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xbigjimx

Introducing Rachel

Jun 26, 2006 21:18

Ok she is finished Snowblind Guitars #001 affectionatly named Rachel. I tried some new ideas on this one that i have not scene before namly the bolt on/ set neck hybrid.
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eller June 27 2006, 01:34:07 UTC

Although I'm not a fan of the contrast between the body and the neck, I think it looks amazing Jim!

What made you choose "Snowblind", just curious.

xbigjimx June 27 2006, 02:01:10 UTC

I have been wanting to use that name somewhere since around 93 but there was already a band named that. So i finally decided to use it as company name for instuments i build

eller June 27 2006, 02:34:11 UTC

I've been noticing that word a lot lately... weird. *shrugs*

Is that snowflake what you had wanted Flow Jetted?

xbigjimx June 27 2006, 02:45:48 UTC

yep!!! i would of done it from metal but i think this tuned out better

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kindicavy June 27 2006, 01:34:48 UTC

i'm way impressed

xkitastrophe June 27 2006, 01:47:20 UTC

Super incredible job. :)

xbigjimx June 27 2006, 02:03:38 UTC

thanks!1!!!

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xbigjimx June 27 2006, 02:41:39 UTC

I got it done real fast because the finish was oil but i would say i had about 25-30 hours in it. turning the brass took up a lot of time

Yes i am going to take some pics outside and send them the pics

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xbigjimx June 27 2006, 04:57:34 UTC

The headstock design was the hardest part because i can not draw but I just sat down with the wood in front of me and started sketching

Holy Shit ! mentaljewelry4u June 27 2006, 02:08:00 UTC

DUDE !!! you are so fucking AWESOME !!!!! God Damn I wann be yuor clone.. that way I could play like you too :D Gets on his knees and kisses your feet ! Logan says he wants to put that in his woodworking class for $ h and get a huge merit award LOL !....

Re: Holy Shit ! xbigjimx June 27 2006, 02:43:20 UTC

HEy I can show him the tricks. He could do it in woodshop!!
Did you get my message about the visit in AUg

Re: Holy Shit ! mentaljewelry4u June 27 2006, 02:54:24 UTC

Yes I did Man ! and I'm pumped for the visit ! Can't wait buddy ! will ahve to grill some good grub for ya :D nthing like dinner on the hoof right off the grill ! I ahve to say LZ is excited to see ya again too! he thinks Your a god !