Building my own guitar. [Archive]

TheSkyline

07/18/08, 09:28 AM

Hey guys,
I plan on building my own guitar with my dad. If any of you guys have built one before, mind telling me how long it took, money spent, etc.
Thanks!

Here's what it's going to look like. (the shape of the body, look down further to see what color I want it)

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/myguitarFINAL.jpg

Half SG, half Telecaster.

LoveLostShuffle

07/18/08, 10:01 AM

That looks like it gonna be amazing when its done dude! Unfortinataly I never built a guitar or can help you out with that but it looks like its gonna be amazing so good luck with that. I'd love to build my own bass but I'd have no idea to go about doing so so when your done with that any advice you can send my way would be awesome but best of luck with that man it sounds like its gonna be a lot of fun to build.

TheSkyline

07/18/08, 10:18 AM

TheSkyline

07/18/08, 04:32 PM

By the way, if anyone else has built a guitar and wants to show pictures or whatever, please do!

LoveLostShuffle

07/21/08, 01:58 PM

Yeah I figured it would be a while. Its def gonna be fun to build though. I can't wait to see those pics!

patrickhowell

07/21/08, 02:07 PM

any idea what woods you're going to use, or what pickups you want? and are you sure you need three humbuckers?

theguy77

07/21/08, 02:10 PM

yeah ive always thought the idea of 3 humbuckers was stupid. and if i were you i'd actually put a single coil in the neck -- neck humbuckers sound way too thick and swallow themselves, at least with the amplification ive paired it with, the telecaster single coil sounds so much better for like blues. but this is all my own preference i mean build it to match your fancy.

TheSkyline

07/21/08, 04:59 PM

any idea what woods you're going to use, or what pickups you want? and are you sure you need three humbuckers?

Ash wood for the body, maple neck.
And the three humbuckers was really just for looks, the final product won't have three.
I'm not sure exactly what pickups I want, I know I want a pickup thats usually found in a strat, and the other one you would find in an SG. Any recommendations?

yeah ive always thought the idea of 3 humbuckers was stupid. and if i were you i'd actually put a single coil in the neck -- neck humbuckers sound way too thick and swallow themselves, at least with the amplification ive paired it with, the telecaster single coil sounds so much better for like blues. but this is all my own preference i mean build it to match your fancy.

Yeah it was just for looks, I totally agree three pickups is a bit over the top.
I'll look into what you said, you make a good point, thanks.

O and I decided for the paint job I'm going to do a sunburst with a white pickguard.
Similar to this- http://erikguitars.com/catalog/images/FenderStratSunburst95NOS.jpg

theguy77

07/21/08, 06:32 PM

Yeah it was just for looks, I totally agree three pickups is a bit over the top.
I'll look into what you said, you make a good point, thanks.

O and I decided for the paint job I'm going to do a sunburst with a white pickguard.
Similar to this- http://erikguitars.com/catalog/images/FenderStratSunburst95NOS.jpg

nice choice in color. just bought myself a tele like that actually.

remoteCONTROL

07/21/08, 06:52 PM

warmoth.com is a good place to order parts. you can get everything you need there except for the body you're looking for.

TheSkyline

07/21/08, 07:23 PM

warmoth.com is a good place to order parts. you can get everything you need there except for the body you're looking for.

Yeah man I saw them, I'll probably end up picking up some parts from there, thanks!

patrickhowell

07/21/08, 09:10 PM

Ash wood for the body, maple neck.
And the three humbuckers was really just for looks, the final product won't have three.
I'm not sure exactly what pickups I want, I know I want a pickup thats usually found in a strat, and the other one you would find in an SG. Any recommendations?

You should look for something with 4 leads, so you can coiltap it. So at one setting it will sound like an SG humbucker and the other setting will sound like strat/tele single coils.

TheSkyline

07/21/08, 10:42 PM

You should look for something with 4 leads, so you can coiltap it. So at one setting it will sound like an SG humbucker and the other setting will sound like strat/tele single coils.

