Roisin Guitars

Yet another great cigar box guitar

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 02:28:00 +0100

Like I often do, I just type “… guitar” into Google image search. This time, I found this:

Found here. Ain’t she pretty?

New Project

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:03:00 +0100

First non-guitar related project well underway. Here’s a hint: Laminated plywood and bottle-caps.

Work in progress: Motor-X

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:08:37 +0100

Back home over Easter, I’ve started the first new project in the pipeline: The Motor-X!

The name will make sense, soon.

Les Paul vs Leo Fender

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:28:52 +0100

Fusing characteristics of a Les Paul and Telecaster is nothing new, it has been done before, but this one is made of more character and grit. Behold, the Fano Alt de Facto SP6:

Oh Stew Mac...

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:10:15 +0000

I was actually looking for rotary switches and found this…

Silly Americans, so ignorant.

In lieu of real news...

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:23:00 +0000

The first Zigarrocaster, finished in late September, 2010.

It had to be done, I mutilated the head of my Tele. Fear not, it...

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:37:47 +0000

It had to be done, I mutilated the head of my Tele. Fear not, it was just a Squier.

Ideas for a new project & a question

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:51:00 +0000

Ever in the search for new Ideas, I decided to couple some of the Stratotone vibe with the LP Junior Vibe and throw in some other elements and behold, a mockup picture was born:

The actual guitar pictured is a Agile 2300 with some photo-chopped additions/modifications:

F-Hole (thinline semiacoustic!), armrest (as seen on the Duesenberg 52 Senior), a single P90 like stacked Humbucker in the neck-position with a coiltap switch (again as seen on Duesenbergs but executed in a fashion like the variotone switch on B.B. King’s Lucille), 64,7 cm scale (Fender scale), wrap-around bridge.

Not pictured: Simple dot inlays in a bound rosewood fretboard as well as full body binding. The output jack would be recessed into the side of the body as it is done on good Telecasters.

So, I take submissions for a name for this model. Preferably Irish/Gaelic names that sound great.

A beautiful interpretation of the LP Junior theme!...

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:37:46 +0000

A beautiful interpretation of the LP Junior theme! (“Samick” Linda JTR LN-10)

Found on ebay.

clintzoombrewer: idealistpropaganda: thetokyoterror: [Fugazi...

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:55:51 +0000

clintzoombrewer:

idealistpropaganda:

thetokyoterror:

[Fugazi - Waiting Room]

Just so that every one knows, this is the ONLY Fugazi song ever made. It was released as a one-sided single and then the band all died in a plane crash shortly thereafter.

Dirty Lies. great song though

Serious groove is serious.

Harmony, once again

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 22:34:00 +0000

Another of those peculiar little things, another Harmony Stratotone, this one’s called “Newport”. I wonder how many different models they made over the years.

found at Main Street Vintage

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 22:21:20 +0000

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”

- Dalai Lama (via kari-shma)

"I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it."

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:54:15 +0000

“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.”

- Maya Angelou (via kari-shma)

dewadict: dadatata: Horror Business [dribbble] The Ramones...

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:02:00 +0000

dewadict:

dadatata:

Horror Business [dribbble]

The Ramones Wanna / The Misfits Want

Dan Gneiding

This is fantastic.

"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:06:39 +0000

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

- Confucius (via kari-shma)

kari-shma: London When it Snows; Big Ben and Lovers (by Kayode...

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:15:38 +0000

kari-shma:

London When it Snows; Big Ben and Lovers (by Kayode Okeyode)

This has nothing to do with guitars, buit it’s awesome to the max.

Found this little peculiar beauty on ebay, hence the watermark...

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:53:00 +0000

Found this little peculiar beauty on ebay, hence the watermark in the picture

"Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you."

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:41:15 +0000

“Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson (via kari-shma)

Happy 2011

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:42:04 +0000

What better way to start my tumblr with an inaugural post on New Year’s?

So here it is, my resurrected tumblblog, for stuff I find on the web and the stuff I make with my hands. I’ve got some nice projects lined up for 2011 that will be posted here when the time comes.

Cheers!

sketchyjoe: andimustscream: This sounds amazing. The Clash -...

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:23:35 +0000

sketchyjoe:

andimustscream:

This sounds amazing.

The Clash - Police On My Back (Acoustic)

How can I run a tumblblog on guitars (well, it’s pretty much empty atm) and NOT reblog this? RECTIFIED!