DiLella: the Michelangelo of Steds
… the Stedsmen do never fail to amaze anyone and everyone, most especially their rector. Who knew that John DiLella, resident Californian via New Jersey, was up to “making” something. Making some mac and cheese? Making his bed? Making straight As? No, none of these... well, last the one he might be, but that’s beside the point. What’s DiLella making? What every college student makes and at some point in his life… a guitar. Amazed by this, DiLella was all too happy to share with his rector and others the catalyst for this extraordinary undertaking.
On making a guitar, DiLella said,
“I really like to play guitar, but all I have here is my acoustic. With all the noise it makes, it's difficult to practice in my room with other roommates. In addition, I really wanted to play more rock songs, which often require an electric guitar. I knew if I had an electric, I could practice almost noiselessly and play the music I wanted to play.”
He went on and said, “While figuring out how I'd bring my electric guitar from home, it hit that I am an engineering student AND I should build one. So I did. I bought the raw body and neck and all the electronics from various vendors on eBay, and then spent the following weeks sanding, staining, clear coating, and installing electronics in the AME fabrication lab until the guitar was complete. It plays fantastically and I am really happy with how it turned out.”
Simply amazing. On the feat, Fr. Ralph asked, “I wonder if DiLella will make my nephew’s Pine Wood Derby car?”
