El Camino (sn 090407)

This El Camino is going to be a little more upscale that usual! I had the good fortune to stumble across a beautiful slab of Indian Rosewood that was thick enough for a solid body. The grain and colour contrasts are stunning! My shop pictures don't begin to do it justice. The neck will be flamed maple on walnut. The maple/walnut combo should brighten up the sound of the rosewood body, but to be on the safe side I'll be using a single Lollar Firebird humbucker to give this one some spank (and a touch of class)!

Part 1: Body blank prep Part 2: Body shaping Part 3: Neck construction Part 4: Neck construction (cont) Part 5: Body (neck pocket) Part 6: Body (pickup, bridge, control cavity) Part 7: Carving the neck profile Part 8: Fretting Part 9: Applying finish Part 10: Wooden control knobs Done!: Image Gallery