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Topic: Hey check out my GIBSBY! |
Mark Roeder
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 23 Apr 2009 11:10 am |
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I have had this idea for along time, that is to make a Steel out of this 1x3x30 aluminum channel. I was curious about the tonal effects of the aluminum. It is a continous piece so I thought it would add to the sustain. It has a ton of treble like an old fender. I put on three legs to add to the old style look. The name is a tribute to two of my inspirations, I couldn't figure a way to work 
Fender into it. It was fairly inexpensive to make if I leave out my time. |
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Mike Neer
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NJ
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Posted 23 Apr 2009 11:12 am
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Awesome job. I can't begin to imagine how you did that.
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Tom Pettingill
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California, USA (deceased)
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Mark Roeder
From:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 23 Apr 2009 11:18 am
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Thanks Mike
Its a floating channel of aluminum set into the maple body. I can remove the channel and play it on my lap as well. I have to say if my brother-in-law didn't own great woodworking equipment I'd be outa luck.
Thanks Tom
Compliments from talented craftsmen are great affirmations.
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Jason Dumont
From:
Bristol, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 23 Apr 2009 11:18 am
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Duuude!!! NICE MACHINING Mark!!!
She looks gorgeous. |
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Jon Light (deceased)
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 23 Apr 2009 11:21 am
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| That is extraordinarily cool. Or cooly extraordinary. Not sure which. |
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Larry Phleger
From:
DuBois, PA
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Posted 23 Apr 2009 11:55 am
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| How did you mark out the fretboard? |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 23 Apr 2009 11:59 am
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I think you've got yourself a product and a great Brand Name. I believe you could sell a good number of these if they sound as great as they look and they don't cost an arm and a leg.
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Bill Hatcher
From:
Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 23 Apr 2009 12:40 pm
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| Wow. Can you post an MP3 of how it sounds. |
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Ron Whitfield
From:
Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 23 Apr 2009 12:41 pm Wow, too cool!
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| Please post some sound clips with various tone settings, ...and when you'll be taking orders! |
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Peter Schilske
From:
Germany
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Posted 23 Apr 2009 1:58 pm
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This is a really cool and modern design. Great! Especially the two knobs.
Kind regards
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Ben Elder
From:
La Crescenta, California, USA
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Posted 23 Apr 2009 7:16 pm
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Wow...if a cer-tain Forumite (rhymes with Spaniel NickLee) gets wind of this...
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 23 Apr 2009 7:52 pm
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I believe this is the nicest design that I've seen so far! Perhaps you should consider building a D-8 or even a T-8! I could go for a T-8 like this!
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Robert Tripp
From:
Mesa, Arizona, USA
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 23 Apr 2009 11:49 pm
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I heard and checked out the Gibsby tonight in Madison. It is a very cool and great sounding instrument. Mark was playing some very cool stuff on it also.
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 24 Apr 2009 6:57 am
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That's a great looking guitar, with a real mix of modern and vintage looks. If you start making these for sale, let me know.
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Todd Clinesmith
From:
Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Posted 24 Apr 2009 7:29 am
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Real nice design and craftsmanship there Mark.
Great job !
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Paul Arntson
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 24 Apr 2009 8:49 am
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| That's gorgeous, Mark! Great job!! |
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Mark Roeder
From:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 24 Apr 2009 9:43 am
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Wow, response is overwhelming. So many complimehts from an A list of steelers. Sorry I haven't responded sooner, I just got up. We had a gig last night, so I gave it a field test. I think it needs some experimenting in the PUs. Bob Hoffnar (I'll put a post in players about meeting Bob) and I had the start of what could have been a long conversation about PUs that I need to continue. Over all it has a interesting sound. I'll try to post some clips this weekend.
As for selling them, its a great compliment, but way different to make something for myself than to make something for sale. There are so many wonderful builders out there already. If anyone wants to try this design I'd be happy to assist. I did make a 100 of those volume/tone knobs thinking someone may like them. They are drilled for solid shaft pots.
One thing that I like about this design is the fretboard. I just marked out the spacing and cut in grooves with a band saw right on the channel. And drilled holes through it for dots. My thought was to make it as simply as possible.
Again thanks for all the compliments and I'll try to post some sound clips.
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 24 Apr 2009 10:17 am
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| f***ing great design! well executed. if that thing will stay in tune and with a pickup that compliments it, you've got a million dollar idea. patent it quick and let someone else make you money off of it! nice! |
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Mark Roeder
From:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 24 Apr 2009 10:53 am
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Chris
Your right on finding the right pick up and it does stay in tune! |
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Richard Terry
From:
Sacramento, California, USA
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Posted 24 Apr 2009 2:11 pm
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Mark
That THANG has got the THANG. I instantly wanted one. That combination of metal and wood looks just right to me.
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Richard Terry
From:
Sacramento, California, USA
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Posted 25 Apr 2009 6:42 am
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Mark, you wrote
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| Its a floating channel of aluminum set into the maple body. I can remove the channel and play it on my lap as well. |
Does it sound different, and if so in what way, when you take it out of the wood and play it on your lap?
Richard
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Mark Roeder
From:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 25 Apr 2009 7:59 am
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Hi Richard
Tonal it sounds about the same in or out of the wood body. The Gibsby isn't set up to remove the channel easily, the jack is on the end of the guitar. I'm going to make another with that idea in mind, so the jack will be on the channel. |
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