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ok bit rubbish and im now actually thinking of doing it red as i think it would look sweet. but its only for a rough idea.

I was thinking of doing that makes the build slightly easier, however im thinking of doing it all natural anyway so wouldnt make anydifference to the overall appearance. I have a dodgy PS image sorted but i cant upload it atm will sort it out tomorow.

I really like the shape as it can adopt either a carved top or a flat top. Im just going to stick with a flat top at the moment as its only my 2nd guitar and im going to work my way up. But at least this gives me a shape (and templates) which i can then use for a carved top when if i want to do one. I will have another bash at a mock up but it may still only be a very general idea but i can see it in my mind and looks good. Ive been told by my parents im not alowed to start till ive done my last one tho Ahh well have to save up for parts yet anyway. Im thinking Hipshot trem, Dimarzio EJ custom pups and Grover Locking Tuners. Also this is going to be my first neck im building too which worries me a little bit but should turn out ok if i just take my time

Hey guys back from guitar school and still have the guitar building bug. My 1st guitar still isnt finished due to needing a good drill press, but ive got loads of wood and want to crack on with my new design that ive just this second finished. The specs are: 2 Humbuckers 1 Vol 1 Tone 1 Coil Tap 3 way switch 24 fret Single Cut away guitar (mix between PRS, Les Paul and Tele) Standard Trem Bubinga Body with Flamed Maple Top Maple Neck with Ebony FB This is the design, i quite like it if you have any suggestions let me know. going to throw together a lil photoshop piccy and post it as soon as im done. Tom ** or not because my photoshop skills are rubbish!!!

Looks like the Cort G290 to me... But a much more awsome top!!! Great work !!! T

OK I'm selling guitars and things because I have toooo much stuff!!!! Guitars can be stripped for parts so make offers on parts but prices are based on whole guitars and are only guide lines please make offers. UK bidders preferred and Collection preferred even more! (im in swindon by the way) So here we go the list begins. 1- Ibanez RG Series - Custom Tribal Paint job (black/silver) Dimarzio Evolution and Air Norton Pickups Standard no brand Floyd Rose. £400 2- Ibanez S Series - Blue With Custom Made 22fret Maple/Maple Neck. Seymour Duncan Screamin' Daemon Pickup, Ibanez Single Coil and Fernandes Sustainer! ZR Floyd Rose Tremolo (Has Ball Barings so never goes out of tune) Blue £450 3- Fender J5 Acoustic - Black with Chrome Pickguard. £250 (offers Considered) 4- Full Sized Classical Guitar taken a beating over the years so only wanting £50 inc hardcase. 5- Child Size Classical Guitar £50 6- Possibly selling a Les Paul (no brand) Needs wiring sorting out and has some bumps and scrapes. £50 make good project guitar. 7- Drum Kit Virtuoso Fivestar kit. Comes with 2 toms, floor tom, Snare, Bass Drum, HighHats, crash/ride cymbal and Drum Pads. £150 offers welcome. Great starter kit. collection only. There is also a Hard Case for the Ibanez Guitars £50 and I will throw that in too (only 1 tho) Dont be worried to pm me if you have any questions I really want to sell this stuff its just taking up too much room have a too large collection (thats pretty much the only reason for selling.) Thanks for looking and if you think you know anyone whos interested please tell them. I would rather it goes to someone in the UK, may possibly go on eBay if that happens I will post links. Thanks Again For Looking Tom

OK very short on money being a poor student and regret having to sell lots of my gear. So these are the things im selling: Green Strat with mighty might maple neck and fretboard Mex mid/neck pups and dimarzio evo bridge. (willing to sell as parts) (£200) Ibanez S Series Blue with Seymour duncan Screamin Demon bridge and fernandes sustainer, custom maple/maple neck. (£350) John 5 Siganture Fender Acoustic. (£250) Ibanez ATK 405 5 string bass (sounds amazing but i dont play it enough has large chip on the front) (£250) 2 classical guitars 1 3/4 size that ive had for about 11 years. good starter guitar (£75 each) Line 6 pod xt. (£100) Behringer Vampire head. (£100) Will put up some pictures later. Msg me if your interested. UK buyers prefered. These are also going on ebay either later today or tomorow. Tom *sorry added rough prices

just not my thing. so half bad. But each to their own if u dig it thats all that matters yea? T

trans white finishes ive seen on a custom shop strat they just put it in the clear coats was as simple as that. and the black burst ive been working on it and do lots of layers of black sand back then when its nice and deep start wire wooling it down... worked for me on my test piece im going to do the guitar when it warms up a bit as its freeeeeezing here at the moment. T

I will tell you how it goes and if its worth it (im sure it will be) after the 1st term or something. T

Hey folks, im off to london (guitar-x guitar school) in 11 hours so im not going be on for a while but once my project is finished i will pop back with pictures and sound clips (as i know everyone wants to hear this Q tuner pickup). I will be on very rarly as im gonna be spending most of my time playing (and not having the internet) but i will pop back when i have some free time to see new guitars (and possibly new inventions). Good luck everyone with future builds and i wish you all the best. T

yea i have done.

Ive sorted the neck out already and i cant feel much difference but looks alot better, and i know that the bottom horn does look tiny but its actually the same as on my rg i think it must have been the angle of the pic or something. But update pics in the next couple of days. Oh and the piece of wood im using came from a huge plank that i have loads left of will have to go towards my PRS that i will one day make... but i have so many guitars i want to build. T

ok its been a while (Been busy) but ive got it sanded and ready to stain i will do this tomorrow as i only have a week or so left (times running out!) but i will get some pics once ive stained. T

but wont the strings just flop out of the nut? surly this is why you would need a locking nut, and does your bridge have fine tuners as ive found that all my floyd guitars go slightly out of tune when i lock them... T

hahahah yea i want to build/own 103289890321 guitars too. I can always remember people who uses double necks (or even triple necks) but never the name of the song so heres a few i can list off the top of my head, Steve Vai (triple neck), Paul Gilbert, Justin king (check out the vids i posted about on a diff thread its an acoustic). T

thats just stunning T

why dont you leave it as is and do a neckpocket similar to the prs style? im sure that would work i dont see why you need to cut it out so far if your wanting to do a bolt on style neck anyway.

i like that design but again not 100% on the slanted pickups.

heal was rounded today and holes drilled for neck, perfect fit everything seems ok so far! now i just need to cut out the holes for the bridge. T ADDED: here are some pics, next im doing the bridge which has all been marked out now i just need to buy some screws, how long should they be roughly? as i have to go out and buy some. pic1 pic2 pic3

PINK!!! lol nah this guitar and pink is like trying to eat soup with a fork... now you could do it but you will be mocked forever for doing so. T

he plays in DADGAD on both necks. T

My friend sent me a link to a website the other day of a guy who turned out to be Justin King... now all i have to say is WHOA!!!! i wish i could play like him its such a unique sound and feel to his tracks, heres a video of him on the Doolin Guitar Website And heres the link my friend sent me 2nd vid T

i love the look of that i think it will really suit this guitar well.

Ok small update ive sanded it to get rid of the burn marks and smoothed out the contours. Im really happy with the arm rest and belly cut out as they are quite "roundy" like on the js and suits the guitar quite well. Im drilling out the neck holes this evening (hopfully) and then sorting out the heal over the next day or 2 (if i have time) then lots of sanding. For the finish ive decided on a charcoal burst like this one - But there will be no join in the middle (obviously) as its one piece body, and wont be as extreme as on this one. And i will sort out the nut if i have to and decide then. (would quite like a metal one) T