DeLisle Standard

brsmith21 · December 15th, 2009, 04:34 PM

I got pictures from Jer today of my new guitar in progress:

It's going to be yellow with TVJ P-90's. Suffice it to say, I can't wait!

dan P · December 15th, 2009, 04:41 PM

The guy sure knows what way is up...and had no idea he completely makes his own necks...body yes, necks no...congrats on what will be a beautiful Delisle....maybe one in my future, although after looking at TVs, one of each sure would be nice..

brsmith21 · December 15th, 2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dan P

The guy sure knows what way is up...and had no idea he completely makes his own necks...body yes, necks no...congrats on what will be a beautiful Delisle....maybe one in my future, although after looking at TVs, one of each sure would be nice..

I debated long and hard between the two (TV's and de Lisle), but was so impressed with the service and attention to detail on the Nickel Box that he built, that Jer got the nod. That, and the fact that there were way more options to have it built exactly like I wanted. I'm sure that either would have been great, though.

dan P · December 15th, 2009, 06:34 PM

Maybe I need to....nah, what I really need to do is learn to play the ones I have, but both sure are beauties and how can ya beat the TVs? ETA?

brsmith21 · December 15th, 2009, 08:32 PM

Not sure on the ETA. Probably mid to late January if I had to guess.

mugsy · December 16th, 2009, 07:42 PM

Thanks for the kind words, gentlemen

January is looking good.

Here's the obligatory shot of the unglued neck joint hanging in mid-air. Live, without a net

Sarah93003 · December 16th, 2009, 07:55 PM

awww, it's naked!

Congrats!

dan P · December 16th, 2009, 07:58 PM

I need to hit your site Jer and look for the sound clips, she must be good and the pics are very tempting, havent bought my christmas present yet and was planning on buying a set of powertrons for the duo-jet, changed my mind on the dynas, so after I pull that off, I will be getting in touch, maybe work out another payment plan with you and look for a eta in may or june...

Big Burly · December 17th, 2009, 09:41 AM

Man, those are some major guitar porn pix for me, especially of that unglued neck-in-the-pocket!!!

Wow. Beautiful work!

Big Burly · December 17th, 2009, 09:43 AM

So far, that guit looks like it could take a ground-zero nuke and laugh it off... Then play in tune with no tweaks.

mikante · December 17th, 2009, 10:05 AM

this is great, watching the guitar coming to life shot by shot, I just can't stand in my socks waiting to see the next pic to come...

Sarah93003 · December 17th, 2009, 10:22 AM

Thanks for the pictures. I would be awesome to see this thread continue, step by step as this beauty comes together. I know it would give me a better understanding how it all comes together!

mugsy · December 18th, 2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dan P

I need to hit your site Jer and look for the sound clips, she must be good and the pics are very tempting, havent bought my christmas present yet and was planning on buying a set of powertrons for the duo-jet, changed my mind on the dynas, so after I pull that off, I will be getting in touch, maybe work out another payment plan with you and look for a eta in may or june...

That sounds like a plan, Dan. I have to build another one shortly anyway, so you might be able to have a hand in that. Shoot me an email and I'll fill you in on the details.

Thank you Big Burly, mikante and Sarah. I'll forward pictures to Mr. Smith so can see them first.

brsmith21 · December 20th, 2009, 08:13 AM

Here's some new shots from yesterday. Not glued, but really coming together nicely.

brsmith21 · December 20th, 2009, 08:16 AM

And two more:

mugsy · December 21st, 2009, 08:01 AM

Yep, we're getting closer.

I did a little more shaping on the neck after that picture and finished the toggle switch hole on the back.

Bryan picked out Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners. I had been using their bridges, but I had not tried their tuners. They have an 18:1 gear ratio and a screw-in bushing that looks like it will do a really nice job of keeping the shaft from flexing.

That big piece of brass is our string ferrule block. It will sit under a Hipshot hardtail bridge.

Just need to round over the edges on the body and carve the tummy contour. Then, it will be ready for finishing.

Big Burly · December 21st, 2009, 08:40 AM

I really like the style of this particular single-cut. It reminds me of those killer old Supro Ozark guitars.

Sarah93003 · December 21st, 2009, 09:30 AM

Awesome! That is really looking sweet!

mikante · December 21st, 2009, 09:42 AM

very nice, keep working 'cause I'm really enjoing these pictures!

mugsy · December 21st, 2009, 08:50 PM

Thanks all

Big Burly: Someone else mentioned echos of Supro. I see a resemblance, but the cutaway was actually inspired by this

Sarah93003 · December 21st, 2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mugsy

Thanks all

Big Burly: Someone else mentioned echos of Supro. I see a resemblance, but the cutaway was actually inspired by this

Django Reinhardt was amazing!

mugsy · December 26th, 2009, 09:53 PM

Christmas is over. Time to get back to work.

