OK, Wichita Sam's been a busy boy. About a month ago, a local kitchen design store offered me their unused, unclaimed formica counter tops. You will see that I have plenty of them in tan/brown tones, perfect guitar colors. Anyway, I've always been a fan of masonite clad Danelectro guitars, so I thought, what-the-heck?,,, why not take a swing at building one of my own.

The following is a slideshow of the Building of a Counter Top Guitar (CTG).

Now if I've got your curousity up, let me make you an offer. If you would like to try your hand at building your own CTG, send me an email and then a paper profile of the guitar you wish to build. Depending on the level of finish you require, you can have the start to your CTG.

Enjoy.... Thanks for watching....

the best,

Wicihita Sam

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Jeff,

 

this is a real franken-monster-guitar.  On prototypes, I often just throw in the kitchen sink.  The pups (epi jazz) and the neck (acoustic style) were odd pieces from a recent trade.  The bridge was off a Squier 51 modd project.  so.... the pups and the strings don't line up perfectly... you know what?  I can't tell the difference.  Sounds good to me.  I'm waiting for a report back from her night out with some pros... I'll report later

 

Seriously the tone is great.  I like the semi-hollow  sound.  a solid back bone and two reso chambers seem to work well.

 

thanks,

the best,

 

Wichita Sam

Cool! Im off to cut a hole in our new worktop.... :o)
Cool!  I'd take one in boomerang!  Hahaha.  Seriously, I like it.
I'm on the look out for masonite/formica table top in funky 50's and 60's designs.... gotta do them more...

E D said:
Cool!  I'd take one in boomerang!  Hahaha.  Seriously, I like it.

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