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Author:  Christian Schmid [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:21 pm ]
Post subject:  AUCTION :: A MAYESmerizing Spalted Maple Burl Drop Top
Shane is a really great guy and has basically said all there is to say. What stuck with me was:

Quote:
I would also be delighted to see some other creative ideas to make this family have the kind of Christmas we should all have!


I don't know John Mayes personally, but his DVDs really helped me to become a better builder (at least that's my opinion ;) ). So here's a chance to give a little bit back. Unfortunately I don't have the seemingly unlimited wood supply that Shane has, but I have this spalted maple burl drop top that has been sitting on my shelf for a while. I think it will make a really stunning guitar.

Two pieces, not yet jointed, each piece measures 21" x 7 1/4" x 3/8". I guess you'd lose about 1/4" total when jointing.
Two corners are soft and very porous(marked in the 1st picture), as is a small spot on the edge to be jointed (also marked in the 1st picture).

The small spot possibly ends up in a pickup cavity or under the fretboard. The soft corners shouldn't be a problem for Telecaster or Les Paul style bodys, you may have to stabilize one of the corners if you plan on a Strat style body

The second picture is enhanced in Photoshop to show the figure a bit more. This is not a natural representation of the wood under finish (although I don't think it's too far off).

Attachment:
burl.jpg


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burl enhanced.jpg


So lets get the bidding started, highest bidder gets it. Like Shane's auction, it ends noon EST next Wednesday. I will pm the winner and ask him to pay the funds directly to John's paypal account and once I have confirmation of that payment being made, I will ship the drop top!

Maybe we can get a few more of these auctions going!

Merry Christmas to you all,
Christian
Author:  jaguarguy [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:10 pm ]
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I'll start it with $75
Author:  Shane Neifer [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:16 pm ]
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Cool! bliss

Thanks Christian.

The very best to you and your family this holiday season!

Shane
Author:  Brock Poling [ Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:17 am ]
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Hey, we don't care if you guys run these, but if you do, please loop Lance or I in on these so we can make them sticky etc.

Just let us know before you post them.
Author:  Christian Schmid [ Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:51 am ]
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jaguarguy wrote:
I'll start it with $75

Awesome, thanks Mike.

Shane Neifer wrote:
The very best to you and your family this holiday season!
Shane

Thank you Shane - and the very best to you and your family!

Brock Poling wrote:
Just let us know before you post them.

Yes - that thought occurred to me when I got up this morning - sorry Brock.

Keep the bids coming folks - I'll throw in free shipping.

cheers, Christian
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:17 pm ]
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$100
Author:  Christian Schmid [ Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:43 pm ]
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Mike O'Melia wrote:
$100


bliss

Thank you Mike!
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:18 pm ]
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Any reason why this was set adrift when it does not end until wednesday?

Mike
Author:  Shane Neifer [ Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:07 pm ]
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Bump bliss
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:01 am ]
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Heck, this is going to look good on my son's first les paul-like guitar. Still, not sure why the mods broke the moorings. PS: where do I find good plans for a LP model?

Mike
Author:  Christian Schmid [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:00 am ]
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[url]Heck, this is going to look good on my son's first les paul-like guitar.[/url]

I'm sure it will !!!
I hope I'll see some pictures of the finished guitar.

Christian
Author:  WudWerkr [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:32 am ]
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Is This Auction Still Going ??

Did I miss Somthing ?? I would like to bid !
Author:  Christian Schmid [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: A MAYESmerizing Spalted Maple Burl Drop Top
Quote:
it ends noon EST next Wednesday
(tomorrow)

current high bid is $100

thanks, Christian
Author:  WudWerkr [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:41 am ]
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$125.00 thanks [:Y:]
Author:  Christian Schmid [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:00 am ]
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Awesome bliss

Thanks a lot, James !!!
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:29 pm ]
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Now you are gettin in MY knickers!
Author:  WudWerkr [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:31 pm ]
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:shock: Ummmmmmmmmm not if I can help it !!!! laughing6-hehe laughing6-hehe
Author:  Christian Schmid [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:54 pm ]
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Don't be shy to start a bidding war, guys!

Remember - it's for a good cause bliss

Christian
Author:  WudWerkr [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:42 pm ]
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beehive
Author:  Christian Schmid [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 2:51 am ]
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pizza
Author:  Brock Poling [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:08 am ]
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When does this auction end?
Author:  Shane Neifer [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 10:06 am ]
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Christian Schmid wrote:
Like Shane's auction, it ends noon EST next Wednesday.


You still have a couple of hours to bid Brock!

Ker BUMP alouie!

Shane
Author:  SteveSmith [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:39 am ]
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20 minutes wow7-eyes
Author:  Christian Schmid [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:58 am ]
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2 ... bliss
Author:  Christian Schmid [ Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:03 pm ]
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Quote:
$125.00 thanks [:Y:]


Congratulations James, and thank you again. I'll send a pm shortly.

Christian
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