Hey man that sounds awesome, Ill look into it!

TheSkyline

07/22/08, 11:55 AM

Here's a sketch of what the final project should look like.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/IMG_0306.jpg

Mynor

07/22/08, 12:20 PM

That's sweet as hell.

What kind of music you play?

TheSkyline

07/22/08, 01:03 PM

That's sweet as hell.

What kind of music you play?

Thanks man!
All kinds, but mainly alternative and pop/punk, I also like to play metal just for fun too.

Mynor

07/22/08, 01:13 PM

does that new drawing have 2 humbuckers and one single-coil?

My bad, that's just a bridge.

You'd probably be fine with just 2 humbuckers, that should do you fine.

TheSkyline

07/22/08, 01:16 PM

does that new drawing have 2 humbuckers and one single-coil?

My bad, that's just a bridge.

You'd probably be fine with just 2 humbuckers, that should do you fine.

Yeah it's just a bridge, I'm no artist. Haha

Mynor

07/22/08, 01:23 PM

haha, well either way. Good luck with that man. It's a sweet creation.

TheSkyline

07/22/08, 05:28 PM

haha, well either way. Good luck with that man. It's a sweet creation.

Thanks man, I'll post pics as the project goes along.

miketrondson

07/23/08, 12:41 PM

Cool idea. I like the first picture better than the sketch however. No offense.

Middle pickup, definitely not needed.

But a pretty creative idea no doubt.

TheSkyline

07/23/08, 04:04 PM

Cool idea. I like the first picture better than the sketch however. No offense.

Middle pickup, definitely not needed.

But a pretty creative idea no doubt.

Yeah I agree about the pickup, there won't be one on the final product.
Haha it's cool man, I'm no artist anyways.

Mynor

08/06/08, 09:57 PM

Yeah I agree about the pickup, there won't be one on the final product.
Haha it's cool man, I'm no artist anyways.

You start building this yet? or is it still an idea?

headclub

08/06/08, 10:17 PM

this sounds sick. good luck with it.

TheSkyline

08/06/08, 11:16 PM

You start building this yet? or is it still an idea?

No man I'm building it. Just got the neck today. The parts and wood should come tomorrow.
When I get all the parts I'll post pics, and I'll post pics of the build and the finished guitar.

this sounds sick. good luck with it.

Thanks man, should be done in a few weeks.

headclub

08/06/08, 11:41 PM

No man I'm building it. Just got the neck today. The parts and wood should come tomorrow.
When I get all the parts I'll post pics, and I'll post pics of the build and the finished guitar.

Thanks man, should be done in a few weeks.

when you are done, you should design a sweet guitar for me. haha

lew_1987

08/07/08, 06:31 AM

Cool idea. I like the first picture better than the sketch however. No offense.

Middle pickup, definitely not needed.

But a pretty creative idea no doubt.

I feel the opposite.

Mynor

08/07/08, 09:14 AM

TheSkyline

08/07/08, 09:52 AM

when you are done, you should design a sweet guitar for me. haha No problem. I could build guitars in my sleep.

That'll be 3,000 dollars.

I feel the opposite.
Yeah, the final product will look much closer to the sketch.

Sweet dude, I'm excited

Thanks man!

headclub

08/07/08, 11:34 AM

No problem. I could build guitars in my sleep.

That'll be 3,000 dollars.

Yeah, the final product will look much closer to the sketch.

Thanks man!

haha, nevermind

TheSkyline

08/07/08, 11:55 AM

haha, nevermind

Hahaha, it's crazy how much luthiers charge for custom guitars. I don't know how they're not all rich. haha

lew_1987

08/08/08, 01:43 AM

Yeah, the final product will look much closer to the sketch.

Seriously, if I wanted a guitar designing to my specification, how much would you charge?

TheSkyline

08/08/08, 10:58 AM

Seriously, if I wanted a guitar designing to my specification, how much would you charge?

Like 500 bucks. It's honestly so much cheaper to build a guitar. I got all the parts for the one I'm building for like 300 bucks.

headclub

08/08/08, 12:12 PM

Like 500 bucks. It's honestly so much cheaper to build a guitar. I got all the parts for the one I'm building for like 300 bucks.

even the pickups?

patrickhowell

08/09/08, 02:19 AM

Like 500 bucks. It's honestly so much cheaper to build a guitar. I got all the parts for the one I'm building for like 300 bucks.

Tuners, Nut, Bridge, Tailpiece, Neck, Frets, Inlays, Body Wood, Pickups, Pots, Jack, Resistors, Capacitors, Wire, Pickguard, Strap Buttons, Finish, Strings, Pickup Switch, Pickup Mounting Rings, Screws, Neck Plate, Knobs, Control Cavity Cover, all for $300? Are you sure?

Mynor

08/09/08, 10:16 AM

Tuners, Nut, Bridge, Tailpiece, Neck, Frets, Inlays, Body Wood, Pickups, Pots, Jack, Resistors, Capacitors, Wire, Pickguard, Strap Buttons, Finish, Strings, Pickup Switch, Pickup Mounting Rings, Screws, Neck Plate, Knobs, Control Cavity Cover, all for $300? Are you sure?

I know what everything is, except for Tailpiece, pots, jack, resistors, capacitors.

What are those? haha

TheSkyline

08/09/08, 10:42 AM

even the pickups?

Yup.

Tuners, Nut, Bridge, Tailpiece, Neck, Frets, Inlays, Body Wood, Pickups, Pots, Jack, Resistors, Capacitors, Wire, Pickguard, Strap Buttons, Finish, Strings, Pickup Switch, Pickup Mounting Rings, Screws, Neck Plate, Knobs, Control Cavity Cover, all for $300? Are you sure?

I'm sure. I already bought my parts. Total was $315.90.

Guitarfetish.com has everything you need at really low prices, and the quality is amazing.

I know what everything is, except for Tailpiece, pots, jack, resistors, capacitors.

What are those? haha

Pots are part of the electronics in the guitar, the jack is where you plug the cable into your guitar, resistors are also part of the electronics, as are capacitors.

patrickhowell

08/09/08, 10:52 AM

I know what everything is, except for Tailpiece, pots, jack, resistors, capacitors.

What are those? haha

The tailpiece is the part behind the bridge that holds the strings. The pots are the electronic part for the tone/volume knobs, the jack is where you plug in the cable, the resistors and capacitors are electronic components used for voicing the tone/volume controls.

TheSkyline

08/14/08, 02:30 PM

Rough body sketch
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-1.jpg

Alder back wood
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-2.jpg

Walnut top wood
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-3.jpg

Neck (I'll be sanding off Squire. haha)
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-4.jpg

Paper cut out of the pickguard
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-5.jpg

The guitar loosely assembled
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-6.jpg

I'll start shaping the body and stuff soon. The finish will be a dark sunburst, and I'll be staining the walnut to show off it's sexiness.

Once I start building, I'll put more pics up!

OveriseFan

08/15/08, 10:33 AM

How's that neck feel? Is it a Squier?

patrickhowell

08/15/08, 02:42 PM

How's that neck feel? Is it a Squier?

I was wondering the same thing... the feel of a neck is a huge part of the guitar, and squier is really hit or miss on that.

OveriseFan

08/15/08, 04:18 PM

I was wondering the same thing... the feel of a neck is a huge part of the guitar, and squier is really hit or miss on that.

Hah. Exactly why I asked - and with spending only $300 total for supplies... I think someone might've cheaped out on a very important part.

Luckily, it's bolt-on, so it's upgradable, I suppose.

patrickhowell

08/15/08, 04:50 PM

Hah. Exactly why I asked - and with spending only $300 total for supplies... I think someone might've cheaped out on a very important part.

Luckily, it's bolt-on, so it's upgradable, I suppose.

That's true, at least. Also the tuners, frets, and nut on Squiers are really cheep too...

OveriseFan

08/15/08, 04:59 PM

That's true, at least. Also the tuners, frets, and nut on Squiers are really cheep too...

Yeah. Frets, especially. Tuners and nut can be swapped very easily. Get a fretjob and you might as well have just gotten the nicer neck.

Although, if its a Squier Affinity Neck, I hear those are actually really nice. I haven't played one though.

patrickhowell

08/15/08, 06:52 PM

Yeah. Frets, especially. Tuners and nut can be swapped very easily. Get a fretjob and you might as well have just gotten the nicer neck.

Although, if its a Squier Affinity Neck, I hear those are actually really nice. I haven't played one though.

Or any of the Japanese squiers are great....

OveriseFan

08/15/08, 06:54 PM

Or any of the Japanese squiers are great....

Yeah, so I've heard.

Well, hopefully he likes it. Haha. That's all that matters - it's his guitar.

TheSkyline

08/15/08, 07:27 PM

It's actually feels great! However I'll be replacing the tuners, they suck pretty bad.

Mynor

08/15/08, 10:44 PM

Start mass producing these :-)

But with Ibanez Necks haha

OveriseFan

08/15/08, 10:47 PM

But with Ibanez Necks haha

Ugh.

Mynor

08/15/08, 10:50 PM

Ugh.

beef with ibanez? haha

OveriseFan

08/15/08, 10:52 PM

beef with ibanez? haha

Yessir. Especially their paper thin necks. Hahaha. Hey, if you like them, it's cool. I just can't stand them, personally. Feel like they're going to snap on me. Hah. I really "grip" my neck though...

Mynor

08/15/08, 10:55 PM

Yessir. Especially their paper thin necks. Hahaha. Hey, if you like them, it's cool. I just can't stand them, personally. Feel like they're going to snap on me. Hah. I really "grip" my neck though...

I know what you mean. Some of them are just too thin. But I own an Ibanez SZ, and it's got a nice sized neck. Like something a gibson would have. The Ibanez RG is the one with the deathly thin neck. I think the S series as well

OveriseFan

08/15/08, 11:04 PM

!T-DIFS!

08/15/08, 11:09 PM

shit good luck man. that guitar looks sweeeet lol

patrickhowell

08/16/08, 02:36 AM

It's actually feels great! However I'll be replacing the tuners, they suck pretty bad.

That's great, but yeah, good call on the tuners.

Yessir. Especially their paper thin necks. Hahaha. Hey, if you like them, it's cool. I just can't stand them, personally. Feel like they're going to snap on me. Hah. I really "grip" my neck though...

Yeah, those thin necks are great for like shredding, but not anything that I'd ever want.

Mynor

08/17/08, 10:02 PM

Yeah, those thin necks are great for like shredding, but not anything that I'd ever want.

What gear do you have?

patrickhowell

08/17/08, 11:04 PM

What gear do you have?

For guitar: Customized Mexican Fender Strat, Customized Epiphone Valve Junior combo.

Mynor

08/17/08, 11:34 PM

For guitar: Customized Mexican Fender Strat, Customized Epiphone Valve Junior combo.

What kind of music you play?

patrickhowell

08/18/08, 09:34 AM

What kind of music you play?

Pop-punk stuff mostly... I don't play a ton of guitar; I play drums in my band.

TheSkyline

08/23/08, 08:34 AM

Started shaping the body. I'll put pics up on like Monday/Tuesday.

Mynor

08/23/08, 09:15 AM

Pop-punk stuff mostly... I don't play a ton of guitar; I play drums in my band.

Ahh, Pop-punk is some good stuff. I shoulda figured with your TSL avatar. haha. I would kill to be able to play drums.

TheSkyline

08/28/08, 04:21 PM

Sorry for the slow progress, the body should be cut out monday/tuesday next week. I'll have pics up as soon as it's done.

TheSkyline

09/06/08, 06:59 PM

Update!! (Finally!)
Body cut out with template still on top.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-8.jpg
Side view from the back
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-9.jpg
The back.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-11.jpg
The body is now roughly cut out, i'll have another update with the body more worked on in a week or so. I'll be beveling the edges and sanding the tele side to make the round part a little smaller.

headclub

09/06/08, 09:25 PM

looks good so far

TheSkyline

09/07/08, 07:20 AM

Thanks!

TheSkyline

09/10/08, 05:07 PM

UPDATE!

There's still a lot of work to be done, but here's where I'm at.

Front of guitar with neck pocket routed.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-12.jpg

Front of the guitar with the neck set it. (Not bolted down)
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-13.jpg

Back of guitar with cavities routed out. (Still some stuff to be done.)
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-14.jpg

Back of guitar with neck.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-15.jpg

I'll have another update tomorrow! Hopefully the cavities will be done, the back of the neck pocket will be worked on, and the pick up cavities should be done.

After that I'l be rounding the body, putting in the tummy curve on the back, putting in the holes for the strings, and getting all the holes for the hardware in.

Then I'll put the finishing touches on it and start painting!

patrickhowell

09/10/08, 05:48 PM

Looking good, man. Can't wait to see the finished product.

OveriseFan

09/10/08, 05:59 PM

Looking good.

Would've designed the body a little differently, but that's for MY body, not yours.

Can't wait to see it finished.

TheSkyline

09/10/08, 07:09 PM

Looking good, man. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Thanks!

Looking good.

Would've designed the body a little differently, but that's for MY body, not yours.

Can't wait to see it finished.

Thanks! If it WAS your body, what would you have done? Just curious.

OveriseFan

09/10/08, 07:26 PM

Thanks! If it WAS your body, what would you have done? Just curious.

Just seems a bit "uneven" for my fit, personally. Make the contour of the curves a little smoother, make the tele-part not jut out as much, and likewise, possibly extend the horn a bit. I don't know, it seems quite literally two seperate bodies put together (Tele and SG) as opposed to one which will stand on its own...

I think the tele part is just a little too far out, it should go "up" more than "across", if that makes sense... Maybe a picture will help.

http://www.vintageguitarbuyer.com/a%201958%20telecaster.jpg

My design would either make your tele-part look more like that, or else extend the horn a bit and make it "beefier" almost.

It's tough to explain cutting wood. I like your design though, it's very nice, and I'm sure it will look fantastic when finished. What paint scheme are you doing? Do you know? Are you doing the sunburst that you had earlier?

TheSkyline

09/10/08, 07:36 PM

Just seems a bit "uneven" for my fit, personally. Make the contour of the curves a little smoother, make the tele-part not jut out as much, and likewise, possibly extend the horn a bit. I don't know, it seems quite literally two seperate bodies put together (Tele and SG) as opposed to one which will stand on its own...

I think the tele part is just a little too far out, it should go "up" more than "across", if that makes sense... Maybe a picture will help.

http://www.vintageguitarbuyer.com/a%201958%20telecaster.jpg

My design would either make your tele-part look more like that, or else extend the horn a bit and make it "beefier" almost.

It's tough to explain cutting wood. I like your design though, it's very nice, and I'm sure it will look fantastic when finished. What paint scheme are you doing? Do you know? Are you doing the sunburst that you had earlier?

Yeah man, I know what you mean. That was actually my original plan, but it slowly morphed into what I have now, but I like it, so it's cool. haha

Yeah, I'm still doing the sunburst. Like this.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p312/JERMDADDY/Gibson%20sgs/DSC_0014.jpg

DaveZeroZero

09/21/08, 10:38 AM

you said that you carved out the cavities on this guitar but, no anal cavity, no care =]

The Boathouse

09/21/08, 12:36 PM

I've always wanted one of those single coil SG's. Anybody play one?

GuitarR0cker1

09/21/08, 03:02 PM

Niiiiice dude. I wish I could have the attention span to work on something like this and my Dad would be great for help but it would never happen.

TheSkyline

09/22/08, 04:29 PM

you said that you carved out the cavities on this guitar but, no anal cavity, no care =]

O Dave, if you want you can send me one of your guitars and I'll be glad to give it an anal cavity. Think of the possibilities.
I've always wanted one of those single coil SG's. Anybody play one?

Yeah, I have. They sound pretty good, but I feel SG's are just made for humbuckers.

Niiiiice dude. I wish I could have the attention span to work on something like this and my Dad would be great for help but it would never happen.

Haha yeah, it took me a week just to decide I was gonna lay down the money and do this.

Btw, here's and update!

Pickup cavities cut out!
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-16.jpg

Screw holes for the bridge, and the holes for the strings were drilled in.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-17.jpg

The back. (The holes look crooked, but they really aren't.)
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-18.jpg

I got that back curve put in, now it feels great.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-19.jpg

I also got the jack hole drilled in on the side. All that's left to do is sand it down with 320 grit sandpaper and paint it! Then I'll have to go back and drill all the small holes for screws and stuff, but that won't taker more than an hour or so. It's almost done!

Twizx

09/22/08, 05:03 PM

That looks so sick, make me one too.

OveriseFan

09/22/08, 05:43 PM

O Dave, if you want you can send me one of your guitars and I'll be glad to give it an anal cavity. Think of the possibilities.

Yeah, I have. They sound pretty good, but I feel SG's are just made for humbuckers.

Haha yeah, it took me a week just to decide I was gonna lay down the money and do this.

Btw, here's and update!

Pickup cavities cut out!
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-16.jpg

Screw holes for the bridge, and the holes for the strings were drilled in.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-17.jpg

The back. (The holes look crooked, but they really aren't.)
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-18.jpg

I got that back curve put in, now it feels great.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-19.jpg

I also got the jack hole drilled in on the side. All that's left to do is sand it down with 320 grit sandpaper and paint it! Then I'll have to go back and drill all the small holes for screws and stuff, but that won't taker more than an hour or so. It's almost done!

The string-thru's (I might be using the wrong term, oh well.) look like there's a mistake (where the G string would go through, and that messes up the B and E string holes)... what's up?

miketrondson

09/22/08, 05:53 PM

The guitar looks great so far! You're doing an awesome job. The string-thru does look crooked though.

I say, once this is finished you should make a Les Paulocaster.

TheSkyline

09/22/08, 05:54 PM

The string-thru's (I might be using the wrong term, oh well.) look like there's a mistake (where the G string would go through, and that messes up the B and E string holes)... what's up?

Are you talking about the size of the holes? They're all the same, it doesn't make a difference.

Do you see it on the front or the back?

TheSkyline

09/22/08, 05:55 PM

The guitar looks great so far! You're doing an awesome job. The string-thru does look crooked though.

I say, once this is finished you should make a Les Paulocaster.

Yeah, I know. In reality only one is just ever so slightly off, that picture makes it look much worse than it is.

Haha, if I get the money I'm always down for building another!

screamoutmyname

09/22/08, 05:57 PM

damn, dude... that's looking awesome so far!

good work!

TheSkyline

09/22/08, 07:08 PM

Thanks!!

Tristan Needler

09/22/08, 07:28 PM

That looks pretty slick. I can't wait to see it finished (and hopefully hear it)!

OveriseFan

09/22/08, 08:00 PM

Are you talking about the size of the holes? They're all the same, it doesn't make a difference.

Do you see it on the front or the back?

The back... and I'm talking about the "alignment" of the holes, and even the spacing between them.

It won't really effect it, I guess...

OveriseFan

09/22/08, 08:00 PM

Yeah, I know. In reality only one is just ever so slightly off, that picture makes it look much worse than it is.

Ok, cool. That answers my complaint, really.

DaveZeroZero

09/22/08, 11:52 PM

sweeeeet.

TheSkyline

09/23/08, 05:13 AM

Ok, cool. That answers my complaint, really.

Yeah, it kinda bugs me, but there's not much I can do about it, and it'll still work fine, so I'll have to live with it. haha
sweeeeet.

Haha, thanks

vandalsandquinn

09/23/08, 06:28 PM

that's nuts!

TheSkyline

09/24/08, 01:49 PM

That looks pretty slick. I can't wait to see it finished (and hopefully hear it)!

that's nuts!

Thanks guys! I'll be painting it this weekend, so I should have it done by the weekend after that.

O, and I'll be sure to post sound clips as well as pictures so you all can hear it too!

TheSkyline

09/30/08, 04:16 PM

Update!

Put in some brown grain filler.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-22.jpg

And I sanded off squire and put my name!
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-23.jpg

DaveZeroZero

10/01/08, 12:01 AM

swt.

TheSkyline

10/01/08, 04:59 AM

thnx d00d

TheSkyline

10/05/08, 03:47 PM

Just an update, I'll have pictures of the black burst up tomorrow.

acor

10/06/08, 04:43 PM

My friend built his, it took him about a year. Its a great guitar (modeled after a Les Paul) but the fret board is messed up on the bottom and the strings don't raise up above the board

TheSkyline

10/06/08, 05:05 PM

My friend built his, it took him about a year. Its a great guitar (modeled after a Les Paul) but the fret board is messed up on the bottom and the strings don't raise up above the board

I took him a whole year? Jesus..

Ah that sucks, should've checked his measurements! haha

TheSkyline

10/07/08, 12:55 PM

Update!!

I got the black burst on, check it out!

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-25.jpg

I have to clear coat it now, which I'll be doing for the rest of the week. I should have another update this weekend, and then a final one a few days after that!

screamoutmyname

10/07/08, 12:59 PM

wow, dude. that's turning out awesome!

i can't say i'm not jealous!

DaveZeroZero

10/07/08, 01:05 PM

that is swt looking.

TheSkyline

10/07/08, 01:31 PM

wow, dude. that's turning out awesome!

i can't say i'm not jealous!

Thanks man!

that is swt looking.

You're the grammar police, looks like you should be arresting yourself. haha

screamoutmyname

10/07/08, 02:04 PM

haha anytime man! i think i'm actually gonna try reshaping/fixing up my old guitar this summer now.

Tristan Needler

10/07/08, 02:06 PM

Pretty.

TheSkyline

10/07/08, 02:26 PM

haha anytime man! i think i'm actually gonna try reshaping/fixing up my old guitar this summer now.

Yeah man, don't be afraid to go at it. A lot of people don't realize in the end, a guitar is just a chunk of wood. haha

Pretty.

Thanks dude!

DaveZeroZero

10/08/08, 12:10 AM

You're the grammar police, looks like you should be arresting yourself. haha
swt has always been accepted by me as an alternative spelling of 'sweet' on the internet.

TheSkyline

10/08/08, 05:04 AM

swt has always been accepted by me as an alternative spelling of 'sweet' on the internet.

Oh.

Never mind then. haha

AbeLurkin

10/08/08, 05:25 AM

you've gotten pretty far in two months. this is cool man.

TheSkyline

10/08/08, 02:05 PM

you've gotten pretty far in two months. this is cool man.

Thanks man! You actually just reminded me it's been that long. It feels like just a few weeks. haha

kaycey

10/08/08, 03:43 PM

sweet man!!!!

TheSkyline

10/10/08, 01:36 PM

Thanks!

Twizx

10/10/08, 02:08 PM

Hope it shreds as good as it looks!

TheSkyline

10/19/08, 08:57 PM

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-26.jpg

'Nuff said.

DaveZeroZero

10/20/08, 12:20 AM

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-26.jpg

'Nuff said.
I am DaveZeroZero and I approve this message.

TheSkyline

10/20/08, 08:17 AM

Haha thanks dude!

Prestonxsmith

10/20/08, 01:30 PM

That is fucking amazing. Great job. Fucking wow......

patrickhowell

10/20/08, 02:38 PM

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/calvin333_2007/photo-26.jpg

Looking good, man. You're almost there !

TheSkyline

10/20/08, 02:43 PM

That is fucking amazing. Great job. Fucking wow......

Thanks man!

Looking good, man. You're almost there !

Yeah, I just have to finish wiring it and put in the knobs and stuff. I should have it totally ready to play in a few days. I'll probably post sound clips eventually so you guys can hear it too.

Prestonxsmith

10/20/08, 06:58 PM

Thanks man!

Yeah, I just have to finish wiring it and put in the knobs and stuff. I should have it totally ready to play in a few days. I'll probably post sound clips eventually so you guys can hear it too.
I am so envious of you right now. That guitar looks amazing. I would take so much pride in myself because I made that haha.

TheSkyline

10/20/08, 06:59 PM

Good news guys, I just plugged it into an amp and it worked! It was the most amazing feeling ever. haha
I'm just making a few more adjustments to it, then it'll be completely done.

acor

10/20/08, 07:50 PM

looks sweet

Chigwinkle

10/21/08, 09:15 AM

TheSkyline

10/21/08, 01:28 PM

Wow, this looks pretty awesome, it must be great playing an instument youve made from scratch. I like how you put your name on the head, nice little touch xD
Theres this guy that lives nextdoor to me that makes guitars for a living, ive been in his workshop before, It's amazing.
You should make a bass next :)

Thats pretty cool dude.
I don't plan on doing a bass anytime soon. I do play bass, but guitar is my main instrument, so for now that's what I'll be building.

I've been thinking of doing an explorer next. Not sure when that will be though, might be a while. haha

Tristan Needler

10/21/08, 02:02 PM

That looks sexier than I thought it would.

Burn That Shit

10/21/08, 02:17 PM

That guitar is rad as shittttt. Nice work.

TheSkyline

10/21/08, 03:50 PM

Thanks guys!

BOBBOY925

10/27/08, 07:37 AM

omg it looks amazing!
is this a conept or do they actually sell it?

The Boathouse

10/27/08, 07:49 AM

omg it looks amazing!
is this a conept or do they actually sell it?

Haha, the topic poster built it himself. There's no "they" to do the selling.

TheSkyline

10/27/08, 01:54 PM

Haha, if I had a really nice set up maybe I could make a few more.

.. for a price. haha

Chigwinkle

11/03/08, 10:09 AM

Id buy xD If you were willing to send over to the UK. :P

DaveZeroZero

11/03/08, 10:19 AM

so what pickups did you put into this beast?

rob_mylo

11/03/08, 10:23 AM

great job. looks great

miketrondson

11/21/08, 02:51 AM

Any pictures of this thing in action? Or sound clips?

TheSkyline

11/25/08, 05:37 PM

so what pickups did you put into this beast?

GFS, they're not amazing, but for the price they sound pretty sweet. I kinda had to go a step down for pickups due to me running out of money. haha

Any pictures of this thing in action? Or sound clips?

Yeah, I'll post some more pics/sound clips soon!

headclub

01/15/09, 01:20 AM

this shit is amazing, i am jealous, and i am super late to reply

TheSkyline

02/08/09, 11:04 AM

And I'm even later! Haha thanks man!

DaveZeroZero

02/08/09, 11:09 AM

Where are those pics/sound clips you promised?

TheSkyline

02/08/09, 11:13 AM

Where are those pics/sound clips you promised?

... Man I suck. I'll put them up today if I can. I'm kinda locked out of my house, but if I get home today (I think I will) then that'll be the first thing I do!

And I just realized I never put a picture up of it being totally done.. my bad. I'll do that too.