the blue mako custom

body honduras mahogni - neckthrough - wenge and hard rock maple -
two carbon rods build into neck for more strength - MOP sharkteeth inlay -
two langcaster humbucker pups - schaller guitar-bridge 36 6 -
groover machines - frets of stainless steel - MOP shark teeth, name and sidedot inlays in ebony fretboard - built in overdrive in push-pull button function

the blue mako custom

body honduras mahogni - neckthrough - wenge and hard rock maple -
two carbon rods build into neck for more strength - MOP sharkteeth inlay -
two langcaster humbucker pups - schaller guitar-bridge 36 6 -
groover machines - frets of stainless steel - MOP shark teeth, name and sidedot inlays in ebony fretboard - built in overdrive in push-pull button function

before gluing in the neck

almost done. the neck is ready to be glued into the finished painted body. both parts has been coated with several layers of matt laquer, and will recieve a few more coats after assembly.

contour and pockets

the pocket for the neck is being tested to ensure the right fit. the contour has been made for the body and is now ready for routing the different pockets.

routing the body

body is made of honduras mahogany, which is a very good tonewood, and easy to mill.

milling the neck

neck finished milling. it is made with Wenge center and hard rock maple on sides. there has been 2 carbon rods glued into the neck as reinforcement.

roughing the neck

the neck is finished from the top-side, only missing sharktooth inlays in ebony fretboard. it will be turned over for routing the back.