Jayarpeggios

Just found out about google sketchup a few days ago.. So designs for the 2nd prototype.. #1 #2 Didn't finish neck pocket or control cavity but whatever..

YAY more work done! So I built a router table.. or I should say I made a router table into a more usable router table lol. Anyways got the truss rod channel routed out after that and carved the opening of it a bit to look nicer and what not. Snug and flesh fit! This picture was before I carved the opening tho. And the table router! I plan to connect that oak fence there to one side of the table so it can pivot from that point.. not needed but I love accuracy.

Made a jig for fretting when I get to it also planned the headstock top. Got the sperzels this morning and truss rods yesterday! Also not sure how I missed this but never got a shot of the back or FB so..

So I cleaned up those pictures a little bit and made it more clear on the names. Also added a new version of #3 with more graceful slopes. Does that improve it any? I really like the tip of #3 and want to somehow keep that but if thats not pleasing either either then I will focus more on the #2. Oh and thanks for the offer verhoevenc you are welcome to mess around with the design. As far as seeing if it will fit using #2 as an 8 string I'm going to wait on the sperzels because I'm not sure of the exact dimensions of those. Should be here this week or next week.

The only problem with the more traditional one is I don't think It will work for 8 strings unless I mod it a bit more. But if I mod it to fit 8 strings It will end up looking more like that 3rd (mix) one but with a sharper top angle. I respect all of your opinions very much.. but the 3rd one has grown on me a bit and seems the most practical. It doesn't seem like its over the top like the 1st design does.. but thats just me. Anyways just curious of what parts of the 3rd one you don't like vs the 2nd? Also hopefully I will be able to sell these guitars but when I do I plan to be 100% custom when it comes to headstocks and body designs. Also that being said I am trying to appeal to the 8 string market which is a little less traditional to begin with. Anyways you guys have been VERY helpful so far I will work on the 2nd (traditional) one a bit more and see if I can keep that slim profile (is that why you guys like it?) while making it 8 string ready. I'll try to get It posted up within the hour! oh and verhoevenc youre right I do prefer honest advice! lol

LOL WHAT!? I don't get the connection with the fish but ok haha. ALSO ordered these yesterday.. the first one is going in a guitar for whoever buys it but otherwise I'm making a seven string out of it for myself. The other one is going on the wall

Thanks but which headstock are you talking about lol

Thanks this was the scariest part so far. a little burn on there but didnt skew the cut so im happy quick dry fit glued the scarf and the seam was flawless very happy so far! Tell me what you guys think about these ideas.. also I know making a headstock is like coming up with a band name.. so please tell me if im being original or not lol. EDIT: Making names more organized #1 (Mouth) #2 (Traditional) #3 Version 1 #3 Version 2 Anyways thanks to everyone here at project guitar I don't think I would be able to do this without all the amazing info here.

I didn't want to go over board on spending money but also wanted quality stuff. Thus the mildly figured top haha. 28.625 top tzalam (with a little figure down the middle) body imbuya neck mahogany/black limba fret board santos rosewood SS frets (24 of em) 16" radii plan to put M8s or aftermaths body is a cobra 8 design from S7 I most likely will mod it a bit tho and next build will be my own design.. now to the good part The after contouring (A lot more to come tho) Neck... side you wont see side you will see.. a little dirty in the middle there but its gotta be sanded anyways Well I have more pictures but I maxed out for this post.. not sure on the rules for double posting so I'll just wait.