I am wondering if anyone has photos of the build process for a license plate guitar.
As I have mentioned in my first thread, I want to build a 6-string version of a license plate guitar. I have had a few really helpful folks share photos of their finished products but, I need to know about the best ways to construct the body and attach the neck for stability and long term sturdiness.
Even drawings of the design would be helpful.
I plan to use this guitar primarily for slide but, I may also play the "regular way" it in standard tuning. So, I need to make sure that I have things put together in the most sturdy way possible.
Thanks all!
-James
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Thanks Jawbone!
How do you construct the box section? Is is just plain butt-joints? It doesn't appear to be dove-tailed.
Butt joint glued with glued triangular gusset inside.
I could see the triangular pieces. Those would probably be a good idea even with other type of joints. I was thinking of either dove-tail or box joints.
While that is basically what I thought it would look like on the inside it is much better to actually see it than trying to imagine it.
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.
Thanks again Jawbone!
Here are a few photos showing various stages of my recent build and the inside of the box. Simple butt joint with a basic strap clamp to hold it together while the glue was drying.
The way you have your box is what I have in mind for mine (I don't like the look of the piece sticking out the end where the strings attach).
But, I also see that you are not doing a through-body neck at all.
I was thinking of a through body neck that has a block at the tail end similar to what you have under the neck in your photos. This would serve two purposes; one- giving support to that end of the neck and two- giving a base to attach the bridge posts to.
Very helpful photos! Thanks!
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