JackyB Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 I feel a bit silly for asking all these questions, but I'm new to all this, so please bare with me. First of all I love the designs of both the LP SC and PRS DC, but I need to decide on one for my first project. I know either way I go, I want a carved top. The PRS' carved top looks very intimidating to do, whereas the LP will still be difficult, doesn't look nearly as difficult to do. Which one do you recommend I do as a first project? Thanks again for any help and/or insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 The LP style top is less complex, especially in the area where the fingerboard joins the maple top. I'd opt for the LP as a first project over the PRS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 I just finished a Paul Reed Smith body....Do yourself a favor & go with the Les Paul! It turned out great, but the PRS was VERY tough to do I will post pix this week Dave K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckguitarist Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 I just finished a Paul Reed Smith body....Do yourself a favor & go with the Les Paul! It turned out great, but the PRS was VERY tough to do I will post pix this week Dave K again with the no teasing rule! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 No tease intended! I switched to a MAC & posting pix has become a whole new experience It will be posted soon, you have my word on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 I'm also in the home straight of a PRS-esque guitar. It was carving this that prompted my first post in this thread - LP is definately the way to go for yuor first carved top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyB Posted November 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 Wow, that looks incredibly cool. Makes me want to do one of my own, but I know I'd end up with a disaster. I had another idea of making a Wolfgang, that would probably be fairly easy. I would probably use all the wiring etc. from a LP for more tone options. Then I could just buy a LP copy from JHS or something. Has anyone ever tried a Van Halen style body? Are they carved top? Thanks again for all this info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 Wolfgangs are easy to do (however, I have no pix) If I remember correctly, Wolfgangs have a carved top & Wolfgang specials do not I am not a huge fan of the shape...I thought the EBMM Van Halen was much cooler IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyB Posted November 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 Wolfgangs are easy to do (however, I have no pix) If I remember correctly, Wolfgangs have a carved top & Wolfgang specials do not I am not a huge fan of the shape...I thought the EBMM Van Halen was much cooler IMO I've been doing some Googling, and yeah most of the Wolfgangs have carved tops. I didn't like the shape either the first time I saw one, but it kind of grew on me. The headstock is particularly fascinating. Probably my biggest obstacle would be finding a decent build plan and/or templates. I'm thinking I might stick with the LP just for simplicity's sake... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 I might be able to make you a Wolfgang template E mail me with the pickup config, bridge, and neck you want to use & I will give you a quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyB Posted November 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 I might be able to make you a Wolfgang template E mail me with the pickup config, bridge, and neck you want to use & I will give you a quote Check your PM box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Got It...Check yours for a reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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