Making a body blank is a simple process that doesn’t require a lot of tools. I buy wood from a local hardwood store that typically stocks their boards in what is known as “S3S.” This is an abbreviation for “surfaced on three sides.” What that means is the boards come already planed on their broad [...]
Here is a fun one! I’m building this guitar for Joseph Demaree of the Portland, OR-based band The Unit Breed. Joe is an incredible artist and a dear friend of mine. He actually helped considerably with the design of this one, including the stubby upper cutaway. I thought it looked kind of like a cross [...]
Exciting news! I recently quit my day job at FedEx Office to plunge into guitar making full-time! I have a long road ahead, but the future looks bright. Got some great builds coming down the pipeline. I’ll get my bro to update the site with some pictures and other re-vampings soon. In the meantime, visit [...]
Whew! Been awhile since an update huh? Been busy. Really busy! In fact, so busy I haven’t had time to post an update. Not to mention my webmaster just had a little boy (congrats Joe!) so I’m not gonna make him do any updates right away. Anyway, lots of building going on. Got some prototypes [...]
The JMDLX is essentially a cross between a Jazzmaster and a Telecaster Deluxe. I was asked with help designing the pickguard and it became so popular that I’ve since made three of these.
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As of today the Paul Rhoney Guitar Co. waiting list is full. I will not be adding new projects to my workload for some months to come. I am dedicated to creating the finest guitars possible and I want to focus as intently on each and every project with as much care and attention to [...]
I’ve officially registered with the state of Oregon as The Paul Rhoney Guitar Co. Expect that logo at the top of the page to change very soon.
I’ve now got some routing templates for you to do your own guitar projects available at my Ponoko Showroom! Go to: ponoko.com/showroom/paulrhoneyguitarco to find out more!
Happy Fourth of July! Today marks the release of Paul’s first unique parts offering: White plastic knobs for Fender Jaguar/Jazz Bass/Bass VI! Check out the Services page to see pictures and find out more about ordering some of your own.
The official go-live date of paulrhoney.com. Please be sure to check out Paul’s brother Joe’s website joerhoney.com, without whom this site would not look half as good as it does.