Lance's Purple Mist Shorty #0035

[Elizabeth]

This guitar has quite a bit of progress.... time to compile onto a thread of its own!

Top being carved-
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Carve complete-
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Fret slots being cut-
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[Elizabeth]

Fret slots cut-
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Getting ready to route inlay cavities-
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Rectangle cavities cut-
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[Elizabeth]

A bit more progress on Lance's fingerboard...
Fingerboard ready for taper-
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4541554597_1fd5e6d5c1.jpg
(Please note that the rough edges are due to paper from routing still on the fingerboard. This will be removed after the fingerboard is glued to the neck and radiused.)
Fingerboard taper complete-
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2733/4541555117_067e916619.jpg

[Elizabeth]

Jason gluing the fingerboard to neck
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Clamped
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Fingerboard re-radiused to 220 grit
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Ears gluing
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[guitarnyc]

Very cool inlay there

[Elizabeth]

Thinning the neck and headstock-
(Before)
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(During)
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(After)
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[Elizabeth]

Cutting out the headstock-
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Shaping the headstock-
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Done-
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/4577111952_9143039973.jpg

[Shadscbr]

Looking great Lance :)

Shad

[Elizabeth]

Marking tuner holes-
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Drilling holes for knobs/switch-
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[Elizabeth]

Neck meets body-
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/4577113096_801a979488.jpg

(I think they like each other.)

[Elizabeth]

Binding the wood headstock inlays:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4582662680_e6e0da682a.jpg

Bound and gluing:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/4600221442_2258c5f530.jpg

Routing cavities for inlays:
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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4596599173_b8e70d6e36.jpg

[Elizabeth]

Routes almost complete:
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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4596599259_a48a0c0c65.jpg

Fretting:
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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4582208753_58da34b81e.jpg

[Elizabeth]

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[Elizabeth]

Cutting through the inlay:
(carefully!)
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http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1333/4599569941_0920b7805f.jpg

Beveling the fret slot:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1401/4600188062_b0b76614ca.jpg

Removing the fret tang:
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[Elizabeth]

Tang removed (partially) to reduce chance of cracking shell inlay:
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Pressing the frets:
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[Elizabeth]

Epoxy in the headstock inlay cavities:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4599801202_9a37d36b95.jpg

Pieces placed in cavity:
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Clamping:
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/4599184669_74a581f387.jpg

[Elizabeth]

Sanded flat:
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Teaser:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1409/4599184855_17b9817f41.jpg

[Elizabeth]

There are a bunch more photos on our flickr page here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23662702@N03/sets/72157623987413148/

[francric]

Wow, that's looking nice, congrats.........................

[vangit]

Great pic sequence! Looks so cool.

[Vinni Smith]

Those headstock inlays are way cool.

What a sweet looking creation so far!

[AK_NorPine]

Great pic sequence! Looks so cool.
+1

Way cool seeing how these things are created.

[Schroeder]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/4619407765_b340c334ce.jpg

My first attempt was a bit pink...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4620020994_da6d451326.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/4620021100_b6065f8717.jpg

Lance asked me to tweak it a bit to be a bit more blue. Totally agree that this will fix it. I am ready with an even blue-er mix if this isn't quite to Lance's taste. Here is attempt #2 waiting on his approval.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/4620021200_c6aee3ebb5.jpg

[Shadscbr]

Wow, that quilt really popped :eek:

Looks great :)

Shad

[vangit]

Attempt #2 is a fantastic color!

[lookslikemeband]

I'm tempted to go a bit more blue. :confused:

[Vinni Smith]

I kinda like it the way it is....

[Whitestrat]

No.2 is perfect! It will look deeper once the lacquer is on.

[sparky_8]

I'm not a big purple fan... wait I mean I wasn't a big purple fan. Between this and the raffle guitar I'm really digging purple! That's coming along great! Nice build choices.

[guitarnyc]

I really like the deep purple in the second picture as well.

[Schroeder]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1062/4724597063_8d86782ef9_b.jpg

[vangit]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1062/4724597063_8d86782ef9_b.jpg
:eek: WOW. Looks amazing

[Shadscbr]

Sweet fade!! :)

Looks great

Shad

[Schroeder]

I am excited about this one. This top does what the previous top did not in terms of stain and figure.

This was the first attempt that did not show the quilt well at all (Lance and I discussed reversing the fade direction since this one). But you can see that this top just didn't have the pop that we wanted for this finish. I think the new top is a MUCH better quilt for this type of finish. I appreciate Lance's understanding that we had to go backward to end up with this result!! Really happy with the new one.

OLD top for comparison:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3364/3532264017_69cea830df.jpg

New top:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1026/4725388446_3886741461.jpg

[Athena]

I walked into Jason's shop this morning and this stopped me dead in my tracks. It looks AWESOME! The figure is so intense and there's such great contrast in the faded sections. The headstock is gorgeous too. Jason did an amazing job on this.

...Athena

[Vinni Smith]

MAN!

That is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vinni

[Elizabeth]

Here are a few more photos that I thought you all might enjoy...
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[Elizabeth]

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[JohnnyBoy]

I'm loving this guitar. Awesome:cool:

[francric]

Looking nice................

[Whitestrat]

Cool! Reminds me of an old pair of well worn jeans!

[WinstaBull]

I am excited about this one. This top does what the previous top did not in terms of stain and figure.

This was the first attempt that did not show the quilt well at all (Lance and I discussed reversing the fade direction since this one). But you can see that this top just didn't have the pop that we wanted for this finish. I think the new top is a MUCH better quilt for this type of finish. I appreciate Lance's understanding that we had to go backward to end up with this result!! Really happy with the new one.


