Shop access has been a bit limited as of the last couple weeks, so I'm having a bit of fun and teaching myself some basic 3D modeling. I'll be back up and running soon!
Knightro Guitars 2016
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Getting some bits together for my next shop session. This will be the fretboard for the headless 8- lightly curly maple with abalone dots.
MoonJelly
a subtle stinging sensation..
Knightro, how come no logo/label on your guitars? These things are slicker than snot on a doorknob, they deserve to be labeled!
MoonJelly
a subtle stinging sensation..
Check out this magnificent billet of Pale Moon I just grabbed. The splattery effect was way too interesting to pass up! It's thick enough for two separate fretboards, easily wide enough for a 7. This will make a beautiful pair of boards, for sure.
I vote you bookmatch them and make a doubleneck
Hey, thank you so much! I actually have some laser-cut stainless logos that are meant to accent the 'hook' of my headstock... unfortunately, it turns out that they become razor sharp after the polishing process, so they're back on the drawing board. The upcoming 8 will have my full logo and serial engraved on the cavity plate, which may or may not be a permanent solution, we'll see.
As for that delicious PME board, I've already got a plan for half of it. The other half needs a loving home to call its own
As for that delicious PME board, I've already got a plan for half of it. The other half needs a loving home to call its own
Knightro, judging by those outdoor pics, I think we live dangerously close to each other. 15 minutes max, haha.
Edit: looked up your shop and we are 1.9 miles away. Maybe one day I'll have to stop on in and check out some of your work.
Edit: looked up your shop and we are 1.9 miles away. Maybe one day I'll have to stop on in and check out some of your work.
Hey, no way! Shoot me a message any time, I'd be happy to meet up.
Maybe try inlaying the SS logo? Leaving a mm or so of wood to "guard" the edge at the end of the headstock; it would leave it both safe and sleek (IMO)
Yep, that's pretty much the plan. I'm going to test the new version soon, just need to have a few samples cut.
My god, I just realized that I haven't posted any seven strings...on SSO, of all places.
Here's a set of renders for an upcoming 7 build. We're playing around with colors at the moment, current front-runner is pearl white with black binding.
Here's a set of renders for an upcoming 7 build. We're playing around with colors at the moment, current front-runner is pearl white with black binding.
Let's go a bit more retro. This is my 'Knightro JR' model.
That upper fret access.
Indeed! I always liked the DC Juniors, they're great little no-frills rock machines. This model is my tribute to that classic vibe.
Quick update: I've just received the custom truss rod for the headless 8! Carbon rods will go in soon.
A bit more iteration on the white 7 concept. We're pretty excited to get this one rolling soon. The extra knobs are used to control a Cycfi resonant filter circuit.
Knarbens
Montag Custom Guitars
What program are you doing these with?
I like the three dots in the 12th fret!
I like the three dots in the 12th fret!
Thank you! The models and renders are entirely Fusion 360.
abeigor
Well-Known Member
Love the headstock...looks like a scalpel.
Hey SSO, we've got a demo!
Good news! The white 7 is a go, I'm just waiting on materials to come in so I can get started next week.
In the meantime, here's my latest full render. I wanted to do a fusion of classic and modern, so this is a semi-hollow version of my Voyager. It's 24.5" scale, traditional mahogany/maple set neck design, and features binding, PAF clones, nickel hardware....the full retro-inspired package.
In the meantime, here's my latest full render. I wanted to do a fusion of classic and modern, so this is a semi-hollow version of my Voyager. It's 24.5" scale, traditional mahogany/maple set neck design, and features binding, PAF clones, nickel hardware....the full retro-inspired package.
