what do you think of my brand new design?

littlesmith · #1 10-09-2014, 04:03 PM

hi

please view my carbonfiber/wood hybrid original designs and comment

It uses golden ratio`s just like the stratocaster. It`s a 7 string in the pictures, but it will be a 6 string

im not so great at paint and photoshop, but you get the idea...

muscmp · #2 10-09-2014, 04:13 PM

a little strange looking but may play well.

play music!

blue · #3 10-09-2014, 04:20 PM

What are you using the CF for? Is it a laminate layer that is exposed in some areas?

terrapin · #4 10-09-2014, 04:21 PM

Probably would be a hit with the "shredders"! If that is the market I would leave it at 7 strings. Gonna be expensive to produce.

littlesmith · #5 10-09-2014, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue

What are you using the CF for? Is it a laminate layer that is exposed in some areas?

it`s cosmetic. i would probably build it in wood completely first and then take a anti shape mold of that section, then produce the carbon fiber and route the wood out , and glue it in.

its actually inspired by a dragon ball z character called picolo haha

toomuchfun · #6 10-09-2014, 06:09 PM

Very interesting looking guitar. Here are some thoughts:

1. I think the controls and selector are too far away to be user friendly.
2. If you're going with a 24 fret neck you might want to consider a neck through body.
3. Looks heavy. If you go with my point 2 the wings could be much lighter wood.
4. Not sure how it will hang, might be comfortable, might not.
5. The points on the headstock look nice, but will take a beating.

Just some thoughts, not that you should follow any of them (except possibly point 1).

Best of luck.

arie · #7 10-10-2014, 08:45 AM

i like the looks. especially the headstock. not sure about the green and the yellow purfling. volume knob needs to be within pinky reach, selector just below/behind it. i would keep the transitions between the cf and the wood as smooth as possible. seven string is fine with me. i'd also go with a set neck or a neck through. hard to get enough "shredding" clearance with a bolt on heel IME. maybe make three versions, 6, 7, & 8 string.

what pick-ups are you thinking about?

now go ahead and make one