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Here's a quick shot of one of the Cocobolo tops (no water or spirit used), pic doesn't do it full justice, this wood is amazing I need to take some better pics outside to really show them off (if it ever stops raining )

Ok here's how it's looking after the first day....

Well after I switched my pc off last night I got thinking about this project, I wasn't planning on starting until the new year but I decided to go ahead and start the body, I had a piece of American Cherry which was supposed to be made into a BC Rich Virgin...ah nevermind Anyway this morning I made a body template out of some plywood I had left over from building my workshop, I've made about 5 bodies now but this is the first time I've used a router to cut the shape....I'll deffinetly be using this method from now on! it's much quicker and easier I'll post some pics later on if I get the time

Yep that's Hetfield

I still can't believe it happened He'd said in a recent interview that himself, Zakk Wylde and Kerry King were planning a guitar album, jeeez can you imagine that? : R.I.P. Dime

Why not put some nylon strings and a piezo while you're at it!

Here you go.... http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.ph...t=0entry96104 I was actually thinking about a Godin style shape, midi might be a cool idea too, altough I'll have to read up on that, electrics ain't my speciallity . I've got 2 really nice book matched Cocobolo tops that I've been saving so I'm sure I'll use one of those. For the main body wood I'm thinking about using Alder, with some chambering. I've been talking to my mate at my local guitar shop about pickups, he deals with a lot with Shadow so he's pricing me up some possible pickup/pre-amps set ups.

Ahh well if we're showing off wood.....this is a piece of Ash I got a couple of weeks ago, roughly 24"x 24" and over 2" thick http://www.smartgroups.com/picvault/26355338.JPG/assssh.JPG

As far as I know he only used a Furman PQ-3B Parametric Equalizer, a Korg DTR-1 Rack Tuner and a Rocktron Guitar Silencer in his rack.

Congrats Dave

Nuno Bettencourt

Hi welcome to the forum If you're using a standard Fender 25.5 scale neck then the distance between the nut and the saddles is yep you guessed it 25.5. Have a search on the forum there's a lot of topics about this You can download free cad templates at.... http://www.guitarbuild.com or for a small donation to Project Guitar you can get access to a whole load of plans etc. You can either make or buy a template, have a read of Krazy Derek's router tutorial for info on templates.... http://www.accesswave.ca/~derekn/routertutorial/

Ahh vladdrac the man himself! well any advice is welcome really, were they're any particular problems that you had to overcome? also pickup choice, good/bad ones to look out for.

Cool bass, that top is very nice

I'm planning on building on a solid body/classical guitar in the new year, it will have an electric style neck but with nylon strings and piezo pickup, inspired by this guitar.... http://www.jemsite.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php...4bb6f7bc3566c6b This is just an idea at the moment, I'm just looking for inspiration and advice has anyone here built a simular guitar? any top tips? EDIT: Oops meant to post this in Solid Body section

yes sadly there's a good chance that the overhang of the 24 fret neck will get it the way of the bridge pickup

