The Maruader Project: Part 6 – It’s Done!
Part1 Part2 Part3 Part4 Part 5 Finally! Actually I finished it back in December, but I slowly got behind in posting these updates. My other posts have centered mostly around the refinishing process, mainly because it was the most time and labor intensive part of the project. But between coats of paint drying, or being […]
The Milwaukee Servoelectric Guitar Project
I think this looks like what would happen if the Borg assimilated a guitar. The string pitch is being changed by tightening and loosening the strings with servomotors in real time. The player hits keys on a keypad to choose the notes but still picks the strings with the right hand like an ordinary guitar. […]
Guitar Heroes & Picasso in NY
Just opening yesterday, February 9th, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art – “Guitar Heroes – Legendary Craftsmen from Italy to New York”. The exhibit focuses on three talented and influential guitar builders of Italian heritage, John D’Angelico, James D’Aquisto, and John Monteleone. Along with dozens of stunning examples of these master luthiers, there will be […]
The Marauder Project: Part 5 – Water Based Finish
Part1 Part2 Part3 Part4 So I decided to try out a water-based finish on the Marauder. I know a lot of the purists out there see putting anything other then nitrocellulose lacquer on a guitar as akin to throwing a blanket on it tone-wise, but personally I don’t buy it. Most production guitars today are […]
Axe Totem
Here’s a cool idea that takes the humble guitar hanger to a new level. Dubbed “Axe Totems” by their creator Lisa Winters, they really help your prized guitar stand out as a work of art. It also keeps it within easy reach for daily playing and looks great even when your guitar isn’t on it. […]