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    Default Re: Realising my acoustic designs in 3D CAD from 2D

    Is there anywhere we could go online to hear your guitars being played?



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    Default Re: Realising my acoustic designs in 3D CAD from 2D

    Quote Originally Posted by manofmanyhats View Post
    Is there anywhere we could go online to hear your guitars being played?
    I currently have only two videos, taken only with my cell phone. Although, every time I watch it, I never see my guitar. I wonder why?





    Pictures here:

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/musica...c-forum-2.html



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    Default Re: Realising my acoustic designs in 3D CAD from 2D

    Beautiful (the guitars)



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    Quote Originally Posted by manofmanyhats View Post
    Beautiful (the guitars)
    Thanks! This is actually guitar #1, the prototype for the model here. The molds for the body, bracing, and fretboard were CNC cut, everything else was done by hand, including the neck carve and joint. Kind of like an automobile designer, measurements were taken to generate the CAD model, though it took me two years to finally get the model in 3D; as everything I drew was in 2D. The world of independent guitarmakers is very, very competitive, with prominent builders starting at $10K for a commission while the elite command $35K. And they do it all by hand. I can't compete with that, but hope to offer a lot of that elusive "sound" they produce at something more working musicians can afford. Even a good McPherson, which is all CNC, starts around $7500.

    And yes, I used to be part of the mass skeptics who don't think that any guitar over $2000 could have anything special sonically that sets them aside. A trip to a prominent dealer in North Carolina and an acoustic guitar festival upstate had converted me. I cannot believe the incredible immersive sounds coming from these guitars, you feel it in your body. And of course the workmanship is impeccable. There are inlay artists out there that will blow away any computer cut dragon from Paul Reed Smith or lasered inlay from McPherson. Makes me want to quit, and push through at the same time. I love working with my hands, but later and later my body is telling me otherwise. CAD/CAM I'm hoping will help me as an extension of myself in realizing my dreams, while still making them accessible.



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    Default Re: Realising my acoustic designs in 3D CAD from 2D

    Quote Originally Posted by louieatienza View Post
    I currently have only two videos, taken only with my cell phone. Although, every time I watch it, I never see my guitar. I wonder why?
    Just remember that she's young enough to be your daughter? (that always works for me) ;-)



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    Quote Originally Posted by Kosh View Post
    Just remember that she's young enough to be your daughter? (that always works for me) ;-)
    Actually, maybe JUST....



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    Default Re: Realising my acoustic designs in 3D CAD from 2D

    Hi, nice information on this thread,
    and are you still in production or doing acoustics?

    Been doing this too long


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    Quote Originally Posted by bostosh View Post
    Hi, nice information on this thread,
    and are you still in production or doing acoustics?
    Yes I am, just busy lately with electric guitars... saw you post on AGF... Welcome there...



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    Default Re: Realising my acoustic designs in 3D CAD from 2D

    Did you notice the billet Dred Soundboard? on AGF site
    i don't know if i left any tracks with this.

    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eC...R_P4TlsUrdWdzs

    I was at AGF gaining knowledge. And giggling about the problems wood causes.
    This soundboard is the first patent submitted with integral structure, made from .250 billet to wood dimensions,

    What do you have for making Dred's ? I have soundboards ready and patent pending and one complete guitar on the road

    Last edited by bostosh; 04-19-2018 at 12:43 AM.
    Been doing this too long


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    Default Re: Realising my acoustic designs in 3D CAD from 2D

    Quote Originally Posted by louieatienza View Post
    I'm pretty sure they do. I believe I even read an article in Wood & Steel where Bob Taylor actually discusses this.
    I can with 100% certainty tell you Taylor does not use 5 axis machines in their El Cajon plant.



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    Default Re: Realising my acoustic designs in 3D CAD from 2D

    Quote Originally Posted by warrenb View Post
    I can with 100% certainty tell you Taylor does not use 5 axis machines in their El Cajon plant.
    Fadal's 4020 series running in slo mode at the El Cajon Factory " great tour "
    Same at Deering Banjo nearby.

    Been doing this too long


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    Quote Originally Posted by bostosh View Post
    Fadal's 4020 series running in slo mode at the El Cajon Factory " great tour "
    Same at Deering Banjo nearby.
    They are however, in the process of phasing in Haas machines. Bob's generosity is legendary. I can't think of another company where the founder will let you work on his shop floor and learn his processes.



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    Default Re: Realising my acoustic designs in 3D CAD from 2D

    Quote Originally Posted by warrenb View Post
    They are however, in the process of phasing in Haas machines. .
    Makes sense now,
    The factory is searching for tooling and programming talent locally here in san diego area.

    Been doing this too long


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