Mr. Wu 18 Inch archtop build

**2bornot2bop** · 02-17-2016, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by DanielleOM

I was wondering if you could tell me more about the tailpiece in the photo. Does it have a hinge? Did you supply a specification or dwg? (or does the manufacturer have one) Have you had this style before?

Hi Danielle,
No specifications supplied. I'd have preferred a metal hinge, but that wasn't an option. Tailpiece options are one item that are limited with these guitars. It's quite possible I'll make a tailpiece change on this end. I'll have to first see how it plays. I've owned this same style 4 times. It's the style of tailpiece that comes stock on the Peerless Cremona. Obviously Peerless copied it from the Aria made New Yorker, and Aria was the first, that I'm aware of, who copied the original D'Aquisto design.

Originally Posted by mr. beaumont

Keep that unbound finger rest, though, you might be surprised how it looks in person.

To me, the unbound is a very classy look.

This guitar you've commissioned is the best looking Yunzhi/Wu/yolandateam guitar I've seen.

Hi Jeff,
I'm glad you dig it! Yes, I intended to wait to see if the unbound version has the beveled edge that I requested. If it does I'll leave it. If it doesn't, I'll consider binding it in the manner I preferred. Nice having an extra one.

Originally Posted by Joe DeNisco

And somewhere in the East Coast of the USA, someone is trying to figure out how to redirect the shipment of this guitar to his home in New Jersey without getting caught!

2B, that is spectacular. Perfection. I am in total awe when I look at the pictures. I absolutely LOVE it.

Joe D

What you talking about Willis!? Yeah, she turned out alright huh JD. But the proof is in the voice. I'll simply have to wait and see.

Thanks again all for the supportive and kind words on this build. Opting for this build was like a box a 'cracker jacks'...one never knows what they'll get in the end!

**targuit** · 02-17-2016, 04:17 PM

I suppose this question is rather obvious, but I imagine these guitars take some time to mellow in terms of tone? Gee, that's too bad, as I imagine you will be forced to play day and night to break it in a bit. If you need help, remember I'm always there for you!

Seriously, I have not seen anything that pretty since ....I can't remember when.

**BigMikeinNJ** · 02-17-2016, 04:29 PM

His guitar and mine, I tell ya targuit, I don't think I've seen anything as pretty as that pair since I spent some time on Point Pleasant Beach this summer.

Big

**targuit** · 02-17-2016, 04:32 PM

Lol!

How does that old saying go? "There may be a little snow on the roof but there is fire in the furnace...."

Who knows? With these sexy guitars around you may find yourself becoming a chick magnet. Like me. In my dreams....

**2bornot2bop** · 02-17-2016, 06:58 PM

There's a lot of great stuff that comes from China folks. I recently received my 4th or 5th made in China integrated, a Shuguang KT88 integrated, yes, produced by that same well known tube manufacturer some of you know, and the thing drives a pair of not for the meek of heart electrostats with ease. Hi end audio never heard it so good!

You guys think guitars are something...try photographing tube amps for hours on end while the only light in the room is the glow from the tubes. Un-uhh...no flash allowed

**AlohaJoe** · 02-17-2016, 07:15 PM

To my eye the simplicity of the unbound guard complements the tailpiece, and doesn't distract the eye from the stunning color and finish. Beautiful guitar 2B!

**abelljo** · 02-17-2016, 10:10 PM

The guitar looks stunning!

wow!!!!

**BigMikeinNJ** · 02-17-2016, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by abelljo

The guitar looks stunning!

wow!!!!

You gotta be right there ready to post your updates too right Abelljo ?? Can't wait to see yours.

**vinnyv1k** · 02-17-2016, 10:21 PM

2b what is the name of that sunburst. Stunning. That would be the exact color I would pick.

**2bornot2bop** · 02-17-2016, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by abelljo

The guitar looks stunning!

wow!!!!

Thank you abelljo! I can't wait to see your 18" too. It must be getting close!

Any pics of the Jaen 18"?

**2bornot2bop** · 02-17-2016, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by vinnyv1k

2b what is the name of that sunburst. Stunning. That would be the exact color I would pick.

She's been dubbed Ms. Gumbo...she's got a lil' of this, a lil' of that, and hopefully naughtiness in all the right places

Actually, we winged it!

**2bornot2bop** · 02-21-2016, 11:37 PM

Ships today. Final pics before packing...Thanks to Lora, and Mr Wu.

**abelljo** · 02-21-2016, 11:42 PM

Superb!!!!

**2bornot2bop** · 02-21-2016, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by abelljo

Superb!!!!

thanks Abelljo! Is yours about done? Any pics yet?

**abelljo** · 02-22-2016, 12:36 AM

Mine is going to be done here. It's an unfinished guitar I purchased. So no hardware.

**abelljo** · 02-22-2016, 12:49 AM

Here is a pic after he positioned the knob holes.
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**abelljo** · 02-22-2016, 12:51 AM

But I haven't received as many pictures as you guys. Probably because it is not a finished guitar. Or maybe because it will ship later.

**2bornot2bop** · 02-22-2016, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by abelljo

But I haven't received as many pictures as you guys. Probably because it is not a finished guitar. Or maybe because it will ship later.

Yours looks stunning. I'd love to see it when she's finished.

**Dedalus** · 02-22-2016, 02:23 AM

Wow, 2b. It's stunning. And I love what you did with the headstock.

**2bornot2bop** · 02-22-2016, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Dedalus

Wow, 2b. It's stunning. And I love what you did with the headstock.

Thank you! That bit of inspiration came from, well, down under!

She's off to the airport.

**BigMikeinNJ** · 02-22-2016, 11:26 AM

Abelljo, yours is at the stage mine was at last week, pickup and controls cut - it's buffed out so next is install electronics and pick guard, tailpiece and string her up. Shoot some quick approval shots, you respond and then WHOOSH into one of those big yellow boxes Lora does so well. Damn it is sure pretty.

2B so your box and mine are racing along to out where God Lost His Shoes (airport). LOL... Oh man the excitement builds... Hubba bubba Bubba !!!

Big

**2bornot2bop** · 02-22-2016, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by BigMikeinNJ

Abelljo, yours is at the stage mine was at last week, pickup and controls cut - it's buffed out so next is install electronics and pick guard, tailpiece and string her up. Shoot some quick approval shots, you respond and then WHOOSH into one of those big yellow boxes Lora does so well. Damn it is sure pretty.

2B so your box and mine are racing along to out where God Lost His Shoes (airport). LOL... Oh man the excitement builds... Hubba bubba Bubba !!!

Big

Yeah, well I 'spose we'd recognize which guitar was in which box huh. Shipping EMS?

**BigMikeinNJ** · 02-22-2016, 12:12 PM

Yes EMS, wouldn't dream of anything less.
Now last time my guitar shipped EMS on a Wednesday and was here in Jersey in my hot little hands the following Monday, so 5 1/2 days when you account that China is 13 hours ahead of me.

Big

**abelljo** · 02-22-2016, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by BigMikeinNJ

Abelljo, yours is at the stage mine was at last week, pickup and controls cut - it's buffed out so next is install electronics and pick guard, tailpiece and string her up. Shoot some quick approval shots, you respond and then WHOOSH into one of those big yellow boxes Lora does so well. Damn it is sure pretty.

2B so your box and mine are racing along to out where God Lost His Shoes (airport). LOL... Oh man the excitement builds... Hubba bubba Bubba !!!

Big

Mine is was shipped today. No hardware or electronics. I have those here.