Nocturnal Supremacy Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Well, it's just the neck and body (the top of the body needs sanding), but tell me how it looks! Keeping in mind that I'm only 15... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goth_fiend Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 no offense, but good luck on fret access above the 15th, but if your doing the work then its your guitar and thats what counts, keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Interesting shape but as goth feind said not any access really above the 16th so maybe keep in ming next time that it has to be practicle as well looking how you want it =) Well good luck! and being 15 isnt a good excuse im only 16 =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitefly SA Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Yeah that age thing doesn't fly ever since Godin the guitar super freak unleashed his beatiful, pro-quality creations on us, that talented, 16 year old so and so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurits Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 He did ruin it for us all didn't he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 lol ya i spose but thinking about it it just makes us try harder =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitefly SA Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 lol ya i spose but thinking about it it just makes us try harder =) Yeah, that.....or just give up entirely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Lol ya i spose but you got to have some balls to jump in there and do it anyway just baecause of the costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocturnal Supremacy Posted October 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 no offense, but good luck on fret access above the 15th, but if your doing the work then its your guitar and thats what counts, keep us posted Yeah, by "sanding" on the top of the body, I meant getting rid of a lot of that for easy access to higher frets. *Waits patiently for a positive comment* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Sorry man where not trying to knock you in anyway and well done for getting to this stage already! We where just suggesting pritty much what you just told us you where going to do lol =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoughtless 7 Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 I love the shape, it wouldn't bother me about not being able to go above the 15th fret too much cos its rare i use it. The only thing i would of done is make the body a bit fatter, but then again that could just the picture making it look slightly skinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocturnal Supremacy Posted October 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 I love the shape, it wouldn't bother me about not being able to go above the 15th fret too much cos its rare i use it. The only thing i would of done is make the body a bit fatter, but then again that could just the picture making it look slightly skinny. It's already about the size of a bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Well, if you're looking for some opinions, I hate to say it but I think it's kind of ugly and I'd really question the sanity of anyone who'd actually be caught playing on it. The headstock doesn't flow with the shape of the body at all and the body itself looks like some kind of freakish wooden turtle. I'm sure you've built a solid instrument, but it just doesn't do it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitefly SA Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Freakish wooden turtle....ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 (edited) I guess I'm the one they are talking about. Though my guitars are far from being perfect. Just a little hard work is all it takes to get better (and a lot of headaches, and money, did I mention money? LOL). Don't even look at the pics of my first guitar (auccually I've taken them off the web ) It was pretty ugly indeed. Yours is much much better. My only complaints would be this, The body looks a little out of proportion, kinda skinny and long, and the headstock doesn't go with the body. That and the upper fret access is the only thing I don't like about it. It's looking sweet though and is a good attempt at a (first?) guitar. What kind of wood is that? How thick is the body? What bridge/pickups/wiring we're you thinking of? Edited October 21, 2006 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocturnal Supremacy Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 The body is really long, as I said before it's about the size of a bass! = P I'll find a way of making the headstock go with the body better. And to Godin... The wood is called Deal... It's softwood, but it's quite hard due to me having it for years. The body is quite thin, 2 inches at the most. This means it is very light. I'm having it wired like a Gibson, so I can control both the volume and tone of each pickup separately. Finally, I'm having 2 humbucking covered pickups on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitefly SA Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 2 inches isn't really Thin, most guitars are 1.75 inches thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocturnal Supremacy Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 2 inches isn't really Thin, most guitars are 1.75 inches thick. Well, it's thinner than my Super Strat, but that has a carved top so I guess it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamelessOne Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 well, if you built the neck, props for doing so on your first. If not, I'm not overly impressed. You've got a body cut out of softwoods. It's got a decent neck pocket (which does take some skill). it still needs pickup routs, a control cavity, and suchlike. However, I would like to stress one point. PLANNING IS HALF THE WORK. it looks like a turtle, and you find it too big. you won't be able to solo much. it'll be uncomfortable to sit with. it doesn't match the headstock. my first was in planning for several months before I made the first cut for it. now, I still like the plan, it's got amazing access to the top frets, and nice looks. probably the typical teen desire for instant gratification, but then again, who am I to talk, as I'm just 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislksrockets Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Hey Nocturnal, where are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocturnal Supremacy Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hey Nocturnal, where are you from? Lincoln, England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doeringer Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I'm a little confused, what part are you going to sand to give 'easy' access to the upper frets? Keep up the good work and keep us informed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocturnal Supremacy Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I'm a little confused, what part are you going to sand to give 'easy' access to the upper frets? Keep up the good work and keep us informed! The inner part of the top "horns". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGman Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I'm a little confused, what part are you going to sand to give 'easy' access to the upper frets? Keep up the good work and keep us informed! The inner part of the top "horns". If i where you i would kill at least 2.5" of the inner side of the horns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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