My Schroeder Custom Guitar

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  1. Jul 18, 2005 #1
    Norcal_GIT_r

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    I'm in process of having a guitar custom made for me to my specs.
    The guitar is being built by an up and coming luthier named Jason Schroeder.
    So I'd thought I'd share this wonderful expereince with everyone.
    All I can say is Jason is such a pro to deal with.
    Hes work is incredible.

    The specs are:
    5A Flamed Maple top
    Black Limba Body
    Indian Rosewood neck and fingerboard
    Tone Pros Adjustable stoptail and locking studs.
    PRS Dragon and SD vintage rails pups
    Graphite Nut
    PRS Phase II tuners.

    Here's a photo of the raw materials:
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    Here's a photo of the top being handcarved. No CNCing on this guitar.
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    The whole build process can be viewed here.
     
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  2. Jul 18, 2005 #2
    Norcal_GIT_r

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  3. Jul 18, 2005 #3
    r9player

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    Wow guy has serious skills and what a killer looking top!
     
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  4. Jul 18, 2005 #4
    Norcal_GIT_r

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    Thanks R9,
    I think once people get to play these guitars, Jason is going to be busier than he ever imagined..:D
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2005 #5
    Ron Thorn

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    Good stuff!!!

    :dude

    Ron
     
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  6. Jul 18, 2005 #6
    rusmurf

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    Wow great color, awesome top!
     
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  7. Jul 19, 2005 #7
    Norcal_GIT_r

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    Thanks guys!!!
     
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  8. Jul 19, 2005 #8
    DrPCR

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    man, how can you trust such a young and inexperience luthier,

    I think you need to hand that guitar over to me for a final inspection before you take posession :)

    :dude
     
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    TNJ

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    How many frets on that beauty?!
    Chambered? Fretboard inlay?
    :cool:
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  10. Jul 20, 2005 #10
    Shadscbr

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    I know I have said this before, but I never get tired of looking at the under construction pics of your guitar Bryan.....very sweet indeed :)

    Shad
     
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  11. Jul 20, 2005 #11
    Norcal_GIT_r

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    She's a 24 fretter, solid black limba body.
    No inlays on the fretboard only side markers.
     
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  12. Jul 20, 2005 #12
    slipbeer

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    I think I'm jealous.

    I really like his chopper guitar too. Interested to hear a report when you get it.
     
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    HHB

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    wow, I like that alot! I like the shape of the upper cutaway, distinctive but classic, a fine line that seperates many many shapes, it looks like it feels really good on a strap too, sheesh, I've got GAS again
     
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  14. Jul 21, 2005 #14
    Joe

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    While they look great, has anyone actually played one? Getting the neck in just right, having the neck carve feel right, etc...are all issues that seperate a guitar from a piece of furniture.
     
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  15. Jul 21, 2005 #15
    Schroeder

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    I have!! ;)
     
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    NuSkoolTone

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    How long before he gets sued by the Big P too? What a shame that will be!

    This guy is doing PS quality work for production prices!

    bravo.:dude
     
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  17. Jul 22, 2005 #17
    Norcal_GIT_r

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  18. Jul 22, 2005 #18
    GeetarGoul

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    That's not a PRS?
     
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    Dan Desy

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    Not al all. The cutaways are way different. And the body's got a different shape from the side. The Schroeder has a bigger "belly".
     
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  20. Jul 22, 2005 #20
    GeetarGoul

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    Thicker than a McCarty PRS?
     
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