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Frans Elferink sent me the first photos of my Excalibur. She already looks beautiful, and even has my name on her. Due in March, I'll add photos to this thread as they become available. It is to be an 18'', all-acoustic archtop.
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09-27-2017 06:21 PM
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Love that flamey maple
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You're going to be very happyindeed,
I love my Elferink Tonemaster!
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Great looking wood !!! was the top originally destined to be a cello?
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nice wood all around..gonna be a beauty
happy you went the elferink route...
cheers
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Nice billets. European maple? European spruce?
It is going to look fantastic. Excited for you, Rob.
PS How is it going to be finished? I have seen some really nice looking violin oil varnishes. It may be costly to do such a big guitar though but just a thought.Last edited by Jabberwocky; 09-27-2017 at 10:51 PM.
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Oh yeah I am going to follow this thread for sure
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It will look something like this when finished - though the picture is of a 19" (gulp).
So, no. it won't look like a cello, though I do like the cello shape.
Model Excalibur Special 18” noncutaway
Body size 45,7cm (18”) measured across lower bout
Body depth 85mm
Scale 63,5cm ( 25”)
Neck width at nut 45mm
Top Solid handcarved and tuned European spruce
Top bracing patern X
Back Hand carved solid flamed European maple
Rims Solid flamed European maple
Neck Flamed maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Headstock Pickguard Ebony
TailPiece Ebony
Adjustable Bridge Ebony
Binding top 7 ply celluloid binding
Binding back 1 ply celluloid binding
Binding fingerboard 3 ply celluloid binding
Binding f holes 2 ply celluloid binding
Binding headstock 3 ply celluloid binding
Binding pickguard 1 ply celluloid binding (pickguard shape see figure 1)
Inlays block inlay on fingerboard
Tuners Schaller gold with ebony buttons
Floating pickup non
Finish Taditional nitrocellulose lacquer (high gloss)
Colour Tobacco sunburst (see figure 1)
Case Hiscox case
Last edited by Rob MacKillop; 09-28-2017 at 05:18 AM.
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The billet and rims are some beautiful Sycamore Maple Rob...
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That 19" reminds me of Kim Kardashian... I wouldn't mind playing with her... the guitar that is :-)
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I'd love to try a 19 inch archie myself
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you know, they make these cool shiny rectangles now that you can put on your guitar to make it sound awesome. plug it into a stack, the ladies love it. you should give it a shot.
also, i think its hilarious that it's literally called excalibur. i had to look it up. i thought you were just calling it that. that's awesome. excited to see what you do it with.
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Yes, the name is amusing. I've really no interest in or intention to amplify it. If I ever do, it will be with a mic. 18 inches more than enough for me, no need to got to 19.
March seems far off!
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oh myyyyyy....
That's gonna be some kind of sexy right there.
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Very excited that you are getting an instrument crafted to your specifications. I look forward to the day it's in your hands and hearing what you make with it.
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Oh Rob !
This guitar's gonna bark !
I can imagine what are your feelings receiving these photos.
Thanks for sharing
We're all gonna support you till March (at least !)
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I hope "at least"
Thanks, guys.
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hah...gonna take two seasons to ripen!!!
Originally Posted by Rob MacKillop
can't imagine it won't be worth the wait
already lookin forward to your ngd vids!! hah
cheers
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Very cool indeed.
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Update, 31 October, 2017:
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That looks incredibly neat. I'm amazed that the shape is roughed out with what looks like a angle grinder with a sanding disk on it, and not using a cnc or pantograph, but there you go, people with skill and experience don't need those automated tools!
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A thing of beauty is a joy forever!
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Cool! Thanks for the update!
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Cheers, lads. I'm loving these new photos. Nice to see his signature beneath the X bar.
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