Here goes... spalt maple axis re-top

[ozzyrules]

This whole project is so intriguing. That top looks great.

 

[bhull]

Really been enjoying this thread.

I became a fan of spalted tops after discovering the page Fender put up for their artisan guitars. I feel like it's a way of getting that reliced look without putting a brand new guitar to a belt sander.

Looking forward to some pics of the finished product!

 

[Bob123]

Thanks gents

 

[DevRock]

That top is gorgeous. Although, I would go with a nice clear coat. And black binding.

 

[Eric O'Reilly]

Cmon Bob! We want new pics!!!! I cant wait to see it all shiny and clear coated!

 

[kestrou]

Cmon Bob! We want new pics!!!! I cant wait to see it all shiny and clear coated!

And maybe with a hint of blue stain around the edges?

Kevin

 

[goejendaagh]

Oh my... I have been looking at the MM Axes with spalted tops so often... And now you are just making your own. I am so jealous... GREAT top, man... I wish...

 

[Bob123]

Haha thanks guys. Labor of love, gotta do it right and that takes some time. I have to recess the tremolo a bit, still thinking about making it floating or not for the time being.

And maybe with a hint of blue stain around the edges?

Kevin

Not a chance hahaha


edit:

you guys should be thankful! Im actually gonna finish this one! hahaha

 

[ozzyrules]

OK,

Last picture is insane. Make it a rare Emerald Burst, like my avatar.......

 

[Bob123]

Oh Im not a huge fan of green guitars :-/

 

[ozzyrules]

Oh Im not a huge fan of green guitars :-/

Seems like you're in the majority. I'm the oddball. Good luck. Whatever you decide, it's gonna look great.

 

[Tollywood]

Seems like you're in the majority. I'm the oddball. Good luck. Whatever you decide, it's gonna look great.

Oddball no.2 checking in here. Green is one of my favorite colors on guitars. Right after pink.

 

[Bob123]

Seems like you're in the majority. I'm the oddball. Good luck. Whatever you decide, it's gonna look great.

The one color I am seriously debating on is red to match my old EVH, love that color and with the chrome and white pickups it would be super sharp I think.

 

[ozzyrules]

Like this one?

 

[mtrejo]

Well, it might look something like this-ish:

 

[Eric O'Reilly]

Hey i remember that old thread, are you the guy that got that evh from GC for $399? What a steal!

 

[Eric O'Reilly]

And yes it would look ballsy red.

 

[mtrejo]

Or even something like this:

 

[Bob123]

Well, it might look something like this-ish:

Holy crap you're the freakin' man! DONE. gonna happen, I love that so much haha thank you!

 

[Bob123]

OK boys, I thought about it... and I did it. I recessed the floyd. this puppy can now pull up.

Basically, I made a template out of 1" birch plywood, and checked, rechecked, checked some more, then did a practice route, then checked again. Then I clamped down the template and went to town. I literally don't think it would be possible to get a tighter fit without CNC. The diameter of the bit and all that jazz (I don't have small follower bits, nor would I trust them).

up close

Looks kinda strange without posts in it, but once I get the cavity painted black and then add the posts, it'll be right as rain