Ivison Guitars - Build and Repair Thread

KickTheHabit

Love the logo too, very cool

Keefy

KickTheHabit said:

The one that got away... #yousnoozeyoulose 
i kbew it would be a keeper @Keefy ; 

KickTheHabit said:

Love the logo too, very cool

IvisonGuitars

'59 DC Model in Aniline Cherry which will eventually fade out to a beautiful russet brown just like the originals did when exposed to UV.

You can follow the making of this guitar here: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/134322/1959-dc-junior-build-thread.

SteveRobinson

Beautiful work Neil.

IvisonGuitars

SteveRobinson said:

Beautiful work Neil.

Thank you Steve, coming from your good self, I really appreciate that!

IvisonGuitars

'59 DC Model in Aged TV Yellow...I just offered up one of my NOS Celluloid guards against this one and a huge smile flashed across my face, it's going to look very authentic indeed!

BluesyDave

Loving these build threads.  Very fine work Sir.

sawyer

Umiserneil said:

'59 DC Model in Aged TV Yellow...I just offered up one of my NOS Celluloid guards against this one and a huge smile flashed across my face, it's going to look very authentic indeed!

Let's see it with scratchplate in situ.:)

damm73

These look fantastic Neil. I love the prototype I bought from you last year...I'm always getting positive comments on it from other guitarists...everyone that's tried it now covets it! Glad to see you're getting this venture off the ground. 

IvisonGuitars

damm73 said:

These look fantastic Neil. I love the prototype I bought from you last year...I'm always getting positive comments on it from other guitarists...everyone that's tried it now covets it! Glad to see you're getting this venture off the ground. 

Oh Wow! That’s brilliant to hear @damm73, so pleased it’s serving you well!

I posted a couple of pictures on a Les Paul Junior Facebook page yesterday and the response and enquiries has been phenomenal which is great and it’s such a boost hearing from people who have them and are enjoying them!

IvisonGuitars

sawyer said:

Umiserneil said:

'59 DC Model in Aged TV Yellow...I just offered up one of my NOS Celluloid guards against this one and a huge smile flashed across my face, it's going to look very authentic indeed!

Let's see it with scratchplate in situ.:)

Here ya go @sawyer

robinbowes

damm73 said:

These look fantastic Neil. I love the prototype I bought from you last year...I'm always getting positive comments on it from other guitarists...everyone that's tried it now covets it! Glad to see you're getting this venture off the ground. 

I so should have bought this.

sawyer

Cool mock up! Lookin forward to completed guitar pics 

IvisonGuitars

Here's a 1957 TV Special that i've just finished putting together after refinishing in TV Yellow....Not before taking all it's vital statistics for an Ivison TV Special build soon...!

It's my own personal guitar and an absolute KILLER! 

SteveRobinson

Big improvement on the finish there!

Del_Preston

Really enjoyed reading this thread Neil and the guitars look stunning...  Just wondering, is there much neck angle on a junior, and have you decided to alter it at all?  I've never actually played one!  Great work.

IvisonGuitars

Del_Preston said:

Really enjoyed reading this thread Neil and the guitars look stunning...  Just wondering, is there much neck angle on a junior, and have you decided to alter it at all?  I've never actually played one!  Great work.

Thanks @Del_Preston!

There is a neck angle on the Juniors, I cover that in this thread: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/134322/1959-dc-junior-build-thread

Del_Preston

Superb, cheers!

Danielsguitars

You do a lovely tv yellow, i hope i get close when i restore my one

IvisonGuitars

customkits said:

You do a lovely tv yellow, i hope i get close when i restore my one

Cheers Darren!

Folks, I'm going to let this one go actually, the first Single Cut I made and the first time I feel I got the TV Yellow colour correct so I was keeping it for sentimental reasons more than anything but I'd like to fund some more builds so this is up for grabs, a full replica, TOP SPEC as always and a Mojoaxe bridge included too. PM me if interested