#33 is nearing completion. This new 'concealed receiver design has been a challenge, but should make for some faster turnaround for a number of designs. and #34 is ticking along too- just got frets in, will drill and machine for bridge and bridge pickup this week, and maybe get some sanding done.

Very nice

Just posted an interview with our own Neal Markowski
https://youtu.be/xdzF2kyqZzI

this weekend I'll chat with Garret Riley, a local builder and repair shop owner.

next weekend I'll be hanging out backstage with my pals on the Billy Idol crew before their show here w/ Joan Jett.

So, I love the utilitarian look of the OG neck insert because it just seems like someone who knows what they're doing and wanted the thing to look mean made it. There's a "this is a tool meant to rock" element to that design which is unique, BUT #33 is my favorite so far. The wood color and the pickguard are tops.

Love watching the progress. Keep at it.

c jury wrote: Tue Sep 09, 2025 10:58 pm #33 is nearing completion. This new 'concealed receiver design has been a challenge, but should make for some faster turnaround for a number of designs.

That looks great. (Bookmarks thread.)

#33 is almost done- all set up- just waiting for a min dpdt for phase- then will wire and polish and have it out the door this week. #34 made a lot of progress- mainly getting the frets installed, leveled and dressed. Waiting on the bridge and bridge pickup for drilling and cutting- should be well into polishing by the weekend, #35 is moving along quickly- body is partially routed and neck is shaped. #36 is a new model - just getting started

short video of milling the top of a receiver.
https://youtu.be/1je-0LZQyG0

#33 shipped out yesterday. I have moved to a different process for cleanup, burnishing then polishing. It saves time, and I think the results are nice. Will start assembly tomorrow. #35 is coming along quickly- body had been darkened with danish oil and is being clear coated as we speak. and the fretboard is attached and ready for cleanup. and #36 is getting started. The Black Limba slab supplied by the customer is absolutely stunning.

And here is Episode 11 from youtube.
https://youtu.be/QNzZ4whft_I


I spent a lot of time on Saturday backstage w/ the crew at the Idol/ Joan Jett show. Will post that video next week.

Right on that sounds nasty. Does your other guitar player have a Powers Electric?!