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Hello from Krautland
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:30 pm
by popp
Hi there,
this is michael from bremen, Germany.
I was looking for information about Mosrites because I'd like to build a Mosrite-style guitar for myself.
While I was searching I discovered this forum... the amazing building threads...
coooool!
A few pics of my first selfmade guitar, the little "don pulpo" (very firebird -inspired)
Greetings!
Re: Hello from Krautland
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:45 pm
by GattonFan
Welcome, Michael! That's a great-looking build you have there. What kind of wood for the top, or is it a one-piece body? Give the Mosrite a try - lots of info by some very professional builders on this forum - great folks who are so generous in sharing their expertise with us. Enjoy!
Dennis
Re: Hello from Krautland
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:46 pm
by KRamone27
Welcome to the forum Michael and great guitar you got. There's lots of information on building Mosrite style guitars on here and lots of knowledge people also. Kevin
Re: Hello from Krautland
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:48 pm
by KRamone27
GattonFan wrote:What kind of wood for the top, or is it a one-piece body?
It kinda looks like Mahogany back with a stained walnut top.
Re: Hello from Krautland
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:53 pm
by boyecho
welcome! nice inlay.
i dig the stain too.
Re: Hello from Krautland
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:27 pm
by gplayer
Very nice first build. Welcome to the forum.
Re: Hello from Krautland
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:33 pm
by MWaldorf
Welcome to the forum - lovely guitar!
Re: Hello from Krautland
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:59 pm
by EFElliott
Hello Michael,
Welcome to the Mosrite Forum!
Great Job on your custom guitar,
Is the top made of Wenge ?
Ed Elliott
Re: Hello from Krautland
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:54 am
by popp
Thanks for the welcome guys and sorry for the late reply...
yes, the top is made of Wenge (which is surprisingly toxic), the bodywood is Mahagony (mahogany... the seller told me so but i'm not sure about it since it looks a lot like Meranti to me... any specialists out there?
), the neck is also made of Mahagony (and a stripe of maple).
the scale lenth is 24 inch with 22 frets... for the finish i used nothing but oil.
Ed: Thanks for the kind words... just read trough your building thread and all i can say is: wow.
I upoaded a few pics of the building process, you can check it out here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25734976@N06/sets/72157618231604603/Greetings!
Re: Hello from Krautland
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:28 am
by Dennisthe Menace
Welcome Michael--Nice 'Bird!
