View Full Version : My almost done Gustavsson '59
RvChevron
08-29-2005, 03:57 PM
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/JGGTOP.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/17.jpg
Oh, it's got stainless steel 6100 frets btw!:dude
drezdin
08-29-2005, 04:04 PM
Beautiful man. Mucho congrats!
cr8z4life
08-29-2005, 04:09 PM
Holy S##t!!!! That will be the hottest Gustavsson I have seen to date!!! :eek:
mitch
08-29-2005, 04:10 PM
That top is going to look INSANE!!! I gotta get one of those, I have heard NOTHING but great things about the way they play and feel...
VegasGreg
08-29-2005, 05:32 PM
Looks great.
Nice Flame pattern AND a great color!
Scott Peterson
08-29-2005, 07:42 PM
Awesome!
BattleAngel
08-29-2005, 07:46 PM
gorgeous
Fantom1
08-29-2005, 08:09 PM
Very nice!
fretnot
08-29-2005, 09:06 PM
beautiful
Unburst
08-29-2005, 09:24 PM
Killer!
will132
08-29-2005, 10:25 PM
It really doesn't get much better than that, nice top.
fzkicksbuttock
08-30-2005, 03:05 PM
DAYUM!!! :eek: :dude
whoofnagle
08-30-2005, 07:55 PM
Hot Soup!!
Bill
:dude :dude :dude :eek: :dude
blrogers
08-30-2005, 08:20 PM
if you dont mind. how long have you been waiting? not that it really matters because i would wait a very long time for something that beautiful.
congrats-
b
the(sims)
08-30-2005, 09:07 PM
That top and that color are a match made in guitar heaven.
RvChevron
09-11-2005, 04:44 AM
a Few more clear coat and wet sanding will be added, but for now.......
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/DSCN3524001.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/DSCN3525001.jpg
:cool:
VegasGreg
09-11-2005, 06:56 AM
That looks spectacular!
Fantom1
09-11-2005, 01:57 PM
I'm really digging that headstock. Very nice.
Mike M
10-13-2005, 04:09 PM
Any new photos? Always enjoy shots of Johan's work.
:dude
Shreve
10-14-2005, 04:47 AM
Wow. Very nice indeed.
Yeah,
I could probably handle that one.
:eek:
:dude
S.j
enharmonic
10-14-2005, 08:10 PM
What's the lead time on one of those beauties? :)
tradarama
10-22-2005, 08:24 AM
no lie....
RvChevron
10-23-2005, 06:48 AM
Originally posted by tradarama
no lie....
Let me give it a spin first and then rave about it all over the internet for about a month. By then I should be able to get $10,000.00 for it. More if put on Flea-Bay!!
Oh, btw, the neck on mine has this special formulated
"sexy-smooth'n silky- no-drag gun stock oil finish"
and there's flame maple neck purfling/binding instead of plasitc.
:D :D :D
RvChevron
10-23-2005, 06:52 AM
Originally posted by enharmonic
What's the lead time on one of those beauties? :)
It's been just under 13 months since I placed my order last OCT.
Johan's doing final assembly right now.
:dude
tWreCK
10-23-2005, 08:37 AM
I live about an hour away from Gustavsson's shop - I might drive down there to check out your guitar and his other current work :p
Mr.Hanky
10-23-2005, 08:43 AM
It's too bad he didn't have any nice flamed maple and had to use the plain stuff. :jo
That is one nice piece of wood, congrats.
AaeCee
10-24-2005, 12:17 AM
I hate you for having that...instead of me. Enjoy! PS...send more pix when it's done.
Cheebatone
10-24-2005, 05:24 AM
Nicest top I've seen on a JG yet. Congratulations.
(You know they sound even better than they look, don't you?)
I think I can see it breathing...that top is special and the color is gorgeous. Good luck with it.
That is the best looking guitar I have ever seen.
RvChevron
10-30-2005, 08:06 AM
Originally posted by Lou V
That is the best looking guitar I have ever seen.
