Mike's Doublecut

[imported_Schroeder]

Welcome to the club Mike!!

Remember that second neck that I built when I was building Bryan's guitar? That will be the neck I am using for Mike's guitar. It is also from the same piece as the Tour Guitar's neck - kinda cool I think.

Here are pics of the neck construction...

Mike's is on the top (more reddish in color) and Bryan's is on the bottom.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/7146815/93268731.jpg

Frets installed.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/7146815/94304210.jpg

Rough carve completed...

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/7146815/94407843.jpg

Carve complete.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/7146815/94454674.jpg

[imported_Schroeder]

Here is the top that Mike picked. It is a really nice tight flame with super 3D figuring. I will do a mockup with the template overlay of the doublecut this weekend.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/7047326/101623400.jpg

[imported_mklein86]

ok....now this is just WAYYYYYYYYY to cool...

Im so excited!

[imported_dan desy]

That neck is giving me a boner. I can't stop staring at it!

[imported_Bryan]

Right on Mike!!!
Thats gonna be a sweet guitar!
Nice choice on the top.
That piece of maple didnt hang around long.. :D

[imported_Schroeder]

This neck is really cool. Really nice round carve to it. Feels good. Smells good. That means it will probably sound good! :)

[imported_vangit]

Fantastic stuff. Is this for Mike from NYC? If so, I have to see you play. That's two Schroeders for the Tri-sate area :!: :!:


Jason told me my Braz neck wood just came in

[imported_Schroeder]

Mike from Chicago/Kansas. Tommy is from NYC. Quiz later! ;)

[imported_Shadscbr]

Congrats Mike...it looks like you have picked out some sweet wood. Welcome to the club :)

Shad

[imported_vangit]

Mike from Chicago/Kansas. Tommy is from NYC. Quiz later! ;)

ooops :lol:

[imported_WHY_U_TRY]

Hi Vangit...Tommy here...I'm from the Tristate area :D

[imported_vangit]

Hi Vangit...Tommy here...I'm from the Tristate area :D

Hey Tommy.
I'm in NJ, Here's the top Jason's builing for me:

http://www.norcalguitars.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=8

Love to hook up and show you the guitar when it's done.
-stu-

[imported_Shadscbr]

I'm in Carlisle PA, just a couple hours down the turnpike.......maybe a Schroeder fest will be in order :)

Shad

[imported_vangit]

I'm in Carlisle PA, just a couple hours down the turnpike.......maybe a Schroeder fest will be in order :)

Shad

Now we're talking!!!!!!!!!

[imported_mklein86]

Damn, Ive only been in with doing this guitar for a few days now, and the suspense is already kiilling me. I dont know how Brian or anyone ese deals with this. I come check this thread like every half hour looking for updates! This is just crazy!

[imported_Bryan]

Damn, Ive only been in with doing this guitar for a few days now, and the suspense is already kiilling me. I dont know how Brian or anyone ese deals with this. I come check this thread like every half hour looking for updates! This is just crazy!

lol....I know how you feel Mike.
I've had such a great time watching my guitar being made. Yea I want to play it, but I think going through this proccess will make me that much more attached to this guitar once i get it.
You know I've enjoyed this so much that once i get my guitar (hopefully this week.. :D ) I'll be here everyday looking for updates to you guys' new guitars.

[imported_Schroeder]

Here is Mike's top bookmatched and ready to join to the body... Just a gorgeous piece of flamed maple. You have to see it in person to appreciate how 3D it is.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com:80/VOL208/995811/8047942/106646221.jpg

http://pic7.picturetrail.com:80/VOL208/995811/8047942/106646216.jpg

[imported_mklein86]

ah sweet!!! It begins! I cant wait for this, its gonna be fun watching this get built. Very excited!

[imported_WHY_U_TRY]

very nice looking bookmatch on the flame...another fun journey ahead !

