r/Luthier • u/IndiEstructibleProd • 2d ago
ELECTRIC Wanted to share a RIDICULOUS recent build: A 30" scale length 8-string, with an intricate Icarus inlay
I had waited a long time to do the inlay idea and finally got the chance to get it done on this build. Had a total blast making the guitar!
- 30" scale length
- Finnish cherry body (scorched and then stained)
- Redwood burl top with a Karelian birch veneer accent layer
- Pau Ferro one-piece neck (with carbon fiber reinforcement and Karelian birch veneer accent layer)
- Pau Ferro fretboard with ebony binding
- Wood/Brass powder/Mother of Pearl Icarus & Sun inlay
- Brass nut
- Lundgren M8 pickup set
- Grainger Hardtail bridge (string-through)
- Guitar Monkey Locking tuners
- SchallerStrap locks, switch tip, and knob
- Master volume, 3-Way toggle switch, Puretone jack
- Luminlay side dots
- Weight 3,2kg
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u/IndiEstructibleProd 2d ago
And the curious ones, this is what it sounds like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUWXyI9E9WI
(also, finally an 8-string demo that isn't just ones and zeroes! No, I did not make the demo)
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u/PoolNoob69 2d ago
Dude! I saw this video the other day on YouTube and wondered about the guitar. It's beautiful! Amazing work!
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u/12manyhobbies 2d ago
holy shit, you can practically see the strings moving in slow motion in that video. That thing is way too pretty for the kind of music it's going to be used for! You should be so proud.
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u/diadmer 2d ago
Lmao the discarded feathers are fret dots at 3, 5, 7, 9, and the two feathers at 12. Genius.
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u/IndiEstructibleProd 2d ago
Technically it has all fret markers there out of the discarded feathers if you look close ;)
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u/SarcasticBunghole69 2d ago
…… the question on everyones minds though, that finish…. did you use the 8$ walmart krylon clear coat spray or the 9$ poly spray…..
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u/IndiEstructibleProd 2d ago
Several coats of TruOil
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u/SarcasticBunghole69 2d ago
Nice. I use tru oil too but it doesnt look that good. I was wondering with all the premo stuff what finish you put on something that nice I didnt know if there was like some exotic oil or something lol
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u/IndiEstructibleProd 2d ago
The key is in HOW you apply the stuff. Obviously getting your sanding done properly prior is key. But for example, I like to apply the first layer of oil with 1200 or 1500 grit sandpaper, then a few sessions of oil applied with a rag/kitchen towel, then one layer applied with 2000 grit (if I wanna build up to a really nice sheen), then just applied as normal until it looks good to my eye.
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u/VausTheMaster 2d ago
I recognised the IP shield logo on the headstock immediately!
Another great build! Well done, sir!
Love your YT channel btw
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u/PruneNo6203 2d ago
It’s a beautiful guitar. Eight strings calls a lot of attention to the owner. We need to see something from this person.
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u/IndiEstructibleProd 2d ago
It's actually a stock instrument right now and up for grabs. However, a friend made a demo of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUWXyI9E9WI
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u/PruneNo6203 1d ago
That sounds about right. I could see someone with exceptionally big hands using this guitar quite well.
I had a thought about how the fingers length travel is problematic and a way offset the issue.Regardless, that is a one of a kind masterpiece.
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u/Pr3ssF2PayR3sp3c7 2d ago
I'm usually a fan of the classic 6 string shapes, but this one is absolutely beautiful.
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u/charitytowin 2d ago
Careful, Icarus!
Don't fly too close to the sun with your wings made of wax!
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u/yes_what 2d ago
Amazing work! Did you reinforce the neck? I have been thinking of building a 7-string as my first project and was wondering how does the guitar hold a 30" scale and 8 strings
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u/IndiEstructibleProd 2d ago
I did actually. It's got two carbon fibers rods in the neck. Usually I would be against doing that (personal opinion), but usually I make my neck multi-laminate (for strength and to cancel out twist). This was a one-piece neck and a long one at that, so I wanted to reinforce it.
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u/riversofgore 2d ago
Looks great. Why didn't they want to go with a multiscale build? Is it tuned like a short scale bass? There's got to be a ton of tension on those high strings.
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u/IndiEstructibleProd 2d ago
So the story behind this is that the owner of the workshop I rent time at, found an abandoned pre-slotted fretboard and gave it to me, saying "You can probably make something from this." Honestly I just wanted to be ridiculous with this build. Fairly certain whoever originally had it was planning to make a short scale bass, and I just didn't feel right wasting the material. To account for the tension I tuned it to D1 standard, so that high strings wouldn't be at such high tension.
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u/MetalAndChrome 2d ago
Wow that’s beautiful, I hope someday my builds are that good.