more!!!


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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:00 am 
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Breathtaking. I had to scrape my jaw off the floor more than once....dang, there it goes again. Your client is lucky he's a lefty, otherwise I'd try to convince you to sell it to me.

I have a neck through build currently on hold that has a center strip of mac ebony in the neck. After routing out the truss rod channel, I was disappointed to realize that I had cleared out a big chunk of the most expensive wood I was using. But a center strip of ebony sure does look good.

Really incredible work. Well done! I can't wait to see the finished product.


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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:07 am 
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Well...I'm drooling.

What are those three white sacks near the bridge in the photo where todd has his "fingers in this project"?

Also....do I have your permission to borrow that magnet idea? I planned to use a small magnet to hold the truss rod cover in place but I never even thought of it for the backplate. Funny.

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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 12:03 am 
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hi fillipo. that guy is lucky you are building that slab git for him.
we all know it will be perfecto-mundo!
nice woods there, yup!
just want to correct you on one thing though, ;) ,
it's not a hollow body, but a "chambered" guitar.
hope i finally busted you on something!
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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:08 pm 
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Ah, a return to the age old question: hollow, semi-hollow, vs. chambered. Since there's mention of a sound hole, it's a step past chambered. I'd call this one semi-hollow. But I reserve the term "hollow body" mainly for big jazz boxes, so who knows?

Stuart, I believe those bags sitting on the PRS are just weights. Looks like they say some number and "lb" on the side.

Gotta say, I'm blown away all over again just looking at these pictures. I have a sudden craving for some Black Limba. Filippo, what are the working properties of the wood?


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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:44 am 
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dang. I'm a bit speechless - woodgasm is a good word for it! I saw the templates over at Todds but good lawd! I hope I get to see it in person at some point. The fingerboard is real cool.


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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:36 pm 
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Keep the pictures coming! I've been checking this thread every day hoping for some more eye candy. Really impressive build.


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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:42 pm 
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Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!! I've been waiting for updates on this build for so long! Really coming together nicely, Filippo. Gorgeous looking guitar. I can't wait to see the finished product.

What are the carbon fiber strands about? I can't figure out what exactly I'm looking at in that picture.


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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:49 pm 
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It begins to look like a guitar! Can't wait to see it finished!
BTW, what kind of finish you are going to put on this nice limba?

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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:34 pm 
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Where are you getting that fiber laminate material in the neck, Flippo? Does it have a more specific name than "fiber board"? I'm having trouble figuring out exactly what that material is.....and I need some :)

That guitar is turning out beautifully......keep on with the pictures!!

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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:02 am 
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Man, looking great!

Very nice execution on bindings! I imagine all of that work is why many of us electric builders use the faux binding :)

Also, P-90's (provided they are a descently manufactured set) really are an understated pickup...I think they are a great choice for this piece, which is already quite unique. The P-90's are a great choice to top it all off.

Nice work,
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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:36 am 
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You have a photo of the neck laminates prior to gluing sitting on a table next to the glue bottles...with the caption, "Will be one strong neck with T-88 epoxy. 0.020" Black fiber between the Limba and Cocobolo...

That fiber might help me with a glue line problem I'm having but I don't really know what the material is or where to find it.

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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:20 pm 
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thank you, sir :)

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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:41 pm 
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looking really nice. I have been wondering how to make nice pointy "f" holes, what kind of knife/saw is that?

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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 12:48 am 
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Woah! Beautiful, Filippo! I LOVE the purfling!


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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 3:42 pm 
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Wow, I was wondering if you were going to bind the holes. I don't envy you for that job. But it came out great! As with every update, you have me at the edge of my seat, Filippo!


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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 9:33 pm 
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MOAR PLEASE! lol i can't wait to see the finished product


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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 4:59 pm 
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This limba is just awesome, Filippo! This guitar will be a killer!

It seems to have pretty deep pores, how many coats of Zpoxy?

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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 7:11 pm 
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Such nice projects you're in!

I'm planning a baritone tele-inspired with a macassar ebony drop top... I planned to do a mahog body.. but now, I have to say that black limba would be amazing under macassar ebony..!

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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
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Um...I was thinking of making a sandwich tomorrow....


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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:20 am 
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Gabby Losch wrote:
Um...I was thinking of making a sandwich tomorrow....

Flat-top?

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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:51 am 
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Wonderful job and gorgeous woods... I love everything in this guitar... [clap]

Thanks for sharing and posting pics... bliss ;)


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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 11:03 am 
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Thanks a lot Filippo... :oops: :)

The next project isn't a perso design, it will be an engelmann spruce/ziricote soprano ukulele... for christmas, so I'd better start soon... :D


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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 1:14 pm 
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Filippo Morelli wrote:
Thanks, Benjamin! When are we going to see another one of your inspirations? I followed that thread with baited breath. I was even mad at you when too much time went by and I didn't see more pics gaah laughing6-hehe

Filippo



Filippo a big +1 on the waiting on him......your guitar is just about the same way!

I will say though, that Ben's build is the one that inspired me to try.

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 Post subject: Re: Carve Top Hollowbody
PostPosted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 7:24 pm 
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Hi Filippo,
Great design all the way round. Is that desert ironwood for the bridge?


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