Lowe Guitars shop notes

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Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes

Post by BTL » Mon Sep 05, 2022 10:43 am

Yes, I'm in Florida...that's an interesting idea for a future project, thanks!

This is the first-ever Jayluxe V in 34" scale and it's also the premiere of the 3+2 headstock on this body shape. Fralin Big Singles round out the unique feature set. How do you like this whole new  combination?

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Post by BTL » Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:04 pm

Thank you!

This one is boxed up and ready to go.

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Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Tue Sep 06, 2022 5:42 pm

BeeTL wrote:
Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:04 pm
Thank you!

This one is boxed up and ready to go.

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That is sexy!!! The 5-string looks more complete than a 4-string for some reason :D
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Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes

Post by BTL » Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:03 pm

Thank you so much! I really like the looks of the 5-string as well.

Finishing up a build for a friend in Nashville, TN. It feels good to get this one across the finish line.

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Post by BTL » Sat Sep 24, 2022 4:18 pm

I'm kind of bummed that I shipped the Jayluxe V and Ridler IV GT40 without taking poolside pics. Oh, well...on to the next one. 

This Chromasonic VI is boxed up and heading to @tonelounge in Nashville, TN.

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Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes

Post by DeathJag » Sat Sep 24, 2022 5:24 pm

I like that headstock shape!

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Post by BTL » Sat Sep 24, 2022 6:14 pm

DeathJag wrote:
Sat Sep 24, 2022 5:24 pm
I like that headstock shape!
Thanks!

It felt like a big risk when I designed it in 2009, but it's become something of an old friend. The Chromasonic VI isn't going anywhere, but I'd love to see the demand kick up just a little bit. Of course, every one I've built on spec has sold before it was finished so perhaps I just need to keep more than one in the pipeline at a time.
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Post by BTL » Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:20 am

This is the only currently available 8-string bass bridge that offers intonation and height adjustment for each individual string. Retrofits a standard/vintage-spec 5-screw bridge without modification. 2.3" string spacing. Saddles lock from the treble side of the bridge. Patent pending.

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Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes

Post by BTL » Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:45 pm

Getting some build time in.

Chromasonic VI in okoume with plastic front binding.

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The new logo.

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A few wiring harnesses.

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Post by BTL » Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:38 am

Ready to go, just needs strings.

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Post by BTL » Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:02 am

Here's a couple of poolside shots of builds I finished some time ago, I just forgot to share these at the time.

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Post by BTL » Sun Feb 26, 2023 7:01 am

This one came together quickly once I finally got to it. It's a refinished swamp ash body from Summer NAMM (originally Rubio Monocoat) and a neck from a custom project where the buyer went in a different direction. 

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Post by BTL » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:11 am

Poolside shots...gotta' love winter in Florida!

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Post by BTL » Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:04 am

Fun in the sun.

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Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:58 pm

Maaaannn! These both look lovely, but that sunburst with the thin red and black edges and the binding looks REALLY sharp :? :-* I'm not usually a sunburst person, but when it's good, it's a thing of real beauty!!
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