So I set out to create this Rickenbacker Bass guitar 4001 model that is in FLCL the anime.


And so I had some measurements to start with, and I was able to fill in the rest using a grid system.

Since this guitar is made traditionally neck through body, I will also. and the body will be wings.

So I started out getting all my guides drawn out so templates can be cut.



This post was edited by FloraFreak on Jan 12 2010 02:15am

Next I used the guides to cut out the template for the neck, this is longer then normal because it is a neck though body design.




This was done with a band saw.

For this project I'm using mahogany as it is a good wood for solid guitars, though the rick company uses maple.

I traced the outline of the template on the mahogany and cut off most of the excess using the band saw.




This post was edited by FloraFreak on Jan 12 2010 02:25am

I then want to get a smooth edge to sand, so I am going to use a router that I mounted under the work bench for ease of use.

The template is used as a guide for the router bit and must be secured.

Now that the neck is routed, I will make the templates for the wings of the body. and then glue.

but this needs some sanding first.




And that is day one. day two tomorrow.

interesting

very, i think its an awsome idea.

Day two.

So I did the same with the body plans as the neck, I taped on the plan and cut it out using the bandsaw, only this time I switched out the blade for a thiner one to better make the turns with.
This went well and worked better then I thought.





I then sanded all the rough edges on the guide so the router would roll better, and be more precise.

This post was edited by FloraFreak on Jan 13 2010 12:33am

Then I lined up the neck and decided where I thought it looked best, I had a place outlined already it just looked a tad off.

Then cut out the width of the neck from the template, and made my outlines on the mahogany.






This post was edited by FloraFreak on Jan 13 2010 12:38am

After cutting out the body from the plank staying about 1/8th in from the marked line. I can now use the template to route the edges.

And Then I have a nice body waiting to be glued to the neck.

Sadly, this is my first snag since I must wait for the binding to arrive before I can continue.