Tony's Doublecut - Quilt w/WHITE limba.

[imported_Schroeder]

Top:

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8177613/111001036.jpg

Back:

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL208/995811/8177613/111001039.jpg

[imported_sleepingtiger]

Nice to see the clay awaiting the caress of the sculptor.
It sounds corny, but that's kinda how I feel. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress pix. Not only of mine, but all of them! Knowing that one of them is mine just keeps me from getting too jealous. Fine work, my friend. Your time is well spent. It IS art. :D

[imported_vangit]

Beautiful maple Tony! Nice score!

[imported_sleepingtiger]

:D
Thanks Stu! I'm REALLY happy, with the top AND the back! I hope they pass Jason's "tap tone" test. I'll let the Master do his thing!

[imported_Shadscbr]

Hey Tony...you guys picked some fantastic wood!! I can't wait to see more pics :D

Shad

[imported_sleepingtiger]

Here's the message & pix I just got from Jason. Looks great to me!

I just wanted to get you these pics. I have been doing
inlays and necks for the past few days. My picturetrail account is hosed.
Feel free to host these and post them on the Forum if you want! Talk soon.
Jason
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/sleepingtiger/Schroeder/body-cutout-back.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/sleepingtiger/Schroeder/body-cutout.gif

I've said it before & I'll say it again...I'm JUICED!

[imported_sleepingtiger]

I'll try the pix...AGAIN!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/sleepingtiger/Schroeder/body-cutout-back.gif[/img]
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/sleepingtiger/Schroeder/body-cutout.gif[/img]

[imported_Shadscbr]

Sweet Tony!!!

That top is stunning!! Congrats :D

Shad

[imported_DrPCR]

HOLY CRAP. I know my quilts and that one is just, well OUTSTANDING> Ok sell me that guitar, haha. Man, I can't wait to see the finish product. I haven't seen a bad guitar from this guy Jason S.

[imported_sleepingtiger]

Thanks guys! Those are some pretty big waves in that thar lake, eh? Seeing that made my day, after spending the day getting tested & finding out I have cellulitus in my right leg!
I know you know your quilts Doc, so I know that's high praise, but what can you do for my leg, hehe!

[imported_Bryan]

Stunning Tony..You lucky dog. :D
Hope your leg feels better soon!

[imported_DrPCR]

well some antibiotics should clear that up. Hmmm you a farmer or a fisherman??

[imported_sleepingtiger]

WORSE!...a salesman...wholesale, no more retail for THIS guy!

[imported_vangit]

Feel better Tony.

[imported_sleepingtiger]

Thanks Stu. I'll be OK. I'm sure a few days up North won't hurt! I'll just keep it elevated & let Kim baby me, hehe! :twisted:

[imported_WHY_U_TRY]

looks stunning bookmatched !

[imported_sleepingtiger]

BUMP....Sorry, but being the smartass that I am, I just had to do it! I know that Jason's been working HARD on the guitars, cases etc., so it's been slow on here. Just showing my true colors I guess, hehe! :twisted:

[imported_WHY_U_TRY]

very beautiful...nice white back on that crazy quilt ! :)

[imported_Big Mike]

WORSE!...a salesman...wholesale, no more retail for THIS guy!

This post has caused me HORRID retail flashbacks! back to the shrink....

Great looking top and back Tony! Hope that leg is better now too.

[imported_sleepingtiger]

Thanks Mikey! Yeah, the legs only a LITTLE fatter than the other one now, hehe!
The jam sounds like a blast! well, except for the Journey part, hehe! I only liked the Pre-Perry Journey. :twisted:
Have you broken down & commissioned a purple Schroeder yet? I'm already thinking about another & mine's barely started, hehe!
I can't wait to see your Thorns too!

[imported_Big Mike]

LOL Not yet. I dug the tour guitar though. His original Chopper was pretty damn cool too.

I owe my next million paychecks to one builder. Lemme get those squared away first.... :shock: :D

[Schroeder]

Ready to carve...

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

[vangit]

Love that top Tony

[Shadscbr]

Tony...that is going to be so sweet when Jason shapes that baby up! Everytime I see your quilt, I seem to stare a bit too long ;)

Any plans for the color yet?

