Here are some of the early stage shots just after applying the first coats of blue stain.
The headstock inlay was borrowed from Jerry Garcia's custom guitars.
The pickups are from Heartland Tone, and are custom designed by Jeff Zirkle and Joel.
...re-drilled the bridge, still have finish touch up and setup work to do...
Trying to fix a finish flaw on the back and two more on the front.
...still have finish touch up and setup work to do.
...finish touch ups complete...
...setup work complete...
... add your "seal of approval" ...
... and a hard case ....
... and Jewel is ready to ROCK! Come out to Jam4Dan8 and see the finished product. Who knows? ya buy some tickets and you could be TAKING THIS BABY HOME!
Now it's time to kick back, and toast another project well done!
The making of Jewel, the Jam4Dan8 guitar Another J. Edison Custom Guitar handcrafted by luthier and Jam4Dan trustee Joel Edison. CLICK HERE to learn how to win this guitar at Jam4Dan8!