New Year New Book And New Projects by BJ Neblett
Hello and Happy New Year! I know, a bit belated. But that just speaks to the craziness that has gripped my life recently. Working a new job, lots of overtime (a good thing) planning and working on new guitar projects, and trying to finish up Book Three of Planet Alt-Sete-Nine: War Of The Wizards has left little time for much of anything else. While I wait for the glue to dry on the new nut on my latest project, and before I dive into more work on the electronics, I thought I'd take a minute and give you a visual tour of what is coming in 2022. We call them 'Art Guitars' and while they are stunningly beautiful works of art in their own right, all are fully functional and playable. The pieces are hand carved in Italy by my friend, the exceedingly talented Fabrizio Uffreduzzi, painting and artwork are in the capable hands of Seattle artist Anastasia Rudenco, and I oversee and assemble the project. We all share in design and concept. Keep an eye here and on my Instagram account, as we plan on having an art showing of the Art Guitars, a few other of my guitar creations, and of course, Anastasia's own artwork. Let me know what you think.
First up is 'Brook', a Stratocaster straight out of hell. As of this writing, Brook is about half-finished and will feature some 'interesting' additions.
Anyone get the name "Brook" connection?
A wild wacky tribute to the peace and love movement of the 70s, Jasmine is a Les Paul suited for Jerry Garcia. She is currently in the capable hands of Anastasia, being decorated with all the fun colors that marked the hippie movement. Like all my guitars, Jasmine will have a few surprises of her own.
