Tommy's '59 Chopper

[Schroeder]

Here is the first pic of Tommy's top that I sent him... We made a last minute switch on his top that just fit perfectly with the theme of his guitar. A nice old piece of Eastern maple.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Tommy/eastern_maple_5_08.jpg

And here it is as of today... Binding channel routed, face angle cut, pickup cavities and neck cavity routed. Ready for a carve. Love those mineral streaks! And just watch the flame pop after it is carved and sanded!!
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Tommy/tommy_59chopper.jpg

[guitarnyc]

Gettin' antsy ! I love the name you've given it J !
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[Shadscbr]

That looks Sweet!

Congrats Tommy! :)

Shad

[guitarnyc]

That looks Sweet!

Congrats Tommy! :)

Shad
Thanks Shad !

Thought I would bring this picture over to the thread to keep everyone in one place...Mine is on the left:)

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Lance/tommy_mikeh_lance.jpg
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[guitarnyc]

found a picture of the braz board that will be used...it's one of these 4...have no idea which one Jason grabbed for me :)

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q319/guitarnyc/brazboardsswirly2.jpg
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[Schroeder]

Rough carve is done...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Tommy/tommy_59chopper_carve.jpg

[guitarnyc]

Love the way the top came out Jason...I can't wait to see this thing in a burst ! :)
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[vangit]

Dayuuuuum! I want one!

[goof1073]

Dayuuuuum! I want one! Whore! ;)

Hey wait a minute...I recall offering up my Chopper to you, change of heart?

[vangit]

I loooove the thick mahog on that 59 Chopper. My Schroeder #4 has a real thick back. Love it. Of course would love to have your chopper too if I have any non Schroeder guitars you would trade for :)

[paintguy]

Awesome piece of wood there!

Love the vintage vibe with the mineral streaks!

Congrats!!!

[Schroeder]

Bound and ready for a neck!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/3120290247_5ac9cc99e5.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/3121118512_95a9e124ec.jpg

[vangit]

Bound and ready for a neck!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/3120290247_5ac9cc99e5.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/3121118512_95a9e124ec.jpg

Damn. Put that in the holy crap column!!!

[Shadscbr]

Damn. Put that in the holy crap column!!!

+1...that top is amazing :)

Shad

[WinstaBull]

This one is gonna have a great classic vibe. Ice Tea Burst?

[guitarnyc]

wow ! Yummy....man that top is straight '59 burst ! are all the knobs and switch the correct LP spacing too Jason ? I see the nice long tenon will be there :)

Love the update man !

This one is gonna have a great classic vibe. Ice Tea Burst?

I'm not a big fan of Ice Tea Burst....catching the vibe of my ol' number one LP

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q319/guitarnyc/GibsonLesPaulClassic2.jpg

something along those lines...maybe the schroeder will be a little more aged like an older brother or something ?
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[guitarnyc]

love that thick mahogany back with no belly carve or anything...pure thick wood ! The thing ROCK is made of !
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[Schroeder]

Oh crap!! Forgot the inlays!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/3368444078_9ff8f8a29c_o.jpg

[r9player]

That is going to be one classy piece!

[Whitestrat]

Oh crap!! Forgot the inlays!!


Hahahahaha!!! Good one!:)

[Elizabeth]

Headstock inlay complete...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3946374564_2b83b6dee8.jpg

[Whitestrat]

Oh? is that a painted headstock?

[r9player]

Its probably a wood overlay on the headstock.

[Elizabeth]

In finish...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/4566758140_b8e6164280.jpg

Headstock treatment-
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/4566758098_fb523c6774_o.jpg

[Shadscbr]

Looks Sweet! Love that top :)

Shad

[guitarnyc]

Oh wow yeah that burst looks sweet here on my computer Jason...I was looking at it on someone else's today when we talked...NOW I see what you were saying I'm VERY pleased :)

[paintguy]

Great wood and burst!

[francric]

That's looking sweet.....................

[Schroeder]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4619193845_83282e3289_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4619807630_a7343b9218.jpg

[WinstaBull]

Classic. Bet it sounds great.

