New custom DC3 Headshell Is Complete!!!

[trickyrick]

Whats up everyone, I have not posted in a while and I thought I would share. I just recently purchased a DC3 head from a forum member and fell instantly in lust with it. It has the sound that I couldn't get out of my MKIV without straying too far from the mark sound. Anyway, I liked it so much that I decided to give it a new home. I just finished building it last night, I am starting the finish today. Hand rubbed french polish. I am installing a brown footmans leather handle and a wicker grill. I will update when complete. For now enjoy.

The wood is Brazilian Cherry. Also the Old headshell with be for sale if anyone is interested.

 

[dodger916]

Great job! Please show us the finished product.

Do you plan or making any for resale?

 

[trickyrick]

Great job! Please show us the finished product.

Do you plan or making any for resale?

I will consider custom building shells, but they won't be cheap. It depends on the lumber used. I just applied the first coat to my shell and it very much looks like the Imbuya Mesa uses. It seems a little denser. I am getting the hardware tomorrow, I have 3 more coats to apply and then I will rub it out. It should be in my studio by Sunday. I will take pictures then.

 

[rocksalt7]

Coool looking shell!! It should be pretty awesome when done...cherry finishes so nice for stuff like this! :mrgreen:

 

[Boogiebabies]

I wish George would build me one of these !!! :mrgreen:

 

[trickyrick]

I've got 2 coats of finish on and it looks really, really nice. It has darkened up a lot. I wrapped all 4 sides so the grain will flow and it really pops right now. I can't wait to see what it's like after I rub it out. I have also installed the wicker cane on the front grill panel. I clamped it all the way around and will let the wicker dry overnight. It should shrink a bit and take form. I will post some pics tomorrow.

 

[trickyrick]

A day ahead of schedule.

I drilled holes in the grill panel to allow a little more air flow, it looks pretty cool.

 

[derekjason]

looks tits man!

 

[av8or3]

Is really nice for sure
Jim

 

[dodger916]

Wow...it's beautiful!

 

[lailer75]

f`n beautiful!!

 

[SonicProvocateur]

Maximum sexy 8)

Good job man! You should post it on the Mesa/Boogie facebook, im sure everyone on there would get a kick out of it too!

 

[trickyrick]

Thanks for the kind words, I am going to start a Theile next week.

 

[ewpvic]

Makes my tolex look like poo. Great job! Wish I had the equipment to dovetail and such. Oh well...........tolex it is!!!!