I just got an email from Jason Schroeder that has killed my GAS.

[Benster]

that is incredible! i can't wait to see the end result!

since we're on this topic, i hope you don't mind the slight derail, Lionel..

in case anyone is impressed by Schroeder's workmanship on Lionel's guitar and wants one too, i may be selling mine:
http://schroederguitars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1409
price is neg

*edit - sold it already*

 

[Whitestrat]

in case anyone is impressed by Schroeder's workmanship on Lionel's guitar and wants one too, i may be selling mine:
http://schroederguitars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1409
price is neg

You're selling the thong??? WHY????

 

[Benster]

oei its not a thong! grr..
its inspired by a custom motorcycle fuel tank. Jason likes it so much he is currently using this design on his Premier Builder's Guild standard model

http://premierbuildersguild.com/builders/schroeder/chopper

i'm selling it because it has a medium-sized neck - i have very big hands and lately i am only comfortable playing huge baseball-bat necks, so have been offloading my guitars with not-so-huge necks.

have a 2nd Schroeder coming soon with a street lamp post for a neck

 

[Whitestrat]

oei its not a thong! grr..
its inspired by a custom motorcycle fuel tank. Jason likes it so much he is currently using this design on his Premier Builder's Guild standard model

http://premierbuildersguild.com/builders/schroeder/chopper

but... but... the quilt looks like cellulite! Hahahah!!! Kidding lah... It's a nice design, but maybe that burst bottom looks a little too "flesh-like"? JUST KIDDING!

i'm selling it because it has a medium-sized neck - i have very big hands and lately i am only comfortable playing huge baseball-bat necks, so have been offloading my guitars with not-so-huge necks.

have a 2nd Schroeder coming soon with a street lamp post for a neck

Ah... The Tedesco... LOVE that lower horn man!

 

[Whitestrat]

Oh My GAWD!!!!!!!!

BRW board with neck:

 

[loldude333]

Wooooooooo.............sweet man. When will it arrive approximately? I wanna intercept it at the airport *grins evilly*

 

[d0enut]

Oh My GAWD!!!!!!!!

BRW board with neck:

Oh my looks sweet can't wait to see the final thing

 

[Whitestrat]

Wooooooooo.............sweet man. When will it arrive approximately? I wanna intercept it at the airport *grins evilly*

You can try. I work at the airport, and have access to the cargo terminals. You can get there BEFORE me? Heheheheh...

 

[Whitestrat]

Gluing the fretboard to the neck:

 

[Whitestrat]

Binding the fretboard!

 

[loldude333]

Argh. Looks like i'll have to get to the OTHER airport its being shipped from before it reaches here hahaha! Might as well order one from Jason himself.

 

[Whitestrat]

The finished top carve. That top is really popping out!

 

[simplecomplexity]

jsz does a good job with his progress pics. really gets u excited!!!
how long more for the wait lionel?

 

[Whitestrat]

Working on the headstock! (Courtesy of Mrs Schroeder!)

 

[Whitestrat]

Note: In these last 2 pics, bear in mind that the neck isn't glued into the body yet. This shows how TIGHT the neck joint is, and how precise Jason is in his work.

 

[Whitestrat]

Colour Stain Test

Actual Staining begins!

I love how much the flame pops out at the end! It's looking great! The colour was meant to be a lemon drop at first, but I realised that all the lemon drops in BOTB had aged lacquer which made them more amber than anything else. So Jason tried to recreate that vintage appeal in the colour. I think he did it well. What's even more amazing, is that there's a veruy subtle burst to be added. So subtle that it's almost imperceptible in normal light conditions. Can't wait to see how he does that!

 

[Whitestrat]

The burst is done!

 

[Whitestrat]

I'm so stoked. Jason went off the colour I initially asked for for the top and the back, but the concepts were preserved. Looking at the results, I'm actually quite glad he did. heheh...

I guess trusting the guy who builds your guitar is a good thing!

And finally:

I think that smokeburst back turned out GREAT! nicer than I expected! Thanks Jason!

 

[skipper53]

Insane top.

 

[j_m_s]

^ what he said. this is looking really good! I like the colour!