The Watering Hole

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_fqLR0dRTw

So weird. But so cool, in a way. :)

I'm always sad that these technologically-advanced guitars are almost invariably ugly as fuck, though.
Tripper

I don't know Tripper, I kinda liked the look of that one. It looked easy to play, has 24 frets, controls in the right place, Easy access to the upper frets, and not too homely lookin. ;D

Tripper — Apr 24, 2019So weird. But so cool, in a way. :)

I'm always sad that these technologically-advanced guitars are almost invariably ugly as fuck, though.
Tripper

So you like my Jeff Miller creations then better Tripper?  Lots of extras buried inside these beautiful bodies!  (Like tons of tone options and Variax guts!)  8-)

There was a third but, when I was forced to sell everything else, I ended up selling it to a guy named Bo (who went by Space Cowboy in other forums) with the stipulation that I could buy it back once I could afford to.  Unfortunately, I just learned that he passed away last year (at only 63!) so I'm afraid that one's lost and Jeff's not making guitars anymore...  :(

Edit:  For some reason, the images are not showing (at least at the moment)... Here are the links:

https://www.nwdreamer.com/gif/RaspberryTwist.jpg

https://www.nwdreamer.com/pics/Guitars/Miller3/IMG954781.jpg

Yes, Jeff's and MIDIRose's creations were definitely different and a lot prettier... :)

Your guitars from Jeff are gorgeous.
Tripper

Tripper — Apr 29, 2019Yes, Jeff's and MIDIRose's creations were definitely different and a lot prettier.
Tripper

+1 on Trippers comment, but still, beauty is not the only thing that is important. Functionality to me is the most important thing, upper fret access and control placement is also important to me. Although those guitars were beautiful and probably very functional as well. I would select functionality as my most important aspect of an instrument.

So you would LOVE my guitars Dave!  As nice as they look, functionality was the primary reason for their existence.  Each guitar incorporates several aspects I liked from other guitars.  The shape comes from an Les Paul Double-Cut (so great access to the upper frets), the scale comes from PRS (25"), the neck radius comes from the Music Man Axis, etc.  I not only replaced 14 guitars with the three Jeff built for me, I ended up with a lot more options.

Since all of the guitars share the same basic features (mentioned above), it's kind of like having a nice set of golf clubs.  Each club may have a different purpose, but they all are designed to feel the same.  I'm not talented enough to bounce between Gibson's 24.75" scale and Fender's 26" scale - LOL!

Since Bo passed away (the guy who bought one to help me out), I'm guessing I'll never see that one again, but the other two can still handle dozens of tone options.  I'm happy with them!  :)

CraigBert — Apr 30, 2019So you would LOVE my guitars Dave!  As nice as they look, functionality was the primary reason for their existence.  Each guitar incorporates several aspects I liked from other guitars.  The shape comes from an Les Paul Double-Cut (so great access to the upper frets), the scale comes from PRS (25"), the neck radius comes from the Music Man Axis, etc.  I not only replaced 14 guitars with the three Jeff built for me, I ended up with a lot more options.

Since all of the guitars share the same basic features (mentioned above), it's kind of like having a nice set of golf clubs.  Each club may have a different purpose, but they all are designed to feel the same.  I'm not talented enough to bounce between Gibson's 24.75" scale and Fender's 26" scale - LOL!

Since Bo passed away (the guy who bought one to help me out), I'm guessing I'll never see that one again, but the other two can still handle dozens of tone options.  I'm happy with them!  :)

Good news CraigBert. I liked the look of them for sure, I had one 25" scale a custom made by the late Philip Petillo which I sold back to his widow and son. I liked that scale a bunch. Now I am with only Fender 25-1/2 scale guitars, 2 cheapos and a homemade partscaster.

Oops!  And, yes, I meant 25.5" scale for Fender.

CraigBert — May 01, 2019Oops!  And, yes, I meant 25.5" scale for Fender.

Yeah I was not going to be rude enough to point that out blatantly amigo. I must be mellowing in my old age. ;D

Don't misunderstand, please - I really don't care if they're particularly beautiful. Most of my primary instruments are beaters and always have been. (And not necessarily in a good, "vintage patina" sort of way). But they have features that make my life easier, like the drop-tuner on my Ibanez electric, the pickup splitter on my Carvin bass, etc.

I just think that so many "modern" or "futuristic" designs just try to look different for some reason, instead of incorporating their cool advancements in a traditional-looking (or at least attractive in a classic way) package. It just makes them look dumb to me, in most cases. Like the newest generation of Toyota Prius. It's "TryHard Futurism". I mean, the original Variax is pretty homely, but it's been my main performing "acoustic" for 15 years. Function > form always for me. :)

But good for them for trying. Design Luddites like me need to be pushed ahead sometimes. :)
Tripper

I thought it was actually 25" scale, which is the scale for PRS guitars, since they look like PRS guitars.