6 Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) Hey guys, I did a lot of searching on the net and this forum and couldn't really find what I'm looking for. I am trying to find a template or even just some measurements or *something* for a custom Explorer build. I'm looking for Gibson spec, I'm not sure if the Epiphone specs are smaller/thinner or anything plus the guitar I'm trying to "copy" is based off of Gibson specs. I tried getting ahold of Warmoth to get them to release the measurements they use for both the Explorer body and for the Kenneth Lawrence headstock, but no dice, which I understand completely but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask, haha. So if anyone knows where I can find anything regarding dimensions or, if I'm lucky, a template that I can print, please let me know. My searches have turned up fruitless so far except plans that I can buy for $58, which I might have to consider but I'm hoping for free plans. Can you blame me? ~006 Edited May 27, 2008 by 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warmachine Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Have you tried this site, http://www.guitarplansunlimited.com/ ? They sell plans and templates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TemjinStrife Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Just so you know... Warmoth's Explorer shape is NOTHING like a Gibson/ESP/KL shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 http://public.fotki.com/Xanthus/misc/bodymasurements.html Those are the dimensions of my Explorer. But, those dimensions aren't exact to any factory model. They're probably closest to the Gibson dimensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar2005 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I can send you PDFs of the drawings for this guitar if you want. PM me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArieBombarie Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I stubled upon this CAD drawing (DWG format), nothing about bodythickness though... CAD Drawing Explorer @ Guitarbuild.com hope it's *something* you can use... Grz Arjan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhollowman Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Funny, I've just started making an Explorer shape as well! I also got nowhere trying to get a free template, so I just took a really good front-on view photo of what I wanted from the internet and drew a template myself. I scaled it up by measuring known distances, like pickup size or neck width or whatever, worked out the ratio (in my case it 1:3.6), then to make life easier for myself I printed out a speadsheet containing the scale conversion formula. I got a LARGE sheet of paper, drew a centreline, and drew it all out. I measured angles with a protractor. Obviously this isn't going to be an EXACT replica of a real Explorer, but that's not what I want, I want MY version of it, so I changed little bits here and there on the template. I'm really happy with it! I then made a plywood template based on it. The neck pocket, pickup routes etc will only be marked once I've made the neck. Just another idea..... DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyonsdream Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) Funny, I've just started making an Explorer shape as well! I also got nowhere trying to get a free template, so I just took a really good front-on view photo of what I wanted from the internet and drew a template myself. I scaled it up by measuring known distances, like pickup size or neck width or whatever, worked out the ratio (in my case it 1:3.6), then to make life easier for myself I printed out a speadsheet containing the scale conversion formula. I got a LARGE sheet of paper, drew a centreline, and drew it all out. I measured angles with a protractor. Obviously this isn't going to be an EXACT replica of a real Explorer, but that's not what I want, I want MY version of it, so I changed little bits here and there on the template. I'm really happy with it! I then made a plywood template based on it. The neck pocket, pickup routes etc will only be marked once I've made the neck. Just another idea..... DJ That's how I do mine. I draw them in photoshop or use a picture and then blow it up until the neck width is correct at the heel. This brings it all into ratio. I then print it cut it out and then transfer it to template board. I've made several templates like that However, for this build, if yu want Gibby then I'd shell out the $60.00 to save time and get the templates here http://www.guitarbuildingtemplates.com/58Explorer.htm Edited May 28, 2008 by zyonsdream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I have a friend at the music store and he lets me bring poster board in and trace the bodies of stuff I need. Donuts and Coffee go a long way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 i could give you a explorer body template thats made from the ones from guitarbuildingtemplates for 30 bucks shipped. it would be on 1/2" mdf or 1/4" masonite. whichever you would prefer. shoot me a pm if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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