Lately on the Guitarz blog I saw several interesting metal frame guitars, such as the Stonehenge III, the Weston Rail Bass, the Sardonix, and got inspired for this series of sketches. I learned from the wonderful Teuffel Birfish - the best of its kind - that aluminium is a perfect conductor for sound vibration, so fragmenting the wooden body should not be a problem for the acoustics. Have to admit that these guitars look a little too arty for my personal taste but it might interest someone !
That's brilliant. How I would wish to see some of them in flesh and blood. Or rather in wood and aluminium.
ReplyDeleteBesides those you mention, BTW, there's another guitar that resembles your designs: The Magnum 648 from ktlguitars.com has much in common with the middle guitar in "guitars-ef.jpg".
I knew this sketch was reminiscent of a guitar I saw once, thanks for putting a reference on it - but actually I don't like the Magnum 648, it feels unachieved and too close to the strat model.
ReplyDeletewhat makes me smile about these drawings is this kind of bio-90s blobby look that became so quickly outfashioned - and my favorite is the cyborg Les Paul.
anyway, thanks for your enthusiasm but unfortunately for you these guitars are very far on the list of what I would build if I could... makers welcome!
Before I read your text I'd already thought that the sketch in the centre of the top right picture reminded me of the Teufell Birdfish.
ReplyDeleteI like the one at the top in the top left picture - it could be a Cyberman Guitar.