Rob's Flamed Maple Singlecut

[Schroeder]

Here is the top Rob selected...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/gnboy/rob_f_top.jpg

And here it is gluing up to the black limba body:

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_glueup.jpg

[buickrob]

Oh man what a cool feeling it was to come on here and see this thread totally unexpected! Guess I'll lay down the specs:

- Singlecut Black Limba Body with One Piece Maple top
- Gloss nitro finish like an LP Brockburst <changed to Lemonburst in July 08>, I'm calling it Schrockburst
- Natural body binding
- IRW neck with Maple binding, Tour Guitar width, and a big Chunky carve
- Brazilian Board with Trapezoid inlays ala Suckerpunch. "S" logo in 12 fret Trap.
- 25" Scale 22 fret
- Adjustable wraparound tailpiece
- Push Pull volume and tone pots for multi switching choices ala Jimmy Page

[Schroeder]

Drool on my brotha!!! Actually not much to drool about but here is the body, the rabbit is cut down to the faux binding and the neck pocket is being cut here. Lots of dust!!!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_pickuproute.jpg

[vangit]

Congrats Rob! She's on her way!

[buickrob]

Thanks Stu! You're right, it all starts to happen pretty fast.

[Schroeder]

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_body_neck.jpg

[buickrob]

That flame excatly what I was after, I hope it runs deep and doesn't disappear when it's carved :D

Thanks for the great update pics J

[vangit]

This is going to be sweet Rob. Cool that you went for a big chuncky Schroeder neck. My #4 has some meat to it, feels great.

[Schroeder]

That flame excatly what I was after, I hope it runs deep and doesn't disappear when it's carved :D

Thanks for the great update pics J

Hey Rob, you are welcom sir! Well, it looks just as flamey on the back so unless something really weird happens, it should look really flamey inside! :D

[bazguitarman]

Great looking single cut. My fave body type. That top is going to be sweet.

Eric

[buickrob]

We picked out my fingerboard a few weeks ago, might as well post a pic ehh?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/gnboy/DSC01674.jpg

[vangit]

Real sweet Rob. I don't recall seeing it.

[Elizabeth]

Inlay blanks just arrived in the mail, so that will be underway very soon, too!

[buickrob]

Very cool E, I can't wait!

[Schroeder]

Well, this is one done the old fashioned way! I carved this top by hand. No duplicarve template for the singlecut yet. So here it is Rob. Got a little ways to go on the horn and the neck joint but it is a really nice rough in!!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_carve.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_carve2.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_carve3.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_carve4.jpg

[buickrob]

Thanks for the pics J! Looks like a real nice deep carve with pleny O flame:)

[Schroeder]

Here is a shot of the trapazoid inlays... Still have to add that special something on the 12th but the inlays are nearly completed.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_inlays.jpg

[guitarnyc]

Dare I say...very Les Paulish ? :)
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[goof1073]

Dare I say...very Les Paulish ? :) Maybe huh...

...but only in a smokey bar! :rolleyes:

[guitarnyc]

I just realized this one will be coming to the area...great choice Rob ! Can't wait to hopefully see this one in person :)

Maybe huh...

...but only in a smokey bar! :rolleyes:

hmmm bound neck, trap inlays, single cut flamed maple top...

....yup definitely need a smokey bar for someone to make a LP comment :rolleyes:
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[buickrob]

Not an LP at all, it's going to have a adj. wrap stoptail :D

Beautiful, I'm loving it!

[buickrob]

I just realized this one will be coming to the area...great choice Rob ! Can't wait to hopefully see this one in person :)

Dude, we'll definitely have to get all the NJ Schroeders together! I'd love to have you take mine for a spin.

[buickrob]

Check it out, J sent me these pics. Awesome work by E on this 12th fret inlay!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/gnboy/rob_12thS.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/gnboy/robf_inlay-1.jpg

[vangit]

Very, Very cool Rob!!

[r9player]

looking good!

[goof1073]

That's a pretty cool idea...

...definately gives it a more Schroeder-esq look.

[Schroeder]

Here is Rob's neck with Pai's neck. Rob's neck is ready for headstock shaping and carving.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/rob_pai_necks.jpg

[Schroeder]

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_neckfit_top.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_neckfit_full.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_neckcarve.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_neckfit_back.jpg

[Schroeder]

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_neckfit_cutaway.jpg

[r9player]

Looks really good especially like the look of that bound fingerboard very nice!

