Johnson's Trad SC...

[imported_Schroeder]

After MUCH searching, we finally found a suitable East Coast maple top for Johnson's guitar. Here is the piece that is on the way...

http://www.curlymaple.com/luthier/ls247.jpg

[imported_woody]

Jason,
I want to thank you here for finding the RIGHT Eastern maple top for my guitar.
We spent like 6 weeks to find this particular piece. I appreicate your time&effort.
Good things come to those who wait!
Now, I can't wait to see it bookmatched and carved! :P

Updated Spec
Body
#6 Singlecut, SchroPaul
Eastern Curly Maple / Fat Black Limba Back
Faded Cherry Finish

Neck
Black Limba Neck / Brazilian Fingerboard / Maple Binding
12th fret Inlay like tour guitar
Wide-Fat Neck Profile,
10" Radius / 25" Scale

There will be some custom features done on this guitar, will keep secret for now :roll:

[imported_Shadscbr]

Congrats Woody.....that is one sick piece of wood!! That flame really jumps out! :D

Shad

[imported_JohnnyBoy]

That is the coolest raw wood shot I've ever seen!! Beautiful piece Woody, you must be totally psyched!!

John

[imported_Bryan]

Nice hunk of wood.. :D

[imported_Schroeder]

Johnson, your top is finally bookmatched!! It is clamped and being glued right now. I will take pics after I unclamp it tomorrow. It is such a gorgeous piece.

[imported_sleepingtiger]

DAMN!, that's intense! Is it spalted too?, or maybe my eyes are spalted, hehe! Congrats!

[imported_WHY_U_TRY]

wow very very cool piece !

[imported_Schroeder]

Here are a couple pics of the top bookmatched... Sorry, not the best lighting! The dark spot along the center seem is glue smear.





http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8383624/112672373.jpghttp://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8383624/112672369.jpg

[imported_WHY_U_TRY]

crazy ! looks very exotic with that flame and those other lines going through it ! I guess you have a place to host your photos now Jason ? I expect to see lots of pics posted of everyone's guitars more often now :wink: :lol: :evil:

[imported_Schroeder]

Ya, it has been a crazy few weeks. I am realizing that I really need a photographer!! It is a part time job posting all the photos!! But I am really glad to stay connected with you guys by posting photos.

[imported_woody]

Thanks guys!
This Eastern maple has that Old age look.
Lots of characteristics with those mineral deposits!
Blend of classic & modern clean design.

[imported_vangit]

Can't belive I missed this thread :shock: Great top!

[imported_Schroeder]

Here is a pic of the top gluing to the back...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/p/images/Johnson/top-glueup.gif

[imported_Schroeder]

Johnson ordered his guitar VERY early on (3rd or 4th as I recall) and we were hung up a bit trying to find the right top. So I got him a little closer to the right place in line today. Here is the second SC proto. This is Easter Maple and it is amazing stuff. So much character! I know this guitar is going to be a player too. Not just from the feel and tap tones of this top (which are amazing be the way!!) but because it looks absolutely killer from the playing position looking down at the body.

Here it is after the body shape was cut...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/p/images/Johnson/body-carve-flat.gif

And after the carve was mostly done. Here is the cutaway laid back at an angle. The the following two pictures of me roughing in the cutaway contours. Check out that mineral streak on the treble side of the guitar!! You will not mistake this one in a lineup. I should note that this type of figure and mineral streaking was requested by Johnson. I really hope that this captures the look we were going for. It just has that old-school mojo to my eyes.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/p/images/Johnson/body-cutaway1.gif
http://www.schroederguitars.com/p/images/Johnson/body-cutaway2.gif
http://www.schroederguitars.com/p/images/Johnson/body-cutaway3.gif

[imported_Schroeder]

And here it is with the carve complete. Not the grain lines and how swirly they are. And while the flame IS symmetrical across the two halves of the bookmatch (this will be more apparent after it is stained and finished), the grain is asymmetrical. It gives the top tension that is very cool, IMO.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/p/images/Johnson/body-carved.gif
http://www.schroederguitars.com/p/images/Johnson/body-carved1.gif
http://www.schroederguitars.com/p/images/Johnson/body-carved2.gif


Wow check out the flamed limba!! Very pretty stuff.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/p/images/Johnson/body-carved3.gif

http://www.schroederguitars.com/p/images/Johnson/body-carved4.gifhttp://www.schroederguitars.com/p/images/Johnson/body-carved5.gif

[imported_Shadscbr]

Just like you said earlier Woody, this guitar is looking like it will be a perfect blend of classic and modern styling.

