Desopolis

That is just ridiculous. Essentially you've just said "Flat-sawn is best for 1 piece necks. Use quartersawn." Can you not see how that is a blatant contradiction? I really wish you'd stop posting completely unfounded beliefs, and provide some EVIDENCE as to how flatsawn is more flexible, how flatsawn with quartersawn edges stops side to side movement, or any of the other things you've suggested. [Edit]: And Desopolis - Fender uses flatsawn maple for guitar necks, and bass necks for that fact, why on earth do you therefore think that flatsawn wood isn't recommended? Over 50 years of mass production experience seems to suggest that flatsawn can be used. Ive seen this discussion before with members of the board http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=25897 so my knowledge is based upon that. The general opinion is you can do fine with a flatsawn piece if its decently straight grained without runout. but that it can warp overtime. Theres a diagram posted in that thread for future reference. I wonder who started that thread? oh wait.. I did. also generaly mentioned here: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=24315 and here: http://www.liutaiomottola.com/myth/quartersawn.htm also, for those of us who belive the mass marketing scheme by custom shops, heres some threads on it: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=26446 http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=26414 sorry to come off like a jerk, but you came out pretty hostile. PS I love the search function!!

let me just say, although I dont have tons of experience, Using a one piece flatsawn sounds like a bad Idea. if the piece isnt even recommended for regular guitars, I dont see the extra length and tension of the bass strings making it much better. Regardless of how wide it is. Also, depending on the flatsawn piece and material, it most likely WONT have Quartersawn characteristics on the edges. I have plenty of maple, Mahogany, paduak, ETC that is 6"+ and caries the same ring orientation. Unless your much closer to the heartwood, I dont see the grain doing that. also, if It did, Id say the piece was more likely to warp under tension. I think that if looking for a one piece, a quartersawn would be the best Idea. But your less likely to find that at a regular lumber yard. what I would do, is get some hard flamed maple pieces(looks pretty) and cut the pieces so the grain orientation differs.

the issues are how everything in the body is rounded. what your wanting is a pointy guitar, and that body just isnt that, nor will it ever be. METAL is played on everything from strats to flying V's Hell, Ive seen a Metal Tele with a Floyd.. Id just paint it flat black, all black hardware, and maybe a satin black finish on the neck.. thats pretty dark IMO

albeit simple, I really like the shape..

I have images of this thread turning into exploding guitars for kiss.

hahaha true.. when I was in HS and took a tour of the school the guide said this: Architects are the ones who can come up with some of the most amazing designs in the world, Architectural Engineers are the ones who smack them and explain why it wont work.. im a dual degree though, so I'll get the best of both worlds, although I dont plan on pursuing AENG. with a masters.

what about image verification on signup? that usually stops the bots. Its become standard, at least on VBB style forums.

no screaming in Opeth?!? I listen to alot of 90's stuff. But mainly anything with a nice guitar really. From old 50's surf to new stuff. Toadies are my favorite, but they dont really fall into one of these category's.

21, I turned 18 moved out of my parents house and wanted to get as far away from a ex girlfriend as possible. Made it to Indiana, and it took me 3 years to make it back home. I stopped off at Purdue for a while, and now I'm back in Texas trying for the School of Architecture at UT Austin. I'll say this, Ive learned alot about the world and about people since leaving home, and am glad to kinda slip back into being a young college kid. The world is much heavier then anyone wants to admit, and no one will tell you that. you have to learn it on your own. and to you ME guys, The most creative people in school arnt in the Eng. Department, There in Art! Architects, Int. Designers, furniture, etc. are constantly using workshops and creating stuff. Kinda a bridge between fields I guess.

I have a cool Idea about doing it electronically, but for wes' application(the cover being on the back) I dont think a groove is that big of a deal.. how strong are the magnets?

if you were using a active setup you could make something really cool that ran off 9V..

$85 a hour? how long did it take to plane it? did they charge 85 starting, or progressively.. like if it took half an hour, $42.50 I need to get a blank resawn and I dont see it taking that long at all.. also Fine lumber supplys has a shop for all that, but the page I have doesnt show rates..

I also will be using HOK for candy clears, talking with friends who own Body shops, and a Motorcycle painter, they seam to be the best source for candys. and PPG 2002 seams to be the clear of choice..

the start build has been saved, http://www.desopolis.com/midwest/ and Id get this book: http://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Own-Electr...r/dp/0953104907 by far it, and this forum are the largest tools when starting off.

ehh, I have no Opinion on purpleheart, IMO its the same as canary or any other colored wood.. The Paduak looks killer though.. quartersawn?

your best bet is to find either a body off Ebay, Warmoth, or a local Luthier.. then you can get it in any color..

the craftsman has a warantee but only the physical hand tools carry the lifetime warantee. they expect the saw to go out eventually.

also it made routing sections easyer, the tutorial is good, and although you may not need/have access to all the tools, it does take you through the processes.

thunder in a box...

OMG.. thats terrible!

Thanks for that mate. So should the cavities be deep enough so that the pickups are just not touching the bottom of the cavity or should they sit on the bottom? I think the issue is more about the pickup fitting into the cavity then it sitting against the wood. if you route the cavity to shallow it wont mount with the right height..

good to know, I considered it a while back and still may get it.. let us know if something goes weird..

+1

is 12.5" enough for your body blanks? I know finished dimensions are close to that, but.... thats why I havent made the plunge for one yet...

yeah, 1" is alittle thick, I was using the number that stuck out most in my head when looking at this: http://www.warmoth.com/guitar/necks/necks....n=back_profiles .8" seams to be the norm.