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Hey guys.

I´m planning to build my own first guitar.

I want to make as much as possible on CNC since i have the options to do it for free through at my work. I respect those of you who´s hand made everything, i just don´t have the time for that.

I hope some of you could tell me where to find the files, CAD, DXF drawing or what it´s called. There gotta be a lot of places to find them.

I´m looking to do a ESP Eclipse in the first place, and Gibson LP style after that.

I´m new here, but think it´s a cool place here, and hope to find some help.

I´m also very interested in where to find alround informations about building my first guitar.

Last question.

I found a lot of places to buy the bindings for the guitar. Stewart Mack etc... But i can´t find anywhere to buy the same kind of binding as on a LP Custom. You know the trible kind of binding (white/black/white/black....)

I can´t wait to hear a lot of response from you guys

Best regards

Brian.

Hi, I'm new to this forum and would just like to say it's a great place, very helpful to the people who are ambitious enough to build their own guitar. I got the idea to build my own guitar about a year ago, and bought Melvin Hiscock's how to build your own electric guitar and it taught me a lot. I bought a LP plan from guitar plans unlimited, and a mahogany body blank from warmoth. Now, since it is my first build, I have some questions I was hoping you could helping me answer.

After reading about LP's, the main complaint i've heard about them is their weight. I was wondering if I could cut some fairly big pockets in the body to cut down on it, but at the same time not affect the sustain too much.

Secondly, I was wondering where you would recommend buying a flame/curly maple cap for the guitar. I don't know if I should spend a lot of money and make it a great guitar, or spend less just in case I mess it up.

My father is an engineer and owns a CNC machine at his work, and has other lathes and stuff, so I am better equipped for the job I suppose.

I have a few more questions, but will wait for these to get answered first so I don't end up with a HUGE post. Also, do you have an other advice for me and my first build?

thanks alot for any help you can give.

Hallo.

I´m also doing my first build right now. Did you find out where to get a very flamed top wood???

Thanks

Hello, and welcome!

I don´t know where you can get a highly flamed maple, but there are a lot of vendors and online stores you can check out. Also, I advice you to check out the "Wood toxicity" thread on the solidbody guitar and bass chat.

Secondly, get a good book on the subject. Melvyn Hiscock´s "Build your own electric guitar" is a staple (sp?)...Er...a very well regarded book!

Thirdly, there are many threads on building Les Pauls here. If you donate to the forum, you can have access to the download section where there are many plans and tidbits. Also, the MIMF forum has a very good library you can check out when you sign up for free.

See you around!

Hi

Thanks for your welcome

What do you mean if i donate to the forum? And how can i do that?

Hi

Can anybody tell me somewhere to buy very highly flamed maple? I already saw stewart-Mac, but i don´t think it´s enough flamed.

Also what book, website or forum is the best place to learn how to build a Les Paul style guitar.

I really looking forward to hear from you guys.

Thanks.