[imported_Shadscbr]

that's going to look sweet Mike!! Congrats on a fine piece of wood :)

Shad

[imported_Bryan]

Let the party begin.. :P :D

[imported_Schroeder]

Mike, here are the updates for today. Ready to carve this thing!! Pics are prett self explanitory. The back is fat and is a gorgeous hunk of wood!!! (As requested!) I can't get over the beauty of the flame on your top either. It just looks "right" to me. As much as I LOVE a good piece of quilt, this is a fantastic piece of maple. And the quartersawn flamed maple behaves better than most quilts!! This piece was just perfect. Everything on this guitar is going together easily. I had a chance to cut the rabbit around the edge (down to the faux binding depth). I should get to carving soon enough.

Rough cut...

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/108480431.jpg
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/108480428.jpg
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/108480423.jpg

After edge sanding...
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/108480414.jpg
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/108480408.jpg

[imported_Schroeder]

By the way, if you read this E-beth.... Wouldn't the pic above be a great idea for a birthday cake? :D

[imported_Bryan]

Thats very nice..Great Job Jason!!
Awesome contrast between the top and back.
Both pieces look great!

[imported_WHY_U_TRY]

yes I was going to mention the contrast of colors there as well...looks beautiful...and cake sounds nice :lol:

[imported_mklein86]

damn, its pretty sweet to see this coming together like it is. The limba on the back is more beautiful then i ever could imagine. Hey, and by the way jason, could you possibly post a picture of just hte back straight on? thanks!

[imported_Bryan]

Hey, and by the way jason, could you possibly post a picture of just hte back straight on? thanks!

Yea...Mike needs an avatar.. :wink:

[imported_Schroeder]

Here you go, this is what it looks like this very minute. As you can see, I have not touched the back with sandpaper yet! Still has pencil all over it and a bit of glue smear along the seam. It will be nicer when it is sanded!!

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/108493756.jpg


And here is the top with the rabbit cut in the edge. This will be my guide when I carve it. Look at that flame!!!

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/108493757.jpg :shock:

[imported_mklein86]

wow fantastic! jason, thats exactlt what i was invisioning as far as the limba is concerned. also, the thickness looks perfect, exactly what i was thinking!

[imported_Shadscbr]

Looks great Jason and Mike!! She will be a thick one for sure...I like that :)

Shad

[imported_woody]

beautiful, I love fat back!

[imported_DrPCR]

Man, how thick is that back?? Looks like a monster! beautiful

[imported_woody]

DrPCR,
I have a fat back on order as well.
I asked Jason, and Mike's back thickness is "roughly 1.65".
The top on his is a bit thicker right now (3/4" to 7/8") but it will be thinned a bit during the carve." Quoted from Jason.

[imported_Schroeder]

Here is a progression of pics of Mike's guitar as I was carving the top tonight.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/110125821.jpg
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/110125816.jpg
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/110125813.jpg
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/110125811.jpg
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/110125805.jpg
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/110125804.jpg

[imported_Schroeder]

And a couple more of the back and the deep belly carve...

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/110125801.jpg

This thing is FAT. Reminds me of Gene Simmons' platform boots!
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/110125797.jpg

[imported_mklein86]

looks great jason, very cool to see it coming along so well!

[imported_vangit]

Dang!!! That thrid pic is unreal. Great job.

[imported_WHY_U_TRY]

very cool addition, that "belly groove" compliments the fat fat back very nicely !! :D

[imported_Schroeder]

Here is a mockup of Mike's guitar. Getting ready to start cutting neck pockets!! I love this flame top. Absolutely stuning in person. Shad's 7 string baritone is to the right.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8047942/112507702.jpg

Another angle showing the beautiful IRW neck color. Shad's is on the left.

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/7695407/112507712.jpg

[imported_Shadscbr]

Hey Mike, your neck looks great!! Cool pic :D

Shad

[imported_mklein86]

Very cool jason, it really looks great. very exciting to see how the whole guitar looks laid out.

