You got it WeirdBits, but I would prefer just the one model, with other specs available by Special Order. So, let's start at a "Deluxe" version and, if we find it's too pricey, we can start trimming some of the bling.
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You got it WeirdBits, but I would prefer just the one model, with other specs available by Special Order. So, let's start at a "Deluxe" version and, if we find it's too pricey, we can start trimming some of the bling.
Anywhere around $200-$250 will be a good price!
Here's my massive contribution:
- A semi-hollow body Strat type, but modified to make it stand out from any other Strat shape (probably that 2nd pic that Adam put up that was on top of the red "Thinline" style Strat
Mahogany body, with a highly figured veneer on top (I think flame maple)
The body should be flat top, contoured back, with some good looking "triple binding" on the top
Fretboard: Rosewood or Ebony (bound to the neck!)
Inlays: Mother of Pearl (maybe have Pit Bull Guitars inlayed!)
Nut: DB, get the bone ready!
Pickups: P-90 / Bucker / P-90
Bridge: Andy's Constant Pivot Bridge
Hardware: GOLD!!!
3-a-side machine heads (gives more room to tune!)
No scratch plate to show off the top!
5-way rotary switch
Mini-toggle switch for phase shifting
Side mounted jack maybe???
Treble bleed mod
Sound good???? This was an edited version of Adam's idea, so some of it is the same!
EDIT: Sorry for the double-post!
2 more very dirty sketches.
The first is pretty much a strat with a big fat les paul bum.
The second is a classic shape that I tried to modify to my own taste. It's a little bit strat and a little bit Rick-ish. The problem is I could spend all day doing sketches like this, and still not be satisfied with what I come up with.
And like wierdbits, I really like the idea of a string through body as opposed to a tremolo (even though these two drawings have the latter.)
Anyway, here they are:
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...1aw4-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...7y91-image.jpg
Nice work Stui. DB is here with me and we both love the top design. DB says it's a little "bottom heavy" and this could be resolved by making the bottom perfectly symmetrical with the top.
I guess we just need to see this drawn up in CAD now...
Thanks! The top one was my favorite too, I thought it was a good compromise for those who like fenders vs those who like gibsons. I agree it does look a little bottom heavy, but as I said before, it was a dirty sketch. Unfortunately I can't draw this up in CAD, my resources don't stretch that far :(Quote:
Quote from adam on April 13, 2013, 13:44
Nice work Stui. DB is here with me and we both love the top design. DB says it's a little "bottom heavy" and this could be resolved by making the bottom perfectly symmetrical with the top.
I guess we just need to see this drawn up in CAD now...
This is something I can do. It might take a few days as I'm a bit busy atm, but let me know what you need and I can get it done.Quote:
Quote from adam on April 13, 2013, 13:44
I guess we just need to see this drawn up in CAD now...
I really like where this is going, with great contributions from a range of regulars.
It's tricky, balancing wish-lists, affordability, desirability, point of difference ... but this is now getting nice and close. The idea of a PitBull "signature" design is really good, but for it to be at all worthwhile, it's got to be affordable.
I actually liked Stui's second sketch, being close to the middle pic Adam posted earlier, but I recognise the Strat/Les Paul cross-over-ness going on with the favoured first one. I just wonder if it's a bit close to the existing PBG-2. Not that that's a bad thing, but the body shape exists - with different routing, that shape could be made to serve the purpose we're driving at. Something else to consider, I suppose.
Hey Pablo, thanks, if you can do something like this (below), which I did quickly by combining a tech drawing of a Strat with a Les Paul, and leave the bridge and controls to be added as we decide.
DB and I like the idea of a reversed headstock, but there's some consensus for 3 a side or 4/2 a side, which we also like. Maybe everyone can agree on a headstock before you start the drawing. Or we can order them with the headstock blank... without machine head holes??
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...fj-LESTRAT.jpg
Blank headstock..... = more jobs for DB :PQuote:
Quote from adam on April 13, 2013, 16:31