NGD + New Build Started! (Lot of Pics)

[BlackMastodon]

I think I've seen worse cavities, that one looks pretty clean aside from the drill holes.

 

[bigswifty]

I think I've seen worse cavities, that one looks pretty clean aside from the drill holes.

 

[bigswifty]

Semi-necro bump!

It's been a while, but the body is now complete! It is ready for finish and I couldn't be more stoked! Some pics:

The holes in the back are pretty chipped, but it is being covered with a stainless steel plate.

The neck has been shaped and is also nearing the finish stages. Just need to touch up the headstock and its good to go!

 

[ROAR]

This is beautiful.

And this may be the only thread where every post from Stealth is positive

 

[skeels]

This is beautiful.

And this may be the only thread where every post from Stealth is positive

I know, right?

Here, I'll pick up his slack while he's banned.


That.... looks... awesome.

 

[Vicious7]

Body looks like a delicious graham cracker. I love how clean all the curves look.

 

[bigswifty]

Thanks for the kind words!
Can't wait to finish her up so we can all see how she looks

 

[bigswifty]

Here's the product of Saturday morning :

Pretty pleased with this! Looks good, a bit darker than I imagined but still no problem. Sanded it down since to get ready for coat 2.























But I made a huge mistake..

The headstock was too long so I tried a slightly different idea with taking some of the top off. Then rounded the edges.. Complete lack of plan.
I'm going to try and cut new straight edges and clean up the headstock so it doesn't look like a pear

Getting closer now

 

[bigswifty]

Just did up a couple of rough headstock ideas, thought I'd see what you guys think!

#1

#2

#3

Personally I like #3 by a long shot. It's reminiscent of a leaf, and would kind of pay homage to the tree it came from Nature ftw.

And I've decided to also bind the outline of the headstock in either ebony, mahogany or maple.. Give it extra thickness and class

 

[Stealthdjentstic]

1 plz

 

[ej207t]

you could go for something similar to the evh wolfgang headstock. that looks like a leaf of sorts

or at least one thats been chomped on by a caterpillar

im really liking this build, keep it up champ!

 

[toiletstand]

beat me to it ^^

i like option 3!

 

[Pikka Bird]

Option 1 all the way.

I'd like #3 too if the corners weren't round.

 

[Nimgoble]

I actually kind of like the headstock the way it is...

 

[bigswifty]

Cheers guys! Really appreciate the suggestions and kind words

Drew up a few more, lets see what you think from these:

#1 again

#2

#3 again

#4

I think it's a tie between #3 and #4 for me now.
What do you think? Also, would you like to see the headstock bound with ebony, maple or mahogany?

Later!

 

[GRIZ]

i like one and 4

also, bound with maple

 

[ugly_guitar_guy]

#3

 

[WiseSplinter]

1 or 4

 

[rcsierra13]

4!

 

[bigswifty]

I drew up one final design, and I think this will be the one I use!
It just looks the most natural to me.

Check it out!

This will be bound with flamed maple, which will blend right down to the neck where the maple board is bound with mahogany.
Also, the truss rod cover will either be mahogany or maple, I will probably make one of each.

Thanks for the input guys