*guitar rough cut done - pics
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Topic: *guitar rough cut done - pics
Posted By: WGP guy2
Subject: *guitar rough cut done - pics
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 5:55pm
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I've cut the template for the guitar. Because the Maple I have is only 12 inches wide, the guitar is about .5 inches smaller in the lower bout than a Les Paul really is. I think once it gets it's thickness and the parts it will look better, but I think it looks a little weird now. Should I scrap this template and make a different one? My band saw broke so I did this all with a table saw and a dremel. I matched my paper design perfectly though.    EDIT: Rough cut. One of my pieces shattered upon cutting it, so I will have to get another one. It barely fits between my armpit and leg at this width, so I'm happy it wasn't full width. The thickness is considerably larger than my other guitars (by about 1.25-1.5 inches), but I will get used to it. It is also rather heavy at 6 lbs. There's about .25-.125" extra on all parts which will be sanded off later. Full thickness:  One board short of full thickness:  |
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Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 6:00pm
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I don't think it looks too bad. What other ideas do you have in mind if you would scrap this one?
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 6:02pm
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Eh... A semi-hollow LP would kill, but something just looks... off... Great start though! Glad to see you following through. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell" 
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Posted By: Skillet42565
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 6:44pm
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Back looks too big to me, even up that front.
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Posted By: bravecoward
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 6:44pm
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why didnt you follow the grain
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 6:51pm
He brings up a very valid point... ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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bravecoward wrote:Posted By: pntbl freak
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 6:51pm
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Posted By: Roll Tide
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 6:53pm
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It's fat.
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 6:56pm
Actually, considering what it is, I think it's too skinny. Since that's the widest you can get it, refine the main part of the body. Make it less egg-shaped, and more round. /my opinion ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: Skillet42565
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 6:57pm
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It just isn't balanced correctly. -------------
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Posted By: Bolt3
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 7:05pm
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Nice pencil
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Posted By: WGP guy2
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 7:18pm
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The front bout and concave parts, basically the whole front end, would match perfectly to a Les Paul. But the back being about an inch less in width looks weird. I think if I increase the length of the concave sections it will even the body out a little bit. I didn't follow the grain because this is only a template, and will not be on the guitar. The actual wood for the guitar has the grain flowing in the right direction. |
Posted By: fourfiftysix
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 7:33pm
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good job skippy lol all that hard work may not pay off..but who knows im not guitar expertPosted By: WGP guy2
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 7:34pm
Read my post above you dude, it's not going to be part of the guitar. |
Posted By: fourfiftysix
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 7:36pm
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*****edited
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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 8:06pm
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Pretty nice.
The back looks a bit too circular though. |
Posted By: WGP guy2
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 8:12pm
To put this into perspective, I'll post my picture with all harware installed and to the correct dimensions. The body on this CAD drawing exactly matches the body I cut out of the wood, to within 1/16 of an inch. I think once I get all the stuff on there it will look right. |
Posted By: Cyberdemon
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 8:17pm
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From what ive read your doing a pretty good job, i cant wait till this is done man keep it up!!! ------------- http://imageshack.us"> 
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Posted By: WGP guy2
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 8:22pm
| Anyone know exactly how your supposed to get the electronics into a semi-hollow body? All of the ones I've seen are sealed off in the back, I can't figure out how they do it. I assume there has to be some way to access the electronics for maintenance? |
Posted By: bravecoward
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 8:22pm
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oh i thought the paper thing was the template
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 8:43pm
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Something about it looks off but I can't put my finger on it for the life of me. I think part of it is the fact it's so blank, so maybe it'll look better with some more progress.
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Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 8:44pm
That was the template for the template. The wood thing is the template for the guitar. ------------- 
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Posted By: Ilford Rule
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 8:58pm
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I know on some gretches the only way to get at the electric components is through the f-holes... or removal. You could always make an access plate, but that might throw the sound off the tiniest bit... As a question, are you making the neck yourself? Or using a premade/prefretted one? ------------- CPro (w/ polished internals) 14" Bigshot BT SBS Various Rails NcSTAR D4B Macro AA 68/45 
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Posted By: Dye Playa
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 9:06pm
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shmexy
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Posted By: pntbl freak
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 9:20pm
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After looking at it for a second time, the bottom is to oval. It needs to be rounded.
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Posted By: benttwig33
Date Posted: 06 March 2008 at 10:16pm
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Kinda looks like a pear.
Maybe widen it or shoten the bakend , IMO ------------- Sig is WAY too big. |
Posted By: WGP guy2
Date Posted: 07 March 2008 at 12:39pm
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Ilford Rule, I'm purchasing a complete replacement neck for an LP. Now I've come to the realization looks aren't important. If I cut more wood off of this to make it look better, it will harm the sound. I'm looking for great tone first and foremost, therefore the template I have will be the one I make the guitar from. |
Posted By: WGP guy2
Date Posted: 07 March 2008 at 2:25pm
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Rough cut. One of my pieces shattered upon cutting it, so I will have to get another one. It barely fits between my armpit and leg at this width, so I'm happy it wasn't full width. The thickness is considerably larger than my other guitars (by about 1.25-1.5 inches), but I will get used to it. It is also rather heavy at 6 lbs. There's about .25-.125" extra on all parts which will be sanded off later. Full thickness: One board short of full thickness: |