007 is done

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 15 Jul 2013 6:08 pm

Just finished serial# 007. In a week or so it will be off to Norway. see more pics on Facebook and my web site

Credits go to:
Bob Hoffnar for the Tonealigner pickup
Kevin Hatton for another fine case
Mary Kimble, local seamstress who makes the leg bags.
Sperzel tuners
Live Steel Strings

As usual, I also include my own single coil pickup.

Douglas Schuch · Post by **Douglas Schuch** » 15 Jul 2013 6:16 pm

Hey Bent,

I see adjustable springs and split screws, plus another row of set screws in the tuner. Are you doing some sort of Hybrid/BCT style of changer? Just curious....

Nice guitar!

Doug

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 15 Jul 2013 6:24 pm

Beautiful guitar, Bent

Dave Bertoncini · Post by **Dave Bertoncini** » 15 Jul 2013 6:49 pm

Wow...Very nice

mike nolan · Post by **mike nolan** » 15 Jul 2013 7:05 pm

Nice!

Harry Johansen · Post by **Harry Johansen** » 15 Jul 2013 9:03 pm

A piece of master work.I still remeber the very first guitar you made when i was there in 2008.You didnt even have machines then,I think you only had couple of saws and drills.

Martin Weenick · Post by **Martin Weenick** » 16 Jul 2013 3:32 am

Another masterpiece, I would put the workmanship up against any I've seen. Are you using a 1/2 or 9/16 axle in the changer? Great job !! Martin.

Per Berner · Post by **Per Berner** » 16 Jul 2013 4:10 am

Your steels get more and more irresistible with every new build, Bent. You must be pretty clsoe to perfection by now!

Too bad I already have too many...

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 16 Jul 2013 4:15 am

Not just great workmanship, but very tasteful design: Elegant, not gaudy, even down to the Norwegian-Canadian logo. Congrats to the builder and the new owner.

Storm Rosson · Post by **Storm Rosson** » 16 Jul 2013 4:37 am

As Martin put it "a masterpiece" ,I agree completely! Every guitar u make gets a tad sweeter my friend. Exquisite work buddy...Stormy

Greg Cutshaw · Post by **Greg Cutshaw** » 16 Jul 2013 4:40 am

This "007" edition is a collectors dream, Bond, James Bond!

Greg

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 16 Jul 2013 4:46 am

Hey friends, Thanks so much for your kind remarks! It is a joy to finally get one finished and then have such a wonderful response from y'all.

Harry, You're right. When you were here all I had was the table saw. I shudder when I think back about cutting out the bell cranks on it! Things are a tad easier on the mill.

Douglas S. I suppose the screws are akin to a hybrid type of changer but without the tone ring or the fingers stopping against the body on a raise, it is neither here nor there. I had to have a stopper of some sort at that location so I thought why not install individual adjusters while I am at it. Who knows what comes down the road and then at least the end plate will be prepared for it.

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 16 Jul 2013 4:49 am

Hey Martin, Thanks! That is some fine remark coming from a builder like yourself. I use 1/2" drill rod for the axle. You think I should go to 9/16? Would there be a noticeable difference in amount of drop?

Jerry Van Hoose · Post by **Jerry Van Hoose** » 16 Jul 2013 5:06 am

It's a beauty, wow!

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 16 Jul 2013 6:39 am

Actually, his guitars make me sick. I get sick knowing they are so beautiful and I would like to have one so bad. I agree that he is building guitars on par with any other builder in history. Those of you who get to own one are very lucky.

Daniel Policarpo · Post by **Daniel Policarpo** » 16 Jul 2013 8:22 am

Speechless.

Dale Rivard · Post by **Dale Rivard** » 16 Jul 2013 11:37 am

I get to try out this beauty in a couple of days! I'm looking forward to it Bent!

Don R Brown · Post by **Don R Brown** » 16 Jul 2013 12:05 pm

Let's hope 007 arrives in Norway neither shaken nor stirred! A beautiful piece of work for sure.

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 16 Jul 2013 6:23 pm

Dale, Looking forward to Thursday. Your stamp of approval means a lot cause I know it comes from a pro who tells it like it is. Plus, some of the top pros dig your playing as we know!

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 16 Jul 2013 6:26 pm

Don R Brown wrote:Let's hope 007 arrives in Norway neither shaken nor stirred! A beautiful piece of work for sure.

Don, Let's hope so. This will be #2 that I ship via the airline..no Fedup. Direct on Air Canada From London Ontario to Bergen Norway. The first one landed in Oslo without a scratch.
Don, thanks so much for your kind remark about 007!

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 16 Jul 2013 7:03 pm

Gary, Storm and Greg..Thanks so much. Storm how is your project coming along?

Matthew Carlin · Post by **Matthew Carlin** » 16 Jul 2013 7:05 pm

Very cool !!!!

David Nugent · Post by **David Nugent** » 17 Jul 2013 3:58 am

Stunning Guitar!..Especially like the design of the arm pad, having it end at the keyhead makes perfect sense IMO.

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 17 Jul 2013 4:14 am

Thanks Matthew
Thanks David, I designed the pad as such because I love the wood and want to show off as much of it as possible. You're on the mark - no need for a pad beyond where your hands go.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 17 Jul 2013 2:11 pm

All your guitars are beautiful, but you can send me the RED one on your home page. Red sounds better than Black. Boy, I'll catch some static over that remark. Larry

Are you getting ready t0 start oo8?