Oni Guitars - pics and info

[dpm]

Well here it is, a single thread for Oni pics and info

Thanks to everyone for your support Let the clickable thumbnails commence. A bit random and scary looking atm...

BTW, I'm contactable via dan AT oniguitars DOT com

 

[Mattmc74]

Man those are sweet looking guitars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[Durero]

Finally!!! All your sweet Oni porn in one spot!

They're all just beautiful!

I particularly have a thing for Bostjan's carbon 8, but the 9 is my absolute favorite

I didn't know you have plans for acoustic models too. With fanned-frets and 8-strings, very cool. I'm curious about what kind of soundboard bracing you're thinking of. Have you ever looked into some of the modern acoustic/classical bracing systems like Kasha/Schneider or that Auzzie guy (Smallman?) who does the honeycomb style bracing?

And what's that diagram in the bottom left?

 

[loktide]

 

[-K4G-]

WOW!

 

[Papa Shank]

Damn...that 9 is quite striking. Is that what I think it is in the bottom left? Your bodyless design that was talked about some time in the early 1800s (or at least it feels like that long ago)? If it is then it's not what I'd have expected but it appears at that stage to be very ergo, and so automatically it's very cool

I'm glad to have been able to be one of the first, god knows what the world would be like without all the sexyness.

 

[ogisha007]

Very very very sexy guitars. I approve of this thread.

One question though. Where did you get those single string guitar bridges? I only saw the ABM bass-like ones, did you make these yourself?

 

[forelander]

The one with the full quilt (I think) is It makes me seriously curious about pricing.

 

[-Nolly-]

Excellent to see them all in one place

 

[dpm]

Is that what I think it is in the bottom left? Your bodyless design that was talked about some time in the early 1800s (or at least it feels like that long ago)? If it is then it's not what I'd have expected but it appears at that stage to be very ergo, and so automatically it's very cool

Sort of.... it's an attempt at visualising the concept, breaking it down in a minimalist way. The idea there is to have it feel like a regular size guitar, removing everything that you don't touch.

I didn't know you have plans for acoustic models too. With fanned-frets and 8-strings, very cool. I'm curious about what kind of soundboard bracing you're thinking of. Have you ever looked into some of the modern acoustic/classical bracing systems like Kasha/Schneider or that Auzzie guy (Smallman?) who does the honeycomb style bracing?

The bracing idea is outlined in red in 2d. I'm thinking of perhaps using carbon just for the sides which would allow for some ergonomic and structural ideas without making it sound too much like a carbon guitar. I've heard a few reputable reports that the Kasha/Schneider bracing sounds awful. Lattice bracing has a a particular sound too, very loud in a narrow frequency range to my ears. Seems more suited to nylon strings than steel.

One question though. Where did you get those single string guitar bridges? I only saw the ABM bass-like ones, did you make these yourself?

The ziricote 8 has ABM bridges, but I replaced the saddle inserts with Graph Tech material. The lacewood 7 and 8 both have ETS bridges, very similar to the ABM's. The other single string bridges are made for me locally. The first batch used Strat style saddles, the newest ones use Wilkinson saddles.

 

[thesimo]

what happens if you want to tune that low string up a little or if it stretches? (or would the string tension be way too high if u tuned it up?)

 

[Desecrated]

WOW!

+1

 

[ohio_eric]

This thread needs lotion and tissues.

God you do stunning work Dan.

 

[Papa Shank]

Just change the string to a suitable gauge which has a suitable tension. Basically treat each string like it has it's own scale length because effectively it does.

 

[Thrashmanzac]

mna, those are some nice guitars, you can just tell from the pictures the quality they are. well done sir.

 

[zimbloth]

Your work looks terrific as always Dan, keep it up mate

 

[dpm]

what happens if you want to tune that low string up a little or if it stretches? (or would the string tension be way too high if u tuned it up?)

Ah, you mean with the step in the winding? That had GHS made Dingwall strings on it at that point, which are just a little short on that particular bass. When you stretch or alter the tuning of a string it's the core that is taking the tension, not the windings. Those windings stay in the same position. The function of the string winding is basically to add mass and slow the vibration of the string, thus lowering the pitch. Regardless, that bass is now strung with Ken Smith strings, which kick ass, and are available with a little more length.

Thanks again everyone for the kind comments!

 

[maliciousteve]

Jesus christ they're amazing. Especially the Black 8, so beutifully carved and the 7 string makes me drool

 

[thesimo]

Ah, you mean with the step in the winding? That had GHS made Dingwall strings on it at that point, which are just a little short on that particular bass. When you stretch or alter the tuning of a string it's the core that is taking the tension, not the windings. Those windings stay in the same position. The function of the string winding is basically to add mass and slow the vibration of the string, thus lowering the pitch. Regardless, that bass is now strung with Ken Smith strings, which kick ass, and are available with a little more length.

Thanks again everyone for the kind comments!

ahhh that makes sense now!
thanks

 

[Drew]

Dan, if that solid quilt with a Floyd isn't spoken for, shoot me a PM. It's absolutely funky looking in a way that says "buy me"