Hey check out my GIBSBY!
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Hey check out my GIBSBY!
I have had this idea for along time, that is to make a Steel out of this 1x3x30 aluminum channel. I was curious about the tonal effects of the aluminum. It is a continous piece so I thought it would add to the sustain. It has a ton of treble like an old fender. I put on three legs to add to the old style look. The name is a tribute to two of my inspirations, I couldn't figure a way to work
Fender into it. It was fairly inexpensive to make if I leave out my time.
Fender into it. It was fairly inexpensive to make if I leave out my time.
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Thanks Mike
Its a floating channel of aluminum set into the maple body. I can remove the channel and play it on my lap as well. I have to say if my brother-in-law didn't own great woodworking equipment I'd be outa luck.
Thanks Tom
Compliments from talented craftsmen are great affirmations.
Its a floating channel of aluminum set into the maple body. I can remove the channel and play it on my lap as well. I have to say if my brother-in-law didn't own great woodworking equipment I'd be outa luck.
Thanks Tom
Compliments from talented craftsmen are great affirmations.
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Wow, too cool!
Please post some sound clips with various tone settings, ...and when you'll be taking orders!
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I believe this is the nicest design that I've seen so far! Perhaps you should consider building a D-8 or even a T-8! I could go for a T-8 like this!
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Wow.......
Beautiful design and craftsmanship. Very impressive.
Rob
Beautiful design and craftsmanship. Very impressive.
Rob
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That's a great looking guitar, with a real mix of modern and vintage looks. If you start making these for sale, let me know.
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Wow, response is overwhelming. So many complimehts from an A list of steelers. Sorry I haven't responded sooner, I just got up. We had a gig last night, so I gave it a field test. I think it needs some experimenting in the PUs. Bob Hoffnar (I'll put a post in players about meeting Bob) and I had the start of what could have been a long conversation about PUs that I need to continue. Over all it has a interesting sound. I'll try to post some clips this weekend.
As for selling them, its a great compliment, but way different to make something for myself than to make something for sale. There are so many wonderful builders out there already. If anyone wants to try this design I'd be happy to assist. I did make a 100 of those volume/tone knobs thinking someone may like them. They are drilled for solid shaft pots.
One thing that I like about this design is the fretboard. I just marked out the spacing and cut in grooves with a band saw right on the channel. And drilled holes through it for dots. My thought was to make it as simply as possible.
Again thanks for all the compliments and I'll try to post some sound clips.
Mark
As for selling them, its a great compliment, but way different to make something for myself than to make something for sale. There are so many wonderful builders out there already. If anyone wants to try this design I'd be happy to assist. I did make a 100 of those volume/tone knobs thinking someone may like them. They are drilled for solid shaft pots.
One thing that I like about this design is the fretboard. I just marked out the spacing and cut in grooves with a band saw right on the channel. And drilled holes through it for dots. My thought was to make it as simply as possible.
Again thanks for all the compliments and I'll try to post some sound clips.
Mark
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