[imported_Schroeder]

Here is Mike's top refined. I am such a sucker for good flame. This thing rocks. I mean, I am awed by nice quilt too but this just accentuates the contours so nicely. I hope you dig it Mike.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/p/images/Mike/body-refined.gif

[imported_WHY_U_TRY]

Hell if Mike dosen't dig it, then I'll put an order in for a second double right now ! :lol: :lol:

[imported_vangit]

Looks fantastic. Congrats guys.

[imported_Shadscbr]

Sweet flame for sure :)

Shad

[imported_mklein86]

wow, top looks great. I love the figure, it reall y looks great. and by the way jason, is hte final sanding and such done on the back too, im excited to see that too!

[imported_Schroeder]

Hey Mike,
Look for pics tomorrow of your headstock. I drilled tuner holes today and inlaid your S in the headstock. I also final shaped the headstock. Right now you simply can't see much! It has epoxy over the inlay. I will take pics after I sand the inlay. Should look really nice!!
J

[imported_John Hurtt]

I'm really enjoying watching this go together. What a terrific job documenting the steps, nothing like a play by play to generate excitement.

Early congrats, looks like a beauty!

[imported_mklein86]

wow, sounds great jason. Im excited to see what thats going to look like. Today is one of the busyest days ive had, or will have for a while! I think im the only college student here, but im sure many people here know how i feel. I had to get up for an MRI at the hospital at 7 am, and i have 3 tests today! Yikes! But at least now i have something positive to look foreward to!

[imported_JohnnyBoy]

wow, sounds great jason. Im excited to see what thats going to look like. Today is one of the busyest days ive had, or will have for a while! I think im the only college student here, but im sure many people here know how i feel. I had to get up for an MRI at the hospital at 7 am, and i have 3 tests today! Yikes! But at least now i have something positive to look foreward to!

Good luck on the exams Mike, the Schroeder mojo will only help!!

John

[imported_Schroeder]

Here is the headstock... Not the best pic! Sorry about that. The paua center of the S logo is really blue/green in person but changes to a light green in certain light. The paua is crazy and sort of marbly looking. That center circle is surrounded by an aluminum ring. The wings od the S are gold pearl. Still have some final shaping/sanding to do and you can still see glue smear at the end of the fingerboard where the nut will be. But it is about ready to install on the body!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/p/images/Mike/mike%20headstock

[imported_mklein86]

damn jason, that looks great. Its really awesome seeing that after a long day! Thanks for lifting the spirits! It really does look fantastic though and its really cool to see this all coming together!

[imported_Schroeder]

Mike,

I really hope all is well with you man. You know this place has some pretty amazing people hanging around. Let us kow if there is anything we can do. And I can't tell you how good it makes me feel that your spirits were lifted a bit!

Regarding school. You will get through. I remember the days. Funny how much I miss about college but I know when you are in it, there are days you just want to be done and get out so you can make a bit of cash! But enjoy it while you can!!

Look for more updates soon!!

J

[imported_Sniper-V]

MIke,
Just so you know, you have an absolute killer guitar in the making! I can't wait to see it when its done...

And,

Jason,
You've got me mesmerized like a little kid watching a magician pull a rabbit out of his hat for the first time. Its just amazing to watch!

Let me know on the "wood"...

[imported_CustomX]

Dont worry you're not the only college kid, Im in college too! I know how you feel bogged down with exams, they suck.

Jason I cannot wait to get you to build me a guitar....lemme know when 34 is around the corner :P

[Schroeder]

Neck is set and pickup cavities are routed...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/neck%20set.jpg

Neck is cut from the same piece as the Tour guitar...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/neck%20set%20back.jpg

[guitarnyc]

Jason...noticed on that lower picture that the heel on the neck is different and dosen't follow the contour of the body like Bryan's did...did you change the way you are doing it now ? or has it not been done yet ?
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[Schroeder]

Good eye Tommy! I always do that after the neck is fit to the body. That way I have a guide for the contour.

