Prostheta Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 My original zebrano/wenge eight-string had a body made up of two pieces each made from a lamination of wenge with a dyed black sycamore pinstripe in the centre, and that is a great body. I guess this idea does afford you the opportunity to experiment in top/back wood with central cores. Always good fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenspoke Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Besides the obvious fact that 4/4 is easier to find then 8/4 and gluing should not impart a noticeable difference, even though wood selection most likely will (being vague here for a reason, LOL). The painted LP's are probably not a higher instrument grade wood or why would they paint it. I cant see using paint on a AAA book matched flamed maple top unless its a custom order. If you clear coat multiple layers there should be minimal issues and even less of an issue using a wipe on poly. However using solid paint on multiple layers is not recommended. Different woods on each layer tend to breath (move due to the differences in air moisture) at different rates. You will probably get lines forming where your glue lines are over time. This would be more noticeable in a light color paint like white. The LP for example is joined behind the binding so any future wood movement is hidden. Even within the same species this could happen. A perfect example is heel blocks and even center glue lines. How many people have seen those telltale glue-up lines in older painted guitars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I get em on my black Explorer like crazy - a four piece body! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Abbett Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 What about wings? I'm just starting a Firebird, and it's got a neck through, everyone says that because it's a neck trhough it has more sustain then a glue neck. It has wings however. Does that matter? Is it just the neck and the neck through that matters? I think that if you do a nice job, and get the glue right, it doesn't matter if you have layers or a samwhich or a jig saw puzzle. -John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitars by Jake Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I love layered bodies. I like to think that it gives me chance to blend the best qualities of each of the different types of wood... Tonally, I guess its up to debate, but visually the effect can be stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 From a 3 or 4-piece body, the glue/wood ratio has a long way to go before it gets to plywood. Most painted Strats are multipiece bodies, and sound just fine. But they're not saving $8 per body because Fender gets its wood a LOT cheaper than you do. Whatever you do, just don't glue endgrain to endgrain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcrash Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 From a 3 or 4-piece body, the glue/wood ratio has a long way to go before it gets to plywood. Speaking from experience - I agree with this 110%!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 everyone says that because it's a neck trhough it has more sustain then a glue neck. Not really...it CAN in some cases...depending on how straight the grain in the neck is...but I have never noticed a lack of sustain in a set neck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 everyone says that because it's a neck trhough it has more sustain then a glue neck. Bah - everyone knows that sustain comes from your compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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