Hey thanks Lou! I've seen your share of great looking guitars posted here....so that says a lot!!
Guys, thanks everyone for the kind words.
Johan's waiting for the finish to get hard enough before the final buffing and assembly. I'll let him take his time.
As Johan told me, the guitar/top looks much better in person, it's got too much red in the pic.
:D
Originally posted by RvChevron
Hey thanks Lou! I've seen your share of great looking guitars posted here....so that says a lot!!
Guys, thanks everyone for the kind words.
Johan's waiting for the finish to get hard enough before the final buffing and assembly. I'll let him take his time.
As Johan told me, the guitar/top looks much better in person, it's got too much red in the pic.
:D
Man, I've had some nice guitars with great tops, great colors, but that guitars has BOTH outstanding flame and outstanding color, enjoy it, and looking forward to the tone report.
stratofied
10-30-2005, 05:24 PM
Looks great !
RvChevron
12-16-2005, 02:55 PM
Finally done.
Pics are without the pickguard (Elmwood Burl with Flame maple binding).
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/09.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/02.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/23.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/22.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/DSC01252.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/DSC01243.jpg
Pickups are Voodoo '59's
Will try to take more pics when it arrives.....a long ride from Sweden to Hong Kong.:BEER before the end of the year if not Christmas!
:angel :AOK :RoCkIn
matte
12-16-2005, 02:58 PM
Finally done.
Pics are without the pickguard (Elmwood Burl with Flame maple binding).
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/09.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/02.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/23.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/22.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/DSC01252.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/DSC01243.jpg
Pickups are Voodoo '59's
Will try to take more pics when it arrives.....a long ride from Sweden to Hong Kong.:BEER before the end of the year if not Christmas!
:angel :AOK :RoCkInI'd know the workbench anywhere. Johan is the Don.
VegasGreg
12-16-2005, 03:39 PM
Spectacular!
CharlieS
12-16-2005, 03:55 PM
a Few more clear coat and wet sanding will be added, but for now.......
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/DSCN3524001.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/RvChevron/DSCN3525001.jpg
:cool:
It looks really nice, but did the clear cause it to darken so much compared to these pics? Or is it just the lighting?
John Hurtt
12-16-2005, 03:56 PM
Turned out amazing!
RvChevron
12-16-2005, 06:07 PM
It looks really nice, but did the clear cause it to darken so much compared to these pics? Or is it just the lighting?
Yep, those two pics were taken using flash.:YinYang
The actual colour should be more in line with this one:
http://www.jgguitars.com/pix/tiger4.jpg
Gorgeous. And you picked some of the best pickups imo as well.
tonedaddy
12-16-2005, 09:03 PM
Yep, those two pics were taken using flash.:YinYang
The actual colour should be more in line with this one:
http://www.jgguitars.com/pix/tiger4.jpgThe color on that pic is stunning!
And the pics of yours look fantastic, too.
Congrats on the guit, very very cool!!
abergdahl
12-17-2005, 05:07 AM
Johan's guitars are truly amazing pieces of art!! I have played three different Bluesmaster and they are all among the 5 best guitars i have touched. The perhaps most profound thing is the feel of quality that oozes from his instrument, no super fancy wood or inlays yet his guitars feels like a million bucks, so to speak. Whan we opened the case of one of the Bluesmasters in a music stor right under the rack of Gibson Custom Shop guitars the Gustavsson made them look like cheap Chinese Epiphones and i stood 3 meters from the guitars. Itīs the hard to define QULITY that some things have, you can't put the finger one thing..
Well nuff said Johan ROCKS :dude
I cant get over how COOL that JG is.
I'd love to have one just like it!
S.
j
enharmonic
12-17-2005, 08:17 AM
Jeez...that is a stunning instrument :)
AaeCee
12-17-2005, 08:21 AM
Well first off, I've NEVER seen one of his guitars (pre-owned) for sale...nuff said. Secondly, I hate you all the more now that you're about to take delivery!! Spectacular. :AOK
One of the most beautiful guitars Iever saw.
