Gordy01 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I'm thinking about building another guitar. The last project was so well received, and turned out so good, it has tempted me to do another. This time I'm thinking about a neck-through solid body. Maybe a Les Paul shape. Or even a semi-hollow. I'd like to do some body binding also. Probably would not start until after Christmas. Any opinions? Insults? Had enough, bored to death? And it would be nice to hear from Duane on this. I know that hosting this site has to be a demanding job, with all the various characters here, and I don't want to make it any tougher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 "IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME..." Go for it!!!!! (Finances allowing, of course). There has to be an acronym for Guitar Building/Refinishing Syndrome, sort of like "G.A.S"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwalin Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 That six string, uhhhh....Ford bass is just killer. Build one of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardog Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 will this be another guitarfetish build? I'd say go for a schecter c1-ae. it has the lp styling, it is hollow body, it has body binding. For a challenge you can even do the shadow pup to get the acoustic sound. I have played one in the local guitar ctr. nice, but the humbuckers are alittle weak. The acoustic option is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Theres no binding involved, but I double dog dare ya to take 1 of the cheaper SX Strats, and see how far you can run with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Nazarenie Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 i think those gfs builds are a fun idea but then i just bought a cheapy "encore blaster e6" made of the same stuff better hardware for half the price off ebay! (saving me the hassle!) @gord do you go from the ground up? i didn't catch the last one. i have some trees in my garden i would love a list of essential but small and cheap kit. i now have claimed the shed and have a long wire up the 100 feet to the gardens bottom. I HAVE THE POWER! my first project is to make some plectrums from the off cuts of wood i have, nice thick 1 or 1.5mm jobs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrasso Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Why not combine both with a Les Paul Semi Hollow ES? That way you could work with the binding (F-Holes? That would be a challenge) Are the bodies available with separate caps for the tops? I would also go with a figured top (quilt, flamed or my favorite birdseye) Look forward to whatever you do. Been thinking about doing the same, but I am into archtops. I have been looking for cheep beaters to purchase, strip and refinish for practice. Keep us informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Just to update everyone. The last build I did was a Guitar Fetish (GFS) Telecaster body, and a GFS neck. Everything was prefinished. Also bought GFS pickups and hardware, except for tuners. I took pics all the way along to show everyone what I had to do. I'll show a pic of the finished product below. What I'm thinking about doing this time would be quite a bit more labor intensive. And pricey. I'm thinking neck-through, angled headstock. You can purchase these from stew-mac. Build the body wings out of a maple blank, hollow them out, and put on a curly maple top. Perhaps in the shape of a Wildkat or near that. Do some body, and sound hole binding and finish with some good hardware. Perhaps a bit ambitious but I enjoy the challenge. It would also take me quite a bit longer, so to keep it on the forum that long would be a challenge. Thus, I need to have DuaneV's buy in. And because this is not strictly about Epi guitars, he has every right to decide against. Here is the Tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I remember following the Tele Project, and the problems and solutions. Regardless of what brand of guitar it may be, the techniques and processes to accomplish the final product will be valuable information, and ultimately CAN be used on EPIs. I don't care if it's a Cigar Box guitar, if I can learn from the construction process, I'm all for it! Hopefully, Duane will agree, as per your caveat.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dueling shadow Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 A resounding yes! I checked out the Tele thread, and it was great. I would love to see how you build the neck through (and would love to see you use an ebony fingerboard!!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenrirlupus Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 ooh, neck thru... I'm curious as to wether you could make interchangeable bolt-on wings for that, so you could switch from hollow wings to solid wings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxHart85231281734137 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 IM thinking FIREBIRD!!!!!!!!!!,binding and allll also I have recently become fond of a mustang body with all tele parts....but you already did the tele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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