Overview / Project Description

This iPhone Guitar Mount is my submission for Stage 2 of the Autodesk ReMake Design by Capture competition.

In Stage 1 I used Autodesk ReMake to create a 3D scan of my Seagul Acoustic Guitar.

My goal was to create a quick release mounting bracket for my cell phone that would attach to the body of the guitar.  Guitar phone mounts exist, but I feel like they are generally clunky, ugly, or don't but your phone in a location that is easy to both see and interact with.  Plus, I already carry so many accessories and cables in my gig bag I don't really have space for more "junk".

Using the Autodesk Remake scan data and Autodesk Fusion I was able to design a mount the seamlessly follows the contours of the guitar body, puts the phone in an easy to use location, and looks great even when its not in use.

As a side note, I really love Fusion's built in rendering tools!

Product Features

- Spring Clamp Design allows the mount to fit quickly and snuggly on a range of guitar shapes (I have tested it on my Seagull Acoustic and thinner E- Acoustic).

- Pivoting Phone Bracket folds up so allowing the installed mount to fit in your guitar case.

- Magnetic Clasp prevents the phone bracket from falling when not in use.

- Velcro Strap Mount on the back side to secure an iRig amplifier.

- Free Standing Profile allows the mount to alternatively be used as a desktop phone stand

- Designed to be assebled with cheap household materials: coat hanger, magnet, rubber bands.

Have a larger phone? No Worries!  Rest the lower edge of the phone in the lower phone slot and secure your phone in place with a large rubber band.

 Printing and Assembly Guidelines

- Product shown was printed on a Makerbot 2 with PLA with breakaway supports turned ON (these parts require minor support removal).

- Printed at LOW resolution but I did increase the number of shells to 4 for added stablity.

- I printed all 3 parts on their sides (Z Direction normal to the front face of the guitar)

- I used clear hair rubber bands to create the spring mechanism.

- The design calls for 4mm diameter magnets, you can find them at hobby stores.  I didn't have any at the time of prototyping but i cut down fridge magnets and placed them in slots.

Download the attached .ZIP file for full assembly instructions.