New Design Proto Build - Sly

[preeb]

This is going to be a project that will consist of distilling the essentials out of a build, trying to keep the quality and remove anything that is not contributing to best tone and feel.
Goal is to be able to bring extremely high quality into a lower price range and to cut build time schedule.

Model name is Sly and I haven't finalized it completely as of yet but have a pretty good idea how to start the initial proto.

I find this angle interesting because I never brought this factor into consideration... so instead of pushing forward as usual... this time I'm pushing backward, well.. kind of (-;

 

[Fretnot]

You sly dog, you! Can't wait too see the new creation.

 

[RatBug]

In

 

[Ricky D.]

I'm ready!

 

[Matthias]

I like the ethos. I often sigh when I see cheap guitars with cheap gold hardware, cheap 5 ply binding, three cheap pickups, etc. I’d rather pay for a minimal but high quality spec in a lower price bracket.

 

[GotTheSilver]

Interesting. Can't wait to see your design!

 

[Asmith]

Interesting, I'm picturing something that looks like a LP junior or an esquire but it will be cool to see where you run with this design.

 

[tfarny]

Those sound a lot like Ol' Leo's original goals!

 

[epizootics]

Hehe. Here's something to look forward to.

 

[Jupiter]

can't wait to see!

 

[Texas Special]

Here we go - another masterclass from Gil.

 

[jvin248]

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+1 Initial concept sounds like a Tele

Please use local, common/non-exotic/no fragile rain forest lumber in your build plan.
It may only cost $20 extra for a "mahogany" body blank than "pine" but the exotic woods have too much ecological baggage associated with them. Not even Pau Fero as a rosewood replacement. Choose local, plentiful, fast growing, and inexpensive woods. Perhaps even limit it to what can be found in the general Home Depot/Lowes/Menards type stores.
Let the craftsmanship shine to get 'the tones'.

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[Jupiter]

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+1 Initial concept sounds like a Tele

Please use local, common/non-exotic/no fragile rain forest lumber in your build plan.
It may only cost $20 extra for a "mahogany" body blank than "pine" but the exotic woods have too much ecological baggage associated with them. Not even Pau Fero as a rosewood replacement. Choose local, plentiful, fast growing, and inexpensive woods. Perhaps even limit it to what can be found in the general Home Depot/Lowes/Menards type stores.
Let the craftsmanship shine to get 'the tones'.

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Standing by for the first guitar made of Mesquite, Palo verde, and Ironwood! It’s gonna be heavy...

 

[Chordophonic]

Subbed!

 

[Jim_in_PA]

I, too, am looking forward to this!

 

[Texas Special]

Stop teasing Gil. We NEED to know what your planning.

 

[preeb]

Standing by for the first guitar made of Mesquite, Palo verde, and Ironwood! It’s gonna be heavy...

LOL.... all in my back yard...

 

[preeb]

Stop teasing Gil. We NEED to know what your planning.

I'll let you know when I know (-;

 

[Steve Holt]

I'm in. Let's get going with some pictures!

 

[preeb]

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+1 Initial concept sounds like a Tele

Please use local, common/non-exotic/no fragile rain forest lumber in your build plan.
It may only cost $20 extra for a "mahogany" body blank than "pine" but the exotic woods have too much ecological baggage associated with them. Not even Pau Fero as a rosewood replacement. Choose local, plentiful, fast growing, and inexpensive woods. Perhaps even limit it to what can be found in the general Home Depot/Lowes/Menards type stores.
Let the craftsmanship shine to get 'the tones'.

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I wish that was doable.
I don't use kiln dried stuff so my lumber is stored already waiting its turn to be used.
None of your above mentioned options are air dried...