So part of my normalisation..... I'm going on a Guitar Building course

ThorpyFX

So as part of my re-introduction into society i get to choose a course to prepare me for civilian life. This course is booked soon and i decided I will do a crimson guitar course. 

Now the question is.... what should I build? I have built parts casters in the past but i really fancy a different shape such as a Explorer, Flying vee or some such. Anyone got any suggestions?

The world is pretty much my oyster so... offbeat ideas are welcome.

WezV

Fight that temptation right now!!!

keep it simple and work up from there.

sgosden

http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/131395/facebook-group-content-monstrosity#latest

Make a replica of this 

paulnb57

A crimson course is on my bucket list, so colour me jealous! As for what to build? Build whatever really floats your boat....

randella

Good for you, I'd love to do similar.

It's not massively offbeat but when I was looking for my Les Paul, I saw one of these in Manchester's short-lived branch of Music Ground.  I passed it by but have never seen another.  It's a Les Paul Doublecut - unlike a normal DC it has a carved top and I was very very taken:

http://www.abtm.com/images/JJMM/LesPaulDC.jpg

RiftAmps

I don't think a guitar-building course is going to make you normal, Adrian.

TeeByrd

Jupiter Thunderbird shape body, glued-in neck with firebird style headstock and AlNiCo Mini buckers 

bazxkr

Ha, Surprising choice of course......don't you think guitar building is a bit of a minefield ????

Guess not more so than FX pedals haha

Sorry, couldn't resist........I love the sound of a flying V with a top carve quilted burst top armed with two HBs of your choice & a solid rosewood neck (whilst you still can)

Whatever you choose good luck with your endeavours and hope your return to normal society goes smoothly and not too 'regimented'

You do realise most folk on here that are not familiar with you are gonna think you just getting out of jail ?

Danielsguitars

I'd say something like a simple set neck if you've done bolt on builds

My personal choice would be like a dc junior

WezV

customkits said:

I'd say something like a simple set neck if you've done bolt on builds

My personal choice would be like a dc junior

 I think he has a nice DC junior, although i was thinking similar.  Maybe an SC to mix it up a bit.  

Its also a good choice as a lot of it is the same processes as a fender.... gotta think about the transferable skills

The question, in all seriousness,  should be what 3 guitars should i build.  With 3 guitars you can cover off a hell of a lot of construction styles.   See the @melvynhiscock book for a good example of this.

skunkwerx

Double neck explorer.

equalsql

How about a Modern

TimmyO

Anything set neck to learn first hand about Pocket angle/bridge height 

TTony

This is my favourite of Crimson's own designs.



Should have bought one of those (that colour too) at the Guitar Show a couple of years ago.

That's what I'd build .

Whatever you build, you're going to have a fun time

Sporky

8-string Tele. 

prlgmnr

Make a fuzz pedal with a built-in guitar

mburekenge

@HarrySeven ; SHEDOCASTER

Rocker

Why would you want to be normal again Adrian? You are doing fine as it is so build a bass. IMHO the bass to build is a Precision. Perhaps a fixed neck Precision?????

equalsql

For a bass.. how about a Gibson Ripper.. they were fantastic!

Bridgehouse

equalsql said:

For a bass.. how about a Gibson Ripper.. they were fantastic!

Bass build?

Ampeg Scroll ftw!!

Roland

WezV said:

Fight that temptation right now!!!

keep it simple and work up from there.

Yes. Build a standard design. Crimson will know what works. Learn the basics well, rather than diverting your attention over fripperies.