Millennium Maestro Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 So I was blessed to attend NAMM again this year, on day one Jim looks at me and says "Wanna go look at some wood?" Sure!! So off we go, I get to see Jim work the floor and go and see other vendors he has relationships with. Jim has a way of making everyone feel important and I was lucky enough to be part of it, but can you imagine what its like to be looking through wood blanks with "The Master".... It was frickin amazing! Jim loves good wood and flames. This one guy from California had some planks he was drooling over. So we go to another booth, I see this board with some really cool flames and I am like "Jim, you see that chevron pattern... I really think wood like that is cool!" The Master starts, I could do this with it and we could do that with it and you could have this..... "You should buy it!" I bought it.... now I have to figure what I want built! I didnt know that was gonna happen for sure! Anyways, I wanted to share a really cool moment in my life! Hope you enjoyed!
schundog Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Awesome story, Guy! You have developed a great relationship with Jim, fueled, in part, I'm sure, with your utmost respect for the man (not to mention getting him schnookered on Miller Lite at a few PSPs, haha). Keep us posted on your plans for that awesome pair o' planks!
FredZepp Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Yeah... Jim had worked virtually every job at Parsons Street before he was made the Plant manager back in Gibson days... the man knows his stuff. And to be in his presence when he's sharing some of that knowledge is magical. There are a lot of people at NAMM that realize this. It's great to hear your story, Guy. And.. that's some nice wood too.. ha
RhoadsScholar Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 spectacular Guy. You did the right thing . That grain is spectacular, certainly worthy of a Heritage custom order. The pattern is breathtaking. Looks like a good candidate for that Joe Perry Boneyard natural color pattern (not sure what it is called) but that flame would pop right out.
bsck1 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 What a fabulous experience. So many lessons to be gained by simply observing. Respect of peers, technical knowledge, imagination of what can be, and commitment. The list of expertise which Jim, and his revered associates, possess is endless. Thanks for sharing Guy. Looking forward to seeing how your vision materializes into something very special.
Kuz Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 OK so with a new (and unexpected) build, NAMM only cost you $2,500!!! But are you going to do when a "wood legend" tell you, "Buy, it!". I might have even been able to sell that excuse to my wife!!!! Congrat Guy, I can't wait to see what you are going to have commissioned with that wonderful Chevron grain!!!!
PaGator Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Very cool Guy! Looks like great wood, can't wait to see the finished product. NAMM would be a cool event to attend, congrats!
kidsmoke Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Very cool. I'd imagine your mind is spinning with possibilities.
LK155 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I dunno, Guy, I can kinda see a face in that. Nice plank nonetheless.
skydog52 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Great story Guy. That is a beautiful and unique piece! Can't wait to see what you come up with.
fxdx99 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Some good looking wood. A better story. Thanks for sharing that experience, Guy. Pretty dang cool.
kidsmoke Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 the "problem" with the grain on that wood is that a typical humbucker style guitar would hog out the most dramatic parts. perhaps this is the Bass you've been wanting (wasn't Jim doing the heavy lifting on those anyway?) or limited edition 137 with a maple cap and a single bridge P90? It's be a shame to turn that seam into sawdust.
Millennium Maestro Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 I dunno, Guy, I can kinda see a face in that. Nice plank nonetheless. Thanks for all the kind words guys.... Lyle my wife said that it looked like a sexy womans butt! LOL Everyone got a kick out of that. Jim was pointing out the @#$%#. Said he saw it right away.
pressure Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Its really something to take raw wood thru to a guitar. A very wonderful experience to go wood shopping with a master. A trully historic moment. Congrats on your Fab new 150. I call dibs.
Dick Seacup Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 As previously mentioned, great story; very nice chunk of lumber. My vote: Solid flame maple H-137, single P90, with a wrap-tail, in 2-tone tobacco burst or vintage wine burst. Edit to add: and use a chunk of the waste area to make a matching veneer for the headstock (inlaid logo)
pressure Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 I'm thinkin a single pickup 170. ThroBak p90 baby and I know just the bridge to use. Photos tomorrow.
pressure Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 It was late and seeing how I've got first dibs I just couldn't resist. Besides this thread is useless without pictures.
pressure Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Heres the back. My images were too big to upload all at once.
kidsmoke Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 By golly pressure. I do believe you've done it
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