mikebmarvellous Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Im seeking images of guitars that dont look like the normal guitar shapes.... I remember seeing one in a guitar mag a few years ago of an angel shape. Anyway, I wondered if anyone has any images of different guitars. I know they may not play and balance as well as the traditional styles... but ... they could be fun! MikeB Im not sure of the rules about images on here but hope we can add them here for inspiration. Thought it might be interesting to see what else is out there. MikeB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
low end fuzz Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 ah, you mean bass guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattharris75 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) ah, you mean bass guitars Ha hah! This seems to be all too true. Edited January 9, 2008 by mattharris75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TemjinStrife Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 ESP Custom Takamizawa Angel Sword: http://www.guitarsite.com/news/electric_gu...p_sword_guitar/ ESP Angel Guitar http://www.harmony-central.com/Events/WNAM.../esp3-large.jpg ESP Takamizawa Venus Angel Guitar: http://www.bmusic.com.au/prod3376.htm Chris Forshage Hollowbody Guitar http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007...ric-guitar.html Teuffel Birdfish, Tesla, and Ni-Wa http://www.teuffelguitars.de/instrumente/b...sh/index_e.html http://www.teuffelguitars.de/instrumente/tesla/index_e.html (I particularly love this one!) http://www.flickr.com/photos/davogtr/sets/72157594528352076/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 That angel sword makes me want to go play final fantasy real badly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyonsdream Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 ESP Custom Takamizawa Angel Sword: http://www.guitarsite.com/news/electric_gu...p_sword_guitar/ ESP Angel Guitar http://www.harmony-central.com/Events/WNAM.../esp3-large.jpg ESP Takamizawa Venus Angel Guitar: http://www.bmusic.com.au/prod3376.htm Chris Forshage Hollowbody Guitar http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007...ric-guitar.html Teuffel Birdfish, Tesla, and Ni-Wa http://www.teuffelguitars.de/instrumente/b...sh/index_e.html http://www.teuffelguitars.de/instrumente/tesla/index_e.html (I particularly love this one!) http://www.flickr.com/photos/davogtr/sets/72157594528352076/ I have wanted a Tesla for years. Simply an awesome looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Irizarry Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Here's one for you: The Orchid Bass Sprouts An Unusual Neck And since no post is complete without image goodness, here you go: Regards, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhollowman Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Here's one for you: The Orchid Bass Sprouts An Unusual Neck And since no post is complete without image goodness, here you go: Regards, Robert Am I going insane, or is that a 23-fret neck?????? :D Maybe the double dot isn't on the 12th fret, but it looks like it is.......... I would hate having the vol pot in that position too. I think my hand would catch on the edge of the fingerboard when trying to turn the knob. Pity, cos I really like the overall look of the thing! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
low end fuzz Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 I would hate having the vol pot in that position too. I think my hand would catch on the edge of the fingerboard when trying to turn the knob. seeing as nothing makes sense on that thing, its probbly the strap button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Irizarry Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I would hate having the vol pot in that position too. I think my hand would catch on the edge of the fingerboard when trying to turn the knob. Pity, cos I really like the overall look of the thing! DJ It's a custom guitar so I'm sure the builder can accomodate a different location. Regards, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Axe Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Eastwood Guitars make a bunch of replica guitars of some more unusual vintage shapes. Nothing truly outlandish, unless you're likely to get offended by guitar with a 5-way switch, 3 volume pots, 3 tone pots and a master volume pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scab Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 for some reason i have a fetish for synthesizer guitars.. not as radical as others posted but just as interesting.. guitar synthesizers cheers, Scab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. pierce Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 The Roland G707 in Scab's link above is pretty neat. I like this guitar from Eastwood - the first time I saw it was on the main page, I figured the photo was just cropped interestingly - then the link took me to that picture and I was like "huh?" I also love the Vox Phantom and the Ovation Breadwinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scab Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 yeah the g-707 is a very interesting ax. I've never had a chance to play one, but I'm sure they're great. I've got 2 Ibanez IMG2010's and they're a dream. Heavier than crap (all maple construction) but very solid w/ grafite reinforcments in there neck. I like threads like this, b/c it shows that people still have an open mind to changing things rather than having a "standard". New ideas are coming up very frequently lately, and being a new builder it's kinda hard to comprehend some of the stuff that people are doing (beings we're still learning the standard). But i can always appreciate a change that makes something easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 You're going to love this site: Fetish guitars --the link is to the Wandre Bikini, but check out all the other Wandres...he's one of the reasons I got into building. My vote goes for the Breadwinner/Deacon too... I'm seriously considering building one (or based on one) for the next guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 there was a chain pub near me that used to have loads of guitars screwed directly to the wall. For the most part they were just really cheap 3/4 sized rubbish but amongst them was a roland G-707 and a lime green peavey T-60. Ok, neither are particularly desirable guitars to most people but i think a screw hole straight through the body and headstock was a bit harsh. I did offer to replace them if i could have them but they didnt like that. Eventually they remodelled and most of the guitars went but unfortunately i missed my chance to get them. been a fan of the roland since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scab Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 there was a chain pub near me that used to have loads of guitars screwed directly to the wall. For the most part they were just really cheap 3/4 sized rubbish but amongst them was a roland G-707 and a lime green peavey T-60. Ok, neither are particularly desirable guitars to most people but i think a screw hole straight through the body and headstock was a bit harsh. I did offer to replace them if i could have them but they didnt like that. Eventually they remodelled and most of the guitars went but unfortunately i missed my chance to get them. been a fan of the roland since Heck yeah! I've had my sights on building more acoustics for a while, but not really electrics. The only electric I would want to build would be a replica of the Ibanez's IMG2010 (w/ a neck thru instead of a bolt on). More and more statistics will change before I get around to it But I do agree the G-707's odd design is amongst one of the coolest (especially w/ the graphite stabilizer bar)! I hope I get a chance to play one someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. pierce Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 there was a chain pub near me that used to have loads of guitars screwed directly to the wall. For the most part they were just really cheap 3/4 sized rubbish but amongst them was a roland G-707 and a lime green peavey T-60. Ok, neither are particularly desirable guitars to most people but i think a screw hole straight through the body and headstock was a bit harsh. Loved the old T-60's, I don't know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_ado Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 a guy near me made a guitar out of perspex and put tunnels in it with lids so he could put weird crap in there like spiders and rats thats unusual to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I don't know if this one really qualifies, but it's so over the top I just can't resist. Romeo's Juliet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I don't know if this one really qualifies, but it's so over the top I just can't resist. Romeo's Juliet This would make an extremely effective anti-LSD ad campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scab Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I know that they aren't all guitars, but a(n) instructor here @ Roberto-Venn has made a couple of interesting creations.. check 'em here Scab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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