Rabs Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 :) I was wondering what you guys thought of this... So ive been building some guitars.. And as I do, I keep experimenting with different shapes and styles... But im not 100% sure on this.. Its probably very obvious (and the people on here who know me well all know) that I love the double cut shape out of all the various styles of guitar shape so ive been working on (fairly subtle)different types of horn shape... Which do you guys like best? the problem with me is I like all of them So lets call this 1 This is a similar shape to the ahhem Gibson shape (or is it PRS? :P) where the bottom and top horn are different (and I must state while very similar to Gibsons shape is slightly different :unsure: :)) Then we have 2 With this one I made the top and bottom the same with the shorter horn style And then 3 This one which is currently getting finish has both horns almost the same with the longer horn style Also I think this shot is interesting as it really shows the difference between the styles So what do you think looks better.. 1, 2 or 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 No vote here, just the suggestion of doing what is best for a nice overall weight balance. To my experience, the longer the upper horn, the better the balance of a double-cut. Just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 No vote here, just the suggestion of doing what is best for a nice overall weight balance. To my experience, the longer the upper horn, the better the balance of a double-cut. Just saying... Good point.. I guess we will soon see when these are finished.. I will let you know :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 By the way, I love the grey hue of the first one pictured. As an amateur photographer since decades, I still seem to have a special eye on objects that might look the same on black-and-white and colour pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 By the way, I love the grey hue of the first one pictured. As an amateur photographer since decades, I still seem to have a special eye on objects that might look the same on black-and-white and colour pictures! Black Walnut... I like it too.. but obviously that will change when I put the finish on... :) It will then look like No3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Interesting post.... I initially mistook it for a discussion about trumpets and saxophones... <_< Nice 'alternative' horns....I'm a die-hard ES335 horn aficionado... But many potential owners will no doubt 'dig' something well crafted and visualised.. Just for fun suggest a 'gander' at Gordon Smith's Galaxy...another IMO interesting take on the horn question Happy Horning... Parp Parp... <_< V PS.....Yes indeed to the question of 'balance' and overall weight. Placement of neck heel strap button is also worth consideration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Hello Rabs! The slimmer is better. Also, either symmetrical, or well-balanced proportions are easier on the eye. I think, Gibson's classic DC design is perfect. PRS-style is great too. This is not pleasing for the eyes: Bence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Hmmm, interesting.. Thanks for the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Shape, schmape. Those are all gorgeous, Rabs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Shape, schmape. Those are all gorgeous, Rabs! Lol... Cheers man.. And yes I like them all too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I think no. 1. And the second and the third, too :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 I think no. 1. And the second and the third, too :P Lol.. huh. I know, its painful isn't it.. Guitar associated infliction...... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I voted 3. There is something about that shape. There are models with small variations that look good too. ES-339 ES-335 etc. Take a look at this one. I played this one (yes the actual one in the photo) last month. It's a 1980 mij Washburn Eagle. It has a particularly fine shape I think. I might have bought it, but came away with the Squier Esprit instead. Yep, symmetrical horns again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Almost forgot to mention this classic beauty... I think it's beautiful. Bence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Almost forgot to mention this classic beauty... I think it's beautiful. Bence. Me too, and have wondered what the new re-issues are like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Me too, and have wondered what the new re-issues are like. Hello. Too expensive for a Gibson copy. The Japanese-made guitars (Prestige-series) are beautiful and cost as much as a similar Gibson. The lower range ones look like Epiphones and priced like those. Not a wise business decision, in my opinion. The Prestige: €2,035 *** Indonesian-made (might be Chinese): €833 Bence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Hello. Too expensive for a Gibson copy. The Japanese-made guitars (Prestige-series) are beautiful and cost as much as a similar Gibson. The lower range ones look like Epiphones and priced like those. Not a wise business decision, in my opinion. Bence. I know what you mean, but I'm a fan of mij guitars, so in a straightforward comparison I would happily go with whichever one insisted I take it home (yes, even with a lesser resale residual). In the uk the new Prestige models actually seem rarer than the 70s-80s originals. No doubt because of the high prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Hmm, for me personally, they are a bit too pointy... Which isn't a problem so much for aesthetics but more for the placement of the strap pin on the top horn... While it does fit.. it JUST fits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-RAM Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 This is not pleasing for the eyes: Geschmackssache. But isn't that so with all guitars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 This is not pleasing for the eyes: Bence. Ahh yes.. Ive been studying this picture.. And I think its the small back body that's off putting on this one... it all looks squashed... One of my early designs was similar in some ways, but my body wasn't as squashed and the horns are fatter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Hmm, for me personally, they are a bit too pointy... Which isn't a problem so much for aesthetics but more for the placement of the strap pin on the top horn... While it does fit.. it JUST fits... Fair comment. Did you notice the odd position of the strap pin on the Eagle? I don't know how balanced it is, because I played it sitting down. But judging by the weight of the body, its probably ok. By that I mean that it is seriously heavy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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