[guitarnyc]

ahhh ok...I was going to ask and make sure mine was going ot be done with the blend into the body if things had changed =)
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[mklein86]

Jason, things are looking great, and i think people are going to be pleasantly surprised with some of the final decisions made on the guitar. Im not sure if I should keep whats coming next a secret, and let people see whats going on when pictures are posted, or spill the beans now...


But things are lookin great Jason! Thanks a bunch

[Will]

ahhh ok...I was going to ask and make sure mine was going ot be done with the blend into the body if things had changed =)

What no "heel from hell" for Tommy? LOL! Just kiddin' with ya. Mike your guitar is looking good. The flame is insane...

[mklein86]

Thought that id spill the beans a little bit as to what Jason and my plans were for the final stages of the guitar. Jason is currently (i believe?) working on adding rosewood purfling to the top of the body. The guitar will finally be finished in natural with the slightest amber tint, much like the chopper guitar. I think the guitar is going to look pretty unique, and natural looking. Seeing as how it is completly handbuilt, i think it all fits a theme. Just curious as to see what the rest of the community here thinks!


Oh and jason, is the neck going to ber carved down with a small heal like the tour guitar was, or carved downt o be flush with the body. Just curious...

[Will]

Hey Mike, I don't think Jason likes building big heels. From what I have seen he likes the heel to run somewhat flush with the body contour. Like the "Tour Guitar" and Chopper.

[Schroeder]

Thought that id spill the beans a little bit as to what Jason and my plans were for the final stages of the guitar. Jason is currently (i believe?) working on adding rosewood purfling to the top of the body. The guitar will finally be finished in natural with the slightest amber tint, much like the chopper guitar. I think the guitar is going to look pretty unique, and natural looking. Seeing as how it is completly handbuilt, i think it all fits a theme. Just curious as to see what the rest of the community here thinks!


Oh and jason, is the neck going to ber carved down with a small heal like the tour guitar was, or carved downt o be flush with the body. Just curious...

I will do whatever you would like of course!! But if you leave it up to me I will leave about an inch of flat on the heel in the same shape as the body at the heel and then contour it into the neck. Does that sound cool?

[Shadscbr]

That sounds like it will be very cool! I can't wait to see the RW purfling :)

Shad

[mklein86]

yea me too!, jason seems to be pretty excited about it, and we both think with the blank fingerboard, rosewood neck/fb, and natural maple finish, the rosewood purfling is just going to to tie the whole guitar together. I think its going to be subtle, yet elegant. Should be a unique guitar, and a nice change from the bright colors and extreme design (not that there's anything wrong with it! In fact my next order...will be most extreme probably!)

[lookslikemeband]

MAN! I was about 90% sure I wanted a Singlecut til I saw these!!! Shoot! Choices, Choices!!!

AWESOME!


http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/7695407/112507712.jpg

[mklein86]

Some recent shots from Jason...this purfling was the real challenge and hold up on this guitar. I think its going be worth it in the end and look fantastic on the natural top...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y277/mklein86/mikepurfling.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y277/mklein86/mikepurfling2.jpg


...classy

[Bryan]

Very cool.
Thats coming along nice.

[guitarnyc]

wow that is beautiful....that trim is going to look great and well worth the wait :)
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[mklein86]

thanks for the responses, think it looks pretty nice too. I was saying to Jason when we talked the other days, that one of the coolest shots of the guitar, is that crazy streak running through the limba seen throught he neck cut and down through the pickup cavities. Too bad it all gets covered up, lol. I cant wait til the finish is on and the rest of the holes are drilled. I really think its gonna look great!!!

[Schroeder]

Here are a few pics of the staining process for Mike. Here it is just before staining. Mike wanted a natural color but he did not want that stark white that some natural tops have.
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/mike%20stain1.jpg

So I did a weak blend of yellow/brown and came up with this.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/mike%20stain3.jpg

Hope that is what you were after Mike!!

