komodo Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 (edited) Howdy, Built one in HS ('83?) and have redone several more since. I have gathered info ever since HS and designed bunches. I never really had the shopspace, aqnd then when I did I went and had kids, so little time. But NOW . . .heheh i have more time and a wicked two-car . .err . . shop. Over the years I have always entertained the notion of making a living doing it, but of course we have to walk before we run. So, I will be knocking out my first couple here really soon. I have already done some 2x4 glueups and made two prototype bodies to get the shape and sizes right. Can't recommend that enough for a new design. My whole philosophy and approach to guitar building has been somewhere in the Parker/Steinberger type area . . .although i came from a total 80's metal guitar shredder type background (my personal playing), so this should be interesting. I'll get some designs or pics up soon. I think you guys will like them. Side note: should we be worried about posting original designs up here? Esp if we have any intention at all of trying to make a living with an original design? (pipe dreams and all) Is there a way to protect a body design? I assume so since Gibson went after PRs . . what a crock. Anyway, I've been lurking here for quite some time, and this is an awesome resource. Thanks to all. KOMODO PS-thats me and Roy Underhill in my pic .. .how cool is that? "here . .you take the axe" Edited June 22, 2005 by komodo Quote Link to comment
Gorecki Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 If you want to keep your designs, trademark or patient them before you show because this is a public site and anyone anywhere can get to it. Welcome to non-Lurker side of the fence! Quote Link to comment
TenderSurrender Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 Hey and welcome ~~ Slain Angel ~~ Quote Link to comment
Bigtommyb Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 Welcome to the forums - i like the sound of your ideas cant wait to some of them done T Quote Link to comment
toddler68 Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 Side note: should we be worried about posting original designs up here? Esp if we have any intention at all of trying to make a living with an original design? (pipe dreams and all) Is there a way to protect a body design? I assume so since Gibson went after PRs . . what a crock. ← You can get a design patent. I think it covers just the aesthetic aspects of your concept. Not sure what costs are involved in filing such a patent, tho. It's still a good idea even if you don't become a luthier -if it's original enough, others may want to license your design $$$ Yeah, the LP shape has been in the public domain for so... I guess Gibson just has better lawyers. Quote Link to comment
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