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stephent28
Posted 2006-06-08 3:56 PM (#251692)
Subject: OT - Custom 12 fret 12 string cutaway Slothead



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I've have had this one in the works for a while.

Pics in the gallery but will drop some more in later this week.


Guitar is about 3-4 weeks from completion. WHOOOHOOOO! :D

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stephent28
Posted 2006-06-08 3:57 PM (#251693 - in reply to #251692)
Subject: Re: OT - Custom 12 fret 12 string cutaway Slothead



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stephent28
Posted 2006-06-08 3:58 PM (#251694 - in reply to #251692)
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stephent28
Posted 2006-06-08 3:58 PM (#251695 - in reply to #251692)
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stephent28
Posted 2006-06-08 3:59 PM (#251696 - in reply to #251692)
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stephent28
Posted 2006-06-08 4:02 PM (#251697 - in reply to #251692)
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Jeff W.
Posted 2006-06-08 4:12 PM (#251698 - in reply to #251692)
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Wow.

69 eh.
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stephent28
Posted 2006-06-08 4:14 PM (#251699 - in reply to #251692)
Subject: Re: OT - Custom 12 fret 12 string cutaway Slothead



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Originally posted by Jeff W.:
Wow.

69 eh.
I like to "hear" whats going on :rolleyes:
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Jeff W.
Posted 2006-06-08 4:17 PM (#251700 - in reply to #251692)
Subject: Re: OT - Custom 12 fret 12 string cutaway Slothead


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I love the shape of the cutaway. Indian rosewood?
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Waskel
Posted 2006-06-08 4:18 PM (#251701 - in reply to #251692)
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I dunno, Stephen... got a lot of sharp corners, you might hurt yerself...
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Tupperware
Posted 2006-06-08 4:23 PM (#251702 - in reply to #251692)
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THAT is amazing. I know you asked way back if I wanted him to build 2 of them. I'm sorta regretting it now that I didn't. I've got to come and play it someday. NICE JOB, MY MAN. Dave
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Slipkid
Posted 2006-06-08 4:31 PM (#251703 - in reply to #251692)
Subject: Re: OT - Custom 12 fret 12 string cutaway Slothead



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Be sure to bring it to the Tour next year Stephen.
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stephent28
Posted 2006-06-08 4:33 PM (#251704 - in reply to #251692)
Subject: Re: OT - Custom 12 fret 12 string cutaway Slothead



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The body has been laquered and is almost done. He fretted the fingerboard today, neck will be in finish next week.

Final specs are:

Indian Rosewood sides and back w/side sound ports
Sitka Spruce top
Mahogany neck (neck radius and spacing based on 1681 Adamas 12 string)
Ebony fingerboard and bridge
Abalone rosettes for soundhole but plain body trim.
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bauerhillboy
Posted 2006-06-08 4:47 PM (#251705 - in reply to #251692)
Subject: Re: OT - Custom 12 fret 12 string cutaway Slothead


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So I'm not alone in my strong desire for sound-ports. If you were on the tour you saw my 6778. Maybe someday I'll figure out how to post pics.
Beautiful guitar Stephen.
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Designzilla
Posted 2006-06-08 4:56 PM (#251706 - in reply to #251692)
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NICE! That will be a beautiful guitar!
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Beal
Posted 2006-06-08 5:08 PM (#251707 - in reply to #251692)
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Yes it will be. Who's the builder?
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mtnbikerfred
Posted 2006-06-09 2:08 AM (#251708 - in reply to #251692)
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Did Sam ever get This Project finished?
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stephent28
Posted 2006-06-11 3:19 PM (#251709 - in reply to #251692)
Subject: Re: OT - Custom 12 fret 12 string cutaway Slothead



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Bill,
The builder is Scott Baxendale.

At one time he was the owner/builder of Mossman guitars.
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stephent28
Posted 2006-06-11 3:30 PM (#251710 - in reply to #251692)
Subject: Re: OT - Custom 12 fret 12 string cutaway Slothead



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Link to Scott Baxendale at

Colfax Guitar Shop


Interesting career. Currently negotiating with Hollywood to get Johnny Depp to play his life story. Lots of print in the newspapers here.
I am glad I started working with him about 5-6 years ago before all the hoopla started.


Click on the "CRANK IT UP" to read about it
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bauerhillboy
Posted 2006-06-11 4:38 PM (#251711 - in reply to #251692)
Subject: Re: OT - Custom 12 fret 12 string cutaway Slothead


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Wait a minute...I already own a 12 fret slothead 12 string. I AM considering cutting soundports in it. Maybe this is the inspiration I need.
I know, I know...this one is a LITTLE nicer than my Pacemaker.
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Slipkid
Posted 2006-06-11 5:45 PM (#251712 - in reply to #251692)
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John...While you were at the factory, did you talk to Darren about your idea???
I'd be interested in what he said .
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TexasDoc
Posted 2006-06-11 7:37 PM (#251713 - in reply to #251692)
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Beautiful! I am considering a kit build. It will be nowhere near that nice.
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bauerhillboy
Posted 2006-06-11 7:40 PM (#251714 - in reply to #251692)
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Brad, Who's Darren?
It's not an idea anymore...I did it to my 6778NEB and I passed it around on the tour. Didn't you see it? John <>{
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Slipkid
Posted 2006-06-11 7:51 PM (#251715 - in reply to #251692)
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Darren is the cheif engineer.
And yeah... I played your modified guitar. I was amazed when I placed the palm of my hand over your "modification" and could feel the air pressure differences when I strummed.
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stephent28
Posted 2006-06-12 11:03 AM (#251716 - in reply to #251692)
Subject: Re: OT - Custom 12 fret 12 string cutaway Slothead



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Originally posted by bauerhillboy:
Wait a minute...I already own a 12 fret slothead 12 string. I AM considering cutting soundports in it. Maybe this is the inspiration I need.
I know, I know...this one is a LITTLE nicer than my Pacemaker.
Don't forget, this one is a CUTAWAY so I can really dig into those soaring lead rips that we all do on 12 string guitars ;)
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