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Post by balbrecht on Oct 9, 2013 22:55:31 GMT
I'll start off by saying, in my school, we have what we call symposiums. They're similar to a J term in college. We have one class all day, for like six or seven days. In the spring, we have two of these, back to back. So about two weeks, of just one class per day. (Well, two classes. But one for about a week, then another for about a week.)
That being the case, I figured I probably wouldn't want to take any of the offered symposiums, and I know I don't need to take any one of them in particular to graduate. So I asked one of my teachers if I could just do an independent project and get credit for it. My friend did that last year when he was a senior, and he built a small bridge. If I am allowed to do a project on my own this spring, I'm planning on building a guitar. Or, at least, the body.
What do you guys think of my idea?
If this does get the OK from the school, I'll probably be coming back here a LOT to ask for help and advice, because I've never done this kind of build before.
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Post by Samb1011 on Oct 9, 2013 23:08:40 GMT
I would love to help bud. I have experience using workshops and tools and such. I just dont post advice on the GF because everyone already does and i get overlooked
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Post by balbrecht on Oct 9, 2013 23:20:50 GMT
Thanks man. I appreciate it.
I'm thinking I'll go with a bolt on neck, maybe an HH pickup config (maybe HSS. I don't know, really.), hardtail, and I have no idea what shape yet.
Does anyone know where I can find a good diagram for a body? I don't really care what body type, I just want to have a good place to start to get measurements.
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Post by Sean on Oct 9, 2013 23:38:46 GMT
Thanks man. I appreciate it. I'm thinking I'll go with a bolt on neck, maybe an HH pickup config (maybe HSS. I don't know, really.), hardtail, and I have no idea what shape yet. Does anyone know where I can find a good diagram for a body? I don't really care what body type, I just want to have a good place to start to get measurements. I think its a great idea! We have what they call a credit flex, where you can do something on your own to count as a credit, as long as you can prove progress, and so on. As far as diagrams for bodies... Buy a template for whatever you're trying to model it after. Not very expensive, and will help a ton. They have em for just about anything. |
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Post by balbrecht on Oct 9, 2013 23:42:20 GMT
I'm not sure I want/need a template. I mean, I know it would be useful, but I don't really want to make a "normal" guitar like a strat or a les paul. I want to make a shape that's original, my own.
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Post by Sean on Oct 9, 2013 23:53:25 GMT
Personally, If I were doing it, I would make it completely different from anything common. Mainly because the creative control is in my hands. I say, just have fun with it, but make sure you have a few measurements down so you don't skimp on a section and have to start all over again.
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Post by balbrecht on Oct 10, 2013 2:16:55 GMT
That's kind of what I want to do. What I'd REALLY like to do, is something kind of like the Jag or Mustang shape, but with a single cutout, if that makes sense. Kind of like if a Tele and a Mustang had a baby.
Sadly, I can't draw for crap. Could anyone maybe give me a bit of a hand with a quick sketch? It'd be much appreciated, but it doesn't matter if no one does. I just wanna show you guys what I'm thinking.
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Post by Samb1011 on Oct 10, 2013 15:25:14 GMT
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Post by Samb1011 on Oct 10, 2013 15:28:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 16:29:06 GMT
Building a guitar from scratch is really hard haha
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Post by balbrecht on Oct 12, 2013 17:02:58 GMT
It would mainly be woodwork, honestly. And woodwork isn't too difficult for me.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2013 10:33:36 GMT
Yeah, but intonation and shit is hard. Making a good guitar is what is hard.
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Post by Sean on Oct 13, 2013 15:32:16 GMT
Not if you know what you're doing and are careful.
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Post by balbrecht on Oct 13, 2013 15:55:31 GMT
Well, I'm careful.
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Post by peterwiggin on Oct 14, 2013 12:49:29 GMT
then you're already halfway there. just go and absorb the knowledge you need, then use the skills you already have, to apply it. easy peazy. your first attempt doesn't have to be a super complicated instrument. go with a bolt on neck instead of a set neck or a thru neck. also, if i might save you some trouble then heed the following. i know everyone loves gibson guitars. me too. but truth is they are known for the headstock snapping off. it's because the 17° headstock angle combined with the truss rod hole weakens the neck at that point. it's a design flaw that could easily be fixed with a simple volute see what i'm talking about here:  |
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