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2014 Chubbuck “jumbo” :: build in progress

July 16, 2014

2014 Chubbuck “jumbo” :: build in progress.The back is being carved while the top awaits its turn.  The rim’s soundport is finished and ready for the mold. — 2014 Chubbuck “jumbo” :: build in progress.
The back is being carved while the top awaits its turn. The rim’s soundport is finished and ready for the mold.

Chubbuck Rogue 005 :: body glue-up

July 13, 2014

Chubbuck Rogue 005 :: body glue-up.

1977 Gibson Melody Maker :: planing the fingerboard

April 14, 2013

1977 Gibson Melody Maker :: planing the fingerboard to correct for a forward bow and prep for new frets.

Westerly, RI Guild 12 string :: gluing up a bridge footprint patch with hot hide glue

March 28, 2013

Westerly, RI Guild 12 string :: gluing up a bridge footprint patch with hot hide glue.

1969 Gibson EB-1 :: Webbtecca MOD-BAR install, loose pickup, setup with flats

March 26, 2013

1969 Gibson EB-1 :: Webbtecca MOD-BAR install, loose pickup, setup with flat wounds.These Gibson bridges are notorious for having the string silks rest beyond the saddles.  The Webtecca MOD-BAR spaces the strings back enough to allow the silks … — 1969 Gibson EB-1 :: Webbtecca MOD-BAR install, loose pickup, setup with flat wounds.
These Gibson bridges are notorious for having the string silks rest beyond the saddles. The Webtecca MOD-BAR spaces the strings back enough to allow the silks to clear the saddles. Really slick, thank you Evan!
More details on my main blog:
http://www.chubbuckguitars.com/blog/2013/04/03/1969-gibson-eb-1-saddle-up-on-silk