Abasi Build (Large pics)

[cip 123]

First off, this was built for a friend, for free, I am receiving no money from this build please do not dm me asking to build one, just go buy an actual Abasi.

When I got round to taking building seriously I asked a couple friends if I could build for them, and what they wanted. They were kind enough to just give me a base idea and let me go wild, one wanted an Abasi.

Body - Black Limba with an inlaid Ovangkol top
Neck - Flamed Maple with a Wenge scarf joint, slim C profile
Fingerboard - Ovangkol with Glow in the dark inlays and side dots
Tuners - Gotoh
Bridge - Fake Hipshot
Pickups - Alchemy Hartshorn set with Custom FATCarbon Dark Matter tops

It plays real well, I'm happy with how the fret edges turned out I've modelled that aspect after musicman guitars and feel like I got pretty close to the rolled edges they have. The body is really comfortable and small enough that you can easily chill on the couch and play it without having to sit in an awkward angle.

 

[gunch]

Hey can I be your friend lmao (I’m kidding)

 

[Hollowway]

The neck joint is crazy nice. Impressive work!

 

[cip 123]

Hey can I be your friend lmao (I’m kidding)

I can jot you down as internet acquaintance?

The neck joint is crazy nice. Impressive work!

Thanks, neck carving is stressful and tiring but definitely one of my favourite parts of a build!

 

[groverj3]

The title gave me good memories of the old 56K warning in thread titles.

Also, that's pretty sweet!

 

[cip 123]

The title gave me good memories of the old 56K warning in thread titles.

Also, that's pretty sweet!

Honestly I still don't know if it's relevant so I just apologise whenever I post pics

Also thanks!

 

[The Monster With .]

That scarf joint is rad, I've never seen anyone like that. Sick build brother!

 

[CanserDYI]

That neck joint has to be so weak, can't believe you only put 6 bolts, that's going to snap in half the second you strum it!!!

All jokes aside, this is rad!

 

[cip 123]

That scarf joint is rad, I've never seen anyone like that. Sick build brother!

Thanks! I've seen it done a few times, mostly by Grainger guitars who do incredible stuff. Check them out too!

That neck joint has to be so weak, can't believe you only put 6 bolts, that's going to snap in half the second you strum it!!!

All jokes aside, this is rad!

Believe it or not when I strung it up I wish I had just glue the whole thing haha! Felt it woulda been even stronger. But thank you! The neck joint is definitely something to get used to when you play but you forget it quick.

 

[Ordacleaphobia]

This came out really good, man! Shaping looks spot on.