[mklein86]

ahhhhhh! Looks absolutly great Jason. Color is exactly what we talked about and I am happy that we were able to communicate and get the color exactly where I like it! Thanks so much, and I cant wait to see everything finished!!! Now the real waiting begins i guess....

[sleepingtiger]

Stunning!...AND tempting!
Great Job Jason!
Tony

[Schroeder]

Whew!! Glad you like it Mike and thanks Tony. For those wondering, the dark band is Indian rosewood purfling around the body edge.

[mklein86]

yeah man, and I also wanted to comment on the control layout. Looks great, and seems to be functional in the way that I tried to communicate to you. I like the "les paul" sort of vibe to the knob layout, but appreciate how it still has its own identity to it. I was a bit concerned about how the switch would look in that location, but I think it'll look great. REgarding the stain again, I can't even describe how pleased I am. It looks fantastic and I amamazed at your ability to create a vision that I have long been confusing you with. I can't even believe how nicely the flame popped, and without the use of a brightly colored top. I love the subtle elegant look of this guitar, and think the rosewood appointments really tie it together. Its amazing how throughout this whole process, I strated with a pretty simple idea, and even after considering so many changes, basically finished with a similar vision. Sure the rosewood purfling is anything but simple, but it just ties the rosewood neck to the body so nicely. No inlays on this one except on the headstock too! The rosewood knobs are only going to add to the "culminating" effect, and I think the zebra pickups are going to be the right choice. Its just great to see this coming together, and I can't wait to see everyone else's projects come together too, specifially the three others whos guitars are being finished now! Thanks so much Jason, and the wait has been, and will continue to be worth it...It's sure going to be great to finally get my hands on this guitar, but I've got to admit, just checking for updates every day, getting updates, following the progress of my/others guitars, and generally being part of this community, has been worth the price of the guitar, if not more. Its going to be kind of sad when this thread finally comes to a close and tapers off! I guess thats when the singlegut and/or chopper order comes into play! Thanks again Jason, can;t wait for the home stretch!

[tequilaboy85]

Amazing guitar,really!

i love everything about this guitar!

Everyday Jason is doing better guitars!Congratulations!

[vangit]

It's already been said by the other guys.....just beautiful

[JohnnyBoy]

Absolutely gorgeous!!

[Shadscbr]

Simply beautiful :)

Shad

[guitarnyc]

wow that color really makes that flame pop out ! another amazing job...great work Jason ! Can't wait to see mine come around 8)
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[mklein86]

Just got these updates in my email from Jason! Getting close...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y277/mklein86/mikesealer.jpg

And here is one of the "group"...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y277/mklein86/finishroom.jpg


Everything looks great Jason...mine, the group, everything! Exciting time!

[sleepingtiger]

Eeny, meeny, miney, moe.....hard to pick!
It looks like an art gallery!

[Shadscbr]

Very cool :)

Shad

[guitarnyc]

It looks like an art gallery!

Lets hope that one day there will be a Schroeder Gallery !
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[Schroeder]

I know, it was deleted by my website maintanence guy on accident. Trust that I have somene working on revamping the site as we speak!!

[vangit]

Jason, how many guitars can the new spray booth hold? Looks so cool seeing the different finishes hanging next to each other.

[Schroeder]

Here is Mike's guitar in the paint booth (and Elizabeth).

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20finish2.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20back%20finish.jpg

[Shadscbr]

Everything looks great Mike! :)

Shad

[vangit]

Great Mike! Love the purf!

[DrPCR]

totally the purf is great, man my next JS guitar needs purf

[Schroeder]

Outside:

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20outside.jpg

[Bryan]

Very classy Mike and Jason!!!

[JohnnyBoy]

Classy indeed. I sense that becoming a popular option. Beautiful guys!!

John

[mklein86]

Looks amazing Jason...you know I'm happy man


...and the home stretch begins!

