Building a Hufschmid Guitar (lots of pictures)

[DADA]

I always value good craftmanship.

This is really pro work!

Respect

 

[glassjaw7]

Really beautiful work, sir!

 

[gibson5413]

Love these kinds of threads!

 

[Helldunkel]

some more pictures

routed the pickup cavities:

driling the control holes:

drilling the hole for the jack, I like it to be recessed into the body:

drilling the wire channels for the pickups:

A good friend of mine also wanted to say hi...

 

[Aristocat]

The wood on that guitar is beyond gorgeous. Beautiful dog as well. Great combo

 

[ratter]

Sick top - cant wait to see it finished!

 

[Digital Jams]

Top Notch!

OUtstanding and keep it coming

What is that dog???

 

[Helldunkel]

What is that dog???

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonberger

 

[Valtyr]

Outstanding work.

 

[FourT6and2]

in

 

[Helldunkel]

Here are some more pictures and I also received some requests to show how I build my picks so I made this video for fun today, enjoy

This is the final shaping of the neck and heel transition:

Fitted some luminescent side dots and started shaping the frets:

vidéo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIRb22cINco&list=UUq8zKwvl-pFVpQpnp7yUsUQ&index=1&feature=plcp

 

[Helldunkel]

Here we are at the finish stage after a couple hours sanding, I've been working on this stain which I call the 'helldunkel finish'...

I carefully applied the stain making sure to not tough the body, this will really bring out the contrast between both timbers and the rest of the instrument once I start applying the finish...

Notice how the figure is popping out as well on the side of the top....

Told you this was a crazy one of a kind top...

 

[6CA7]

Wow. That maple top is just sick! Awesome looking!!
Look forward to more pics of this..

 

[JTyson]

some more pictures

routed the pickup cavities:

driling the control holes:

drilling the hole for the jack, I like it to be recessed into the body:

drilling the wire channels for the pickups:

A good friend of mine also wanted to say hi...

Man, I love the guitar, but your dog is totally off the rails
Great stuff

 

[Digital Jams]

Great progress, love the finish you chose!

I read the wiki on your dog, outstanding breed

 

[Hail Satin]

"helldunkel finish"

Hmm, sounds like you're into quality German beers like eku 28 or optimator/salvator?

Before I forget: Man, the guitar looks great!

 

[Helldunkel]

Perfected the 'Helldunkel stain', now the guitar is ready for finishing, see you there...

"helldunkel finish"

Hmm, sounds like you're into quality German beers like eku 28 or optimator/salvator?

Before I forget: Man, the guitar looks great!

In Italian 'Chiaroscuro' (Helldunkel in German) in art is "an Italian term which literally means 'light-dark'. In paintings the description refers to clear tonal contrasts which are often used to suggest the volume and modelling of the subjects depicted". This is why I choose the name because of the stain light and dark contrasts...

 

[King Crimson]

Nice!

Sweet looking quilt top. Should come out nicely. Not a good choice of tone wood for the body or neck though. Mahogany for this is an instant tone killer – maple IMO for the neck is without question better. I'd also suggest Korina or Koa for the body, much more resonant and consistent. Thumbs up on the ebony finger board and scale length. If you’re going to choose African for the board; I'd suggest Madagascar (island tone wood) for best tone and consistent sustain.

Good luck.

 

[Helldunkel]

Nice!

Sweet looking quilt top. Should come out nicely. Not a good choice of tone wood for the body or neck though. Mahogany for this is an instant tone killer – maple IMO for the neck is without question better. I'd also suggest Korina or Koa for the body, much more resonant and consistent. Thumbs up on the ebony finger board and scale length. If you’re going to choose African for the board; I'd suggest Madagascar (island tone wood) for best tone and consistent sustain.

Good luck.

LOL thank you so much for suggesting me which tone woods I must use for building my guitars, that made my day!

 

[rocknrolla]

Nice!

Sweet looking quilt top. Should come out nicely. Not a good choice of tone wood for the body or neck though. Mahogany for this is an instant tone killer – maple IMO for the neck is without question better. I'd also suggest Korina or Koa for the body, much more resonant and consistent. Thumbs up on the ebony finger board and scale length. If you’re going to choose African for the board; I'd suggest Madagascar (island tone wood) for best tone and consistent sustain.

Good luck.

LOL thank you so much for suggesting me which tone woods I must use for building my guitars, that made my day!