Dream Acoustic Guitar Build#1: Cornerstone Zion

racman · 2010-04-15T08:12:53+00:00

A year or three ago I started formulating plans to have a custom Electric as well as a custom Acoustic guitar built for me. Although I researched both for so...

Dream Acoustic Guitar Build#1: Cornerstone Zion

Norman86

racman wrote: Norman, I can't recall what strings but I have asked Peter if he could put on the strings that he likes best for this guitar. The strings will be 12's though.

Cool, it will be interesting to see what strings she comes with then!!
Either way, im sure she's gonna sing! And of course, she'll only get better ?

racman

rikus wrote:
racman wrote: Thanks "rikus", this has been a dream of mine for nearly 15 years so it is kind of special.
Special is right! I recall from earlier in the thread that you've got at least one more guitar in the pipeline. Peter has set the bar pretty freakin high for the poor luthier that has to follow this. I know one can't make comparisons like that, but still...

I have specifically spaced out the timing of the other builds over the next three years in order to be able to give each Luthier feedback on each guitar. Each guitar will be significantly different and the brief is/was for no redundancy. So all the wood selections, body shapes etc will ensure distinct builds. Maybe not the best analogy but much like having a Strat, Tele, LP, 335.......

Oops, did I just let a cat out of the bag? ? ?

Norman86

Well, we get few enough toys... So enjoy them all when you can have them ?

rikus

racman wrote: I have specifically spaced out the timing of the other builds over the next three years in order to be able to give each Luthier feedback on each guitar. Each guitar will be significantly different and the brief is/was for no redundancy. So all the wood selections, body shapes etc will ensure distinct builds. Maybe not the best analogy but much like having a Strat, Tele, LP, 335.......

Oops, did I just let a cat out of the bag? ? ?

That's pretty cool! I figured that you'd have some sort of plan. It's good to hear that we've still got lots of pretty pictures to look forward to for next couple of years! ? ?

racman

Norman86

Racman... Oh my word... That is just... Heaven!!!

Tonedef

HO. LEE. SHIT.

I'm speechless.

Norman86

The more i look at it, the more i want to cry :-[ :'(

I can just imagine how emotional YOU will be! hell, its not even mine and it evokes emotion in me that i cannot even begin to describe!
You are seriously one very lucky man! ?

rikus

Simply beautiful...

guitarboy2828

OH MY WORD!!!!!!!!! I'm just stoked I know someone who owns a guitar that looks that good.. Haha.. ?

Squonk

err.. Rac there seems to be holes in the side there ?
Seriously - Beautiful Guitar

Need to get insurance and bring it along to TJ's so we can see it in real life

racman

Thx for the comments everyone.

You are correct ... I can't wait and I also get a little emotional about this build. In 1997 I lost EVERYTHING (well I didn't lose, it I knew who took it ? ?) in business and was forced to sell much gear. assets etc This idea was one of the things that motivated me so it is more than just a culmination of an idea or a dream, but a fulfillment of a promise made to oneself. It is a symbol of gratitude, hope and perseverance which I hope I will pass down with the relevent story. Emotional....you bet!!! ?

The thread is not finished yet. When it arrives, I have planned a bit of my own photo shoot at a studio to try and capture more close up detail, and then hopefully try and get a sound clip or two done as well. I will no doubt be taking it to Andy's at some stage so who knows who I will bump into there as well. Of course I will also give my own short review on the journey experience and the guitar shortly.

By the way if anyone would be so kind as to volunteer to play the guitar while I record a sound clip it would be great. I can't let everyone for this purpose but please pm me and I will contact as I would love to have a few good players put it through the paces for me.

One week to go .... ?

Peterm

I gotta say this was a real pleasure of a guitar to build. With each step it got more and more beautiful. The first chord was a real treat... the sound was nice and full with great projection and warmth. I can only imagine how it will sound in a few months as it opens up. I am very excited as this is my first guitar in the great continent of Africa. I have instruments all over the world in Australia, Singapore, Germany, Italy, Canada and USA of course but South Africa is definitely a nice place to be. One of the shows we watch here was showing some footage of Capetown and other places and it blew me away....absolutely gorgeous. I could see myself living there...and better yet, you guys even speak English!! (a bit hard to understand but English nonetheless!) ?

Thanks again for all the interesting posts and great feedback!

singemonkey

racman wrote: Thx for the comments everyone.

You are correct ... I can't wait and I also get a little emotional about this build. In 1997 I lost EVERYTHING (well I didn't lose, it I knew who took it ? ?) in business and was forced to sell much gear. assets etc This idea was one of the things that motivated me so it is more than just a culmination of an idea or a dream, but a fulfillment of a promise made to oneself. It is a symbol of gratitude, hope and perseverance which I hope I will pass down with the relevent story. Emotional....you bet!!! ?

That's quite something. I was going to ask you how you were feeling now that it's done, but I guess you answered that question. Congrats Racman. Quite a journey.

---mario---

I'll be changing my pants now, thank you....

? that is some serious esteem engeneering right there, congrats, she's gona be on the playboy cover oneday soon ?

Jacquesg4j

YAY YAY YAY!! What's the date today?? No rhyme intended that just happens when I am happy!

racman

Jacquesg4j wrote: YAY YAY YAY!! What's the date today?? No rhyme intended that just happens when I am happy!

You think you're happy ....? ?

I seem to be having concentration problems at work today for some reason... ☹ ☹ ☹ ☹

But ... I have taken one day leave tomorrow to get to know the Cornerstone !!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Norman86

Peektures when you does get her!!! otherwise, she was just a dream and a figment of my imagination ?

Jacquesg4j

Those pics so far really do look amazing!!! ? ?arty: I am totally in for the show when you play her!!