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Kemp Guitars *2017-2018* Build Thread

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  • sgosden said:

    wow, the tru-oil has darkened the wood a fair bit there?

    that's right lovley that is.


    As expected, yes. That said, my camera is crap at taking indoor shots and I was under artificial light which makes a difference. It will look different (and better) once the Tru-Oil is finished =) 
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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited January 2019

    Played around with some Pale Moon Ebony today @webrthomson  

    More on this build soon...

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  • Drool - now that looks amazing - can't wait to see this one come together :)
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  • Drool - now that looks amazing - can't wait to see this one come together :)
    I like that PME fboard... Some can be a bit too busy, this works nice. Just waiting for the Luminlay now and then I shall move on with it and get the body glued up :)
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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited February 2019

    That white DC3 now ready to go. I wasn't sure about this body shape after making the Sapele archtop prototype in October. I said back then that I'd have to make another and paint it... Here it is and I'm happier with it now.

    DC3 #2: Alder body (flat top), 3-piece Wenge/Sapele neck (bolt-on), African Ebony fretboard (25.5" scale length), Gotoh fixed bridge/381 tuners, Irongear "Steam Hammer" pickups, coil split mini-switch and matte Signal White PU finish.


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  • sgosdensgosden Frets: 1993

    That white DC3 now ready to go. I wasn't sure about this body shape after making the Sapele archtop prototype in October. I said back then that I'd have to make another and paint it... Here it is and I'm happier with it now.

    DC3 #2: Alder body (flat top), 3-piece Wenge/Sapele neck (bolt-on), African Ebony fretboard (25.5" scale length), Gotoh fixed bridge/381 tuners, Irongear "Steam Hammer" pickups, coil split mini-switch and matte Signal White PU finish.




    DC3 is a brilliant shape from the pictures I've seen. Got a nice offset look at the back, without looking out of balance like extreme offsets do.

    The bevel edge on the top makes it look like it would be comfy to play too.

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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited February 2019
    sgosden said:

    DC3 is a brilliant shape from the pictures I've seen. Got a nice offset look at the back, without looking out of balance like extreme offsets do.

    The bevel edge on the top makes it look like it would be comfy to play too.

    Thanks, it's great to hear, some feedback. Yeah, I wasn't sure about the DC3 to begin with but given a paint job - especially the white with black hardware and Ebony fboard - has changed my views on it. 

    In terms of playability and comfort, it's probably my most comfortable design ever. Fret access is great, even though most guitars are designed for easy upper fret access, and generally feels great playing whether sitting down or standing. I love it now and will probably look to do a 7-string version soon (this was planned to be a 7 string but the fretboard blank was too narrow). 

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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited January 2019

    Custom 8-string DC with Tru-Oil finished Ziricote/Sapele body and Wenge/Maple thru-neck... on the blanket for fretwork and assembly

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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited January 2019

    The 5hit has hit the fan... 

    [PIC REMOVED]

    ***The Pinky Dinky saga beings***

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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited January 2019

    Working on this classy metal machine today and it's finished, bar setup. Full pics hopefully tomorrow...

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  • GoldenEraGuitarsGoldenEraGuitars Frets: 8820
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    Stunning work :) 
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  • lonestar said:
    Stunning work :) 


    Thanks lonestar =) 
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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited January 2019

    Time to reveal the latest Kemp build in all its glory... Had a real hard time selecting pics for this one. There's 8 on the website but here's (I think) the best handful...

    Custom 8-string DC - Wenge/Maple thru-neck, Ziricote drop-top on Sapele (stained) body wings, Multiscale Bocote fretboard, Hipshot fixed bridge, Gotoh 381 Magnum Lock tuners, Bare Knuckle Pickups Aftermath set and Tru-Oil finish





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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited January 2019
    On to something else now... Leopardwood top sanded to 80 grit will be paired up with the Leopardwood/Pale Moon Ebony neck recently posted @webrthomson


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  • That looks ace Matt - the grain has come up very nicely :)
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  • That looks ace Matt - the grain has come up very nicely :)

    Yeah, had a fair bit of saw marks on one side. All gone now and looking very nice. Got the neck and body wings glued and clamped on right now so more updates on this very soon =) 

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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited January 2019

    Here we are @webrthomson Looks like a guitar now

    Custom DC 6-string in progress - Leopardwood thru-neck, Leopardwood/Ebony laminated top on Alder body (wings), Pale Moon Ebony fretboard, Tonepros T3BT Tune-O-Matic bridge, Gotoh 510 tuners and Fishman Fluance Modern pups...

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  • Looking amazing already Matt - loving the Leopardwood and Pale Moon Ebony - awesome :)
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  • Thanks Ross. Like I said, all coming together now =)

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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited January 2019

    A lost photo. This build was finished around late summer 2016 and left the workshop in this state ready to be prepped for some custom airbrush artwork. Features custom inlay work by VanWhy Inlay & Design, PA, USA, Sycamore body, Maple neck, Indian Rosewood fretboard, Schaller Floyd Rose and M6 tuners. Unfortunately, I lost contact with the client before I had the chance to see the finished guitar... Nice selection of Limba, Purpleheart and Wenge in the background too

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