Paul's Doublecut

[Schroeder]

Here is the start of the official "Guitar Formerly Known as Tony's" thread! Top carve is complete. The quilt top is a MONSTER!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul_bodycarve.jpg

White limba back!!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul_back.jpg

[Paulpuck]

Looks incredible. I may have to fight Tony off with a stick to keep him from wanting it back.

[vangit]

Insane quilt! Great score Paul.

[goof1073]

Dhamn...that's killer looking! Can't imagine how much that top is going to pop when the finish is applied.

[Shadscbr]

That is some seriously killer quilt...any color ideas?

Whatever you choose, it will be a knock out for sure :)

Shad

[Schroeder]

Paul, your neck is fit and ready for carve and headstock shaping!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/Paul%20neckfit.jpg

[Paulpuck]

Thanks for the update jason. Seeing progress pictures never gets old!!!

[bsic]

Very nice-- insanely cool quilt!!

[vangit]

This quilt is so amazing

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul_bodycarve.jpg

[Schroeder]

I would hope you like that piece Stu! It was almost yours!!! Actually, as I have said before, it is remarkably similar to yours. Should be a fantastic piece under finish!

[Schroeder]

Woodwork complete. I got the neck carve done today and it is about ready for stain! This is one of my favorite parts of the build. This guitar is freakishly similar to Stu's Doublecut. Gorgeous Braz neck and huge billowy quilted top. This is sort of becoming a signature blend of options...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20wood%20complete.jpghttp://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20wood%20complete2.jpg

[vangit]

Man that looks so nice (and familiar :)) can't wait to see it stained.

[bsic]

That neck is dark and gorrrrgeous...

What color are we doin'?!

[Paulpuck]

Wow that looks great. I can almost feel the Brazilian in my hands now. Color wise we are going for a modified Tigerburst I saw on a guitar in Thorn's gallery. Less brown and more orange. I think Jason is excited about the color as well. Here is a picture of the guitar in question.

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

[bsic]

Dude, that color is amazing! Really sharp, cant wait to see this one through...

[Shadscbr]

Congrats paul!!

both the quilt and the BRW are top notch examples of Jason's sweet wood stash...beautiful stuff :)

Paul, i had the pleasure of playing that Thorn last summer at Jamies..Great choice! that is a sweet color :D

Shad

[Paulpuck]

Congrats paul!!

both the quilt and the BRW are top notch examples of Jason's sweet wood stash...beautiful stuff :)

Paul, i had the pleasure of playing that Thorn last summer at Jamies..Great choice! that is a sweet color :D

Shad

Now I'm jealous. A classic example of some of Ron's finest works. Hopefully some day someone will say the same about my guitar when refering to Jason's work.

[vangit]

Paul, since your top is the sister of mine.......they will :) Get ready for the compliments! Whenever I open my case jaws drop.

[Paulpuck]

Paul, since your top is the sister of mine.......they will :) Get ready for the compliments! Whenever I open my case jaws drop.

I'm sure they do and I'm sure they will. I wish you and Tommy could play her when she is done. Woulds love to hear how it will compare to your two Schroeders.

[Schroeder]

I'm sure they do and I'm sure they will. I wish you and Tommy could play her when she is done. Woulds love to hear how it will compare to your two Schroeders.

I have to say, they keep getting better with each one!! :D

[t_hamill]

Looks stunning! Can't wait to see how it progresses

[tequilaboy85]

Stunning!!Love everything of this guitar,but the neck is out of this world!!!

[Schroeder]

One more from a different angle. Man, this one is gonna be sweet...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20neck%20carve.jpg

[Shadscbr]

That neck is a knockout! :)

Shad

[bsic]

At the risk of sounding repetitive, yes, this neck looks awesome!! Jason seems to get some killer Braz for necks!

Paul- between the amazing quilt, dark braz, sweet color choice.. i really cant wait to see the finished product.

[Schroeder]

Paul's neck gluing!! Ready for stain!!http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/Paul%20neck%20glue.jpg

[guitarnyc]

very flamey neck...I like flamey brazilian rosewood necks :D
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[vangit]

Looks sweet Paul. What are your conrols?

[Paulpuck]

Looks sweet Paul. What are your conrols?

The controls are 2 tone, 1 volume and a threeway toggle. The tones will be push/pull to split the hums which are 4 conductor WCR Darkbursts. Fairly basic nothing too crazy but should give some good flexibility to the guitar.

