les paul octave guitar!!!!mini burst!!!!pics!!!

[matte]

i started this project with frank pine of less tall guitars (http://www.lesstallguitars.com/), last november. the idea? i wanted a soprano burst that would be capable of playing violin literature (and parts) @ pitch. i've been after this guitar since seeing les on the cover of guitar world with his baby gold top (which he used live for his double speed parts).

frank has exceeded my wildest expectations with his work. as soon as steve takes care of use on the pigtails end, it's off to finishing.

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/300171112.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/300171109.jpg
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http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/300171086.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/300171081.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/300171071.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/300171126.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/300171125.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/300171120.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/300171123.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/300171125.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/300171061.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/300171124.jpg

here's an example of his model scale work.
http://www.lesstallguitars.com/images/lesstall_home.jpg

[Caretaker]

How much $$ is something like that?

[matte]

How much $$ is something like that?your best bet is to contact frank.:) i think that he might consider doing runs if interest is sufficient. he really spared no expense. brazilian board, correct inlay materials, every little detail was carefully considered and executed flawlessly.

[melondaoust]

Very cool!

[gtrfinder]

That thing looks ready for the back of a Heart album.

[JimH]

So is that finished? ie in natural?

[matte]

So is that finished? ie in natural?as i mentioned in my initial post:



as soon as steve takes care of use on the pigtails end, it's off to finishing.

[Sam Evans]

Top notch. Are you a member of the Lolly-pop Guild?

SE
CI

[googoobaby]

I have the P90 version. :)

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m154/jmkatcher/em200-small.jpg

(It's a '54 Gibson Florentine Electric mandolin. It is built like a tiny Les Paul.)

[matte]

I have the P90 version. :)

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m154/jmkatcher/em200-small.jpg
solid mahogany too (built like the original lp customs).

[Sam Evans]

I have the P90 version. :)

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m154/jmkatcher/em200-small.jpg

(It's a '54 Gibson Florentine Electric mandolin. It is built like a tiny Les Paul.)

Love it. Very cool p/up too.

[George Johnson]

Love it! :cool:

How did he get the fretboard to darken up like that?

[Rusty G.]

Matte,

That's cool! Are you going to tune it like a violin or guitar? Due to the shorter string scale, do you think it'll be on the same pitch, and what will you tune it to? :BEER

[BettyFjord]

Very, very cool piece of engineering.

I wonder if they'd be perfect for my kids?

[matte]

Matte,

That's cool! Are you going to tune it like a violin or guitar? Due to the shorter string scale, do you think it'll be on the same pitch, and what will you tune it to? :BEER
i'm lazy. it's gonna be standard guitar tuning, just up an octave.

[mkolesa@mac.com]

not sure if this was the response you're looking for but it's cute as a button!
great idea!!!

[matte]

not sure if this was the response you're looking for but it's cute as a button!
great idea!!!just looking to share the emanation>creation>potential>action process. frank has been such a pleasure to work with and i couldn't be happier with his attention to the project. the musical benefits will be welcome as well. high strung/mandolin register parts, as well as super high gain over the top parts/lines (and any number of other uses).

[matte]

Love it! :cool:

How did he get the fretboard to darken up like that?now i understand.:jo the first board pictured ended up getting scrapped. the replacement board is dark.

[mbrown3]

now i understand.:jo the first board pictured ended up getting scrapped. the replacement board is dark.

I wondered about that too. That first board had some great figuring. Why the scrap?

In any case, great axe Matte!

[matte]

I wondered about that too. That first board had some great figuring. Why the scrap?

In any case, great axe Matte!i wanted a dark brazilian board. thanks for the good word.:)

[mbrown3]

i wanted a dark brazilian board. thanks for the good word.:)

Cool, well it looks great. Let's hear some clips when it's done!

[GAT]

Very cool!

I have a Mason and Hamlin Grand too! Great pianos!

[snarkle]

That looks like it's going to be a great deal of fun to play...

If Frank Pine decides to go with a run of those, I'd have to give it serious thought...although I've already enrolled in the octave club with a candy-apple-red Robin and two Hammertone Octave XIIs.

What can I say? They're addictive....

