3D Plasticaster Build

[Simon Barden]

Interesting.

I'm not sure the finished body is anything like a Les Paul, it's more a Strat with cut-back horns to me.

The centre section between the neck pocket and the bridge is the section that needs to be strongest, and if your PLA is quite brittle, then I'd make that section far more solid. At least they've gone for a fixed bridge.

With so little body mass, it may be quite neck-heavy.

Sound-wise, it could be fine. Plenty of decent sounding plastic guitars in the past. But only time will tell. You've certainly made things harder for yourself by not being able to print it all in one go, but I suppose it does allow you to incorporate some strengthening elements within the body as it's sectionalised.

I wish you well and will watch with interest.

[lunaticds]

Interesting.

I'm not sure the finished body is anything like a Les Paul, it's more a Strat with cut-back horns to me.

The centre section between the neck pocket and the bridge is the section that needs to be strongest, and if your PLA is quite brittle, then I'd make that section far more solid. At least they've gone for a fixed bridge.

With so little body mass, it may be quite neck-heavy.

Sound-wise, it could be fine. Plenty of decent sounding plastic guitars in the past. But only time will tell. You've certainly made things harder for yourself by not being able to print it all in one go, but I suppose it does allow you to incorporate some strengthening elements within the body as it's sectionalised.

I wish you well and will watch with interest.

Thank you.
The mid section is actually cut for a tremelo though I'm not sure the designer ever installed it. I'd rather just infill it.
Most people that have built it have suggested it's using around 2 rolls of filament, which is 2kg + electronics. Hopefully that's enough to counter the neck if I go with something that's fairly trim.

The original design is actually still 6 sections that need to be glued + a back plate. There is a complete version, but if I could afford a printer big enough for that, I'd have a wall full of Gibsons I've just increased it to 8 sections. The upside is at least that the small sections are easier to manage with sanding.
I did make the mistake earlier of sanding with 400 grit without a dust mask on. I don't think I'll make that mistake again. Assuming I ever stop sneezing

Pretty sure the guy that built this wound up at NAMM with it a few years ago, so I hold out some hope that this can be achieved!