chancey77 Report post Posted March 11, 2012 So here is my next major project to start while I am working on the 1951 Ford Door Panels. A Vintage Fender Tele...full on wrap and tool job! My idea is pretty wild, it may even get the cowboys to get on board with this one! Wild West scene coming on the front and back and sides of the Leather Wrap! Going to pick up the guitar from the customer tomorrow!!!!!! I have been wanting to do a wrap on mine...but you know how it goes...a mechanic's car never runs...hahahaha I make leather all day every day and never seem to hardly have time for my own plans!...Isn't just the way:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iron Pounder Report post Posted March 11, 2012 Ok this is going to be over the top. How will it affect the sound? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted March 11, 2012 Ok this is going to be over the top. How will it affect the sound? I am working with one of the best luthiers in the world and we have some tricks up our sleeves! It will sound WAY better than it does now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted March 11, 2012 Another cool project to follow along with You are on fire!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted March 11, 2012 WooHoo!!! I think it might actually help the sound. Might help to mellow out that sometimes too much treble sound I hear in some Tele's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iron Pounder Report post Posted March 11, 2012 Ya it seems to me it should mellow it a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted March 11, 2012 Another cool project to follow along with You are on fire!! Trying anyway! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted March 11, 2012 WooHoo!!! I think it might actually help the sound. Might help to mellow out that sometimes too much treble sound I hear in some Tele's. A electric guitar is all about the pick ups anyway...and Scott has some super sick mods and ways to make that tele sound like it should...My luthier is in charge of Steven Seagal's massive blues legends guitar vault...he is my frakin' hero! He owns Albert Kings guitars and anyone you can name when it comes to blues legends he actually owns THAT guys guitar! Anyway, Scott is a miracle worker and he said he would have that Tele stripped and ready for me in 10 minuets...and I am more than welcome to come over and time him....I think I will LOLOLOL!!!!!!! It may mellow out the wood, but it really isn't going to affect anything accept natural sustain...but the is easily fixed with a volume and pick up mod. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted March 12, 2012 It may mellow out the wood, but it really isn't going to affect anything accept natural sustain...but the is easily fixed with a volume and pick up mod. I always judge a guitar by how it sounds unplugged. I'm an amateur luthier as well, so I know that anything outside the wood I can "adjust" to my liking with ease Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted March 12, 2012 Well, here she is in all her plainness...like Sarah Plain and Tall... but not for long!!!! I just got it and already have the top outlines done:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PL01 Report post Posted March 12, 2012 This should be good. I'll sit back and wait Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ironhead13 Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Not a fan of the tele myself, but am interested in the out come for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) So ok day 1 on the disassembly of the tele and we decided to sell the good Nitro Shot BEAUTIFUL piece of Swamp Ash from fender 52 tele reissue..it was perfect and instead of plaining down the finish that is going to melt when I add the glue and since Nitro shot guitar bodies are rare in Europe(all poly) we are ordering a exact licensed Fender 52 reissue plain wood Swamp Ash body from Warmouth, and sell the body to help fund the project. I gave the guitar back to the client so he can play it while the other body is shipped here in a few days and also play his current boat anchor and get to know it a little bit before we blow his mind with what a guitar should feel,play and sound like!!! ....but that being said.... Kaisa Chancey has already started the original artwork for the guitar and I may or may not post pictures of those until she is done......SHE MIGHT KICK MY BUTT IF I POST THEM NOW....but I can tell you she is amazing!!!!!!!!!!! And almost has the front done. OK maybe just a taste...... Edited March 14, 2012 by chancey77 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted March 14, 2012 ....but that being said.... Kaisa Chancey has already started the original artwork for the guitar and I may or may not post pictures of those until she is done......SHE MIGHT KICK MY BUTT IF I POST THEM NOW....but I can tell you she is amazing!!!!!!!!!!! And almost has the front done. OK maybe just a taste...... SHE'S GONNA BEAT YOU!!!!! Good call on selling the body. Nitro finish takes A LOT of work, so better not to ruin it and let someone else enjoy it (Ok, maybe it's just a lot when you're the one who has to wait for it to cure before playing it) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted March 15, 2012 WARMOUTH BODY SHIPPED OUT TODAY! I love it when things are moving forward:) I can do other things with my thumbs now! like hahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted April 1, 2012 OK DAY 1 CARVING:) I just got started:) This is the front bottom and Left area....the main body. More riders will be coming from the right soon. Still waiting on the body to arrive so just over where it looks like the cow skull horn isn't finished is actually where the volume and tone selector is going to be fitting in:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted April 1, 2012 Very cool Chancey, c Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted April 1, 2012 I like the scene. I think this is going to look awesome! Can't wait to see more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) WOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!! I got the Body tonight!!!!!!!!!! I can see this thing is really going to come together fast...just as soon as I have all the holes marked properly for the bridge, pickups and tone control plate... But at least now I have my shapes and art limits... It is still going to take quite a while before it is finished because I am really taking my time with the scenes. Some of the stuff is so incredibly small and I am working with a straight blade...I need to go ahead and make my other knife angled for the corners... But I am amazed even with a straight hollow ground just how small I can get:) Edited April 1, 2012 by chancey77 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Domino Report post Posted April 1, 2012 I probably shouldn't mention it... But I now can't get the idea of this cowboy being so tough he can have dainty jeans pockets outta my head... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted April 1, 2012 I probably shouldn't mention it... But I now can't get the idea of this cowboy being so tough he can have dainty jeans pockets outta my head... That is pretty funny grasshopper:) I mean Domino:) It aint done yet:) hhahahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PL01 Report post Posted April 2, 2012 That's a damn fine start Now keep it up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Ok so I have been doing some more work to the Tele... I have been so busy with motorcycle stuff the last 2 months, this was put on the back burner, but now I have had some more time the last couple days to start adding the details and making it pop. There is still SOOOOOO much to do! Including the back that is going to be all carved as well....wowsers, I know how to bite off a big chunk...LOL This is my first guitar wrap job, I have been wanting to do one for so long, but never had the chance. I have sent out emails to people that do this all the time; but as usual, no reply or any help at all. I was hoping someone who has done this a few times could have given me some tips, but NO AS PER USEUAL...NO REPLY! Oh well....I will learn myself ...THE HARD WAY...AS ALWAYS! Edited May 9, 2012 by chancey77 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatdaddy Report post Posted May 9, 2012 Oh well....I will learn myself ...THE HARD WAY...AS ALWAYS! Looks great, good on you for having the stones to tackle a project like that! Its still far above me. Looking forward to seeing more of your progress on it, I always look forward to your work. Thanks for the update. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted May 9, 2012 Looks great, good on you for having the stones to tackle a project like that! Its still far above me. Looking forward to seeing more of your progress on it, I always look forward to your work. Thanks for the update. Kevin Aren't you guys glad I aint like that...hahahaha What is wrong with people?? Never mind I know the answer...LOL Thanks Kevin! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