A note on the top--I love the way the "north/south" grain traffic is different, yet complimentary to the "east/west" grain traffic. It's both subtle and dramatic at the same time....is that possible? :)

Very nice!

Shad

[imported_Bryan]

Wow!!!...That body is something else..Awesome!

[imported_vangit]

Looks like it was worth the wait! The wood and the craftsmanship look amazing.

[imported_woody]

Hi Jason,
Wow, you are fast. I didn't expect the body is carved. So, it will be completed by next week eh!? :lol:
I am a happy man, the grain and the flame turn out better than I imagine.

[imported_woody]

Thanks guys for the compliment.

Shad,
I wonder this myself as well :roll:
Quoted from Shad, "I love the way the "north/south" grain traffic is different, yet complimentary to the "east/west" grain traffic. It's both subtle and dramatic at the same time....is that possible?

[imported_Schroeder]

Hey Johnson! Glad you are happy with it.

[imported_edgarallanpoe]

WOW...I love it. Hmmmm...I hate you all. Now I have to rethink whether I want the double or single cut. CURSES!!!! :twisted: :x :shock: :D :lol:

[imported_Chun13]

Damn Johnson, I hate you !

YOu'll have to send me some pictures via MSN pal !

:D

[Schroeder]

Truss rod is in place and headstock angle is cut...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/neck%20truss%20rod.jpg

[woody]

Great to see some update!
Jason, did you get my emails regarding the spec?

[Elizabeth]

Johnson,
Hey! I was just trying to send you an e-mail regarding specs. Got a return message saying your box is full. Then I saw this...
but I couldn't find any emails.
I do need to get some information from you about your guitar, so get a hold of me or Jason when you can! Thanks!
Elizabeth

[woody]

Hi Eliz & Jason,
I am sorry, I am very busy working and forgot to check my email box for a long time. I will send Jason an email.

Johnson

[guitarnyc]

love the way the flame came out once it was carved !
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[Schroeder]

Got your fingerboard glued and the pickup holes cut. Once the neck is roughed in and tapered, I can cut the neck pocket in the body. I think E-beth sent you an email regarding final specs. Pics to come...

[Schroeder]

Here is the back cavity in another gorgeous piece of flamed limba.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson%20back%20cavity.jpg

[vangit]

The limba looks great with a single cut shape.

[Schroeder]

Here are the pickup and neck routes complete. http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/pickup%20neck%20routes%20complete.jpg

Love those mineral streaks. Check out the small minerals streaks in the binding.
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/pickup%20neck%20routes%20complete2.jpg

[woody]

Wow, speechless. I don't know what to say. :o

[vangit]

Gorgeous wood, I too love the mineral streaks.

[JohnnyBoy]

Sweet!! That will be one classy axe.

John

[guitarnyc]

love the mineral streaks in the top !
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[Schroeder]

Here are a few pics of Johnson's guitar as it is right now. Neck is complete except for side dots. Body is complete. The neck is ready to be glued. Then it will be ready to stain and begin spraying!!! Watch the flames pop when I hit it with finish!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/Johnson%20full.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/Johnson%20full%20back.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/Johnson%20body.jpg

[guitarnyc]

I love the streak at the top on the headstock....very unique
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[JohnnyBoy]

I absolutely love the binding on the neck. Very cool to see a singlecut coming to completion.

John

[vangit]

One of my favorite pieces of wood.

[Chun13]

Waow ! That's Awesome J ! Hope mine will look half as good as this one and I'll be already really glad !

Here are a few pics of Johnson's guitar as it is right now. Neck is complete except for side dots. Body is complete. The neck is ready to be glued. Then it will be ready to stain and begin spraying!!! Watch the flames pop when I hit it with finish!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/Johnson%20full.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/Johnson%20full%20back.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/Johnson%20body.jpg

[Schroeder]

Here is a series of pics that show the sunburst process for Johnson's Traditional Singecut. He was looking for a faded cherry sunburst finish on his Eastern maple top.

I started with the body final sanded to 220:

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson_stain1.jpg

Then I applied an amber stain to the top:

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson_stain2.jpg

[Schroeder]

Here is the top stained amber and ready for a seal coat:

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson_stain4.jpg

And watch those flames pop when I hit it with the nitro...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson_stain5.jpg

[Schroeder]

I then mixed a weak solution of red/brown/amber for the sunburst.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson_stain10.jpg

Elizabeth caught me cheating (using reference material from some gorgeous '59 LPs)...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson_stain8.jpg

[Schroeder]

And here is the faded cherry sunburst... Many more lacquer coats to go!!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson_stain16.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson_stain18.jpg

And here is a pic of the back after the acquer popped those flames on the limba (NICE!)...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson_stain17.jpg

[Paulpuck]

Some great grain on that guitar. Sure is nice to see how the finish enhances it. Great work Jason.