[guitarnyc]

I love the way that guitar looks...and the purf is awesome...I thought I remember Jason saying it was such a pain to do that he question doing it again haha...sounds like it will become an expensive option :)
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[Paulpuck]

Here is Mike's guitar in the paint booth (and Elizabeth).

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20finish2.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20back%20finish.jpg

Wow!! Two classic beauties together. Just how much is the upcharge to have Elizabeth appear in all my progress photos.

[Elizabeth]

Paul,
You are right, it is a classy guitar. Mike's is one of the next ones out the door, and we are very excited to get it finished. Let's leave it at that. :)
Elizabeth

[Chun13]

Me want Eli on my progress pics too ! :-D

[Schroeder]

Never underestimate the scorn of a woman... that is fair warning guys. :)

[dave_graham]

been married 6 years....trust me...know it well. :)

dave

[Paulpuck]

Never underestimate the scorn of a woman... that is fair warning guys. :)

Ouch!! I go for a compliment and get scorn in return. I was kind of hoping for a charming guy discount on my spec sheet. Looks like I'll be paying extra instead. You'd think after 16 years of marriage I'd be better at them. Then again maybe after 16 years I'm out of practice. Good thing I don't need to attract another wife...I hope!! Funny thing about it is that when I first saw Jason had an assistant the mental image that popped into my head was of Diane from American Hot Rod on Discovery. Seems my mental image was a wee bit off. Jason and Elizabeth do make a cute couple. Anyone know if they are registered at StewMac for wedding presents??

[vangit]

Ouch!! I go for a compliment and get scorn in return. I was kind of hoping for a charming guy discount on my spec sheet. Looks like I'll be paying extra instead. You'd think after 16 years of marriage I'd be better at them. Then again maybe after 16 years I out of practice. Good thing I don't need to attract another wife...I hope!! Funny thing about it is that when I first saw Jason had an assistant the mental image that popped inot my head was of Diane from American Hot Rod on Discovery. Seems my mental image was a wee bit off. Jason and Elizabeth do make a cute couple. Anyone know if they are registered at StewMac for wedding presents??

That's very funny about a guitar registery :)

[Schroeder]

No need for a Stew Mac registry, just a big old Dalbergia Nigra log would be JUST fine. ;)

[Schroeder]

Mike,
Here are a couple shots of your guitar after wet sanding and buffing. Coming real soon! Like we talked about, Jim Wagner is at NAMM so your pickups may be a week or so but that gives me time to final your neck and get everything else dialed in before final assembly.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20buff.jpg

Here is yours with John's.
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20john%20buff.jpg

[JohnnyBoy]

A coupla hot bods there!!

[vangit]

Yeah really classy looking guys.

[guitarnyc]

very nice ! love the two natural colors ! 8)
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[Schroeder]

Hey Mike,
Sent you an update and it got kicked back. Do you have a new email?
J

[mklein86]

mklein86@gmail.com

sorry, don't have the old school address anymore!

[Schroeder]

Mike,
SOOOOO close!!! I have to put your strap buttons on and adjust the action a tad...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20body%20complete%20small.jpg

Bad lighting on the next one!! Sorry. I will snap a couple more tomorrow!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20full%20complete%20small.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20back%20complete%20small.jpg

[Paulpuck]

Not sure which I like better the top or the back. A beauty any way you look at her. Enjoy her Mike or just send her to me if you think you'll not be able to give her enough attention.

[guitarnyc]

beautiful guitar...glad to see another one done !
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[Shadscbr]

Sweet! It looks great with the matching knobs. :)

Shad

[JohnnyBoy]

Mike that is totally awesome. I love the knob configuration, looks sweet with the rosewoods. I can only imagine after seeing mine in person just how nice that purfling will look. Congrats guys, another beauty!!

John

[mklein86]

Jason, I can't even believe it man. Its just perfect. I'm totally speechless...

I can't wait to get it in my hands man. Thanks SO much again, I know I'm going to love it. I'll write more when I can collect my words a little bit more....

