JackyB Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 I'm seriously at a complete loss as of what to do. First of all I need a template for the body. I've been told there's one in the "download" section of this website. Being the idiot I am, can't find the download section. I plan on making the final body with mahogony, but for now I'm going to use up an old maple door that's been in my garage for about a year. How thick of wood am I going to need to make it a carved top? And do I just do one big hunk of wood to start it, or do I need to split it, or what? Thanks in advance for helping me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Use the maple for the top. Bookmatch it if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyB Posted November 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Use the maple for the top. Bookmatch it if you can. Okay, from what I understand bookmatching is when you cut it through the z dimension, and fold it open and glue those together so the wood design is symetrical. Is this correct? So I'll be needing a block of wood that is twice as thick as the actualy guitar body? Sorry about all the questions, I'm new to all of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 typically it has a solid back (usually mahogany) and a maple top. Cut the maple in half thicknes wise, then glue to look symetrical. Dot worry about asking too many questions. Glad to help.....will link you some pics later. Gotta frost a cake for wife's potluck tomarrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyB Posted November 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Okay that makes a ton more sense. Thanks for the help, I'll probably have more questions later. Looking forward to the links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 LPC PDF file plans Check Ebay. Either that or make a donation to the site. Then you can access the DL section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyB Posted November 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Hmm... How much do you think is a fair amount to donate? I couldn't find anything on ebay. I found these dimensions: Body length: 17" Body thickness: The basic body was mahogany 1-7/8" thick with a glued on hardwood top close to 1/2" thick at its peak of the carved top. Standard Gibson neck scale: Scale length is 24-11/16" on the treble side, and 24-13/16" on the bass side Width at top bout: 8-15/16" Width at waist: 7-1/16" Width at bottom bout 12-1/2" And this picture, which can be expanded to scale and used as a template: So what dimensions of which wood do I need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckguitarist Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 Hmm... How much do you think is a fair amount to donate? $10+ makes you an advanced supporter. That allows you to see the download section. And Jeff...that guitar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 400 posts!!!...anyway my donation will be after the holidays. The wife thought like $5 a month was a good idea for us...I love her. Canuk...which one? The hideous apparatus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckguitarist Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 400 posts!!!...anyway my donation will be after the holidays. The wife thought like $5 a month was a good idea for us...I love her. Canuk...which one? The hideous apparatus? yes! the hideuos apparatus! actually, its getting uglier and uglier each time I look at it, so nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 And it even looks like it was vintage :-O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 I think it belongs to senior king of slop, Jimmy Page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 yes that is the self tuning guitar.if i remember right it retunes to any different tuning you want at the touch of a button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Yeah, that the one. I saw hom use a gold one to play "kashmir" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyB Posted November 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Check this out, pretty damn cool. It sounds really cool going from the Dmaj7 to the Cm9. It's cool how you can like hear it start to lock in. http://www.selftuning.com/video/tuning_example.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basey Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Check this out, pretty damn cool. It sounds really cool going from the Dmaj7 to the Cm9. It's cool how you can like hear it start to lock in http://www.selftuning.com/video/tuning_example.htm OMG! That's cool as hell! Probably cost a fortune though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyB Posted December 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Check this out, pretty damn cool. It sounds really cool going from the Dmaj7 to the Cm9. It's cool how you can like hear it start to lock in http://www.selftuning.com/video/tuning_example.htm OMG! That's cool as hell! Probably cost a fortune though. Yeah, I'd imagine it would probably cost more than the guitar they put it on, but I can't find any sort of estimate on exactly how much they run for. I'd imagine anywhere around $3,000 to $4,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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