davros Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Hi everyone, I'm now in the beginning stages of actually making my first project, the design has changed a little since last time I posted (see here) I've finally bought all the parts, from various sources Spec Alder body blank Maple Mighty Mite Strat Neck Mighty Mite Hardtail Bridge Gotoh tuners Kent Armstrong HPAO-1 and HRO-1A humbuckers Series/split/parallel switching on both pickups Kill switch After playing around with headstock decal designs, I've realised that on a strat headstock, only one style really looks right, so here it what I've ended up with! So far, i've only cut out the routing templates for the body and pickguard (photo) Actual work on the blank will hopefully start in a week when i get access to a router! Let me know what you think of my design Davros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 y`know, i like that design.... i really like that design!!! john. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynamesucks Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 it looks pretty cool. looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Mariah Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 *** is that? A Lescaster? Jazzpaul? Nah, it's just damn cool looking. I can honestly say I've never seen a Jazz/LP hybrid. Should be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowser Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 looks nice! how did you make that model? the blue one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Looks damn nice. I really like that design. I would rather see it rear routed with no pickguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themikestro Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Y'know, I like it and I think the fenderish vibe you get from the pickguard is a good thing, not all guitars need to be maple capped, clear coated carved tops now do they? Lookin' good! Don't see all that many block colour guitars on here... I know why after refinishing one of mine recently, without the proper kit it is a pain in the bum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davros Posted June 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 Thanks for the feedback guys The model was made using Solid Edge 3D CAD software , I got an academic licensed version from uni, took a long time to produce it, but was a welcome distraction from my final year dissertation! I also managed to get 1:1 scale plans printed out on the uni plotter for free before i left (bonus!!). The best thing about making a 3d model is you can make all the mistakes and adjustments before even touching expensive wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddler68 Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 The model was made using Solid Edge 3D CAD software Hey davros, I am using Solid Edge as well. Did you fully contour the back of the neck on your solid model? (Particularly the heel and volute/headstock transitions) I have been having trouble approximating the contours with Solid Edge. What are your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 Autodesk is going to be the bomb this summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davros Posted June 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2004 Modelling the neck was a tricky one! In the end, since i was buying it instead of making it, i didn't model it in too much detail - the heel is simply a block, and the rest of the neck a loft from the heel to the nut. It was enough for me to see hoe it would look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted June 26, 2004 Report Share Posted June 26, 2004 Autodesk is going to be the bomb this summer We used inventor in school... awesome program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davros Posted June 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2004 Well, after two days of routing, drilling and (jig)sawing - vee have ze body! FRONT PIC BACK PIC Still to do - Drilling jack hole (got to get a bigger bit first) and routing pickguard (need a chamfer bit), filling slight tearout and dings, then painting! woohoo! I've bolted the whole thing together, and it balances well, and feels fantastic - the strat-style contours really help! Davros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basey Posted June 27, 2004 Report Share Posted June 27, 2004 I love that shape! It looks really comfy. rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirit Posted June 27, 2004 Report Share Posted June 27, 2004 Damn, that looks cool!! I want one!! You need to go into production with that little number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted June 28, 2004 Report Share Posted June 28, 2004 that really looks good, I know that you were going with the pickguard, ( I don't like them) but it looks great, ( can't imagine how that shape will look without it) and the placement of the pickup switch is better than the place were Gibson does on the LP, I keep tripping on mine . keep us posted with your progress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fguihen Posted June 28, 2004 Report Share Posted June 28, 2004 cant view the pics dude. all i get is a yahoo page saying the files are inaccessible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davros Posted June 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2004 Try getting to the photos from here link to album I had just written a progress report for today but accidentally hit back twice (dunno quite how - some kind of shortcut) and lost the lot...bummer! I can't face writing it again right now...so will leave it for the next installment!! In brief... Routed pickguard - looks great with chamfered edge Drilled jack hole - with new 22mm bit Started filling worst of the dings til next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davros Posted June 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Ok, so here's the finished (built) guitar in all its glory! Just grain filling, sealing and painting to go!!! The hardest thing is to resist stringing it up, and touching it too much, as i don't want to get greasy patches on it before finishing - i purposely didn't buy any strings so i can't - i'm so weak to the temptation otherwise!! Hope you guys like it! FRONT PIC SIDE VIEW The white spots are just filler - but not an issue since i'm going to block colour it! I'm pretty pleased with the contours especially - had to resort to a good old plane for the arm rest and a coping saw for the gut cutout - took ages but was definately worth it - makes you feel like you've put some real sweat and effort into it! Hope you guys like it...not bad for 2 days and 2 evenings work i don't think...not including 3 months of planning!!!! I think that must be the key, plan 'til you can't plan any more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragyn Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Looks very good. Be sure and show us the finished finished product. What colour where you going to make it? Dragyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davros Posted June 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Daphne Blue (or at least the closest Halfords has to it)!. I had a strat that colour, and loved it and the feel, just hated the sound and the shape...hence this design!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Mailloux Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Absolutely beautiful. I want one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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