[guitarnyc]

that neck looks great....still love the type of flame on this one !
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[vangit]

that neck looks great....still love the type of flame on this one !

+1!!!!!! Sweet

[buickrob]

Oh Man I love it. I've been so busy with other stuff my guitars have been ignored for a month. This definitely gets the itch going again. Thanks guys!

[Schroeder]

Elizabeth's fine craftmanship...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_headinlay.jpg

Onyx center circle, white pearl wings and aluminum ring. Ready for tuner holes and sanding.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_headinlay2.jpg

[buickrob]

Sweet, I'm really getting excited! Pickups should be there Saturday or Monday.

Rob

[paintguy]

That's coming out great!

Love the top!!!

[buickrob]

J, What do you think about a yellow tiger finish on this maybe? If it's already bursted fine but this yellow really has me thinking. I don't want to slow down your process or hold anybody else up but if a tiger finish is easier than a burst it really might look killer with this yellow! Just a thought.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/robf_yellow.jpg

Kind of like this Modern Eagle that was polished.

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10042/normal_DSC00864.JPG


Like this ME but polished

http://www.martinmusicguitar.com/image.php?fid=18204

[r9player]

great looking yellow on this one!

[Schroeder]

Hey Rob,
Do you mean do a faded lookto this finish?
J

[buickrob]

Hey Rob,
Do you mean do a faded lookto this finish?
J

Not faded, definitely want to stick with gloss as planned. I was just thinking instead of wiping it with a burst next maybe do a tiger. Kind of like the tour guitar ya know. That yellow pops so good that it is begging for it :) I did an edit threw some pics up above.

Again, if it messes up your timetable I wouldn't want to cause other guys delays.

[r9player]

That tiger finish looks nice .. a burst might look cool.
I kinda like the way it is.
(also technically speaking I think for Tiger you need to put down the dark stain first sand it then go over it with the yellow so that would be an extra ordinary amount of work because it would mean remove the current finish and redo it)

[buickrob]

That tiger finish looks nice .. a burst might look cool.
I kinda like the way it is.
(also technically speaking I think for Tiger you need to put down the dark stain first sand it then go over it with the yellow so that would be an extra ordinary amount of work because it would mean remove the current finish and redo it)

:eek: See that now, I didn't know that! Nevermind that idea if it is true that dark goes first then light :)

[Schroeder]

Ya, Pai is 100% on this one. Because of how Tiger finishes are done, it would mean sanding down to bare wood. I am TOTALLY willing to do it if that is what you want Rob. There is only a seal coat or two on the top so no big deal.

Here is the tiger process on John Metzger's doublecut.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/john%20stain1.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/john%20stain2.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/john%20stain4.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/John%20M/john%20buff.jpg

[Schroeder]

:eek: See that now, I didn't know that! Nevermind that idea if it is true that dark goes first then light :)

Rob,
One simple question. Which one would you like more? Don't worry about the process for a minute. That's my job. :D Tell me which one would make you want to pick up your guitar more!!
J

[buickrob]

I replied to your email J.

[r9player]

Yah should totally go with what you want that is why this is a custom order right? :)

BTW Jason while we're on this subject I wonder have you done a lot of experiments with these Tiger finishes, like use a brown or black, or purple or blue as your first dark coat etc?

[Schroeder]

Yah should totally go with what you want that is why this is a custom order right?

BTW Jason while we're on this subject I wonder have you done a lot of experiments with these Tiger finishes, like use a brown or black, or purple or blue as your first dark coat etc?

I have done almost every color you can think of in multi-stage staining process. Blue, purple, yellow, orange, brown, green, even pink! They all start with darker colors (which stay in the darker figure) and get lighter to show off the highlight.

The first guitar I "double-stained" was a complete accident. It was in the early 90s and I had stained a guitar a deep maroon/red. I didn't like how it turned out so I sanded it back but realized that the red did not come completely out. It was left in the lighter figure. I went over it with green and it was really cool. You could see the red through the green if you held it in the sunlight. Inside it just looked green. The guitar color with the red/green looked like a watermelon Jelly-Belly! I started doing more and more double staining and did the first Tiger Eye with the Santana copy I built in the late 90s.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1620/995811/3012991/44430798.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1620/995811/3012991/44430874.jpg
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1620/995811/3012991/44430933.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1620/995811/3012991/34058024.jpg
Now almost every stain I do is at least a double stain. It is a bit more work than simply wiping on a stain and clear coating but it really brings out the figure and adds to the complexity of color. The skill is really in the sanding as much as the staining.

