RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Here is the first of many experiments in departures from normal build techniques. It starts out slow so keep reading. I wanted to take a new look at building modular guitars that were headless, ergonomic, visually interesting and futuristic. This is a first pass using conventional materials and construction methods to test some shapes. This is ground work for more radical changes in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 The initial body shape is based on my Icarus model from a few years ago. I am not sure I will continue with this shape but it was easy enough to get it out of the left over S9 body I was using as a starting point. I want to test some chambering ideas. So I chambered the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Working with a thinner top to use less exotic woods was also in the works. These pieces were basically not big enough to do a full body so I made a crazy joint and used them on the smaller bady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Time for some crazy ideas on replaceable arm rests. Flash forward with the top on and cavities in place but body is not cut out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 This is the neck I started with. However later I find out it will just not work as a 7 string neck as it is a hair too narrow and it makes the low B too close to the edge. Later I turn it into a 6 string neck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Test fitting the parts with the old neck. The first arm rest I cut was too small but you kinda get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 At this point I am not sure how I am going to do the arm rest. I have ideas in my head but not sure what they will look like in reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I ended up building a new neck mostly on the CNC. It was basically my first attempt at a fretboard on the CNC. It went well I didn't break any bits. What is different about this neck? It has a macassar veneer fretboard, 20in radius, and a rear installed trussrod. It is made from Amazon rosewood. I have never used it before and was surprised at how it worked. Splintery but really ridgid and light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 It is not fully carved on the CNC but roughed out enough I can do whatever I need with it quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Using a hipshot headless unit for the first pass onthis one. I think at some point I am going to design my own hardware for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Putting the radius in such a thin board is nerve wracking. I am not using the Fender technique for this where the neck has the radius and the veneer is bent to fit. I have different plans for future necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 For frets I am going to use medium EVO hypo alergenic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 New neck is considerably wider and required some routing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Profile for the neck is very very trapezoid. The edges are almost sharp they are so thin. Again we are breaking conventions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 How do we put some things together? With inserts and threads. I made a toold from an old drill bit to put them in with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Control plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Like an idiot I attached the neck without drilling the top strap jack recess. Of course a normal drill and bit will not fit that close to the neck. So we cut an old bit in half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Moving forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Arm rest work. Flexible plastic for a first pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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