[vangit]

Oh man that's gorgeous Mike. Awsome Jason.

[Schroeder]

And it is gone! Shipped the guitar today and here are a few final pictures...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20complete%20small%201.jpg
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20back%20complete%201%20small.jpg
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20back%20body%20complete%20small.jpg

[Schroeder]

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20complete%20headstock%20small.jpg
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20complete%20side%20full%20small.jpg

[Schroeder]

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20controls%20complete%20small.jpg
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20comlete%20case%20body%20small.jpg
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/mike%20back%20comlete%20case%20small.jpg

[vangit]

Absolutely love the looks of that guitar. Congrats guys.

[Elizabeth]

Yet another guitar that was hard to watch leave... :(
Have fun with it, Mike!
Elizabeth

[Schroeder]

These were a bit rushed (had to get to Fedex to ship this guitar!!!) but I thought I would post them anyway! Maybe I should clean up before I record videos after long day in the shop!! :D

These videos were taken with a Sony Cybershot digital camera which may explain the rough sound. I am sure a good video camera is in my future!!


http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/MOV05994.MPG
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/MOV05995.MPG
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/MOV05998.MPG
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Michael%20K/MOV06004.MPG

[JohnnyBoy]

Stunning! Mike, the best part is yet to come!! Wait until you play it, if it's anything like mine you'll be in heaven. Looks great Jason, another masterpiece.

John

[guitarnyc]

the video idea is such a cool idea Jason....glad to see another come out into the world ! :D
________
Granny live (http://www.girlcamfriend.com/webcam/granny/)

[guitarnyc]

BTW, Jason did I hear Spoonman !!?!??!!? :D
________
Lovely Wendie (http://www.lovelywendie99.com/)

[Schroeder]

BTW, Jason did I hear Spoonman !!?!??!!? :D

Man, how can you be in drop D and NOT play Spoonman?!!! LOL. When is the Soundgarden reunion? :)

[Schroeder]

By the way, here are the specs with some of the unique features to Michael's guitar:


Flamed maple top with light amber stain
Rosewood purfling around the body perimeter
Indian rosewood neck and fingerboard (from the same board as the Tour Guitar)
THICK black limba bookmatched back (check the side view photo - this is a 1-5/8" thick back!!)
No fingerboard inlays
Indian rosewood backplate and TRC
Tone Pros Bridge
Schaller locking tuners
Wagner Humbuckers (Goodwood neck/Darkburst bridge)
Thin nitrocellulose finish
2 vol/2 tone/3-way controls
Schaller strap locks

[mklein86]

Mar 9, 2007




Here it comes...
4:21 AM


On FedEx vehicle for delivery


WHEELING, IL

[Shadscbr]

You look pretty sick today Mike...I hope you stayed home :)

Shad

[Elizabeth]

...Can't wait til you get it...

We are very excited to hear what you think...
Updates!! PLEASE!!! :D

[mklein86]

First, I am going to apologize for my long absence from the board, especially at a critical time when my guitar arrived! Life has been crazy lately...school, new job (monitor my internet use...), and mostly I've finally been busy playing guitar, rather than surfing the boards! That being said, here's my long overdue review of my BEAUTIFUL new guitar!

Looks:

I honestly couldn't have been any more pleased with the way that this guitar came out visually. It is just stunning. It has a certain presence to it, where people just "notice it" when they enter the room. It doesn't have a fancy color, or the most insane quilt top, but people have just seemed to walk into the room with it jaw-dropped. Me? I just love it. It’s got everything that I could want from an esthetic end. A simply gorgeous rosewood neck, with fantastically straight grain (much darker than I expected too!), an amazing flame maple top, and as unique and exotic looking of a piece of black limba on the back as I could have asked for. I just couldn’t be happier. The rosewood knobs and rosewood purfling just look great and really bring the guitar together. Its beautiful, understated, elegant, and also just incredibly impressive, all at the same time.