[drezdin]

Man that seems like it could be a great recording instrument.
I can imagine lots of potential for layering parts
just my .02

[Donnie B.]

Just plain too cool! What will the string gauges be?

[Nitebob]

WOW!
That is really great.

nitebob

[Thor]

Tremendous attention to detail! Really looks like a mini-burst!

Looking forward to hearing what you are going to do with it!

cheers,

Edward

[Blauserk]

That's probably the most outrageous guitar of 2008, and it's only January!

As Eric Cartman would say: Kick-ass.

Who's going to do the finish work? Dave Johnson (who I recall did the scale model Less Talls)?

[WillHardy]

I once had a Les Paul five string electric Mandolin. Made by Bacorn. It was a wonderful little mandolin. Unfortunately, I sold it in a fit of GAS. I am having a L5 Octave Mandolin being built now, but it will take another year to finish. The mandolin was a blast to play!

OK back to the regularly scheduled programming.

[gainiac]

i'm lazy. it's gonna be standard guitar tuning, just up an octave.

http://www.bmusic.com.au/images/aewhammy.jpg


(Hahaha!!!! :dude Awesome little Lester!)

[snarkle]

http://www.bmusic.com.au/images/aewhammy.jpg


(Hahaha!!!! :dude Awesome little Lester!)

Sometimes, you just have to do things the hard way...but that IS funny. Add a chorus pedal for the Octave XII sound?

[pinefd]

Hi guys, thanks for all the nice comments! And thanks Matte for starting this thread. Half the fun of building these small guitars is seeing and hearing the reaction from people after they've seen them.

And now I'll try and answer some of the questions that Matte hasn't already responded to...

I wondered about that too. That first board had some great figuring. Why the scrap?

In any case, great axe Matte!

Don't worry about that board. It will be put to good use, I'm sure. I already have two more octave guitars in the works that will need fingerboards.

Very cool!

I have a Mason and Hamlin Grand too! Great pianos!

Yes, I agree. This one dates to around 1920, and was restored about ten years ago. When I bought it, I tried out a bunch of high end pianos at the same time, and the combination of action and sound of this one was superior to any of the others. Now, if only I knew how to play the darned thing!

Just plain too cool! What will the string gauges be?

The string gauge is "Ultra Light" .008 - .038.

That's probably the most outrageous guitar of 2008, and it's only January!

As Eric Cartman would say: Kick-ass.

Who's going to do the finish work? Dave Johnson (who I recall did the scale model Less Talls)?

Thanks Blauserk! I'm doing some experimenting with the whole finishing thing right now, and hope to finish it myself. But I won't tackle it until and unless I'm confident I can do a good job. I may get Dave involved if, at any point, I feel like I'm over my head.


...and now for another photo:

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/Octave_Guitar_Strung006_1200.jpg

And for those interested, here is the magazine cover showing Les Paul with his two octave guitars. These were a partial inspiration for this project. But I wanted to take the design a little further. I wanted my guitars' bodies to look more like a real Les Paul...I never was that crazy about the shape of these:

http://www.mattlawsonphoto.com/JK_Magazine_Big/M.GW1983-03.jpg

Frank

[gainiac]

Hi








http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/Octave_Guitar_Strung006_1200.jpg




Frank

Gorgeous!!

[snarkle]

That guitar is looking better and better...

A question for Frank: you noted that you like the regular Les Paul shape better than that of Les's octave guitars, but would you ever consider building one (or more) like the originals?

Just asking...I like goldtops!

[jads57]

I would think it might be hard to fret this guitar above the 12th fret(cramped spacing) Kind of like a mandolin. Maybe , you just turn your fingers sideways to accomodate that problem. Anyway, there`s no money above the 3rd fret!

[paintguy]

TOO F'IN COOL!!!:dude

[pinefd]

That guitar is looking better and better...

A question for Frank: you noted that you like the regular Les Paul shape better than that of Les's octave guitars, but would you ever consider building one (or more) like the originals?

Just asking...I like goldtops!

I like goldtops too, but quite frankly, I don't like the shape of Les Paul's original octave guitars at all. So I'd consider doing a goldtop, but it would be the "normal" Les Paul shape.

