nm7714 Posted February 19, 2006 Report Posted February 19, 2006 If i were to laminate two pieces of bubinga, 7/8" thick to create a body 1 3/4" thick would this work? or is it best avoided? i am sorry but i'm new to this if its a stupid question. my thinking behind it being if you can put on a maple top, 1/4" thick, why not make it the same material but half and half thickness? this is only due to wood i've seen available... cheers Quote
Mattia Posted February 19, 2006 Report Posted February 19, 2006 It can be done, yes. But, erm, 1.75" of solid Bubinga? Ouch....chamber that sucker. In fact, I'm fairly certain the Carvin Holdsworth model and a couple of other guitars are chambered this way, laminating equal-sized pieces. Quote
Druss Posted February 22, 2006 Report Posted February 22, 2006 (edited) I'm a first timer two and I'm doing exactly what your talking about except for the thickness. My pieces are 3/4" thick so it will be 1 1/2" I hope thats thick enough. Are you going to post your progress in the "In Progress and Finished Work forum"? I'm going to need these guy's to hold my hand through this so I'm going to. I've already taken some pics of the glue up and I'm sure there destined for the "What mistakes to avoid" thread Good luck with your Explorer and I hope to see some pics. Here's another thread http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.ph...02&hl=two+piece I think I'm addicted to the search feature Edited February 23, 2006 by Druss Quote
fryovanni Posted February 22, 2006 Report Posted February 22, 2006 Nothing wrong with what you are thinking about. It can look a little odd at the edges. A little accent line to seperate the two pieces can give it a more "I did that for a reason" look. As mentionedabove Bubinga is quite heavy and would be a good candidate for some chambering. Good luck with it! Peace,Rich Quote
SwedishLuthier Posted February 22, 2006 Report Posted February 22, 2006 The Fender Rosewood Tele was made out of two halves that were hollowed out. Iv'e done it on a 5-string beech-wood bass. And that bodie were damn heavy despite the chambers. I gave it a sunburst with a solid color on the edges to cover up the joint. The "weneer between that halves"-idea is great. Whish I had thought of sutch a simple solution... Quote
nm7714 Posted February 26, 2006 Author Report Posted February 26, 2006 nice idea, a contrasting wood would look realy cool. Quote
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