unusual top figuring

[klatuu]

This is the top I chose for a new build.......I really liked the chevron quilt pattern ....very unusual

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/klatuu/rawmaple2.jpg

[Jon Silberman]

:hiP Tales of Topographic Oceans!!!

[whoismarykelly]

Neat, reminds me of a warrior with that upper horn not as wide as the lower one.

[JPERRYROCKS]

what's your brand name?

[BluePowder]

Is that a Huber?

Fantastic looking top, I can only begin to imagine how killer it's going to looked when it's completely stained and finished!

[klatuu]

what's your brand name?

sorry, should have mentioned that this work is from Vincent Guidroz at New Orleans Guitars www.neworleansguitar.com (http://www.neworleansguitar.com)

Superb instruments; Vincent has sent me numerous pictures of tops to choose from, and has called me to discuss finishing options. Can't get that kind of service and dedication from a large builder. I had so many tops to choose from I was overwhelmed....I finally chose this one due to it's uniqueness.
It will be finished in peacock.......hopefully he's dyeing it today and I'll have some initial pics :drool

[Zilmo]

Peacock sounds cool! Can't wait to see some more pictures. Great figuring.

[PB Wilson]

Really neat figure. It'll stand out for sure.

[KKauffman]

That type of figuring is referred to as an angel step quilt, for obvious reasons. Exquisite top!!

[enharmonic]

I've never seen anything like that, and will be surprised if I ever do again!

Proof once again that no one can out-do mother nature :)

[Drunkagain]

Fantastic choice. Thats just an amazing top. Can't wait to see finished pics.

[TNJ]

How many frets?
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[Chun13]

Oh yeah, really nice top ! Nearly acquired a New Orlean but chose a Baker instead, I hope your future guitar will convince me to give them a try too !

Congrats !

Chun

[smilefan]

How about this chevron pattern, courtesy of Scott Heatley and
Mother Nature -

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b55/smilefan/TraditionB.jpg

[klatuu]

How many frets?
s.
j

24 frets

[enharmonic]

smilefan, that is cool too...looks like a stealth bomber in the top...just below the stop-tail :)

[Douglas Baines]

great score on that top! keep us updated on the progress.

[cmatthes]

A pal had a Hamer with a top like that on a recent custom order. It was finished in a Turquoise-y finish and he described it as a "boat wake" top.

Pretty much what it looked like to me. Very cool!

[02Singlecut]

Same tree??????? :BEER

http://www.chucklevins.com/productimages/guitars/prs/6110550.jpg (http://www.chucklevins.com/prsinv.asp?wg=6110550)

[klatuu]

Same tree??????? :BEER

http://www.chucklevins.com/productimages/guitars/prs/6110550.jpg (http://www.chucklevins.com/prsinv.asp?wg=6110550)

That's great! It gives me some idea of how mine will accept the stain!:BOUNCE

[suhr_rodney]

How about this chevron pattern, courtesy of Scott Heatley and
Mother Nature -

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b55/smilefan/TraditionB.jpg

Wow! Now THAT rocks my world! :drool

[klatuu]

This is after two dye passes.........sealer coats go on Friday, shooting the color next week....it looks like it's going to be an outstanding top! Also, check out the 3 ply flame maple binding on the neck......nice touch

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/klatuu/peacockchevron3.jpg

[NuSkoolTone]

OMG, that is fantastic! Congrats.

[klatuu]

new pictures out of the spray booth.......I'm pretty pleased :AOK http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/klatuu/peacockchevron2.jpg

[klatuu]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/klatuu/peacockchevron.jpg

[VaughnC]

klatuu barrada nikto....;)

[daddyo]

Yea, baby :D

[bluesmain]

killer tops!

[scott]

is this unusual enough??

http://www.heatleyguitars.com/ronstrad/top3.jpg


www.heatleyguitars.com (http://www.heatleyguitars.com)

[alanbass1]

It's walnut, and it's a bass, but I love the wild top on my Alembic:

http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/17744.html?1113646873

[MoRawk]

is this unusual enough??

http://www.heatleyguitars.com/ronstrad/top3.jpg


www.heatleyguitars.com (http://www.heatleyguitars.com)

I

want

that

guitar...

[tonedaddy]

is this unusual enough??

http://www.heatleyguitars.com/ronstrad/top3.jpg


www.heatleyguitars.com (http://www.heatleyguitars.com)
Very cool and classy, Scott!!
Is that figured mahogany?

[klatuu]

The finished product in a picture the builder emailed today.........better than I had hoped!! :drool



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/klatuu/indoorpeacock.jpg

[rockinlespaul]

Wow! Stunning top! Congrats!

[Glowing Tubes]

:drool
Wow!

[slipbeer]

Holy Guacamole, Batman:dude

[ZenFly06]

It's walnut, and it's a bass, but I love the wild top on my Alembic:

http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/17744.html?1113646873

alanbass,

That is a fine looking bass!

Man I just spent an hour on that site thanks to you! I love great looking wood no matter if it's a guitar or bass. Those pics made me remember a buddy of mine who had a Alembic must have been a mK1 as he got it new in '81 or so. Beautiful instruments!

[Jack Briggs]

Very cool and classy, Scott!!
Is that figured mahogany?
http://www.heatleyguitars.com/ronstrad/top3.jpg

Looks like Claro Walnut. Pretty stuff!:AOK

[mrfjones]

you guys have so very cool figuring on those tops.

enjoy that peacock colored guitar it is a beautiful creation, i hope it plays as nice as it looks

[Karmateria]

That's really amazing. New Orleans is doing some great work, and it's nice to see they're not totally doing copies too. Got the swamp juju hapenin'!

[mcp]

That is a gorgeous guitar. Can someone briefly explain the finish process? He stated it was Dyed, then Sealed, and then Color, I do not follow that exactly, Sealer before Color, and what does the Dye do exactly if it gets painted later?

Thanks.

[BrandonT]

Nice! gorgeous!

[phantasm]

Is this unusual enough?

http://www.scottfrench.com/Gallery/In%20Progress/Jeff%20Schreckengost,s%20SF3%20Guitar/25.jpg

[r9player]

Wow that came out killer! And all the other tops posted not shabby either :D

[JRenn]

is this unusual enough??

http://www.heatleyguitars.com/ronstrad/top3.jpg


www.heatleyguitars.com (http://www.heatleyguitars.com)


I am in awe.

Ouch* - I just stepped on my tongue. :drool (Rolls back into mouth)