I would think it might be hard to fret this guitar above the 12th fret(cramped spacing) Kind of like a mandolin. Maybe , you just turn your fingers sideways to accomodate that problem. Anyway, there`s no money above the 3rd fret!

LOL!

Yes, I agree that the frets above the 12th fret are quite cramped. Fortunately, I just build 'em; I'll let others worry about how to play 'em!

[David Myka]

Frank, that is sweet! I agree with your take on the shape. The originals look strange to me too. I love yours. It is perfect.

~David

[Antero]

That mini LP is cute. It looks like a puppy version of the real thing.

[Bassomatic]

I'm imagining the kind of Paganini-on-acid high gain demonisms we'll be hearing from this little guy soon.

[matte]

I would think it might be hard to fret this guitar above the 12th fret(cramped spacing) Kind of like a mandolin. Maybe , you just turn your fingers sideways to accomodate that problem. Anyway, there`s no money above the 3rd fret!
not a problem for me. i had a robin octave guitar (15" scale length) and had no problem playing the entire range of the instrument. i also had a 36 fret 7 string gibson explorer with a 26 & 5/8 scale length, the upper registers lend themselves to extremely wide intervallic lines.

[matte]

the fills on this track are courtesy of a robin octave guitar. (http://www.mattemusic.com/fills.aif)

[Vince]

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/300171061.jpg

http://weblog.site5.com/images/photos/minime.jpg

All in good fun. I love the mini.

[JDJ]

That's pretty wild... like it shrank in the wash!

[wsaraceni]

is this one smaller than the other ones you built? what size/scale were those?

[pinefd]

is this one smaller than the other ones you built? what size/scale were those?

Actually, this one's bigger. The "original" Less Talls are exactly half scale in every detail including all the hardware...which is what made those so challenging. Even the neck is half scale, which means it's just a little over an inch at it's widest point...much too narrow to realistically play.

This octave guitar has a 3/4 scale body, the neck width is the same as a normal Les Paul, but the fret scale is a short 14 3/4 inches. And the beauty of this one (for me, at least) is that it uses all full size, off-the-shelf hardware.

[pinefd]

While I'm waiting for some parts to arrive so I can complete Matte's guitar, I figured I'd get started on number 2 and 3. After about 7 hours of work:

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/Octave_Guitar_2_and_3_1200.jpg

Frank

[snarkle]

Nice!

So I guess I'm going to have to be Mr. Crass Guy and ask.....how much would one of those cost?

I'm still thinking goldtop, though...or an all-mahogany Black Beauty with staple pickup...

[AaeCee]

So incredibly cool! Cute as a button too. If you ever want to sell it, I want first dibbs!

[wsaraceni]

Actually, this one's bigger. The "original" Less Talls are exactly half scale in every detail including all the hardware...which is what made those so challenging. Even the neck is half scale, which means it's just a little over an inch at it's widest point...much too narrow to realistically play.

This octave guitar has a 3/4 scale body, the neck width is the same as a normal Les Paul, but the fret scale is a short 14 3/4 inches. And the beauty of this one (for me, at least) is that it uses all full size, off-the-shelf hardware.


ah, thats what made this one look smaller to me, the pickup is full size. got any pics you can compare this to the other ones you've made.

[pinefd]

ah, thats what made this one look smaller to me, the pickup is full size. got any pics you can compare this to the other ones you've made.

Here ya go...a photo with Baby Duane:

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/Octave_Guitar_with_Baby_Duane006_1000.jpg

[dkaplowitz]

Killer guitar! I love it!

Matte, I'm ready for the Paganini's Vth Capriccio clip! ;) Those arps at the beginning and the end don't look like any fun on any instrument (in pitch or no).

[matte]

Killer guitar! I love it!

Matte, I'm ready for the Paganini's Vth Capriccio clip! ;) Those arps at the beginning and the end don't look like any fun on any instrument (in pitch or no).
the 5th is child's play compared to the 16th. there are some octave displaced compound melodies which are a total bitch ( i played that @ my mfa recital).
midora makes it sound like a nursery rhyme. her pocket is terrifying.

[swimrunner]

So, are those half-size Les Pauls even playable in any sense? Can you put them in open tuning and do bar chords/slide?

[pinefd]

So, are those half-size Les Pauls even playable in any sense? Can you put them in open tuning and do bar chords/slide?

