RandyJane Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Hello, as you know I am a new face on the boards, but Ive hung out long enough to see people know what they're talking about here. That said, I am going to TRY to build a Firebird copy, but all I have is a Thunderbird (the bass version). Does anyone here know what the size difference (if any) is with these two? I have had two Epiphones before (guitar and bass version of each) that was identical in size, does this apply to these as well? I know that there will be obvious differences such as neck pocket size, pickup routings, scale, etc. My "Purple-saurus" guitar will hopefully turn out nicely with: 3 to a side Gibson style tuning pegs, Purple Metallic finish with white bindings on the body and neck. White stripes where the raised part of the body is supposed to be. One piece bridge (LP Jr style). 2 P-90s, Vol. and a Blend knob (as a panning toggle). Im sure there will be other stuff added, and Ill try to get pics if people want to see the small MSPaint drawing Im doing of this guitar. Hopefully with help, it will rock! Oh, and the body will be made of (yeah yeah) plywood.....Hey, I like the sound of my Univox Hiflier and it's made of plywood so...yeah. -E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Does anyone here know what the size difference (if any) is with these two? I have had two Epiphones before (guitar and bass version of each) that was identical in size Um, you answered your own question. IU say use basswood if you want to go cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyJane Posted April 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 The two that I had were S270's (or something like that). Nothing like a thunder/firebird. Didnt know, just looks a bit big for a guitar body. As for basswood, Im not sure....I would actually like to go Mahogony but, its my first guitar building attempt and I dont want to screw that up, plus I have a certain sound in my head that I want...and I think plywood will achieve it. -E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Oh..I misunderstood. Ronny sells firebird templates. He's a member here, and I cant remember his site URL. Someone will tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpcustomguitars Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Hi there! I made some plans for a Firebird VII w/ 2 x P90 a while back, and you can download them for free in the mimf Library, under templates I think... I do have a copy somewhere on my HD, but that would take a while to dig out It's drawn for a setneck, not a necktrough, but it has the outline, 24 3/4 scale, all the cavities etc... In the Library you can also find a template for the same Firebird, showing width of the central piece, and the thickness of the wings. That should be enough to easily change my plans to necktrough version in about 5 mins. I'm finishing that guitar right now, actually started it almost 2 yrs ago, but gotten around to finishing it only now - if you have any questions, shoot! BR Goran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Go Brian.....I shall bookmark now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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