Bigsbyish thing

[cvidalon]

I got one of those EGC T60 necks awhile back, but I wasn't really bonding with the T60 body too much. I've always liked the look of old Bigsby style guitars, especially TK Smith's take on them, so I decided to commission a new body to pair with my alu neck from a forum member on tdpri. He has been awesome so far, and is sending a bunch of progress photos along the way. I thought I would share here. I'll try to update as the project moves forward. Enjoy!

[cvidalon]

[cvidalon]

[Chankgeez]

[coldbrightsunlight]

Bat guitar!

Looking forward to seeing it finished.

[adamajah]

I love those Bigsby/TK Smith guitars... this is going to be sick!

[imJonWain]

radddddd

[cvidalon]

[cvidalon]

Thanks guys!

[repoman]

Looks awesome!

[cvidalon]

Just got the body in recently and did a rough mock up. I'm thinking about a vintage amber stain. Any thoughts?

[Chankgeez]

Not even sure it needs any stain. It looks good just like that!

[kosta]

Amber or black tint would be my move. Looks awesome! How does it balance?

[adamajah]

I agree with tinting it a bit to help tie the black guard together with the wood, but still keeping that purdy grain visible. Hot!

[cvidalon]

I didn't check until you reminded me, but the balance was actually pretty shit (semi-hollow). Then I remembered I had a local machine shop make a backbone-esque plate out of steel for the original T60 that luckily fits pretty well for this build. It seems pretty neutral now, though it is probably abut a pound and a half heavier.