PTModIT Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 (edited) I started building guitars for my sons because they're both leftys. My oldest wanted a white EXPLORER . We couldn't find one. So I said, how hard could it be to build one. This is my 1st . The 2nd http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j194/gri...rs/100_1365.jpg The 3rd http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j194/gri...rs/100_2684.jpg There are spinners on the body with flashing LED lites. The 4th still in progess http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j194/gri...rs/100_2797.jpg Edited January 17, 2007 by Maiden69 Only one pic per post!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doeringer Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Some very interesting designs! I really like the abstractness of the last one. Is there enough room between the neck and the lower horn to reach the upper frets? hard to tell from the picture. Love the headstock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another doug Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Wow. All look good, but #2 and #4 really strike me as very cool and original designs. Very cool idea on the tuning for the 12-string, although I'd be a little concerned about those angles behind the tailpiece. Also, I would be scared of slitting my wrists playing number 4! Now a barrage of questions: How much of the work do you do yourself? Did you do the necks and fretboards? How are the electronics on the double neck set up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTModIT Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Wow. All look good, but #2 and #4 really strike me as very cool and original designs. Very cool idea on the tuning for the 12-string, although I'd be a little concerned about those angles behind the tailpiece. Also, I would be scared of slitting my wrists playing number 4! Now a barrage of questions: How much of the work do you do yourself? Did you do the necks and fretboards? How are the electronics on the double neck set up? Hello, I do all the work myself even with the lack of equipment.On the 4th guitar the tremolo I designed and built myself .As for the necks, I don't build them , but I have starting one.I have to try one at least.The electronics are setup up as the 12&6 strings have their own 2 volume, 1 tone and 3 way switch with another 3 way to switch between the 2 of them. Thanks. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIRS Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 WOW! Really some amazing instruments you have here! Especially that second one, the setup seems quite original to me and I love the usage of the metal bars around the body. Also that fourth one blows me away with the sharp angles and creative headstock. One last thing, the third picture link does not work for me. Awesome stuff, can't wait to see the last one finished!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyd Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 That bottom one is crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 (edited) Whoa those are insane In a good way about the last one; 1. Is that some kind of custom trem you are making or do my eyes decieve? 2. Do you have to be careful when moving from a fret near the headstock to one near the body, cos it looks like your hand could get a bit of a spiking in the pic ----------------------------------- edit:On the 4th guitar the tremolo I designed and built myself I should read more carefully Edited January 16, 2007 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTModIT Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Whoa those are insane In a good way about the last one; 1. Is that some kind of custom trem you are making or do my eyes decieve? 2. Do you have to be careful when moving from a fret near the headstock to one near the body, cos it looks like your hand could get a bit of a spiking in the pic ----------------------------------- edit:On the 4th guitar the tremolo I designed and built myself I should read more carefully Hello, And thank you . Yes the tremolo is homemade. I designed it very simple because I don't have a CNC machine . Just a belt sander to shape and saws.There is lots of room to slide the hand on the neck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Whoa those are insane In a good way about the last one; 1. Is that some kind of custom trem you are making or do my eyes decieve? 2. Do you have to be careful when moving from a fret near the headstock to one near the body, cos it looks like your hand could get a bit of a spiking in the pic ----------------------------------- edit:On the 4th guitar the tremolo I designed and built myself I should read more carefully Hello, And thank you . Yes the tremolo is homemade. I designed it very simple because I don't have a CNC machine . Just a belt sander to shape and saws.There is lots of room to slide the hand on the neck . I'd be very interested in seeing some more of that tremolo And also the verdict when you've tried it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirapop Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 That last one is delirious... totally inspired. Looking forward to seeing it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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