LuthiDan

www.muxguitars.com then go to the lutherie resources section, then click and download the eBook PDF. Goes over building a semi-hollow with minimal tools.

Chris

Thanks! This should point me in the right direction for an es-335 copy.

Hey there everyone,

I'm new to this forum and building guitars in general. I know the anatomy of guitars and know how to wire/solder so that is not a problem. However, I could use some advice from more knowledgable folks about shortcuts I could take to make it easier on me with the structural part. I'm not sure how hard it is to build a semi-hollow body versus a solid or straight hollow but I love the sound and I'm willing to dedicate my time to it.

Basically what I am hoping for is:

1) A supply checklist (what items I will need such as a router, sander, drill - things of that sort... even small stuff)

2) Places to buy expensive supplies cheaper (such as wood and maybe the router)

3) Schematics, dimensions of other hollow or semi-hollow body guitars.

4) Advice, frustrations, lectures, shortcuts.

Please help me out with some pointers, I know it is going to take hours and hours of forum scouring regardless if I have shortcuts or not. Any help is appreciated.

-Dan