I'm sure that Dime would of wanted the new Razorback to go into production as planned and let's not forget that Dean was a friend of Dime's, not some money grabbing managing director waiting to cash in on this, just read his statement about his death.... Dean Guitars founder Dean B. Zelinsky has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "As I sit here awake at 2:34 am, feeling numb beyond belief to the news that our good friend Darrell Abbott is no longer with us, I would like to share my thoughts as they come to mind. "I met Darrell when he was only a kid, not old enough to get into the clubs for which he would later grace the stages throughout his impressive career. This kid was great at 16 years old and destined to become the idol we now know as Dimebag Darrell. "Darrell became the true persona of a rock star. He personified and exemplified the rock life …he lived it 24/7. It is the Dimebag Darrells that make this industry we all are so emotionally attached to 'bigger than life.' He truly knew his role...after all; he was also rock's biggest fan. He grew up with the dream and had what it takes to put it all together. "Anyone who ever met Dimebag Darrell will tell you, they were touched for life. He treated his fans like royalty, as he knew what it was like to be a kid at a concert and seeing your idol onstage…he wanted to give it all back. When Darrell was off stage, he was always aware of whom he was and the effect he had on his fans. People who knew him will tell you that behind the persona of Dimebag Darrell was a guy who was kind, loyal, sentimental, full of emotion, full of life, charismatic and extremely talented. Darrell was an artist not only with a guitar but also with a pen. When I would meet with him, he would show up with a file folder full of drawings of his guitar designs. "Just a few weeks ago I was with Darrell at a show in Milwaukee. Backstage after the show, two kids were waiting at the stage door and would not leave without seeing Darrell. When he got wind of this he insisted they be brought back to meet him. These kids were so in awe to meet their idol, then Darrell rocked their world when he put them on the VIP list for the Chicago show the very next day. "Darrell was one of rock's greatest guitarists. He took metal to whole new level and showed young rockers how the instrument was to be played. He made young kids all over the world want to pick up a guitar and play like Dime! He potentially inspired more kids to play guitar than any artist in recent history. "On a personal note, words cannot express the loss I am feeling. Of all the stars I have met in the past 28 years, nobody touched me like Darrell. He was the artist who would bring me on stage and introduce me as the world's greatest guitar maker. He was a fan of mine as I was a fan of him. No single artist has done more for the popularity of Dean Guitars than Dimebag Darrell. "These past months working with Darrell on new guitar designs, talking to him just about every day have been the most invigorating times in my 28-year career. Seeing Dime onstage with a Dean in his hands again brought back feelings I thought were gone forever. Just yesterday I was on the phone with him discussing the photo shoot we had set up for the show in Michigan on Friday to introduce his new Razorback design. He started talking about how he couldn't wait to get home in a few days to work on the new DAMAGEPLAN CD. He said this new CD was going to be heavier than ever and blow people's minds. "I cannot help but think about Rita. She and Darrell had been together since they were in 3rd grade. I have worked very closely with her these past months as she handles all of Dime's affairs. She is truly the woman behind the man and Dimebag would have told you, he wouldn't have been Dimebag without Rita. She is one very special person and I cannot fathom the pain she must be feeling. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his brother Vinnie and the rest of his family. Our hearts go out as well to the other victims of this horrible tragedy. "Darrell was a living legend. He lived every day of his life to the fullest. I will always remember his smile onstage. He loved what he did and it showed. No matter how big the crowd, he could always find you and fling a guitar pick your way. We at Dean have lost a great artist but more importantly, a true friend. The world has lost a great human being."

Wow great work Maiden

I made a Strat style neck pocket template recently, I happened to have an old plywood strat body kicking around so I made the template using that. First I cut out the majority of the wood using a jigsaw then to trim it to shape I positioned the template on top of the body's neck pocket and clamped it down, then I used a template router bit (with the ball bearing on the bottom), I lined up the ball bearing to sit in the neck pocket and it produced a really good template I'm sure there's loads of other ways to do it, but this worked well for me

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/12/09/nightclub...ting/index.html Man I can't believe this, I thought it was a hoax at first I was reading the latest issue of Metal Hammer just last night, there's an interview with Phil where he says...."Dimebag deserves to get severly beaten"... and now this happens Dime was a true legend, he was a HUGE influence on my playing. Apart from being an amazing guitarist and song writer he knew that life is short and always lived it to the full. R.I.P. Dime

Personally I prefer Les Paul's, although I'd go for Tokai not an Epi but try as many out as possible see what you like best.

There's also http://www.nymphusa.com/kisekae/kisekaee1.asp

You'd normally route a wiring channel before glueing the top on, or if you're not using a top then drill a hole from the pickup cavity.

Yeah I think it a new thread would be a good idea, it'll give me some inspiration for building mine

Woah nice I'm about ot start on a BC Rich Virgin myself