Guitar Pen

[pendemonium]

In January, a friend at church gave me a guitar. I wanted to make him a thank-you pen, so my brother Josh (JDPens) asked for suggestions on what wood to use in the pen. There were some great suggestions, and BRobbins629 generously sent me an assortment of woods including Mahogony, Sitka Spruce, and Fiddleback Maple to help with the project. We also picked up some pickguard material from a local guitar repair shop. Here is the end result; it's a chrome plated Mahogony Sierra with pickguard accents.

Thanks to everyone who helped with suggestions and a special thanks to Bruce for the wood.

 

[johncrane]

Well done Daniel l am sure your freind will appreciate your fine looking pen.[]

 

[BRobbins629]

Looks like the wood found a good home. A pen with a good story behind it is always more interesting. Well designed and executed. Nice job on the laminations. Making music and making pens are two great hobbies. Enjoy them both.

 

[jjenk02]

Thats a great pen Daniel, your into an area of pen turning that I haven't made it to yet. Keep up the good work..

 

[GaryMGg]

Superb pen Daniel.

 

[Stevej72]

Great job on the pen, I like the way you did the lamination. I'm sure your friend like it.

 

[LostintheWoods]

Both you and Josh did an excellent job on the pen, Daniel--good choice of design, materials, nice use of the pickguard materila--again, great job!

 

[alxe24]

That is a one nice pen the design is very attractive. Your friend will like the thought that went behind the pen as well.

 

[pendemonium]

The recipient loved his pen! [] Thanks everyone for your input .

 

[wudnhed]

That's pretty Daniel, he'll love it!

 

[Tanner]

Geez Daniel nice job! The black accents look great.

 

[Ozzy]

Very nice looking pen.

 

[pendemonium]

Thanks for the compliments! []