Silver Star Les Paul Guitar Body
Silver Star Les Paul Guitar Body
Published 2020-10-22T06:25:19+00:00
Les Paul style solid body designed to be printed with NO supports.
I chose to design this thing because I wanted the feel and heft of a solid body guitar. I modeled it after my own LP kit guitar using a 3 Humbucker Pickup design.
Video in Action!
https://youtu.be/OrN4p__-kaE
The Les Paul design calls for a 3.5 degree angle where the neck connects, this didn't work very well on this design, so I included both a flat and angled set of designs for the neck pocket. Also I included a 3.5 degree wedge to use in conjunction with the angled neck pocket to reduce the angle if you wanted.
NOTE: The bridge and tailpiece anchors are HEAT SUNK. The holes are too tight to just slip in... Also BE SURE TO THREAD THE GROUND THROUGH THE PATHWAY AND ATTACH TO THE ANCHOR BEFORE INSERTION.
All wiring paths are layed out.
The final desing of this project uses about 1.5 kg (1500 g) of PLA. I printed this prototype using the following settings... YMMV of course.
Overture PLA in Space Gray
Overture PLA in Black (Knobs/Covers)
Overture PLA in Blue (Cover Plates)
Center Section (Bulked up for strength)
Sliced in Cura 4.4.1
.24
5 Wall Line Count
6 Top and Bottom Layers
80 % Infill Cubic Sub
200 Printing Temp
215 Initial Layer
60 Build Plate (Creality Glass)
80 Print Speed
No Supports
Outer Sections, Plates, and covers
Sliced in Cura 4.4.1
.24
3 Wall Line Count
4 Top and Bottom Layers
30 % Infill Cubic Sub
200 Printing temp
215 Initial Layer
60 build Plate (Creality Glass)
80 Print Speed
No Supports
ALL OUTER SECTIONS ARE PRINTED UPSIDE DOWN
This ensures the same finish and no need for supports in the component compartments.
Assembly is good ol' Gorilla Glue and Clamps. I designed the pieces to allow for clamping so try the holes and star for clamping points.
Other Parts Needed:
MI0583 LP Neckhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016Y0RXNQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Tuners 3+3 Semiclosed Tuning Key Pegs (Black)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015IZNRSS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Neck Plate (Fender)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0713MZL89/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
A0086Lotmusic 1set ABR-1 Style Tune-o-matic Bridge & Tailpiece (Chrome) (The Black one had issues with paint flaking off)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0094NVV5C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You can use whichever Humbucker pickup and wiring kit you wish. I used this set which I already had on hand.
https://www.amazon.com/Metallor-Humbucker-Compatible-Electric-Replacement/dp/B07F84JCVX/ref=pd_cp_267_4/144-8498422-0737500?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07F84JCVX&pd_rd_r=ff40d8e9-957e-4470-b6ac-0b28f207130d&pd_rd_w=EkLkB&pd_rd_wg=I5tcX&pf_rd_p=592dc715-8438-4207-b7fa-4c7afdeb6112&pf_rd_r=AYBD7Z6J6WTE20D4B5H5&psc=1&refRID=AYBD7Z6J6WTE20D4B5H5
These also have good sound...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RJIE944/ref=psdc_11968571_t1_B07F84JCVX
This wiring kit is also ok to use...https://www.amazon.com/Prewired-3-position-Humbucker-Electronics-Replacements/dp/B07M83RHXK/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=electric+guitar+wiring&qid=1580270200&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-2
You will have to de-solder for installation as it comes premade.
I hope you enjoy this project... I sure have.
Date published | 22/10/2020 |
Support Free | YES |