Author Topic: Bite the Bullet -- Taking a custom order (Read 71396 times)

djonathan · « **Reply #50 on:** October 03, 2010, 09:22:14 AM »

intresting

orangeogre · « **Reply #51 on:** October 03, 2010, 09:54:01 AM »

Quote from: pangalan on October 03, 2010, 06:41:43 AM

I'm guessing its a burst replica by Gil Yaron.

This is the guy from israel(?) who made a 59 replica right?

magtataho7 · « **Reply #52 on:** October 03, 2010, 10:24:06 AM »

Sir firemodel, have you tried the Flaxwood brand? I've heard their manufacturing process "eliminates" the inherent inconsistencies of tone woods. Their designs are also similar to that of Baker. Maybe it would be worth it if you take a look--

http://www.flaxwood.com

If I had dough I'd have one of those.

Anyway, I hope the bullet will be bitten. hehe

EST2TELE · « **Reply #53 on:** October 03, 2010, 10:49:53 AM »

Q is my choice top.

firemodel55 · « **Reply #54 on:** October 03, 2010, 11:04:08 AM »

Quote from: magtataho7 on October 03, 2010, 10:24:06 AM

Sir firemodel, have you tried the Flaxwood brand? I've heard their manufacturing process "eliminates" the inherent inconsistencies of tone woods. Their designs are also similar to that of Baker. Maybe it would be worth it if you take a look--

http://www.flaxwood.com

If I had dough I'd have one of those.

Anyway, I hope the bullet will be bitten. hehe

Heard about those but haven't tried one. Unfortunately, at this point in time, he is NOT part of my friend's trusted Top 3 builders for Les Paul type guitars. I have a write up here in my Tonequest Report -- that some other forumite here thinks is unnecessary as if he had tried a flaxwood. I can try to scan for you and just send me your email address. If only I can find that specific issue in my pile....

boybangs · « **Reply #55 on:** October 03, 2010, 11:16:32 AM »

When your friend/s says "Jump", do you say "How High?"?

firemodel55 · « **Reply #56 on:** October 03, 2010, 11:24:48 AM »

Quote from: boybangs on October 03, 2010, 11:16:32 AM

When your friend/s says "Jump", do you say "How High?"?

Yup specially since he is more credible than you...

Gunslinger · « **Reply #57 on:** October 03, 2010, 11:33:02 AM »

Love the top C. W and X looks good. But C makes me drool.

boybangs · « **Reply #58 on:** October 03, 2010, 11:48:06 AM »

Quote from: firemodel55 on October 03, 2010, 11:24:48 AM

Yup specially since he is more credible than you...

This really is "biting the bullet". Taking a custom order based on others preferences. Custom aesthetics for you maybe.

OT: Having a lot of luthier friends doesn't make you much more credible, even with the blind man playing at the overpass in Cubao, who, a lot people here in PM would respect over you. Swirl!

magtataho7 · « **Reply #59 on:** October 03, 2010, 12:02:44 PM »

Quote from: boybangs on October 03, 2010, 11:48:06 AM

This really is "biting the bullet". Taking a custom order based on others preferences. Custom aesthetics for you maybe.

OT: Having a lot of luthier friends doesn't make you much more credible, even with the blind man playing at the overpass in Cubao, who, a lot people here in PM would respect over you. Swirl!

Hay...

Filippo · « **Reply #60 on:** October 03, 2010, 12:38:30 PM »

Quote from: pangalan on October 03, 2010, 08:32:31 AM

My kind of top is a perfect balance of flames and wood grain. Its really tricky choosing any favorites just by looking at photos because, as you know, flames look different under different lighting. But i'm digging F, K, N, O, R, S.

you have my sentiments exactly ... i wouldn't be the best guy to ask as I am not such a fan for flame tops ... i much prefer close to plain tops with lots of grain, mineral streaks and wide small hints of flame here and there... but if I had to pick, I would be on F ... I think your baker has a nice classy top and finish

dudeofdude · « **Reply #61 on:** October 03, 2010, 12:50:34 PM »

i'm gonna watch this thread

pualux · « **Reply #62 on:** October 03, 2010, 02:05:25 PM »

Quote from: boybangs on October 03, 2010, 11:48:06 AM

This really is "biting the bullet". Taking a custom order based on others preferences. Custom aesthetics for you maybe.

