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Seeking photos of building details for license plate guitar

Posted by J. W. James on November 24, 2013 at 3:57pm in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

I am wondering if anyone has photos of the build process for a license plate guitar.

As I have mentioned in my first thread, I want to build a 6-string version of a license plate guitar. I have had a few really helpful folks share photos of their finished products but, I need to know about the best ways to construct the body and attach the neck for stability and long term sturdiness.

Even drawings of the design would be helpful.

I plan to use this guitar primarily for slide but, I may also play the "regular way" it in standard tuning. So, I need to make sure that I have things put together in the most sturdy way possible.

Thanks all!

-James

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Primitive Acoustics November 25, 2013 at 1:14pm

Here are a few photos showing various stages of my recent build and the inside of the box. Simple butt joint with a basic strap clamp to hold it together while the glue was drying.

glued box.JPG

box ready for neck.JPG

trial fit neck.JPG
- J. W. James > Primitive Acoustics November 25, 2013 at 5:20pm
  
  The way you have your box is what I have in mind for mine (I don't like the look of the piece sticking out the end where the strings attach).
  
  But, I also see that you are not doing a through-body neck at all.
  
  I was thinking of a through body neck that has a block at the tail end similar to what you have under the neck in your photos. This would serve two purposes; one- giving support to that end of the neck and two- giving a base to attach the bridge posts to.
  
  Very helpful photos! Thanks!
Reeds Taylor November 24, 2013 at 5:37pm

Here's a few pictures for reference,. Keep in mind this is my way of doing them.

Hope this helps, any questions....feel free to ask
- jawbone > Reeds Taylor November 24, 2013 at 8:37pm
  
  Here are a couple I'm in the process of...
  - J. W. James > jawbone November 25, 2013 at 3:30am
    
    Thanks Jawbone!
    
    How do you construct the box section? Is is just plain butt-joints? It doesn't appear to be dove-tailed.
    - jawbone > J. W. James November 25, 2013 at 8:16am
      
      Butt joint glued with glued triangular gusset inside.
      - J. W. James > jawbone November 25, 2013 at 5:12pm
        
        I could see the triangular pieces. Those would probably be a good idea even with other type of joints. I was thinking of either dove-tail or box joints.
        
        While that is basically what I thought it would look like on the inside it is much better to actually see it than trying to imagine it.
        
        As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.
        
        Thanks again Jawbone!