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MdJ
Sep-17-2016, 11:12am
Reposted from the 'Tenor Guitar' section...


My summer back burner project - just got the newly modified neck reattached to the body, here is a pic of the mocked up "Snack Tray Resonator"

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Body: 00 size Crucianelli circa 1970 (bolt on neck) top cut away for resonator and rebraced
Neck: contemporary mini strat maple neck - carved down for 5 strings, heel built up and fitted to body.
Resonator: 2 modified korean stainless snack trays
Bridge: stewmac metal archtop bridge
Tailpiece: 1930's modified tenor tailpiece
Neck PU: LACE Alumitone humbucker
Body PU: piezo w/ mixer

Finally ready to head over to my luthier (the great Patrick McGrath) for frets, electronics install, and final set up...

lenf12
Sep-19-2016, 5:25pm
Very interesting project MdJ. Keep us posted on the developments.

Len B.
Clearwater, FL