These guitars were originally intended to be semi-playable works of art. Everything about the guitar was made precisely to scale including the fret scale, in case I wanted to be able to play it, and have it be in tune. However, after spending months making these things, quite honestly, I was scared to death when it came time to putting the strings on and starting to tune it. The neck is so small on these things, and the strings create such intense pressure, that I was afraid I might snap the neck. And yes, there's a truss rod in there, but it's a tiny little thing...and truss rods don't seem to be able to keep necks on full size Les Pauls from snapping when they want to, so I had no level of comfort that it would help with this little neck! I suppose I could tune it down an octave to relieve some of the pressure on the neck, but with the thin strings on it, I don't think it would sound too good.

[DucRyder]

Didn't Eddie VH have a few of these made too?

[Tonefish]

Way Cool! Would love to try something like that....I'll be watching for these.

[Vince]

Frank, the work is amazing. I LOVE the little Duane. I've thought about doing some over the years but never did.

(PS: Hope you weren't offended by the Mini Me shot. I couldn't help myself!) :BEER

[pinefd]

Frank, the work is amazing. I LOVE the little Duane. I've thought about doing some over the years but never did.

(PS: Hope you weren't offended by the Mini Me shot. I couldn't help myself!) :BEER
Thanks Vince. And no, I wasn't offended at all...in fact, you're not the first person who's made that same Mini Me comparison, and I'm sure you won't be the last!

[Mark C]

Very very cool. I have heard how wide Matte can play intervals on a standard guitar - shudder to think what he'll come up with on this little sucker. Look forward to hearing clips.

[muddy]

MATTE! your sig is bigger'n most of yer posts! hahahaha! "able to jump over tall amp-stacks with a single frown... IT'S ENDORSEMAN!!!" yer a funnee guise. :D


ml

[Lex Luthier]

Looks great Matte!
So, when's the 7 string version with the whammy coming out? ;) You know you want one.

[Ian Anderson]

Wow that is too cool! It looks absolutely hilarious next to the Les Tall!

[gassyndrome]

How about a LP thats twice as BIG as usual? Would make for some meaty tones yea? :AOK

[trisonic]

Cool idea, Matte. That's very good work from Frank!

Look forward to hearing some music from it.

Best, Pete.

[pinefd]

Thanks again, guys!

How about a LP thats twice as BIG as usual? Would make for some meaty tones yea? :AOK

And gassyndrome, great idea! Except I may have a hard time finding a 26 inch wide Honduras Mahogany body blank, the 2X size neck blank, BRW fingerboard, maple cap, etc. to do it right, not to mention the tools to do it.

[mykljpao]

Now that looks like a "mandolin" comfortable enough to play, lol. I'm sure the finished product will be stunning. Did you give any thought to using a lollar mini HB for its smaller size / scale ?

[pinefd]

Now that looks like a "mandolin" comfortable enough to play, lol. I'm sure the finished product will be stunning. Did you give any thought to using a lollar mini HB for its smaller size / scale ?

Thanks, mykljpao...and yes, in my original drawings of the guitar I actually had two mini HBs, so as to make it look more like its Les Paul big brothers. Then Matte told me he only needed one pickup, so I changed directions. I'm sure I'll do the mini HBs sometime soon.

And speaking of the finished product, I had some extra non-productive time today since the kids were both home sick from school, so I was playing around with Photoshop a bit. Here were the results (the color is just a starting point):

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/Octave_Guitar_Dark_Iced_Tea_9_1200.jpg

[markom89]

Shucks, that's really cool lookin'.
I hope these will be available to us "normal" forum folk soon :D

[Tonefish]

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/Octave_Guitar_Dark_Iced_Tea_9_1200.jpg

Damn NICE!!

[pinefd]

Please keep in mind guys, that this has been painted in PHOTOSHOP ONLY to date! Being in the northeast, I don't expect to have any painting weather here for another couple of months. As of today, it still looks like this:

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/Octave_Guitar_1200.jpg

Frank

[emjee]

Here ya go...a photo with Baby Duane:

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/Octave_Guitar_with_Baby_Duane006_1000.jpg



WOAH!! Great example of "forced perspective" like in the old monster movies! The 'burst makes the new one look like its twice as large as a regular LP!