Sound/Feel/Playability:

I have to admit, I am new to the idea of not playing a guitar before I buy it, especially one where I couldn't even try out a similar model. But, I knew from the start there was just something about Jason and how he builds guitars to be played. Let me tell you, this guitar plays as well or better than anything I've EVER played. My hamer artist feels like a toy next to this thing now! My new Schroeder just plays amazingly well. It has the feel of a broken in guitar that I have been playing for years, especially when it comes to the neck. I have been listening to Jason talk about how "there is just something about this neck" for a long time now and I finally get it. It’s not too fat, but its certainly not thin, plays faster than about any neck I have ever played, and still has the chunk of a neck that I love. It almost feels like Jason carved this with a mold of my hand, but hearing from him, it seems like anyone who picks up this guitar feels similarly.

As far as the actual sound of this guitar goes, I was a bit surprised. I originally expected this guitar to cover one type of ground REALLY well, but in fact, it is much more versatile than I expected. Originally I hoped for a bit more articulate, playable Les Paul type for tone. The WCR goodwood/darkburst combo, as well as the extra chunk of my guitar, get this guitar there NO problem, and sounds better than I ever could have wanted. But, because of the scale length and other factors like the VERY useable tone/volume adjustments, I can get a lot of different tones that are very useable. The guitar just sounds grat though. Very classic, but also very modern in terms playability and other factors.

Other:

Barely everything on this guitar was just perfect the second I opened the case. Speaking of the case...wow! It’s fantastic, and while bulky, certainly makes me feel that my investment is safe! The setup/action was dead on out of the box and couldn't have been done any better.

I love the control layout on this guitar too. It isn't everyone's cup of tea, but hey, isn't that what a CUSTOM guitar is for?! The rosewood knobs did rub a little but when I first got the guitar, and I can tell that they move a little bit when the humidity changes. I spoke to Jason, and he realizes this little issue and has already worked to remedy it (rosewood knobs w/ threads inside rather than just pressure fitting over the pot shaft). Talk about service, Jason was incredibly concerned and willing to do anything to make it better, despite the small, small nature of the issue. Regardless of the small amount of rubbing, the knobs are very useable, look AMAZING, and are in the perfect layout for me.

Overall:

As I am sure it is obvious, I couldn't be happier. I always see glowing reviews of guitars by people on these forums, and wish people would be a little more critical sometimes. I tried to be here, honestly, and I just draw a blank when thinking of negatives to this guitar. It is perfect for me, and that is truly what Jason offers. The guy just knows how to build guitars meant to be played, and has amazing knowledge that will help ANYONE get to where they want to be tone wise. Jason is just a master artist as I am sure it is evident, and will also build a guitar that will rival any in terms of beauty, design and playability. I love my guitar, and it would take an unbelievable amount for me to ever part ways with it, even being the poor college student I am now.

Thank you so much Jason. The wait was worth it, and it’s actually a little sad knowing that I won’t have updates to look for, and phone updates from you. You have been an amazing friend, and have been a model of customer service. No matter what direction you take this business, I know you will be successful. You are truly building the foundation for an amazingly successful company. I am proud to be a part of something I am sure is going to be very special.

Thanks again, now back to playing...

Michael

[vangit]

Great write up Mike. Glad you're loving yours as much as I'm loving mine.

[bazguitarman]

Thank you so much Jason. The wait was worth it, and it’s actually a little sad knowing that I won’t have updates to look for, and phone updates from you. You have been an amazing friend, and have been a model of customer service. No matter what direction you take this business, I know you will be successful. You are truly building the foundation for an amazingly successful company. I am proud to be a part of something I am sure is going to be very special.

Thanks again, now back to playing...

Michael



That was amazing to read. I`ve dealt with other custom builders, but I`ve never seen anyone as passionate about customer service as Jason and Elizabeth. Everyone says it, but no one does it. This is the kind of service that makes me want to own one of Jason`s pieces.

Congrats on your new guitar bro.

Eric