Thanks mate, i just got some wood, brought some chisels and gave it a go. LOL. i do have experiance in art but had never carved before i started them.. would like to sell them eventually but not sure how to go about it.
Incredible man!!! If your still doing this contact Dran Michael with Warrior guitar bro!!! He may be into some of your creations. Or put you on as a luthier?
thanks buddy, i just bought some chisels and gave it a go. its took time to build up tools but if you buy a cheap set of chisels and some wood from a local wood yard im sure you could get some good results.
I am blown away by your work. What feedback have you gotten on tone? I'm curious if the guitars that have many pass thru cuts may have a greater impact to tone than those that have fewer or none, and in what way? I know this is not as crucial with electrics, but I am reminded of EVH's shark guitar. After taking a dramatic chunk out of it, close to the bridge, he claimed it changed the tone in a negative way.
hi mate. thanks for the great comment. really good question about the cut outs. the only one ive tested and fully built is the angel guitar. The tone was amazing and i was pleasantly surprised as i didn't know what i was going to get. i know the wood type does play a big part in tone quality but my opinion is the cut outs don't effect the quality of tone as such. its more to do with the shape of the cut outs and the guitar as a whole. There's a science called cymatics which involves creating shapes with sound. these shapes are very beautiful and mathematical. Anyway im guessing it works in reverse also that if you create something shaped natural, like those in nature which are also mathematical and pleasing to the eye it will also create nice tones. Ive took all this in consideration while building the guitars but at the end of the day its just trial and error. It maybe why most musical instruments are aesthetically pleasing to the eye. sorry for rambling but it is an interesting question that i hope to get a definitive answer to at some point. maybe even designing the shape to produce the desired tone.
Beautiful pieces of work mate! I just got into wood carving a few months ago and loving it. Just took a project for my friend's electric guitar. Even tho the art is extremely different in his case (Starcraft 2 themed), I would really appreciate if you have any pointers to the problems I will be running into and how to prepare for them early on. Perhaps also mention some things I might not have thought of if possible. And an estimate of how much time it will take (it's a VERY detailed and tricky design, and my very first guitar). Thanks for sharing and great work! Cheers!
Hi Clarisse, thank you very much, yes i do plan on selling the guitars. ive been very busy but plan to start soon. im working on getting one finished to the standard i want then i will put a video up so people can hear the tone and see the finished product. hopefully i can then get some feed back and work out if it will be viable to start as a business. many thanks!!
really want to try some alder next. i here it is great for guitars and nice for carving so i cant wait to try it. i havt taken any commisions yet as ive been short on time recently with my job as a support worker but wanting to get back into it. i will send you an email jordan.
Paul - these are beautiful. I especially like the "Angel" one, and I like all the pass-thru cuts you use in the body. I want to do that in my next guitar. Check out my carved strat on my channel when you get a chance. Great work!
I have chisels and hand woodcarving tools, I've drawn my complete design onto an electric guitars body after sanding the paint off, I'm just having a lot of problems figuring out technique on how to carve without gouging the wood... It would be a lot of help if you explained how you've done these so pristinely or even made a short video in how to smoothly carve
Hi nick. well done mate for giving it a go. probably best to practice on another piece of wood first before the guitar. its quite important to go with the grain of the wood or it tends to take more out than you intended. also keep your chisels sharp and take your time. it really is just down to practice and finding what works for you. hope this helps, good luck.
Thanks mate, i just got some wood, brought some chisels and gave it a go. LOL. i do have experiance in art but had never carved before i started them.. would like to sell them eventually but not sure how to go about it.
wonderful! all the best!
Thank you very much daniel !!
Very nice!!! I could see one of these as a nylon string electric.
Thank you very much. i will check it out and see if i can contact him.
hey this looks really good. how did you get into doing this?
Incredible man!!! If your still doing this contact Dran Michael with Warrior guitar bro!!! He may be into some of your creations. Or put you on as a luthier?
thanks buddy, i just bought some chisels and gave it a go. its took time to build up tools but if you buy a cheap set of chisels and some wood from a local wood yard im sure you could get some good results.
Thank you mate. have checked it out. very nice carving and the sound and playing is great.
I am blown away by your work. What feedback have you gotten on tone? I'm curious if the guitars that have many pass thru cuts may have a greater impact to tone than those that have fewer or none, and in what way? I know this is not as crucial with electrics, but I am reminded of EVH's shark guitar. After taking a dramatic chunk out of it, close to the bridge, he claimed it changed the tone in a negative way.
hi mate. thanks for the great comment. really good question about the cut outs. the only one ive tested and fully built is the angel guitar. The tone was amazing and i was pleasantly surprised as i didn't know what i was going to get. i know the wood type does play a big part in tone quality but my opinion is the cut outs don't effect the quality of tone as such. its more to do with the shape of the cut outs and the guitar as a whole. There's a science called cymatics which involves creating shapes with sound. these shapes are very beautiful and mathematical. Anyway im guessing it works in reverse also that if you create something shaped natural, like those in nature which are also mathematical and pleasing to the eye it will also create nice tones. Ive took all this in consideration while building the guitars but at the end of the day its just trial and error. It maybe why most musical instruments are aesthetically pleasing to the eye. sorry for rambling but it is an interesting question that i hope to get a definitive answer to at some point. maybe even designing the shape to produce the desired tone.
Great info, thanks!
Beautiful pieces of work mate!
I just got into wood carving a few months ago and loving it. Just took a project for my friend's electric guitar. Even tho the art is extremely different in his case (Starcraft 2 themed), I would really appreciate if you have any pointers to the problems I will be running into and how to prepare for them early on. Perhaps also mention some things I might not have thought of if possible. And an estimate of how much time it will take (it's a VERY detailed and tricky design, and my very first guitar).
Thanks for sharing and great work!
Cheers!
Hey, you did a very nice job !!! Is it possible to buy one because I would love to play in such a wonderful guitar you've made. you're gifted !
Hi Clarisse, thank you very much, yes i do plan on selling the guitars. ive been very busy but plan to start soon. im working on getting one finished to the standard i want then i will put a video up so people can hear the tone and see the finished product. hopefully i can then get some feed back and work out if it will be viable to start as a business. many thanks!!
hey, i can't wait !!!! so excited !!! i wanted an original one, take your time ;) good luck
really want to try some alder next. i here it is great for guitars and nice for carving so i cant wait to try it. i havt taken any commisions yet as ive been short on time recently with my job as a support worker but wanting to get back into it. i will send you an email jordan.
Paul - these are beautiful. I especially like the "Angel" one, and I like all the pass-thru cuts you use in the body. I want to do that in my next guitar. Check out my carved strat on my channel when you get a chance. Great work!
I have chisels and hand woodcarving tools, I've drawn my complete design onto an electric guitars body after sanding the paint off, I'm just having a lot of problems figuring out technique on how to carve without gouging the wood... It would be a lot of help if you explained how you've done these so pristinely or even made a short video in how to smoothly carve
Hi nick. well done mate for giving it a go. probably best to practice on another piece of wood first before the guitar. its quite important to go with the grain of the wood or it tends to take more out than you intended. also keep your chisels sharp and take your time. it really is just down to practice and finding what works for you. hope this helps, good luck.
thank you very much, this was helpful:) i'm gonna get started on a simple design right away!
I can do better