Shad

[sleepingtiger]

Thanks Guys! As for the color, I'm PRETTY sure I know what I'm getting. Silly as it seems, I'm going to keep it under wraps until I've decided, or maybe until it's done. I know the color I'd like to go with, but can't help thinking, "natural WOULD look great too!"http://www.schroederguitars.com/forums/images/icons/icon7.gif

[Schroeder]

I've been carving the last few days. I always carve the butt end first then do teh cutaways and work back from there. Then I will do the pickup routes, neck pocket, etc. This quilt is absolutely stunning. Might be from the same board as Stu's. Has the same character.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Tony%20carve.jpg

[sleepingtiger]

Beautiful, buddy! I'll try to get that pickup cover soldered on tomorrow & get the pickups off to you Monday, hopefully!
This is getting exciting again! Maybe I'll be the first JZS with Mini-hums....
Tony

[dave_graham]

I've got anderson mini hums going into mine. :)

dave

[vangit]

Oh yeah Tony! That's one great looking piece of wood.

[sleepingtiger]

I've got anderson mini hums going into mine. :)


Oh well, If I can't be first, I'll have to settle for best, hehe!http://www.schroederguitars.com/forums/images/icons/icon12.gif
Just kiddin'....i's a wonderful thing!
Tony

[sleepingtiger]

I really like the sharp edge on the carve of the upper horn! I know it will get rounded, but I like the sharp look!
Tony

[JohnnyBoy]

I really like the sharp edge on the carve of the upper horn! I know it will get rounded, but I like the sharp look!
Tony

Isn't that a great work in progress pic??!! It's so cool to see a section carved and not carved on the same top. It really gives a good idea of the evolution of your top. Looks sweet!!

John

[Shadscbr]

Isn't that a great work in progress pic??!! It's so cool to see a section carved and not carved on the same top. It really gives a good idea of the evolution of your top. Looks sweet!!

John

+1..I was thinking the same thing. It's cool to see the transition from rough to refined. .a perfect example of a progress pic :)

Shad

[Paulpuck]

I thought I'd give you an update on the spec's for this guitar now that it is mine instead of Tony's. Obviously the body top and back woods are set. I have decided to go with a brazilian rosewood neck instead of the white korina that Tony was using. Jason is going to find me a nice colorful piece for the neck from his stash. I'm going with the "s" fretboard inlays and a natural headstock instead of an overlay. Also going with a brazilian electronics cover on the back and wooden control knobs. I'm supply some nickel/chrome covered WCR darkburst pickups with 4 conductor wires for coil splitting. Controls will be a basic 2 tone, 1 volume and 3 way toggle with push/pulls on the tone knobs for the coil splitting.

The only thing that I have not decided upon is the color. Any suggestions? I also have a deposit placed for a singlecut model but I'll save the specs on that one until we've at least selected wood for it.

[vangit]

I thought I'd give you an update on the spec's for this guitar now that it is mine instead of Tony's. Obviously the body top and back woods are set. I have decided to go with a brazilian rosewood neck instead of the white korina that Tony was using. Jason is going to find me a nice colorful piece for the neck from his stash. I'm going with the "s" fretboard inlays and a natural headstock instead of an overlay. Also going with a brazilian electronics cover on the back and wooden control knobs. I'm supply some nickel/chrome covered WCR darkburst pickups with 4 conductor wires for coil splitting. Controls will be a basic 2 tone, 1 volume and 3 way toggle with push/pulls on the tone knobs for the coil splitting.

The only thing that I have not decided upon is the color. Any suggestions? I also have a deposit placed for a singlecut model but I'll save the specs on that one until we've at least selected wood for it.

I guess people have opinons of different elements effecting tone (wood choice, hardware, pups,etc), but color, totally just a cosmetic opinion. Personally I like browns and blacks, not a big fan of "colors". But again, just a personal opinion.

[Paulpuck]

I have decided on a color for my doublecut. It is going to be inspired by a Thorn guitar which I like quite a bit. Ron Thorn calls the color Burnt Orange. Here is a Thorn guitar in this color:

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h81/paulpuck68/071-top.jpg

I think the color is a variation of tiger eye with more emphasis on the oranges. Ron was kind enought of give me basic principles for the color as a guide for Jason (if he needs them.) I'm planning on a colorful brazilian neck and fretboard which I think will go nicely with then top color.