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Hi, i'm new here.
I've just ordered my first kit, so i'm a complete newbie with this. I'm confisent that i can easily put together this kit, having played around with some guitars before.
but here's the thing, i'm going to put together a few kits to get some experience there, then take a step up, and order separate parts etc... then i'm going to make my own body with an ordered neck. so far i'm confident, but my ultimate goal is building a guitar with a carved body close to my warwick thumb bass. obviously this is going to require carving, not just cutting. and i'd quite like to get a head start with that as it could go horribly wrong, so the question is

where can i find info on carving guitar bodies???

Author:	chrisblizzard [ Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:56 pm ]
Post subject:	Looking for resources
Hi, i'm new here. I've just ordered my first kit, so i'm a complete newbie with this. I'm confisent that i can easily put together this kit, having played around with some guitars before. but here's the thing, i'm going to put together a few kits to get some experience there, then take a step up, and order separate parts etc... then i'm going to make my own body with an ordered neck. so far i'm confident, but my ultimate goal is building a guitar with a carved body close to my warwick thumb bass. obviously this is going to require carving, not just cutting. and i'd quite like to get a head start with that as it could go horribly wrong, so the question is where can i find info on carving guitar bodies???

Author:	Hesh [ Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:30 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Looking for resources
Hi Chris - I don't have an answer for you my friend but I wanted to bump this thread to the top of the list for you. A lot of OLFers have built or do build electrics and I am sure they will chime in here and help you out.

Author:	chrisblizzard [ Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:47 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Looking for resources
Thanks I know it's going to take some time to develop the skill i'll need for a successful guitar but thats why i'd like to try and get some info now...

Author:	James Orr [ Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:20 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Looking for resources
Hey Chris Doesn't the Thumb have some of the nicest contours? Extremely similar to a Windsor chair. I'd look for info on carving them. Glue up some pine to practice carving Windsor chair seats, and you'll definitely be able to take on the Thumb.

Author:	chrisblizzard [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:48 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Looking for resources
It does indeed, It tends to hide my belly quite well where it dips in at the back windsor chairs you say?

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Author:	Brock Poling [ Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:55 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Looking for resources
chrisblizzard wrote: Hi, i'm new here. I've just ordered my first kit, so i'm a complete newbie with this. I'm confisent that i can easily put together this kit, having played around with some guitars before. but here's the thing, i'm going to put together a few kits to get some experience there, then take a step up, and order separate parts etc... then i'm going to make my own body with an ordered neck. so far i'm confident, but my ultimate goal is building a guitar with a carved body close to my warwick thumb bass. obviously this is going to require carving, not just cutting. and i'd quite like to get a head start with that as it could go horribly wrong, so the question is where can i find info on carving guitar bodies??? I am not familiar with the thumb bass, but for general carving tips you might want to check out Bob Benedetto's videos. He carves arch top plates in them. That is pretty much the way I have carved electrics in the past.

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