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4 Firebird build spots open

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4 Firebird build spots open

Postby DougK on Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:47 pm

Hi everyone,

I've caved to popular demand. Im gluing up four Firebird blanks right now that will be open for sale. Here's the low down:

Body material: African Mahogany (Non-Laminated, 1pc Neck) Scarf jointed headstock

Pickup Routing Options: Mini Buckers, P90, Full Size Buckers. Any position of combination of.

Neck Profile: Anything 1" thick or less at the nut.

Hardware: TonePro's ABR TOM / Tailpiece or Wraparound (TP or vintage styles). Other options available if specified.

Tuners: I'm working with Sperzel on a "banjo" style version of their SoundLoc. Bob is telling me this is something they had already prototyped, that is being revised and I should have a working version in 2 weeks. Otherwise, Steinbergers.

*LEFT HANDED AVAILABLE NO UP CHARGE

Pickguards: Carbon Fiber unless otherwise specified

Finish Options: Any of the Fender Custom colors in Nitro, Sunburst, Clear or just plain ole TruOil.

Fretboard Material: Wenge, Pau Ferro, Cocobolo 12" radius
Binding: Optional (white, cream, wood)
Fretwire: StewMac Medium/Higher or Wide/Medium typically. Other's available on request.

Inlays: MOP Dots, MOP Traps, MOP Blocks (or none)

Case: SKB right now, working with G&G. If you want to provide your own Epiphone or Gibson case that is just fine as well.

Price- PM with specifics for what you are looking for. SOOO many options here. 50% deposit to start one.

Lastly here's some pictures to wet your appetite!
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Lots and lots of stuff in my Blog linked below. We're shooting for 8 week turn arounds.. but with the Holidays coming up that could play into it some.

Thanks everyone!

-doug
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Re: 4 Firebird build spots open

Postby Sleepingtiger on Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:23 pm

Come on lottery....I REALLY want one of these...actually TWO!


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Re: 4 Firebird build spots open

Postby DougK on Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:04 am

LOL I hear you bud... no more for me even :(

Man these neck blanks are the loudest ringing pieces of Mahogany I've ever had. I'm excited about this batch!
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Re: 4 Firebird build spots open

Postby Sleepingtiger on Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:57 pm

At the risk of sounding like a shill...Doug's giving us first dibs on these, so don't blow it! As I said, if I could, I would...TWICE!

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Re: 4 Firebird build spots open

Postby DougK on Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:24 am

Thanks Tony!!

I'm really looking forward to these Sperzel bird style tuners... can't wait to get the prototypes in a couple weeks :D
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Re: 4 Firebird build spots open

Postby analogsystem on Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:23 am

Could I venture the question of a ballpark price range for a completed bird?

Thanks and of course, beautiful guitars.
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Re: 4 Firebird build spots open

Postby DougK on Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:54 am

analogsystem wrote:Could I venture the question of a ballpark price range for a completed bird?

Thanks and of course, beautiful guitars.


Depends on what your looking for.

A barebones, clear finish JR is around 2000 with a case, a VII is closer to 2600.
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