We’ve analysed, scrutinised, discussed and argued our way through the process of selecting the shortlist for our home builder competition. Many flagons of coffee and sundry packets of Hobnobs were consumed during the process, but now, at last, we’re able to publish a list of the six finalists drawn from the multitude of entries we’ve had flooding into the magazine’s mailbox. It’s been an amazing journey and we’re overwhelmed by the woodworking talent, imagination and design prowess we’ve witnessed during these final stages. Now, the shortlist will be sent over to StewMac for its judges’ adjudication and we will be announcing the winners soon. Stand by!
PETER CROUT
WENGE WONDER
Peter chose a combo of maple and wenge for his build. It’s a neck-through-body design, “removing the necessity of a neck-to-body joint while maintaining maximum resonance and strength”. The body has routed chambers and the wenge fretboard features maple dots. Pickup duties are upheld by Bare Knuckle Apache units on wenge/ maple mounts and the vibrato unit is courtesy of Duesenberg. Total build time was a lean 45 hours, and the guitar weighs in at a trim 3kg (6.6lb). We really liked the look of the guitar – the woodworking skills alone are well worth a place in the final.
MICHAEL SLSSINGAR
MAPLE ROCKER
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