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HANDMADE DAVE VOGELE COPPER TOP EXPLORER GUITAR. GIBSON EXPLORER TRIBUTE
Estimated price for orientation: 1 299 $
Category: Gibson Explorer
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Description Condition: New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
HERE IS A CUSTOM HANDMADE DAVE VOGELE COPPERTOP EXPLORER GUITAR.I SCRATCH BUILT THIS LAST YEAR FROM AFRICA LIMBA (KORINA). IT IS SET-NECK CONSTRUCTION BASED ON 1958 GIBSON DIMENTIONS. IT FEATURES A 2 PIECE KORINA BODY & NECK WITH A ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD, MEDIUM JUMBO FRET WIRE, VINTAGE COPPER PENNY INLAY AT THE 12TH FRET, GILDED COPPER TOP AND MATCHING HEADSTOCK, SOLID COPPER WIRE BINDING, NOBODY MAKES A COPPER PLATED BRIDGE, SO I HAD A CALLAHAN CUSTOM STEEL BRIDGE MADE WHICH WAS THEN COPPER PLATED BY A LOCAL BAND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURER IN ELKHART, INDIANA. THE GIBSON TAILPIECE WAS ALSO COPPER PLATED. I INSTALLED COPPER SPERZEL LOCKING TUNERS, SEYMOUR DUNCAN SLASH PICKUPS, CTS POTS, EMERSON PAPER CAP, SWITCHCRAFT JACK AND 3 WAY SWITCH. ALL CONTROL CAVITIES ARE COPPER LINED. SHIPS WITH A NICE SKB HARDSHELL CASE.I LEFT THE COPPER HARDWARE UNFINISHED TO ALLOW NATURAL PATINA TO OCCUR. THE FINISH IS A CRYSTAL CLEAR RESIN POUR WITH A CATYLIZED CLEAR COAT POLISHED TO A MIRROR FINISH. THE BACK AND SIDES ARE METALLIC BRONZE SIKKENS BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT.I BURNISHED THE COPPER TOP IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS SO IT CATCHES THE LIGHT FROM VARIOUS ANGLES GIVING IT A 3 DIMENTIONAL APPEARANCE.THIS TOOK MONTHS TO BUILD AND YOU WILL NEVER SEE ANYTHING ELSE LIKE IT. PLAYS AND SOUNDS GREAT. THE LOOK ON STAGE IS UNREAL!I'VE USED IT AS A DEMO FOR THE PAST YEAR AND NOW ITS TIME TO FIND IT A NEW HOME. IT IS NEAR MINT CONDITION. CHECK OUT DAVE VOGELE CUSTOM GUITARS ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION.PLEASE EMAIL ANY QUESTIONS OR FEEL FREE TO CALL ME AT 574-215-2383THANKS FOR LOOKING!
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| Condition: | New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
HERE IS A CUSTOM HANDMADE DAVE VOGELE COPPERTOP EXPLORER GUITAR.I SCRATCH BUILT THIS LAST YEAR FROM AFRICA LIMBA (KORINA). IT IS SET-NECK CONSTRUCTION BASED ON 1958 GIBSON DIMENTIONS. IT FEATURES A 2 PIECE KORINA BODY & NECK WITH A ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD, MEDIUM JUMBO FRET WIRE, VINTAGE COPPER PENNY INLAY AT THE 12TH FRET, GILDED COPPER TOP AND MATCHING HEADSTOCK, SOLID COPPER WIRE BINDING, NOBODY MAKES A COPPER PLATED BRIDGE, SO I HAD A CALLAHAN CUSTOM STEEL BRIDGE MADE WHICH WAS THEN COPPER PLATED BY A LOCAL BAND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURER IN ELKHART, INDIANA. THE GIBSON TAILPIECE WAS ALSO COPPER PLATED. I INSTALLED COPPER SPERZEL LOCKING TUNERS, SEYMOUR DUNCAN SLASH PICKUPS, CTS POTS, EMERSON PAPER CAP, SWITCHCRAFT JACK AND 3 WAY SWITCH. ALL CONTROL CAVITIES ARE COPPER LINED. SHIPS WITH A NICE SKB HARDSHELL CASE.I LEFT THE COPPER HARDWARE UNFINISHED TO ALLOW NATURAL PATINA TO OCCUR. THE FINISH IS A CRYSTAL CLEAR RESIN POUR WITH A CATYLIZED CLEAR COAT POLISHED TO A MIRROR FINISH. THE BACK AND SIDES ARE METALLIC BRONZE SIKKENS BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT.I BURNISHED THE COPPER TOP IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS SO IT CATCHES THE LIGHT FROM VARIOUS ANGLES GIVING IT A 3 DIMENTIONAL APPEARANCE.THIS TOOK MONTHS TO BUILD AND YOU WILL NEVER SEE ANYTHING ELSE LIKE IT. PLAYS AND SOUNDS GREAT. THE LOOK ON STAGE IS UNREAL!I'VE USED IT AS A DEMO FOR THE PAST YEAR AND NOW ITS TIME TO FIND IT A NEW HOME. IT IS NEAR MINT CONDITION. CHECK OUT DAVE VOGELE CUSTOM GUITARS ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION.PLEASE EMAIL ANY QUESTIONS OR FEEL FREE TO CALL ME AT 574-215-2383THANKS FOR LOOKING!