[markom89]

Frank, could we possibly get a photo with a full size LP, one of the new octave guitars (unfinished or photoshop finished) and the "baby duane"?

That photo messes with my head, man!

[pinefd]

Frank, could we possibly get a photo with a full size LP, one of the new octave guitars (unfinished or photoshop finished) and the "baby duane"?

That photo messes with my head, man!


I'll see what I can do about that!

[pinefd]

Frank, could we possibly get a photo with a full size LP, one of the new octave guitars (unfinished or photoshop finished) and the "baby duane"?

That photo messes with my head, man!

How's this for messin' with your head?

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/Group_Photo_1000_2.jpg

[markom89]

omg.
so beautiful.
Thank you so much, Sir Frank.

All three of those are seriously very beautiful instruments. Each darn one.
Once you start building these things "full time" or "on the side", please contact me. I'd like one of each sizes that you do. amazing work, once again.

[pinefd]

After about 5 1/2 weeks of work, I'm closing in on completing LT Octave #2 and 3. Just need to do some gluing up, and final shaping of a couple of things, and then it's on to finishing! Here's a progress photo as of yesterday, showing #1, 2 and 3 (#1 is disassembled for finishing too):

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/Octave_1_2_and_3_1000.jpg
Frank

[Tonefish]

Very Nice!!!:drool

"Gigsung"?:p

[pinefd]

Very Nice!!!:drool

"Gigsung"?:p

Thanks Tonefish...no, Gigsum!

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/normal_Gigsum_Logo_800.jpg

[BluePowder]

Those are mad cool!

What Les paul is that in the picture, the full sized one?

You're work is great:D

[pinefd]

Those are mad cool!

What Les paul is that in the picture, the full sized one?

You're work is great:D

Thanks BP! The full sized LP is my '07 R9, nicknamed "Lemonster":

http://www.historiclespauls.com/upload/1203659028__MG_7147_800_2.jpg

[wstsidela]

cool. thanks for sharing the guitars and clips.

[BluePowder]

Lemonster is Absolutely wonderful!

I love those streaks below the toggle switch, mad hot.

I also love the presence of mineral streak in all the guitars, does that super mini guitar in the previous pictures actually work?

Amazing stuff!

[pinefd]

Lemonster is Absolutely wonderful!

I love those streaks below the toggle switch, mad hot.

I also love the presence of mineral streak in all the guitars, does that super mini guitar in the previous pictures actually work?

Amazing stuff!

Thanks again, BP. Not to derail this thread too far, but if you like mineral streaks, check out my '07 R0:

http://www.historiclespauls.com/upload/pinefd_1193584311_07_R0_009_Adj_3_600.jpg

Regarding the mini guitars, they're built in every detail to be just like their big brothers, only in precise half scale. The two exceptions are: 1) I couldn't make a fully functional tuner just like the originals, so I had to compromise...the guitar is fully tunable, but not the traditional way even though they look like they are; and 2) I never got around to building a functional pickup for the guitars. Since the guitars are too small to really play anyway (with a 1 inch neck width), I didn't really feel the need to go the extra mile...but I will some day. Other than that, you can play it acoustically, and all the other electronics are in there. BTW, here's a better shot of the two completed minis:

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/Less_Tall_Group_Shot_015_Adj_2_Blackout_1000.jpg

Frank

[BluePowder]

You Sir have exceptionally fine taste in guitars!

[wstsidela]

Damn!!! I'm already at my limit for guitars acquisitions in '08. Please contact me at the end of the year. I would definitely would like to buy one in 09.

[Trebor Renkluaf]

It's cute!

[pinefd]

You Sir have exceptionally fine taste in guitars!

Damn!!! I'm already at my limit for guitars acquisitions in '08. Please contact me at the end of the year. I would definitely would like to buy one in 09.

It's cute!

Thanks, guys! And wstsidela, I'll try to remember to contact you later in the year, but it wouldn't hurt for you to keep me in mind as well...just in case I'm up to my eyeballs in work, and can't find my computer under all the wood shavings!

