Building a Hufschmid Guitar (lots of pictures)

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some more pictures :)

routed the pickup cavities:
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driling the control holes:
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drilling the hole for the jack, I like it to be recessed into the body:
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drilling the wire channels for the pickups:
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A good friend of mine also wanted to say hi... :rock:
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The wood on that guitar is beyond gorgeous. Beautiful dog as well. Great combo :)
 
Top Notch!

OUtstanding and keep it coming :thumbsup:

What is that dog???
 
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...

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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... :rock:

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Wow. That maple top is just sick! Awesome looking!!
Look forward to more pics of this..
 
Helldunkel":r9p0mgv8 said:
some more pictures :)

routed the pickup cavities:
9.JPG

10.JPG


driling the control holes:
_DSC1474.JPG


drilling the hole for the jack, I like it to be recessed into the body:
_DSC1475.JPG


drilling the wire channels for the pickups:
_DSC1477.JPG

_DSC1478.JPG


A good friend of mine also wanted to say hi... :rock:
Leonberg4e4.JPG
Man, I love the guitar, but your dog is totally off the rails :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Great stuff :rock: :rock:
 
Great progress, love the finish you chose!

I read the wiki on your dog, outstanding breed :thumbsup:
 
"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!
 
Perfected the 'Helldunkel stain', now the guitar is ready for finishing, see you there... :rock:
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Hail Satin":3fshal3k said:
"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... :rock:
 
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.
 
King Crimson":169xnh9h said:
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! :D
 
Helldunkel":1e1b8m3e said:
King Crimson":1e1b8m3e said:
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! :D
:lol: :LOL:
 
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