[guitarnyc]

damn what a great color :D Great looking SC
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[vangit]

Man do I love this guitar. Great color choice and beautiful work Jason.

Not surprised Tommy likes it :)

[t_hamill]

Wow, that looks amazing. I love the chevron type flame pattern on the back of the guitar. How much flamed limba you have in stock jason? Just wondering if you might have enough to last until mine, 2pc flame is seriously cool!

[goof1073]

Man that top has such a sick vintage vibe to it...just killer!

[Shadscbr]

I love how that color came out...just beautiful! :)

Shad

[Big Mike]

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!

Mineral streaks like that gets me going. Wow.

( I have that book Jason. check out Kossoff's on the next page :D)


WOW.

WOWOWOWOW

[Schroeder]

Mineral streaks? I just had my daughter use a Sharpie on the top before I sprayed it!! ;) Kidding.

Wow, guys... Thanks for the compliments! Thanks Johnson for the order too! I have not done a sunburst in a while so it was nice to get back to the classic paint scheme! Lots of fun. It will look 100 times better after the finish work is complete too!

Here is another view of the mineral streaking...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson_stain15.jpg

[Chun13]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Waow, that's a really nice one !

[Schroeder]

Here are some updated finish pics for Johnson...

I thought the back looked a bit washed out with the sunburst on the top so Johnson and I talked about doing a shade on the back of the guitar. The result is a vintage brownish amber that looks just beautiful in person. I will obviously take more pics of the guitar in the daylight but this gives an idea about the blend of the top and back. I also "adjusted" the sunburst to make it look a bit more vintage. I am very pleased with the results!

Pics...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson%20top%20oblique.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson%20body%20stain.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson%20back%20stain.jpg

[Schroeder]

By the way, check out the fret ends (or lack thereof). The bound fretboard allowed hiding the end of the tangs.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson%20fret%20ends.jpg

[woody]

Good job Jason. I dig the dark amberburst. I can't wait to receive the guitar!

[Schroeder]

Johnson,
Your SC is officially in cure! That limba was very porous and took quite a few coats and wet sanding episodes before it was "flat" but it is officially hanging for cure as we speak. So it will be ready for final sand and buff in a couple weeks. I just did a rough cleanup on the fingerboard before this photo was taken. It has been masked with tape for a while now!! On the home stretch!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson%20cure.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson%20cure2.jpg

[Shadscbr]

Love those streaks :D

Shad

[JohnnyBoy]

Verryyy Nice!!! I sure do love that neck binding.

[vangit]

Man I loved these woods from day one. Beautiful.

[Chun13]

Waow; nice one taking form !

[Schroeder]

Assembly nearly complete! Just missing strap locks and electronics... These pics do not show the beauty of this guitar. I will take photos in better light when it is complete!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson%20assembly.jpg
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson%20assembly%20back.jpg

[Chun13]

Waow! OUtstanding!

[vangit]

Oh man...Tommy is going to drooooool over that one. Beautiful guitar.

[Shadscbr]

That really looks great Johnson...congrats! :)

Shad

[Chun13]

Hey, Johnson's head is reverse?

[guitarnyc]

Oh man...Tommy is going to drooooool over that one. Beautiful guitar.
I've been drooling over this guitar since I saw the color and the top coming to life

For good reason too :)

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

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q319/guitarnyc/Tommy-Roz42806.jpg
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[Quinny]

Oh man, that is one SWEET looking SC!! Perfect ol' school looks, congrats man!

Q.

[Schroeder]

Complete!!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson%20complete6.jpghttp://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson%20complete4.jpg
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson%20complete%20body.jpghttp://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Johnson/johnson%20complete5.jpg

[bsic]

another gorgeous display of craftsmanship! Congrats Jason & Johnson

[buickrob]

WOW, that's a beauty!!!! Nice work.

[Chun13]

Waow Waow Waow Waow

[Benster]

a w e s o m e .

[vangit]

My goodness. I just love the vintage\classic looks of this guitar.

[Shadscbr]

My goodness. I just love the vintage\classic looks of this guitar.

+1

That's a great example of old school meets new school, I love it! :D

Shad

[guitarnyc]

gorgeous guitar...nice job Jason ! makes me itch to get a chopper started :)
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[Schroeder]

Thanks guys. Johnson did a great job picking specs. This guitar sounds amazing too! Videos should be coming tomorrow. Hectic Monday.

[bazguitarman]

Beautiful work Jason. Good job on that vintage burst. Very authentic and nails that vibe.

Eric