Billy_Blackgun

New wannabe luthier here! 2 builds under my belt: a cut-down modded Yamaha tap bass and a Strat with my 20-year-old artwork on the body and an Epiphone les paul neck (because it's all I had and....why not?). I call it "Epiphet".

Right now I'm new and impatient and sloppy, so I'm trying to improve on those things, especially my wiring and finishing work which is pretty awful right now. I've grown up with a carpenter father so I learned work working at an early age. I don't like to do anything conventionally, I always feel the need to create something different or obscene. Most of the time this leads the frustration but I love when it works. I grew up an artist as well so I like to incorporate original art into my builds.

Member statistics

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3
Birthday
Jul 5, 1980 (Age: 46)
Location
Chicago Metro Region
Gender
Male
Current Setup
Electra Phoenix, modified Yamaha tap bass
Occupation
middle mgmt.
Favorite Genres
Progressive rock, jam, fusion, classic rock
Gigs and Ensembles
n/a
Previously Owned Gear
Rickenbacker 4001
Influences and Teachers
Les Claypool (bass), father (woodworking)
Hobbies and Interests
Art, Comic books, Magic the Gathering, crafting, gaming