Jaya
eric102673
12-18-2005, 07:01 AM
That guitar is bitchin. Give us a tone report once you've got your mitts on it.
Well first off, I've NEVER seen one of his guitars (pre-owned) for sale...nuff said.
Check the emporium here from time to time. Nothing is sacred around these waters. Nothing. ;)
-e.
JPERRYROCKS
12-18-2005, 08:38 AM
I'm seen a few for sale myself. But they were all in that 5-6k range, the same price as new one... just to avoid the wait time.
RvChevron
12-18-2005, 10:11 AM
I'm seen a few for sale myself. But they were all in that 5-6k range, the same price as new one... just to avoid the wait time.
The wait has been long but at least reasonable (I did make a few changes), compared to others.
Johan has been responsive as far as communication/update is concerned, and no I didn't bug him, not even once a month, but he's been keeping me informed. That makes the whole process a lot more easier (the waiting).:)
I pulled the trigger after doing some research. The main thing is that I'm a Strat/Tele guy but want/need at least one twin humbuckers guitar. Some owners just prefer Johan's guitar over their own LP Style guitars, even the vintage ones.
tivory
12-18-2005, 11:31 AM
i have to ask..how did you manage to get such an awesome eastcoast maple cap? i've never seen tops on johan's bluesmaster guitars that are that intense. i just received mine and i'm thrilled with how it turned out. because of my physical limitations i needed a guitar that was very lightweight with a huge round neck. johan nailed it . the guitar weighs 7.2lbs and it has the large 59 reissue type profile. it sounds every bit as good as the solid body gusto i had before but without the back strain. mind you these aren't heavy guitars , but for me even 8.0lbs is too much. enjoy your flamethrower! God bless, tom
matte
12-18-2005, 11:41 AM
i have to ask..how did you manage to get such an awesome eastcoast maple cap? i've never seen tops on johan's bluesmaster guitars that are that intense. i just received mine and i'm thrilled with how it turned out. because of my physical limitations i needed a guitar that was very lightweight with a huge round neck. johan nailed it . the guitar weighs 7.2lbs and it has the large 59 reissue type profile. it sounds every bit as good as the solid body gusto i had before but without the back strain. mind you these aren't heavy guitars , but for me even 8.0lbs is too much. enjoy your flamethrower! God bless, tomTom,
Johan double stained that top, which generally brings out every last bit of figure in a top. Glad you're digging your new Jo.
Best,
Matte
RvChevron
12-18-2005, 11:56 AM
i have to ask..how did you manage to get such an awesome eastcoast maple cap? i've never seen tops on johan's bluesmaster guitars that are that intense. i just received mine and i'm thrilled with how it turned out. because of my physical limitations i needed a guitar that was very lightweight with a huge round neck. johan nailed it . the guitar weighs 7.2lbs and it has the large 59 reissue type profile. it sounds every bit as good as the solid body gusto i had before but without the back strain. mind you these aren't heavy guitars , but for me even 8.0lbs is too much. enjoy your flamethrower! God bless, tom
7.2lbs and a baseball bat neck.......does it feel neck heavy at all?
With the upper bout strap button even further away from the headstock than a LP, I do worry a little about how well the guitar will balance when strapped on.
I specified my neck to have a real rounded V profile with very skinny shoulders and the thickness starts from .920" tapered to .980". Gun stock oil finish.
About the top:
I chose the option (with extra fee) to get a better flame top and Johan picked it out for me. It's actually the second top. The first one, with a reversed chevron pattern, didn't make the "ten top" inspection after sanding and carving.
Johan mentioned that for optimal tone, with the weight range from 8.0 -8.5lbs will be the best. I think mine will be around that weight.
But as many of us know, weight's not the only factor for making a great sounding guitar so.....
Can you post some pics of yours????:dude
Thanks everyone for the kind words, it just makes this an even more special guitar.........:RoCkIn :BEER:BOUNCE
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