Frank
pinefd@comcast.net
www.lesstallguitars.com (http://www.lesstallguitars.com)

[pinefd]

Just a quick update. I'm finally getting around to finishing these octave guitars, after waiting out the harsh New England winter weather. I tackled the grain filler yesterday on one of them, and here are a couple of pics showing some of yesterday's progress:

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/Octave_guitar_3_Back_1_800.jpg
http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/Octave_guitar_3_Back_2_800.jpg

Today, while waiting for the grain filler to dry, I sprayed the headstock. Here's what it looks like so far:
http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/normal_IMG_7262_800.jpg


Frank

[fretnot]

They look great Frank! :dude

[enharmonic]

Excellent idea, Matte.

Frank, looks like you've done a teriffic job!

[Tonefish]

Looking Good!!

[pinefd]

They look great Frank! :dude

Thanks fretnot!

[pinefd]

Excellent idea, Matte.

Frank, looks like you've done a teriffic job!

Looking Good!!

Thanks guys!

[pinefd]

Today I tackled the color coats on the top of my "practice" guitar. I'm just a beginner at this finishing stuff; up until now, Dave Johnson has been finishing my little guitars for me. And this being my first try, it didn't come out quite like I planned (and practiced). The color ended up being somewhere between a dark iced tea, and a darkburst...again, not quite what I had wanted, but I guess I'm happy with how it turned out anyway.

Here are a couple of photos of the top so far. I'll start with the clear coats tomorrow. And if I don't like the finished product, I'll just strip it and start again!

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/_MG_7295_1200.jpg
http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/_MG_7297_1200.jpg

Frank

[Tonefish]

very nice, nonetheless!

[wsaraceni]

looks great from where i am sitting

[frankthomson]

i think i'd have named it a Gidson

[matte]

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/313281947.jpg

[Frater B]

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/313281947.jpg



Awesome,
Looks Great!

I might have to make me a mini Klein someday.......

Have fun with that Gigsum :dude

B

[snarkle]

I might have to make me a mini Klein someday.......

Now, there's an idea...

But that Gigsum is also lovely...

[gitman]

ever since i heard John Abercrombie's "Characters" album (waaaaaay back in the late 70's i guess) where he overdubs with a Fender electric mandolin i was intrigued by that sound and concept.... never heard that sound again so let's hear some tunage when you can get around to it ! great idea in all and i will have to get my (korean ?) mini Strat in playing condition again....

[pinefd]

Just a quick update...It was four weeks ago yesterday that I applied the final coats of clear, so I marked the occasion by spending part of the day final sanding and buffing the guitar by hand. In spite of the fact that the guitar was done entirely with rattle cans, it shined up quite nicely. I've decided to do the headstock over again, because I wasn't satisfied with the outcome. I made the mistake with the very last clear coat (four weeks ago) of putting it on too heavy, and to my surprise, it melted the black paint partly over the MOP logo. I didn't expect that to happen considering I had at least eight or nine coats underneath that coat, but now I've learned my lesson (I hope).

Anyway, here's one photo showing the results from yesterday's work:

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10152/IMG_7444_800.jpg

[fretnot]

According to my girlfriend, "That guitar is so cute!"

Looks bitchin' Frank. :AOK

[crosse79]

Looks really cute!! :)

[enharmonic]

Sweet looking burst! :dude

[pinefd]

According to my girlfriend, "That guitar is so cute!"

Looks bitchin' Frank. :AOK

Looks really cute!! :)

Sweet looking burst! :dude

Cute and Sweet?!?

I think I'll go back to restoring old muscle cars! No one ever accused me of producing anything remotely cute or sweet back then!



Thanks anyway, guys.

[Relicaster]

that rules!!! i love the little fiddles.


im gonna do a pint sized broadcaster.

[pinefd]

Thanks, Relicaster! Good luck with that mini broadcaster!

[Relicaster]

Thanks, Relicaster! Good luck with that mini broadcaster!


I want a teeny tube amp too with reverb...any thoughts?

Teeny like a soda can

[GuitarsFromMars]

fruit juicy

[matte]

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/319362722.jpg

[matte]

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/319391255.jpg

[astigtigas]

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/319391255.jpg

nice :banana:banana:banana:banana

[Blauserk]

im gonna do a pint sized broadcaster.