[Schroeder]

Here is step one of Paul's stain... Triple stained and ready for clear coat, then I will do a light sunburst in faint orange. The yellow highlights of the top will really pop when this is hit with clear. There is literally no finish on the top right now. The stain was still damp when this photo was taken. It goes to a VERY dull and pale yellow brown at this point when it dries. A nice start though!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20stain.jpg

[JohnnyBoy]

Yeah Baby!!! That top is ALIVE!!

[bsic]

Here is step one of Paul's stain... Triple stained and ready for clear coat, then I will do a light sunburst in faint orange. The yellow highlights of the top will really pop when this is hit with clear. There is literally no finish on the top right now. The stain was still damp when this photo was taken. It goes to a VERY dull and pale yellow brown at this point when it dries. A nice start though!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20stain.jpg

Oh man!!! Love it!! Ive GOT to stop reading these progress threads. All they do is make me wish i could move forward in time to see mine at the same step :-D

[Shadscbr]

that top ranks right up there with my favorites of all time. i can't wait to see the next color phase :)

Shad

[vangit]

That's just crazy!!!

[Schroeder]

Here is Paul's guitar with a bit of lacquer... Tomorrow it will receive the sunburst.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20clear2.jpg
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20clear.jpg

[Paulpuck]

Looking good!!!!! I can't wait to see how the burst looks. Great work Jason.

[Schroeder]

Looking good!!!!! I can't wait to see how the burst looks. Great work Jason.

Thanks Paul! I really like that base color. I MIGHT go over the whole thing with a really weak yellow to accentuate that color in the highlights. We'll see how you like it after the burst. But overall, the top is just stunning in person.
The back is just a really nice piece of korina (white limba). It will look really nice shaded.

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20back%20clear.jpg

[Schroeder]

Here is an abbreviated view of the staining stages. There were actually a couple more iterations of the color but this gives an idea of the process:

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20stain%20a.jpg

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20stain%20b.jpg

Dark stain sanded back and dry (barely visible in this pic!!)
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20stain%20c.jpg
And here is the orange yellow stain over the brown:
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20stain%20d.jpg

[guitarnyc]

very cool to see the process ! thanks for posting the pictures to show us how it goes Jason :D
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[Paulpuck]

very cool to see the process ! thanks for posting the pictures to show us how it goes Jason :D

Very cool indeed. I've never really understood the process of staining, sanding, sealing and whatever voodoo you do but they sure look purty when they're done. I would think the finishing of a custom guitar might be one of the more nerve racking moments. Trying to match the color to the client's mental image has got to be tough. Even emailed pcitures can look different on different monitors.

[Schroeder]

Here it is with a bit of burst. I will probably obsess over it and do some tweaking to it but it is getting close!! This is in HORRIBLE lighting so I apologize. And I promise it will look much better in the sunlight!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20burst.jpg

[Schroeder]

Here are a couple more pics of Paul's guitar with the shade coat on the back.It is not as dark as it appears in these pics which were taken right at dusk. When the light hits it, the back has hues that go from amber (like the center of the top) to a burnt orange color like the edges of the top. I am going to invest in a better digital camera someday. Right now, wood is a higher priority!!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/paul%20dc2.jpg
http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/paul%20dc.jpg

[Schroeder]

I have actually shown a couple of pics of this guitar since these previous ones. Long story but I re-did the shade coat on the back and am much happier with the shade it is now! I think (hope) Paul is too! Here is the guitar is final assembly. I will install tuners tomorrow and get the wiring completed. More to come...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20assembly.jpg

[buickrob]

I have actually shown a couple of pics of this guitar since these previous ones. Long story but I re-did the shade coat on the back and am much happier with the shade it is now! I think (hope) Paul is too! Here is the guitar is final assembly. I will install tuners tomorrow and get the wiring completed. More to come...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20assembly.jpg

:eek: LOVE THAT

[goof1073]

Lookin' good...


...but you forgot about the pic of E hard at work:

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20wetsand%20ebeth2.jpg

[Elizabeth]

Wow. What a horrible picture. Thanks ALOT for posting that Chris. :mad:

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E

[Schroeder]

E-beth is wet-sanding Paul's guitar in that pic. She is exceptional at the detail work.