[r9player]

Very nice Jason!

[Schroeder]

I just couldn't wait to put these up. WOW! This a gorgeous chunk of maple! Really pleased with the color of the top too. Rob chose to go with a bit more of a subtle sunburst of the lemony variety! I think he made the right choice. What do you think?


http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/rob_lemonburst2.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/rob_lemonburst3.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/rob_lemonburst.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/rob_lemonburst4.jpg

[goof1073]

That's sooooo killer with a great vintage vibe to it...

...good work J!!!

[r9player]

that looks really great, doesn't disappear in bright light sweet!

[vangit]

Great choice Rob! (and great job Jason)

[buickrob]

Man J that absolutely rocks! I'm so glad you posted that pic of the base yellow because if you didn't I wouldn't have decided on the lighter burst. I'm really happy with that!!!!!

[paintguy]

That looks killer Rob and Jason.

And let me say how cool it was of Jason to offer to strip off the yellow and go back and do a tiger stain if Rob wanted that. That is just way too cool.

Regardless of what Jason says, it would have been a big step backwards and a lot of work to go back re-do that for you. The fact that he made it sound like no big deal says a ton about his customer service and his desire to please his customers.

Believe me Rob, as a guy in the paint field, it was a mighty big offer.

I think you made the right decision though, it looks great and only is going to look better when he is goes through all the polishing steps.

Congrats again and great burst Jason!

[r9player]

I agree top notch service there from Jason .. especially with the sand down you go into those hazy territories of can it all be cleanly sanded off and will it affect the flame pattern or will any residual finish prevent a good base stain to get a nice tiger finish etc.
then again what do I know ... I don't build guitars nor do finishes ... LOL

[t_hamill]

Wow, that burts looks superbly vintage, I'm sure you'll love it rob!

[buickrob]

Here are some pics J sent over two weeks ago. This is after some clear with a little more to be sprayed.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/gnboy/cure.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/gnboy/cure2.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/gnboy/cure3.jpg

[paintguy]

Great pics! Lookin' good!

Love the spray booth (wink)

[vangit]

Damn Rob....you've been holding out :). Looks great.

[buickrob]

Just a little Stu but not on purpose:) I just haven't been on the computer a lot.

[guitarnyc]

wow I love that color...so pretty and tasty ! :)
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[buickrob]

Thanks man! I've got some serious Modern Eagle GAS and this build is the only thing keeping me from buying one on my credit card because I sure don't have the cash for both:D This geetar should be like Rolaids for my GAS though, put it right out.

[guitarnyc]

Thanks man! I've got some serious Modern Eagle GAS and this build is the only thing keeping me from buying one on my credit card because I sure don't have the cash for both:D This geetar should be like Rolaids for my GAS though, put it right out.

Yeah I would take this guitar over a modern eagle any day of the year....I think you've made the right choice :)
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[buickrob]

Yeah I would take this guitar over a modern eagle any day of the year....I think you've made the right choice :)

Thats cool to hear from you because you are certainly the real deal. Thanks for the confirmation ;)

[guitarnyc]

Thats cool to hear from you because you are certainly the real deal. Thanks for the confirmation ;)

Makes me feel kinda funny...like the times i used to climb the rope in gym class:D
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[buickrob]

Time to start unloading other gear;)

[buickrob]

So Buff!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/gnboy/rob_buff3.jpg

[Shadscbr]

Looks great Rob! :)

Shad

[goof1073]

Shinny!!! :rolleyes:

[vangit]

Looking good Rob!

[buickrob]

:eek: :eek: :D
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/gnboy/Almost.jpg

[JohnnyBoy]

WOW!!!! Incredible. You must be one happy man Rob!!!

[WinstaBull]

Thats spectacular. That is a classic.

[buickrob]

I'm beyond stoked!

[vangit]

Wow Rob, congrats!

[Shadscbr]

Sweet Rob!! I love the wavy flame up by the toggle switch :)

Shad

[paintguy]

Stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats Rob and great Job Jason!

[buickrob]

Thanks Stu! We'll have to get our Schroeders together with Tommy too. He can play mine so I can see what it really sounds like:D



Sweet Rob!! I love the wavy flame up by the toggle switch :)

Shad
Yep, from the pics thats my favorite part of the top right now too.

Thanks Paintguy!