This is good stuff right here. The guitar looks fantastic.

[RedRider]

What a stunner!!! AWESOME!!! Really like the headstock for sure!

[paintguy]

Killer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[admin]

Officially in cure!! Should be ready for buffing next week.


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[Vinni Smith]

This guitar is going to look amazing when it is buffed!

What a great color.

[Elizabeth]

Jason buffing the body:

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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4872480267_0610d85aa2_z.jpg

Body is buffed and shiny!
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[Elizabeth]

Neck is ready for glue...
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Good glue squeezeout:
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[Vinni Smith]

Hey Lance, Chris and I were at the Schroeder's place last week and saw your guitar.

It looks MAGNIFICENT! What a great choice of wood and color!

Vinni

[Schroeder]

Final assembly...

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[Shadscbr]

Wow, looks sweet!! Great color :)

Shad

[paintguy]

Awesome!!!

[JohnnyBoy]

Gorgeous!!

[Schroeder]

Here is a video of Lance's guitar completed. Click to pic to view the video. Enjoy!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4904335173_57ef683328_z.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaYuY5sZrow)http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4904335115_269202baac_z.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaYuY5sZrow)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaYuY5sZrow

[francric]

Niice............................

[vangit]

DAMN!!!!! I love Schroeder Shorty's. Looks annd sounds amazing.

[lookslikemeband]

I believe it was to ship today....... :cool:

[Schroeder]

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[Schroeder]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4921874053_e1ab863708_z.jpg

[Vinni Smith]

That is a BEAUTIFUL guitar and that is also some amazing workmanship!

[sxracer193]

Great looking guitar. What ya think Lance?

[JohnnyBoy]

That inlay at the 12th is sick!!

[sparky_8]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4921874191_7780165775_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4922468842_68b5139373_z.jpg

I love the entire guitar, but these 2 pictures just clinch the deal for me. That headstock is great and that back color and graining is incredible! Congrats to Jason and Lance on another great guitar!

[Whitestrat]

[IMG]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4921874191_7780165775_b.jpg

This is the picture that made me very glad I chose the shorty for my build. That silhouette is just fantastic!

[lookslikemeband]

My "NGD" is coming.... Just started a new job and I've been extremely busy.

Needless to say... The Schroeder is QUITE stunning!!!

[lookslikemeband]

OK. Not sure everyone knows the specs (and we all know J's a secretive cat at times!)


Shorty Style
1 piece mahogany body
Quilted Maple Top
Braz Neck
Braz Fretboard
Stainless Steel Frets
24 Frets
25" Scale
MOP block inlays (special MOP and Paua at 12th)
Special faded "Purple Mist" finish in Nitro
Matching insert and faceplate
Schroeder-designed stoptail
1 Vol / 1 Tone / Push-Pull for Coil Tapping - Braz knobs

Seymour Duncan JB / 59 set in Zebra - with Braz rings

PRS Phase II tuners

Dunlop Straplocks (the ONLY ones I'll ever use!)
And... let's not forget... just about the coolest friggin guitar case in the world!!! WAY impressed with THAT.

A few pics can be found here:

http://s106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/lookslikemeband/Guitars/Schroeder%20Guitar/?start=all

[lookslikemeband]

That inlay at the 12th is sick!!

I agree!

Here's a close-up:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/lookslikemeband/Guitars/Schroeder%20Guitar/DSCN2450.jpg

[lookslikemeband]

A few select pics:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/lookslikemeband/Guitars/Schroeder%20Guitar/DSCN2424.jpg




http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/lookslikemeband/Guitars/Schroeder%20Guitar/DSCN2456.jpg

[Elizabeth]

I agree!

Here's a close-up:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/lookslikemeband/Guitars/Schroeder%20Guitar/DSCN2450.jpg

Woah. That is a great picture...
and by the way...
YOU FOUND MY RING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
I literally looked ALL over the house and shop and car searching for that thing! I am freaking out right now. I was just telling Jason that I was heart broken because I was sure it was lost for good.

You are awesome for posting these pictures. Hilarious.
:)

[lookslikemeband]

I thought it was a gift! ;)

Fits me nicely!!!

:D


j/k - it will be on it's way back to you this week. I have a ton of rings and I know how they can be special.

Thanks for letting me borrow it. And be careful about wearing rings in the shop!!! LOL

[Elizabeth]

I thought it was a gift! ;)

The guitar was the gift! :D

I have a ton of rings and I know how they can be special.

Yeah, I have been wearing that ring almost everyday for about 8 years. I have felt incomplete for a couple weeks now. Thanks for sending it back.
WOOOOOOO!!!!! :)

And be careful about wearing rings in the shop!!!

Not really sure how it ended up in Seattle with you... I am a bit paranoid about scratching or dinging finished guitars, so I take off my rings before I pack guitars. I guess when I took it off, it jumped into your case! ;)

Thanks again!!
E

[Elizabeth]

By the way... do we get a review?

[Vinni Smith]

Did you get the ring back ???

[Elizabeth]

Did you get the ring back ???

:D
Yes, I did. It came in a lovely box in the mail earlier this week. I was/am thrilled. Wearing it now...

[lookslikemeband]

Got to FINALLY spend some real time with the guitar last night.

Man, it's off-the-charts awesome I gotta tell ya.


I really, REALLY dig the "Schroeder carve" neck. It's kind of LP-ish at the nut, but then gets a "faster feel" down at the 12th and above for solos.



My reviews are generally considered long-winded... so I'll keep it short.

It's definitely a looker, a player and one amazing piece of craftsmanship.