@TV the Wired Turtle I noticed this recently on your IG. I think this is the fourth or fifth Rooster finish variation, right? Do tell and show us more of this beauty!
Nocturne Rooster
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Stefan87
Country Gent
Yeah that is cool, a fixed tail (like G cut out) would be soo cool on that, total rock and roll machine.
A cat on this forum ordered this, I was gonna make a short vid before I shipped it to him but we've had Flu go through this @#$% house and take all four of us out. Me being most recent, so I've been very slow to get things out for 3 weeks.
cielski
Senior Gretsch-Talker
That's a sweet looking guitar---with a jack plate as well!
I dont need Thunder ashamed of me now..
That’s super cool it’s for a forum mbr. I’m retracting my request for more pictures on this thread so we can share in an excited NGD post from said member. He or she just better post. I really love the look. Those knobs match it perfectly too. It’s all in the details.
Sorry to hear about the families flu. I’ve caught something too. Just had a temp yesterday and took a sick day from work today.
That is an absolutely stunning guitar….Just beautiful
stiv
Country Gent
Wow. A beauty.
Me too I'm a fan of a single binding.
Me too I'm a fan of a single binding.
I like the straight string pull and the shallow break angle (I don't do windmills). Are there any pics that include the headstock?
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Gorgeous guitar and I love the finish
I’m going to assume it’s the same standard Nocturne Rooster one on his site. I have the feeling Tavo’s going to leave it up to the new owner to post on here once he receives it.
Nocturne ROOSTER Guitar
My ultimate instrument for Nocturne Amps & Pedals, is now Yours! The Nocturne Rooster Guitar, made here in California w a Sinker Redwood top. Sustainably sourced from rivers n lakes here in our golden state. Complete with an American Bigsby and Tvjones inc. pickups. Here's The Giffen's sharing...
www.thenocturnebrain.com
I’d love to own one someday. They’re built by Grez Guitars. Really seems like a high quality hand built instrument with Nocturne coolness for the price.
Grez Guitars | Custom Guitars | Petaluma, CA
Production and Custom Guitars including The Mendocino, RC Allen Inspired Archtops and Baritone Guitars.
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I didnt film the rooster Jr as it was a little more delicate a process dancing around the maple binding between redwood top and honduran mahog body, but I did capture the solid 100yr redwood rooster, Im still trying to get done between orders. here's the instagram vid link to see the process from raw wood to
charred lovely.
the break angle has been increased quite a bit since the first build and the neck shape has finally also been dialed in, sitting w Barry. (the feel is to die for) Also these Japanese Shou Sugi Ban finishes I'm doing w the fire charring, water brushing and shellac sealing..then it goes back to Grez for the build.I’m going to assume it’s the same standard Nocturne Rooster one on his site. I have the feeling Tavo’s going to leave it up to the new owner to post on here once he receives it.
Nocturne ROOSTER Guitar
My ultimate instrument for Nocturne Amps & Pedals, is now Yours! The Nocturne Rooster Guitar, made here in California w a Sinker Redwood top. Sustainably sourced from rivers n lakes here in our golden state. Complete with an American Bigsby and Tvjones inc. pickups. Here's The Giffen's sharing...www.thenocturnebrain.com
I’d love to own one someday. They’re built by Grez Guitars. Really seems like a high quality hand built instrument with Nocturne coolness for the price.
Grez Guitars | Custom Guitars | Petaluma, CA
Production and Custom Guitars including The Mendocino, RC Allen Inspired Archtops and Baritone Guitars.www.grezguitars.com
I didnt film the rooster Jr as it was a little more delicate a process dancing around the maple binding between redwood top and honduran mahog body, but I did capture the solid 100yr redwood rooster, Im still trying to get done between orders. here's the instagram vid link to see the process from raw wood to
charred lovely.
Barry is around the corner from me. Actually, more like 4 corners, but a 10 minute walk. His work is beautiful and he is nice man to boot. I've been gassing for his new short scale Mendocino bass.I’m going to assume it’s the same standard Nocturne Rooster one on his site. I have the feeling Tavo’s going to leave it up to the new owner to post on here once he receives it.
Nocturne ROOSTER Guitar
My ultimate instrument for Nocturne Amps & Pedals, is now Yours! The Nocturne Rooster Guitar, made here in California w a Sinker Redwood top. Sustainably sourced from rivers n lakes here in our golden state. Complete with an American Bigsby and Tvjones inc. pickups. Here's The Giffen's sharing...www.thenocturnebrain.com
I’d love to own one someday. They’re built by Grez Guitars. Really seems like a high quality hand built instrument with Nocturne coolness for the price.
Grez Guitars | Custom Guitars | Petaluma, CA
Production and Custom Guitars including The Mendocino, RC Allen Inspired Archtops and Baritone Guitars.
I rennet seeing a short video of him at NAMM a few years back. Seemed like a solid guy. Great to know he is off of camera too.
That IG video is crazy! it’s got to take a stomach of steel to do it the first time. So if I understand it right, the video is the solid body but it’s the same process you did for that guitar in the thread? Looks incredible in the end result.
Have you ever thought of doing a Rooster with a silver grain filler? I’ve mostly seen it on black. But I did catch it once on a dark red stain and it looked amazing as well.
Yes same process for this Rooster Jr., much lighter attack though on the back w the honduran hog. The approach to how you use the torch changes w the wood you are using or you burn everything up fast. I have more control w mapp gas than propane and prefer it. On my pineycastard which is split top sugarpine on a solid piece of kiln dried pine, I stuck to following/tracing grain pattern with the torch and light brushing, to steel wool and multiple coats satin minwax. Ps. the doghair finish youre talking about ( i think thats what youre mentioning, is best for a very porous mahogany. Collings capitalizes on it, and do it better than most. if someone wanted the doghair finish I'd do it in a heartbeat! )
Yes same process for this Rooster Jr., much lighter attack though on the back w the honduran hog. The approach to how you use the torch changes w the wood you are using or you burn everything up fast. I have more control w mapp gas than propane and prefer it. On my pineycastard which is split top sugarpine on a solid piece of kiln dried pine, I stuck to following/tracing grain pattern with the torch and light brushing, to steel wool and multiple coats satin minwax. Ps. the doghair finish youre talking about ( i think thats what youre mentioning, is best for a very porous mahogany. Collings capitalizes on it, and do it better than most. if someone wanted the doghair finish I'd do it in a heartbeat! )
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I had seen your pineycaster before. It’s so nicely done I just thought it looked great but didn’t know why. Knowing is half the battle and I see it now. Thanks for sharing your experience on the technique.
That’s the finish I was talking about and love. I’ve seen a few videos and it looks fairly easy to do. If all goes well, hopefully I can order one come 2025-ish. I’d be down for that finish on a Rooster. Great things come to those who wait. Just got to have patience.
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What's the average lead time on a Rooster?
4 months although I have a solid body rooster w german carve finishing up around easter. Thats 100yr old solid reclaimed redwood.