[Schroeder]

Here are few completion pics for you Rob!!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/IMG_3499.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/IMG_3503.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/IMG_3506.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/IMG_3495.jpg

[Schroeder]

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/IMG_3518.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/IMG_3516.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/IMG_3508.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/RobF/IMG_3512.jpg

[Athena]

DAAAAAAAAAAYUUUUUUUUUM ROB! I think that's the most beautiful burst I've ever seen.

...Ath

[buickrob]

:eek: J that is killer! The check was in the mail Tuesday or Wednesday so you should have it soon. I can't wait to get this one!!!!

[vangit]

Wow Rob. That's as good as it gets!

[buickrob]

Thanks Stu, I bet we see some vids soon and it's on my doorstep shortly.

[guitarnyc]

that is absolutely beautiful man ! Love the Zebra PUPS :)
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[buickrob]

Awesome J, thanks for the Vids!


http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=FFpx5J63Gds&feature=user

[vangit]

Looks and sounds great Rob. Did you just give the pups a try or have you used them in the past?

(great to see E and Joey in the vid :))

[buickrob]

I'd been thinking of trying Sheptones in something for about 2 years. I bought them with the intent of going into the Schroeder but only put them in a guitar for a few days and it had way different specs than my Schroeder. I'm glad to hear they worked out :)

If J says they are good then they are good in my book. I don't have the best computer speakers so I'll just have to wait.

[guitarnyc]

Yeah that bridge PUP has a great sound to it...definitely my favorite position on this guitar. I'm glad you went with this color and the zebra PUPS !

Maybe someday we'll get to see this one in person...east coast schroeder gathering has to happen sooner than later :)
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[buickrob]

Yeah absolutely Tommy, we need to all meet up!

[buickrob]

It's sitting in my truck right now and I'm going nuts! :eek:

[WinstaBull]

NICE!!!

Your guitar is the desktop image on my work computer right now.

[buickrob]

NICE!!!

Your guitar is the desktop image on my work computer right now.

Dude, how cool is that! Thanks man!!!!!

[buickrob]

Guess who's here. I wish I could take better pics but I really am no good at it. Tone reports to follow because I really need to play it through a better amp than what I have now.

Right off the bat from feel I love it. The guitar is lighter than I expected and J nailed the neck carve. Top and back are stunning to me. I love the fact that J posted the pic when the guitar was yellow because that changed my opinion of what the burst color should be, definitely a good move and I am thankful for that picture!

Acoustically the guitar rings beautifully. Loud, resonant, vibrates in the neck, you really become one with it. The fretboard is silky smooth too.

The inlays are unbelievable, no filler gaps, beautiful job E!!!!

[Elizabeth]

The inlays are unbelievable, no filler gaps, beautiful job E!!!!



Thanks Rob! I really enjoyed that one. The MOP, aluminum, and onyx look really classy together. Great choice!!
E

[buickrob]

J, tell me you didn't NAIL the burst on this!


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/gnboy/Schroeder%2028/P1010892.jpg

http://home.nyc.rr.com/prakashgear/Farshall/HPIM0565.jpg

[buickrob]

Man, I've finally gotten some time to get back into guitars and I'm REALLY bumming that I sold this guitar! What a mistake, but my wife and I had our first child and I was freaking financially. Looking back.....dumb move.

Well, two kids in now and my next Schroeder will be dedicated to my son;)

Can't wait!!!

[Whitestrat]

Man, I've finally gotten some time to get back into guitars and I'm REALLY bumming that I sold this guitar! What a mistake, but my wife and I had our first child and I was freaking financially. Looking back.....dumb move.

Well, two kids in now and my next Schroeder will be dedicated to my son;)

Can't wait!!!

YOU SOLD IT???????? ARRGH!!!! Your guitar was somewhat an inspiration for mine!

[buickrob]

YOU SOLD IT???????? ARRGH!!!! Your guitar was somewhat an inspiration for mine!


Yep, like a dummy, right before my son was born just over 2 years ago.

[Whitestrat]

Yep, like a dummy, right before my son was born just over 2 years ago.

Kid vs guitar and one must go?

Sorry son... I'll make it up to you next time...;)





Hahaha...

Kidding... Thankfully my 2 boys seem to be fascinated with guitars though they're too young to learn. They like twiddling the switches and knobs.

I'm just wondering which one of the 2 gets to inherit this Schroeder. Looks like I'll have to order another one soon anyways. Hahaha!!!