[vangit]

I have actually shown a couple of pics of this guitar since these previous ones. Long story but I re-did the shade coat on the back and am much happier with the shade it is now! I think (hope) Paul is too! Here is the guitar is final assembly. I will install tuners tomorrow and get the wiring completed. More to come...

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/paul%20assembly.jpg

Man that color is beautiful.

[Paulpuck]

I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas....which is sort of true in this case since the guitar may be here by then. I'm curious to see how the back turned out and get a look at Jason's special wood cavity and trem cover work. As for Elizabeth's wet sanding photo I must say it is the best wet sanding photo I have ever seen. It may also be the only wet sanding photo I have ever seen. Jason's bride seems to make guitar building look so much more glamorous than I imagine it really is in person. Keep up the great work guys and gal!!!

[Shadscbr]

That quilt gets me every time, the whole guitar looks great...congrats to all :)

Shad

[bazguitarman]

That looks great Jason. You have a knack for color.

Eric

[Schroeder]

Some videos for you Paul!!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/phot...k/MOV00470.MPG (http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/MOV00470.MPG)
http://www.schroederguitars.com/phot...k/MOV00472.MPG (http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/MOV00472.MPG)

[buickrob]

Great sounds, that guitar can go from Lenny sweet to Mississippi Queen type bite! Love it.

[Paulpuck]

Great clips Jason. I finally got to check them out tonight. Gee blues and classic rock....either you made some notes when we talked music earlier in the year or the guitar already knows what it's future holds and channeled it to you. Seeing the Schroeders in action by their builder is always sweet and even more so when the guitar is your own. Thanks Jason.

[Schroeder]

Here are some pics outside. The timbers on this baby are really incredible. Honestly, building guitars out of these woods is a dream come true for me. Thanks for the opportunity!!

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/DSC00609.JPG

http://www.schroederguitars.com/photos/Paul%20Sherrick/DSC00611.JPG

[bsic]

gorgeous staining on that guitar J, awesome!

[vangit]

ditto. What a beautiful job.

[Paulpuck]

Not sure if it possible but she looks better every time I see her. Won't be too much longer before I'll see her in person. I'll have to get a group shot with the Blood Drip Chopper. I'm those will keep me busy while I wait for my next Schroeder creation.

[Schroeder]

Hey Paul,
She is shipped!! Should be there Thursday!
Jason

[Benster]

nice! what a monster quilt!

[bsic]

congrats!! J is sure pumpin out some good stuff lately.

[Paulpuck]

My doublecut has arrived!!! I'm rather paranoid about having guitars out of their cases when they have been in a cold truck so I like to let them warm up slowly before taking them out or playing them. I did take a quick peek to make sure Fedex treated her nicely and she sure looks good. The rest of the night looks pretty tight but hopefully I can get some jam time tomorrow night while the kids are at dance class. For now my presence is being requested for another round of Rock band on the PS3. The kids seemed amazed I'd actually heard of Mississippi Queen before and I had the CD too. Rock Band and Guitar Heroe games are my one hope of getting them away from the Disney Channel music performers and cds.

[r9player]

congrats! love to hear a review on it.

[Paulpuck]

I just posted some pictures my Schroeder Doublecut on TGP and realized there was one picture I have never posted. Jason sent me this picture to show me a special inlay he had done as a surprise for me. He wanted me to approve it before he actually inlayed it. None of the finished pictures of the guitar show the back and I haven't taken any yet but the mockup looks good enough to be the finished product so you'll get the idea.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h81/paulpuck68/DSC00637-1.jpg


Jason may have some finished pictures of the back that he hasn't posted but he may have been waiting for me to share it with the group since he did it as a remembrance of my Dad who died during the time this guitar was in production. Special touches from a special luthier are what sets a custom made guitar apart from the rest. Thanks Jason.

[vangit]

Paul,
Very sorry to hear about your dad. The guitar is absolutley beautiful and I'm sure looking at the back inlay is very special.

Enjoy it. It's stunning!

[Paulpuck]

Here are a few pictures I took of my guitar yesterday. My camera battery was about to die so it was a rush job but I wanted to get some posted that include the finished inlay on the back cover.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h81/paulpuck68/Pictures030208-128.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h81/paulpuck68/Pictures030208-103.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h81/paulpuck68/Pictures030208-108.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h81/paulpuck68/Pictures030208-110.jpg

[vangit]

Looks amazing Pual, front and back.

[guitarnyc]

that inlay looks so cool Paul...I hope you enjoy your new fiddle !
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