The Jerry Lee

Have only made two. Working on two more. Thinking about this one.
The box is 8 5/8" x 8" x 2" (not square) "Sonador" (good Logo on the top) The record is SUN - Jerry Lee Lewis (one side "Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On" the other "Mean Woman Blues") Bought it with money from my paper route in 1957. Need some opinions: 1. Diamond shape or square. 2. Which side up Shakin' or Mean Woman. 3. Nut to bridge (was thinking 26") 4. Turn the box upside down with the Logo on the back of the guitar? 5. What to use for the nut and the bridge. 6. Any other suggestions or comments are welcome

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Comment by Jb Wo on May 29, 2014 at 2:31pm

Whole Lot of Shakin' was on the 'A' side and Uncle John chose it, but the title Mean Woman Blues just sounds good. Going to have to listen to both of them again, it's been a long time. Like the diamond shape also but the box is not perfectly square. Still looks good though.  Like the turntable arm.Will have to go to the thrift store.  Thanks. Let me know how your turns out. 

Comment by Skinny Gumbo on May 29, 2014 at 1:47pm

1) Diamond Shape!

2) I would have to go with Mean Woman side up.  

3) I like 24" or 26"

4) yes

5) What if you could find an old turntable, and cut the arm to fit as a nut or bridge. Just to keep with the record theme.

6) Keep up the great ideas!  I love this concept!

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