Here's a shot of the fitted neck joint.

mugsy · December 26th, 2009, 09:59 PM

Here's a shot of the front. The provision for the Electrosocket jack is finished and the edges have been radiused.

mugsy · December 26th, 2009, 10:04 PM

And here's the back...showing the tummy contour and the rosewood heel cap. Still need to do a little more shaping on the heel and some final sanding before finishing.

lefthand58 · December 29th, 2009, 07:53 PM

wow!! this is really beautiful!!

Big Burly · December 29th, 2009, 08:45 PM

Great source of inspiration, Mugsy!

Those old Supro guitars probably had the same inspiration.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...ed=0CA0Q9QEwAw

mugsy · December 30th, 2009, 10:49 AM

Thanks, lefthand58 and Big Burly

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Originally Posted by Big Burly

Great source of inspiration, Mugsy!

Those old Supro guitars probably had the same inspiration.

You sent me googlin' for photos when you mentioned Supro. That's the one I found, too

I drew from a few sources for inspiration--one of which was my wife. She suggested that the headstock design mimic the upper bout / cutaway.

Spike Strider · December 30th, 2009, 11:09 AM

Nice Build. I love the grain in the body... How are you going to finish it?

OpenMike1963 · December 30th, 2009, 11:39 AM

Makes me wish I had a shop, but not in a tiny 1-bedroom apartment. It's fun to watch, though.

Telefan · December 30th, 2009, 12:04 PM

Looking good!

old fella · December 30th, 2009, 12:31 PM

These guitars are probably one of the best kept secrets . They certainly match or better far higher priced guitars coming out of the Fender Custom shop. I really really love Teles but why have an upper end tele when you can have one of these! (with a custom set of BG pups?). One day this will be my last guitar to complement my 2 Gretschs. Ok I only have one at the moment but plans for the purchase of the next one are firmly formulated.

mugsy · December 30th, 2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Spike Strider

Nice Build. I love the grain in the body... How are you going to finish it?

Thank you, sir. Bryan chose yellow stain. I emailed a sample photo this afternoon to see how clear/opaque he wants to go on the finish. The stain by itself will leave streaks of other colors visible. The other option would be to do a translucent finish where we would tint the lacquer to make the color more uniform--similar to a Fender blonde.

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Originally Posted by OpenMike1963

Makes me wish I had a shop, but not in a tiny 1-bedroom apartment. It's fun to watch, though.

Thanks, Mike. I'm glad you're enjoying it.

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Originally Posted by Telefan

Looking good!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by old fella

These guitars are probably one of the best kept secrets . They certainly match or better far higher priced guitars coming out of the Fender Custom shop. I really really love Teles but why have an upper end tele when you can have one of these! (with a custom set of BG pups?). One day this will be my last guitar to complement my 2 Gretschs. Ok I only have one at the moment but plans for the purchase of the next one are firmly formulated.

We're working hard to our name out there, and I'm humbled by your kind remarks. They are very much appreciated.

The pickups in this particular guitar will be TV Jones P90s. Mr. Jones' company has been very gracious toward us...and they also make very fine pickups

They are my first choice, but we can provide pickups from other winders upon request.

brsmith21 · December 30th, 2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mugsy

The pickups in this particular guitar will be TV Jones P90s. Mr. Jones' company has been very gracious toward us...and they also make very fine pickups

They are my first choice, but we can provide pickups from other winders upon request.

I figured that I had the Filtertron sound covered with the TV Classics in my 6118, and Dynas in my Jet (will probably change to TV's when they come out), so this one is going to be my p90 guitar. Now that it's getting close, I'm really getting excited.

mugsy · January 2nd, 2010, 07:53 PM

Made some progress on Byran's guitar this week.

The neck is finally glued in, and the fretboard has been properly radiused. The frets are installed, but still require beveling, leveling, etc. One coat of stain was applied, which will be sanded off prior to a second coat. I couldn't resist putting the hardware in place to see where it's headed.

Once the second coat of stain is applied, we'll move on to grain filler.

Crooner · January 2nd, 2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mugsy

Made some progress on Byran's guitar this week.

The neck is finally glued in, and the fretboard has been properly radiused. The frets are installed, but still require beveling, leveling, etc. One coat of stain was applied, which will be sanded off prior to a second coat. I couldn't resist putting the hardware in place to see where it's headed.

Once the second coat of stain is applied, we'll move on to grain filler.

Man, that is looking sweet. And with all that coolness, it's got the V-neck, too, right?