Logical Frank Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I think that looks pretty sharp. Sort of evolved to have some resemblance to a Firebird but still unique. Not really feeling the headstock though. Anyway, I'd play a guitar that looked like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezFreak666 Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 that looks really good but i prefer the LP style control layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 definitely better than the original. I can wait to see the full scale drawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNichols Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 (edited) Here are some 3d drawings... 3D 1 3D 2 and the autocad layout: Edited May 30, 2007 by BNichols Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Sweet! Are you set on a color yet? 'Cause that could look really awesome with a red front (transparent or not) and creme binding and pup mounting rings. That's just how I see it, though. It's your guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNichols Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 nope i havent picked a color, but I'm thinking probably transparent with a figured wood beneath... red would look really nice, but i already have a red guitar... but it couldnt hurt to have 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand_Oconner Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 man youve got it now thats going to look sweet.... keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Loving the body design. Not sold on the head stock yet though. You have a wide rounded body, the head stock, is long a gets fairly narrow. It looks like there is a good 2" of wood at the end that is just hanging out there. It just doesn't seem to suit that body that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Boy Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 It is not my kind of preference but them all are pretty! Go ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Dunno. Something looks weird about it. There's a balance missing between the cutaways and the lower bouts (is that the correct term?) that I have a hard time articulating. Almost like the bottom end is on its way to "doing something" (unlike typical plain ol' round bouts which aren't really going toward anything) but then decides not to. Whereas the cutaways are all roundy curvy and essentially "normal". I guess that's just a way of trying to explain why it's not to my taste, but it doesn't really need to suit everyone. I remember when Boggs made his first one he had a lot of people who didn't (and maybe still don't!) prefer the shape, but it turned out great. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_ado Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 i think the body needs more of a waist and the head needs to be bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNichols Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 here is my revised sketch (I'll go back to autoCAD if this is better). I modified the bottom curve as it was kindof annoying me and i played with the headstock a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand_Oconner Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 (edited) looks good but the placement of the pickup selector is funny might be a thing worth looking at... it looks to far forward it will be right in the path of your hand when you strum Edited June 2, 2007 by Ferdinand_Oconner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 I agree with Ferdinand on the selector switch, but that is also personal preference. I know I think Strats get in the way, but many like it. The headstock looks 100% better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNichols Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 yup the switch was something ive had a hard time with. its been in three places now and none seem to work. i was thinking of doing a gibson style switch on the top horn. thanks for the headstock feedback. that wasnt easy to figure out either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrentis Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 (edited) I like moving up the knobs a bit and placing the switch behind and inline with the knobs. I just did the mock up quick on some paint prog so I couldn't get the angle right, but thats close to how I like it, especially with a strat like switch. I can't wait to see how this build turns out, it's looking good so far! Oh yeah and I like the new headstock too! J Edited June 2, 2007 by jmrentis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNichols Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 thanks for the feedback. I will probably start looking for the supplies so I have everything and I can plan, plan, plan. I don't know when I'll be able to start though. I don't have any tools available to me (no bandsaw, no jointer, no belt sander, etc.) . But I'm thinking if I do get tools I will alter the design for a semi-hollow with this wood: One on Right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Ross Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Looking good, BNichols! It's kind of reminiscent of this: http://www.rondomusic.net/sjm62stoppbu.html, but I like your upper bouts much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNichols Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 thanks. I didn't know rondo made those kinds of shapes. I had only seen their LP models. They're so cheap I wonder if they are any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrentis Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 thanks for the feedback. I will probably start looking for the supplies so I have everything and I can plan, plan, plan. I don't know when I'll be able to start though. I don't have any tools available to me (no bandsaw, no jointer, no belt sander, etc.) . But I'm thinking if I do get tools I will alter the design for a semi-hollow with this wood: One on Right I roam that site(gilmer) probably more than this site, lol. The entire time I'm just I got some somewhat decent local wood shops, so I go there first. Once I have all my tools paid for and am through this project, I will probably buy a nice little stash of the woods I don't see much of at my places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezFreak666 Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 a gibson layout would look much better on that guitar in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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