3rd Project multiscale 8 string guitar

[Youne]

Hi there,

First thread I open on SS.org
And yes this is my 3rd project (the 2 first are 7 string guiatrs are you intersted ?)

Here's the specs:
Scales: 25.5 to 27.2" (I wanted 27.5" but there was a problem with my template...)
5 pcs Neck-thru: Ovangkol/Maple/Bubinga/Maple/Ovangkol
Body: French Ash/bubinga/ Borl poplar top
Fretboard: Ziricote
PU: Aluma X Bar 4.0
ABM single bridges
2 vol 1 tone and if it possible 2 mini switch for HM/SC/parallel mode
Hand made knob (bubinga with sapwood)

Here's some picks

And the template ran away...

But that's ok now

Next step, glue the poplar and rectify the heel I have to make it deeper !

 

[Deegatron]

I rather enjoy that inlay. looking good!

 

[chrisxrome]

This looks super nice man!

 

[Daf57]

Welcome to the forums!! Looks like a great build in the works. Subbed for updates!

 

[vansinn]

Looks quite yumyum looking forward to more..
Nice rescue on the template runaway.

 

[Youne]

Hi guys ! So we continue the built !

Never melt brown ink and epoxy... it turns to red

And the last but not least

 

[Youne]

Ok guys, I don't build as faster as Pondman but it's not stopped !
SO we have 1 pickup rout

I wonder if I work the heel again... to make something smoother. But I'm a little just around the electronic cavity area...

Any suggestions ?

 

[Youne]

The big work is achieved !! Heel re-worked, routs are done, body carved...
Let's take a look !!

The carving was done with a gouge and an eccentric sand machine. The poplar burl is difficult to work because of the random grain. The poplar get off close to the bubinga so.... sanding !

Next level, the final sanding, leveling the frets, finishin and bridge placement !

 

[pondman]

I missed this one . Superb

 

[Youne]

The guitar sings guys !!! It only needs the electronic plate !
Finishing with Tru Oil is absolutely THE fiinish. You can really get a high gloss or satin finish ! Really love that !

So here's the lady !

I will make a video test that I'll post on my facebook page! Let take a look!

 

[KaosX]

Love it! I did find some humour that the "8" is on the seventh fret

Sound test?

 

[dougk]

That is AWESOME! Well done!

 

[Youne]

Love it! I did find some humour that the "8" is on the seventh fret

Sound test?

THX! It's not really an 8 but the logo of my solo project (I'm pretty bad for inlays...)

I'm on the way for the sound test, but I have a lack of inspiration (if you have a remedy, I'll take it ! )

The Alumitone X-bar have a huge wide range of frequencies, very versatile, and pretty much powerful !

Thank's guy's ! Im gonna find a good tone test !!

 

[schwiz]

Very beautiful guitar. The top looks amazing, I've always been a fan of the poplar.

 

[callankirk]

Awesome job! That poplar burl looks great with the Tru Oil

 

[canuck brian]

Very slick work! Loving it! If that's your first crack at an inlay, hats off to you man - it looks great.

You mentioned your template running away - take a lot less material off per pass with your router Like less than 1/4. It'll prevent tear outs and you get to use way less pressure on the wood and template, plus you avoid router burn.