Leaderboard

I should say that this build is very specifically for Alex's (s-i-l) playing style - it wouldn't suit many players, and especially players who need decent access to the dusty end...because this one will have almost none In order to get a better balancing guitar, I am bringing the whole scale rearward - quite a lot! And, so that Alex can at least reach some of the upper frets, I'm also moving the lower horn back. Yes - I know... that is one of the primary design features of the original...I told you it was only going to be 'essence of'!!! Finally, it is going to have some curves - and a slab of the figured ebony on top. This was an early sketch: I've opted for Alder for the back and this is broadly how the two sections are planned to look. As the saying goes, 'What could possibly go wrong?'

if you are prepared to look secondhand then the Laney LC15R is a good bet, I have one and it's got a good blues-rock sound. they can be picked up for 100quid or so. the Laney VC15 is a good option too for a bit more money. My LC15 has the better Celestion speaker and i've fitted Harma retro valves which suit it very well. I had one of the Bugera 5 watt valve amps and it was pretty good but the Laney seems more grown-up and the build is a bit better.

Thanks - that Laney looks interesting, though the price appears to be quite a bit higher than the Harley Benton. Apparently there's a Vox AC4 available as well, though that lacks reverb.

I’m in! The sexiest looking guitar ever built IMO, but an ergonomic nightmare. I look forward to many updates.

Subscribed! Always a pleasure to watch one of your build come together (even when it's not for me!) Matt

Really looking forward to this.