Guitar heaven

[warpedbored]

Today I made my annual trek to the Marylhurst University handmade musical instrument show.

 

Guitar heaven

http://oi40.tinypic.com/8yaqvq.jpg

 

It was fun to see some of my luthier friends and see what everyone is building. I can only aspire to the craftsmanship I see there. It makes the guitar I'm building seem amateurish. A few made me think of you guys. Charles and Ronny I'm sure will appreciate the electric bass/six string guitar. I found it interesting that he was able to combine the two by slanting the frets in order to accommodate the longer scale length needed for the bass half.

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The abalone inlay in the fretboard of this archtop was incredible.

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[warpedbored]

My mentor Robert Steinegger brought out his new 12 fret to the body copy of a 1932 Martin D2

 

http://oi42.tinypic.com/ndus6.jpg

 

This woman builds harps and plays them as good as they look

http://oi44.tinypic.com/30sg86e.jpg

 

I have no idea what this or how to play it but it looks very cool.

http://oi44.tinypic.com/2cibs51.jpg

[warpedbored]

This matched set made by the famous luthier Mike Doolin was very cool.

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All in all I had a great time and bought a spectacular bear claw spruce top for a future guitar.

[Dennis143]

Such beautiful works of art. I just can't help but wonder how this guitar would be received in the show...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/1584649692_e843743b10.jpg

[warpedbored]

Such beautiful works of art. I just can't help but wonder how this guitar would be received in the show...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/1584649692_e843743b10.jpg

I'll bet money that when Willie dies this will be one of the most collectible guitars in history.

[tsap seui]

Good night!!!!! Carl that bass/6 string creation is unreal. One of the wildest things I've ever seen.....lol

 

Looks like you got to see many artisans and master craftsmen works. Thanks for the glimpse into the rarefied world you walk in man. That stuff is way over my hed.

 

tsap seui

[tsap seui]

 

Such beautiful works of art. I just can't help but wonder how this guitar would be received in the show...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/1584649692_e843743b10.jpg

I'll bet money that when Willie dies this will be one of the most collectible guitars in history.

 

I was just thinkin'...damn, Willie's hands look older than his geetar...lol

 

Some rich guy will probably give 3mil for that old battle axe.

[Dennis143]

 

Such beautiful works of art. I just can't help but wonder how this guitar would be received in the show...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/1584649692_e843743b10.jpg

I'll bet money that when Willie dies this will be one of the most collectible guitars in history.

 

There's some crazy irony for you luthiers in knowing that. I suppose an instrument can be well built and pretty, but if it ain't being played and it's character can't be found then its beauty and soul will never be known.

Edited April 29, 2013 by Dennis143 (see edit history)

[Mick]

Those were some great pics, Carl. I appreciate you posting them for us to see. They have a great guitar show up in Nashville every year and from what I hear you see about as many music celebs a guitars. I have never been because it costs a fortune to get in, but I would love to check it out some time.

[Oldfriend]

[warpedbored]

Those were some great pics, Carl. I appreciate you posting them for us to see. They have a great guitar show up in Nashville every year and from what I hear you see about as many music celebs a guitars. I have never been because it costs a fortune to get in, but I would love to check it out some time.

This one only costs $3.00 to get in and has some of the top luthiers in the country. Charles Fox, Robert Steinegger, Mike Doolin just to name a few.

[True Blue]

My mentor Robert Steinegger brought out his new 12 fret to the body copy of a 1932 Martin D2

 

http://oi42.tinypic.com/ndus6.jpg

 

This woman builds harps and plays them as good as they look

http://oi44.tinypic.com/30sg86e.jpg

 

I have no idea what this or how to play it but it looks very cool.

http://oi44.tinypic.com/2cibs51.jpg

I think I've seen the bottom instrument or something that looks a lot like it 0played at Renaissance fairs. But I was too busy staring at some of those busty buxom wenches falling out of their blouses to really notice too much

[chilton747]

Today I made my annual trek to the Marylhurst University handmade musical instrument show.

 

Guitar heaven

http://oi40.tinypic.com/8yaqvq.jpg

 

It was fun to see some of my luthier friends and see what everyone is building. I can only aspire to the craftsmanship I see there. It makes the guitar I'm building seem amateurish. A few made me think of you guys. Charles and Ronny I'm sure will appreciate the electric bass/six string guitar. I found it interesting that he was able to combine the two by slanting the frets in order to accommodate the longer scale length needed for the bass half.

http://oi39.tinypic.com/kvt34.jpghttp://oi42.tinypic.com/32zlwu1.jpg

 

Very interesting Carl. Just recently I had a very vivid dream about a bass and sixstring made together. In our shows, I am always swapping back and forth between the two which gets to be a pain. A double neck is just too heavy to be wearing for 3 non-stop hours. The idea I had was using 6 regular guitar strings (to keep the fretboard narrow enough to play) but have pickups and an electronic device that would make the bottom 4 strings sound like a bass. Wanna make one for me?

 

Years ago I had a Rickenbacker 481 guitar with slanted frets. It was really a nice axe.

Edited April 30, 2013 by chilton747 (see edit history)

[Yuanyang]

 

 

Such beautiful works of art. I just can't help but wonder how this guitar would be received in the show...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/1584649692_e843743b10.jpg

I'll bet money that when Willie dies this will be one of the most collectible guitars in history.

 

There's some crazy irony for you luthiers in knowing that. I suppose an instrument can be well built and pretty, but if it ain't being played and it's character can't be found then its beauty and soul will never be known.

 

 

Everybody say "Happy 80th Birthday to Willie Nelson" today!

[warpedbored]

 

Today I made my annual trek to the Marylhurst University handmade musical instrument show.

 

Guitar heaven

http://oi40.tinypic.com/8yaqvq.jpg

 

It was fun to see some of my luthier friends and see what everyone is building. I can only aspire to the craftsmanship I see there. It makes the guitar I'm building seem amateurish. A few made me think of you guys. Charles and Ronny I'm sure will appreciate the electric bass/six string guitar. I found it interesting that he was able to combine the two by slanting the frets in order to accommodate the longer scale length needed for the bass half.

http://oi39.tinypic.com/kvt34.jpghttp://oi42.tinypic.com/32zlwu1.jpg

 

Very interesting Carl. Just recently I had a very vivid dream about a bass and sixstring made together. In our shows, I am always swapping back and forth between the two which gets to be a pain. A double neck is just too heavy to be wearing for 3 non-stop hours. The idea I had was using 6 regular guitar strings (to keep the fretboard narrow enough to play) but have pickups and an electronic device that would make the bottom 4 strings sound like a bass. Wanna make one for me?

 

Years ago I had a Rickenbacker 481 guitar with slanted frets. It was really a nice axe.

 

What occurred to me is none of the frets would be where you would be used to.I have a friend ho builds electrics. I'll ask him about your pickup idea.