OT: Having a lot of luthier friends doesn't make you much more credible, even with the blind man playing at the overpass in Cubao, who, a lot people here in PM would respect over you. Swirl!

cut the guy some slack, wala naman siyang negative comments so far in this thread ah...babastosin mo pa.

bryanarzaga · « **Reply #63 on:** October 03, 2010, 02:22:12 PM »

Quote from: firemodel55 on October 03, 2010, 08:00:34 AM

Just to clarify -- the builder did not claim to beat any builder even blind folded. I am just saying I BELIEVE that he is one of the best in the world.

its ok to believe..

GuitarFox · « **Reply #64 on:** October 03, 2010, 03:31:05 PM »

@Pangalan, ya it looks like a Gil Yaron but only FM55 really knows.

A somewhat similar thread in the MLP Forum:

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/historics-reissues/92627-help-me-choose-top-my-59-replica.html

Regardless of the identity of the luthier, I hope the final product will be something FM55 will be proud of.

Peace.

deewantoy_eleven · « **Reply #65 on:** October 03, 2010, 04:03:51 PM »

I'm excited on how it will fail. Joke.

kawal · « **Reply #66 on:** October 03, 2010, 04:15:56 PM »

fm, is it safe to judge a wood by just viewing photos of what they look like? surely an even and consistent maple flame would put up a beautiful guitar, but shouldn't you check what the wood feels like? - how dense it is, the weight, the consistency of the grain, and other tonal qualities that you'd be able to confirm not by looking at the wood? ika nga, "dont judge the book(match) by what it looks like."

Rmansh · « **Reply #67 on:** October 03, 2010, 04:23:13 PM »

les preeb

boybangs · « **Reply #68 on:** October 03, 2010, 04:42:05 PM »

Quote from: pualux on October 03, 2010, 02:05:25 PM

cut the guy some slack, wala naman siyang negative comments so far in this thread ah...babastosin mo pa.

Quote from: firemodel55 on October 03, 2010, 09:14:20 AM

By the way, for the money, ok sa akin ang samick in terms of craftsmanship -- much better than Max Rufo guitars. Iyon lang nga, walang customization options.

Credibility.

shkc · « **Reply #69 on:** October 03, 2010, 04:50:26 PM »

Top "C" for me bro

kawal · « **Reply #70 on:** October 03, 2010, 04:59:21 PM »

btw, i'd choose A, C or Q - the grain is more parallel, consistent at mas magkakalapit. aesthetically, maganda rin yung flame nila.
then again, mas maganda pa rin siguro kung hand-picked and hindi based sa photos ang pagpili.

firemodel55 · « **Reply #71 on:** October 03, 2010, 05:22:56 PM »

Quote from: bryanarzaga on October 03, 2010, 02:22:12 PM

its ok to believe..

So far my beliefs are on the right track

firemodel55 · « **Reply #72 on:** October 03, 2010, 05:27:58 PM »

Quote from: boybangs on October 03, 2010, 11:48:06 AM

This really is "biting the bullet". Taking a custom order based on others preferences. Custom aesthetics for you maybe.

OT: Having a lot of luthier friends doesn't make you much more credible, even with the blind man playing at the overpass in Cubao, who, a lot people here in PM would respect over you. Swirl!

I think I made the point clear that the luthier is much more experienced than me and definitely much more knowledgeable and experienced than you. And his 'other preferences' is based on his experience and exposure that I believe you don't have. Again, this custom order is so different because I can only influence the aesthetic side and even at that not much given the target of the build. Now that you mention playing, are you better than the blind man playing at the Cubao overpass?

firemodel55 · « **Reply #73 on:** October 03, 2010, 05:30:16 PM »

Quote from: GuitarFox on October 03, 2010, 03:31:05 PM

@Pangalan, ya it looks like a Gil Yaron but only FM55 really knows.

A somewhat similar thread in the MLP Forum:

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/historics-reissues/92627-help-me-choose-top-my-59-replica.html

Regardless of the identity of the luthier, I hope the final product will be something FM55 will be proud of.

Peace.

Thanks...

firemodel55 · « **Reply #74 on:** October 03, 2010, 05:35:16 PM »

Quote from: deewantoy_eleven on October 03, 2010, 04:03:51 PM

I'm excited on how it will fail. Joke.

It might be a joke but its a real possibility that the luthier may not get the response that I want in a guitar. I am sure than he will get things aesthetics, dimension and authenticity and the sound and timbre. And I guess thats why I started this thread, to really simulate the apprehension -- a nerve racking one year wait -- and the joys of starting out on a custom build that has the best chance of getting the target guitar. So far in my early correspondence it has been a great experience working with the guy.

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Author Topic: Bite the Bullet -- Taking a custom order (Read 71396 times)