So I got the bug to build a multi scale a while ago, which happened to coincide with me seeing a lower bout on a parlor acoustic guitar that I loved for a single cut design. Throw in to the mix the fact that I have never done a single cut, and it was all down hill from there. Now, I wanted to do this with quality materials, but not expensive ones. So the woods are good quality, but nothing terribly special, I will be making some of my own hardware, etc. Trying to keep cost manageable.
Specs:
- Carved-top poplar body
- Cherry neck
- 26 fret maple fretboard bound with Indian Rosewood
- 12th and 24th inlays, no face dots, etc.
- 4x2 headstock
- 2 single coil sized rail humbuckers
- Treble and Bass passive tone controls for each pickup
- Volume for each pickup
- Deep blue metallic body
Anyway, some progress pics of where I am so far:
Body shape:
Fretboard:
Roughed out neck pocket:
Cleaned up:
Should make a strong joint (yes, this is the "Look Ma, no screws or glue!" shot):
Quick mockup thus far: