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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | ..the color of the guitar hanging next to it is actually very nice , might just be a tad more interesting , or perhaps a violin finish..
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Location: GA USA | The following is IMHO:
I don't like it. It seems like somebody made a custom guitar that looks like a shark fin as a novelty.
If it were more of a designed shape, it would seem more like signature guitar:
Have you seen the Eastwood Airline Town & Country ? It has this row of knobs above the pickups that makes me wonder how one would play it without messing up all the settings. But still, it looks cool to me. I'd really have liked to have drawn a row of knobs like that but I doubted the functionality, so I have some routed grooves to make the big chunk of wood at the top seem less meaningless. Something to parallel the neck, if even racing stripes. |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | I appreciate that " dip " above the PU `s , looks good , nice idea , but save from that ( and the sharp corners ) it is still akin to Mike`s design , and at any rate , them corners should be rounded .
As far as PU`s go , I refer to my previous ramblings .
I totally agree about yer observations about control placements , I had in mind to place them on upper bout , over fretboard , and perhaps , a stereo volume pot. mounted under fretboard / PUP , for fast access.
Them racing stripes look cool , but Mike may want to trim the body there , since the right arm is resting on it , but overall great input , it shows that Mike`s efforts are appreciated.. :)
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Location: GA USA | I tried to make it akin to Mike's so he wouldn't have to completely re-balance the guitar. I just thought it would be cool for somebody to say "Hey! That's an MWoody!" rather than "Look at that shark fin guitar." |
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Location: Upper Left USA | "the color of the guitar hanging next to it is actually very nice"
That would be the Jim Messina Deacon - the loovely-est Ovation Solid I have ever seen.
I hope to post some modified sketches soon. The Black burst was just a quicky to add some dimension to the Plywood block.
Also to consider: Next time you pick up your Electric think about the parts that actually come in contact with your body and hands - then eliminate anyplace that is not "needed". What's left? |
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Location: NW Washington State | Originally posted by MWoody:
Vic, I might just have to send you one and have you wire it up!
I have to see if I got my Soldering permit back from Numbfingers... I'll return your permit, but only if you ignore Vic's ideas and let me specify the pickups and electronics. :)
If it has cutouts for standard-sized pickups, then everyone can find something they like. Using a pickguard would allow any combination of controls. It would also give you the opportunity to make more wooden pickguards! Having a rear access panel for the electronics- maybe even a battery- would be nice.
-Steve W. |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | Ignore my ideas..?..how dare ya.. :) :)
As it is , using run of the mill P U`s... that can be done on nearly every electric , I would consider this to be a special edition guitar , with hand wound P U´s , in my opnion , a true electric has passive components , unless a piezo is being employed .
However , I do understand that yer old mates , and I`m not one to stand in between friends , so I`ll just drop out. :cool:
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Location: Upper Left USA | Actually the shape will allow for any combination of pickups and types of amplification.
Once I adopt a concept shape I will be making a 5 string Bass, a 25" Scale 12 String, a 7 string, a Nylon strung, a Vic Shredder and a Tele like Blues Player.
Wood, finishes, hollow or solid, bridge styles, Trem/no Trem are all options for the platform.
In my local area I have TV Jones and a few other Pickup makers that I hope to draw on. |
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Location: NW Washington State | Vic-
Look at all the models he wants to make! I'm dropping out too, it's too much responsibility! :)
Anyway, if the cutouts are standard shape, the pickups and electronics can be off-the-shelf, completely handmade, whatever.
Now about the brand name. I suggest "Big Woody".
-Steve W. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | :D It does have a certain immature non-conformist kind of sound to it. Perfect! |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | FEATURING:
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Location: Upper Left USA | Added another... er, Axe to the party.
Check out the Album and then beat me up!
Proto album |
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Location: Indiana | Nice. Definitely an innie. |
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