Mehr is now open source! | Project Mehr: 2022 Guitar Buildoff Announcement

Hello everyone! As a way of celebrating the ending of Project Mehr coming in the new year… I’d like to make an exciting announcement!
I am officially releasing my design files to the public and starting a build off contest to see who can build the best version of this design. (See below for contest rules, info, prizes etc)
The files I’m releasing includes my original drop top design, as well as 2 alternate versions (solid body, and simple fillet). All of my sketches are included for those of you would like to do a more custom design.
The file will not include: Toolpaths, animations, fixtures, hardware etc. (This is to be respectful to my Patreon members who have paid for the full version).
Here is a link to the file on grabcad:
grabcad.com/library/project-m...
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Contest rules and information:
Duration:January 1st 2022 - July 1st 2022. (6 months)
Rules:
1: All handmade, CNC, standard or bass guitars, are welcome
2: You may use any hardware brands of your choosing, including bridges, tuners, pickups, jacks, pots, string gauges etc.
3: You may use any materials (wood, metal, resin etc..), paints, stains, or finish of your choosing.
4: All designs must keep the outer contour of the body faithful to the original, though size may vary to accommodate your creative changes. This ensures that the body is still identifiable as a Mehr design. However all other modifications are permitted including but not limited to: Bolt on / set / or through neck, relief cuts, headstock shape/size/angle, scale length, number of frets, fanned frets, number of strings, neck profiles, inlays etc...
5: Any 3D design you create for this project must remain open source and available to the public on www.grabcad.com This ensures that the spirit of Mehr (i.e. sharing knowledge) is maintained.
Prizes:
The top 3 places will receive a special prize made by me, as well as other hardware prizes (working with vendors for sponsorships).
How to submit your work:
1. UA-cam Video (preferred)
Must have “Project Mehr: 2022 Guitar Build Off” in the title and at minimum showcasing the final results, but preferably including footage of your build process.
2: Discord:
/ discord
Must include detailed photos of the finished piece, posted on the “submissions” channel under “2022 Mehr Build off”.
3: Email:
[e-mail]
Must have “Project Mehr: 2022 Guitar Build Off” in the subject line.
Must include detailed photos of the finished piece.
Let's kick off 2022 with a bang!
Happy new year!
#Fusion360 #Guitars #Luthier

[@FrugalFixerSpike]

Ready for it, come join the live stream Sunday evening for the GGBO Show and Grow

[@PjotrStroganov]

I'm not a luthier but I do dabble in fusion 360 and CNC routing. You'll not see me actually make a guitar out of your design but I do thank you for providing me with an excellent model to practice cam. A guitar has all the right things in it to be challenging on all levels.

[@edmayhew4261]

This is amazing! Count me in

[@stianellefsen]

That does sound tempting, hm..

[@philippemailloux6351]

I’d be curious to check out the files too and see if i’ll want to join the build-off but I don’t use Fusion. If you could upload the files in STL format then anyone can open them up in their choice of 3d CAD software.

[@RogueCow]

Love this idea! Dont think i'll have a cnc in time though. Maybe 2023 is my year lol

[@austinshaner]

Build it by hand! :)

[@RogueCow]

@@austinshaner nope, definitely have to have a cnc to build it, Already told my wife you said so

[@curtiscaldwell2556]

I am interested, but have not been able to download the files. I keep getting a message: “Try again after update completes. You are in the process of installing an update that is required to open Untitled.” Assume it is something on my end and not yours. Will keep trying as this looks to be an incredible contest.

[@austinshaner]

I'm sorry you're having issues loading the model in Fusion. Ive checked with a few other people and they have confirmed theirs is working properly. It sounds like your F360 is trying to do an update but having trouble, and my guess is that my file uses a newer version than you current have installed, so an update is required before it can be used. :(

[@curtiscaldwell2556]

Successfully downloaded

[@ezraholmes01]

I'm taking the bright purple comment as a directed at me specifically. 🤣

[@austinshaner]

I don't know what you're talking about 😉