This Tele triple-neck has an octave Tele:

http://virtualvintageguitars.com/guitars/stuart/images/trip_neck_blkhawk_01.jpg

[pinefd]

Well, I finally got around to finishing up this puppy last week (Octave Guitar #3). I had to wait a month for the lacquer to dry, and then illness struck, forcing me to be sidelined for a few additional weeks. Anyway, here is the finished product...I hope you like it!

http://www.mylespaul.com/gallery/data/500/MG_7785_1000_Red.jpg
http://www.mylespaul.com/gallery/data/500/MG_7783_1000_Red_2.jpg
http://www.mylespaul.com/gallery/data/500/MG_7792_800_Red.jpg
http://www.mylespaul.com/gallery/data/500/MG_7794_800_Red.jpg
http://www.mylespaul.com/gallery/data/500/MG_7784_800_2.jpg

And here's an indoor shot to show how dramatically different this peek-a-boo flame can look under different lighting conditions:

http://www.mylespaul.com/gallery/data/500/IMG_7804_1000_Saturated.jpg

[Bassomatic]

Unbelievably cool. Beauty!

[gassyndrome]

Clips, clips, clips! I've just got to hear this thing! :AOK

[markom89]

I also have to hear this. I want one. Very cool. Very cool. Very cool. :)

[Ed DeGenaro]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAA! I just went through all the pages and no Matte clip of it. I go sulk now.
Looks way dope BTW, congrats.

[slipbeer]

Absolutely amazing. I'm sure Mr. Fibonacci will strum it well.

[astigtigas]

cute guitar... love the burst finish...

[pinefd]

Thanks for all the nice comments, guys. And as far as clips go, I'll leave that up to Matte, who will hopefully have the guitar in his hands within the next week or two. My hands are too big (and lack the skill) to do these little guitars justice, so I'll leave that up to the pros.

Frank

[matte]

clips coming soon. this guitar is unbelievable! nashville high string to true violin tone shred. frank pine is a genius!:
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/330539083.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/330539088.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/330539132.jpg
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[Schtomp]

Can´t wait to hear what you do with that beautiful thing:BEER:dude

[fretnot]

That guitar is so freakin' cool. :banana

[drezdin]

That's awesome!
Congrats
The frets look killer considering he was working with such little space

[brentrocks]

wow!!!!

[Tonefish]

incredible!!

[SGNick]

Looking super sweet! Are you building these for customers? or for yourself?

That'd be cool to pull out at a gig, I always kinda wanted an electric Ukulele and the Les Paul seems to be a cool shape for it!...

[trisonic]

Look forward to hearing it, Matte. Stunning fret job, beautiful all round.

Best, Pete.

[michael.e]

Absolutely STUNNING workmanship.

Emee

[Thor]

What amazing attention to detail. I cannot wait to hear the clips!

Enjoy it in the best of health,

Edward

[Quarter]

Very cool, I love it :)

[pinefd]

Thanks again for all the nice comments, guys! And Matte, I'm so glad you're enjoying it. I can't wait for the clips either! I'm still amazed at your ability to play this thing. I can barely play a full sized guitar, let alone a small one like this.

Regarding qestions about offering these things for sale, I hope to get to that point soon. I'm looking at ways of ramping up production of them to more than one or two at a time. I'll keep you posted.

Thanks again, all!

Frank

[pinefd]

In case you missed this clip over at the "Member Soundclips" section, I thought I'd post it here. I'm so thrilled to hear what this baby can do in the hands of someone who actually knows what he's doing!

Here's a clip of Matte playing the above guitar through a Smith Custom Amplifiers 25 Watt head: http://www.mattemusic.com/smith8valester.aif

[Terry McInturff]

I dig that!

I could also have definitely heard that on the PIL disc that featured Baker, Bruce, and Vai.

Very adorable and gorgeous instrument.

[matte]

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/331620468.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/18870413/331620486.jpg
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[BluePowder]

Killer playing as always matte!

Thanks for sharing the clip, the guitar looks cool and sounds awesome!

Nice work Mr. Pine! :D

[Lex Luthier]

Cool stuff Matte. I picked up one of those MIJ mini Strats the other day and tuned it way up, kind of fills my octave gtr fix.