P-Rick 5 String Build Started

[Jimothey]

I'm using the same shape that I planned to do the 6 string body but I've taken about 20mm out of the middle to keep the dimensions right 

Gluing up the body blank which is Sapele and the top is going to be Oak with a Ebony-esque demarcation line between as I really liked that combination when I did my $$ build

The top is going to be Black grain filled again then just danish oiled, I'm thinking of maybe doing a chamfered edge on it instead of rounded for a change? 

I'm going to go for a full paddle head flat headstock neck I'm not sure which would look better Rosewood or Maple fretboard? 

As far as pickup config I'm not entirely sure I'm leaning more towards a single MM but that could change? hardware will probably be Black?.....👍🏻 

 

Edited February 15, 2022 by Jimothey

[Si600]

Four SimS pickups?

The glued up blank looks splendid. 

[Jimothey]

3 minutes ago, Si600 said:

Four SimS pickups?

The glued up blank looks splendid. 

I think I'll leave that for the likes of Andy to build! 

The top has got a nice bit of a grain pattern to it which I think will really look good when grain filled.... 👍🏻 

[Jimothey]

Heres what I'm thinking.... 

Not sure about the maple fretboard tho? But with a different headstock shape,

Opinions please......... 👍🏻 

Edited March 6, 2021 by Jimothey

[Si600]

I'm the wrong person to comment  because I like a pointy 80s metal headstock, reverse for that extra mosh look 

[stereoplayer]

9 hours ago, Jimothey said:

Heres what I'm thinking.... 

Not sure about the maple fretboard tho? But with a different headstock shape,

Opinions please......... 👍🏻 

Opinion...I would use a darker neck, fretboard at least.

[Jimothey]

18 minutes ago, stereoplayer said:

Opinion...I would use a darker neck, fretboard at least.

The more I look at it I'm thinking your right it needs at least a rosewood fretboard but I might stain the neck walnut or something like that?...... 👍🏻 

[stereoplayer]

4 minutes ago, Jimothey said:

The more I look at it I'm thinking your right it needs at least a rosewood fretboard but I might stain the neck walnut or something like that?...... 👍🏻 

Or maybe just the headstock front a little darker? Along with the rosewood fretboard.

[stereoplayer]

15 minutes ago, Jimothey said:

The more I look at it I'm thinking your right it needs at least a rosewood fretboard but I might stain the neck walnut or something like that?...... 👍🏻 

Oooo, I just thought if this...laminate a thin piece of the body wood to the headstock front! With a rosewood fretboard.

Edited March 6, 2021 by stereoplayer

[Jimothey]

42 minutes ago, stereoplayer said:

Oooo, I just thought if this...laminate a thin piece of the body wood to the headstock front! With a rosewood fretboard.

I've got some of the Oak left I could thin it down and do a matching headstock like on my $$ build.....👍🏻 

[Jimothey]

Started doing the chamfer and shaping of the top today its coming along nicely still a long way to go tho!

Just got to blend the arm carve in with the chamfered edge!......👍🏻 

[Jimothey]

I've been having a little play around with logo ideas here's what I've come up with at the moment but they are still work in progress? 

[stereoplayer]

#2

[Si600]

#1

You're going to explain how you get BG from Jim though...

[Jimothey]

59 minutes ago, Si600 said:

#1

You're going to explain how you get BG from Jim though...

Brash Guitars because my kids are called Bradley and Ashden........ 👍🏻 

[Si600]

I think you've said that before now you've explained it again 

[Jimothey]

Got some more contouring and routing done today!

Still lots more sanding to be done!!......👍🏻 

Edited March 13, 2021 by Jimothey

[TheGreek]

Personally I'd have more of the core wood showing on the top shape. Probably take it round to the same height as the rear, so almost the bottom of the mid-bout.

Re: The logo - not going to help much - I like both the first and third.

Edited March 13, 2021 by TheGreek

[TheGreek]

Check how @Andyjr1515 executed the carve on my Silk Bass.

[SpondonBassed]

On 13/03/2021 at 00:56, Jimothey said:

I've been having a little play around with logo ideas here's what I've come up with at the moment but they are still work in progress? 

#1

[Cosmo Valdemar]

On 13/03/2021 at 00:56, Jimothey said:

I've been having a little play around with logo ideas here's what I've come up with at the moment but they are still work in progress? 

I like #1 the best, although the extended B makes it look a bit like a crucifix. Unless that's what you're going for of course!

[benh]

#1 is my favourite, closely followed by #3

[Jimothey]

I finished doing the contouring and gave it a quick wipe of danish oil to see how much sanding I've missed........ 👍🏻 

Edited March 19, 2021 by Jimothey

[benh]

Looking good! 🙂

[Jimothey]

I decided to keep the maple fretboard but the neck has been painted Satin Black and its going to have block inlays aswell

Next job is the control cavity........ 👍🏻