[guitarnyc]

Looks great Jason ! Classic is exactly the look I wanted on this one. I think a picture with my main LP and this Chopper is going to be such a good photoshoot. This one will be going on the road with my on the road with Blondie...as well as the Smoked Chopper !

[vangit]

Simply gorgeous!!!

[AK_NorPine]

Tommy, I was just browsing the Flickr site and your guit was on the first page.
It had strings on it which means its time to play it.

It looks killer! Enjoy

[Schroeder]

It is on a truck or a plane as we speak...

This is going to really be a workhorse guitar. Tommy promised to beat the hell out of it over the next few months on tour with Blondie!! LOL. Really proud of you Tommy. Should be a fantastic time playing for some big crowds in Europe! The tour starts in the UK on June 9. http://www.blondie.net/event/ After a few weeks in Europe, Blondie will be doing several weeks of shows in the US. I am hoping to catch them at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA on August 10. This is a beautiful amphitheater and is the place where I met Lindsey Buckingham and Neale Heywood for the first time. Also where I met Eric Johnson.

[Elizabeth]

Complete:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4619806954_268a6b035b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4619807176_f08852046d.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4619193091_80e3b0158f.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4619806840_5a5db00680.jpg

[Elizabeth]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4619807100_f24cb2c33c.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4619807630_a7343b9218.jpg

Leaving Schroeder Guitars:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4619807254_a765afd635.jpg

[Whitestrat]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4619807100_f24cb2c33c.jpg

just perfect! That's how my headstock is going to look!!! Can't wait!

[guitarnyc]

Arrived today ! I was walking out the door to head to Blondie rehearsal and fedex guy caught me literally in the elevator. Grabbed it and left. Played it about 7 hours today. Amazing in every way once again....no surprise of course and the neck is a joy to play. I'm already very comfortable playing this guitar because I had it based on my main LP that I've had for as long as I've played guitar almost, even down to the same year/model PUPS that I found on ebay. This one will most likely get the most face time with Blondie and is def going to be the only one played with them for the next 3 weeks of rehearsals. until I get to the UK where my other guitars already are.

[Vinni Smith]

What a beautiful guitar! Nice burst color.

Tommy, I can't wait to see you on VH1 Behind the Music playing that monster! "One way or another, I'm gonna find ya"....

Vinni

[guitarnyc]

What a beautiful guitar! Nice burst color.

Tommy, I can't wait to see you on VH1 Behind the Music playing that monster! "One way or another, I'm gonna find ya"....

Vinni

Haha I don't know if I'll make the VH1 Behind The Music episode but I'll try ! There will def be plenty of youtube pornage though of the future shows.

[sparky_8]

Killer guitar Tommy!!! Should go good with your other incoming toy...
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/sparky_8/DSC_0006-1.jpg

[vangit]

can't wait to visit you at rehearsal I'll take pics of you with the 59 Chopper to show everyone.

[vangit]

Killer guitar Tommy!!! Should go good with your other incoming toy...
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/sparky_8/DSC_0006-1.jpg

Way cool Stephen!!! Looks great

[r9player]

woah that is one nice board to go with that awesome guitar
Grats Tommy, looks like winners all over for you!

[guitarnyc]

I'll let you know when the board gets here Stu. MIke Norton is going to wire it up for me so I'll wait until that is done. Now I have to get a case made for it to take with me on the plane haha

[francric]

Arrived today ! I was walking out the door to head to Blondie rehearsal and fedex guy caught me literally in the elevator. Grabbed it and left. Played it about 7 hours today. Amazing in every way once again....no surprise of course and the neck is a joy to play. I'm already very comfortable playing this guitar because I had it based on my main LP that I've had for as long as I've played guitar almost, even down to the same year/model PUPS that I found on ebay. This one will most likely get the most face time with Blondie and is def going to be the only one played with them for the next 3 weeks of rehearsals. until I get to the UK where my other guitars already are.

What pups did you put in there?

[guitarnyc]

What pups did you put in there?

Some cheap 90's Gibby pups :)