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It's the non-standard bits, like the hollowed headstock, that take more time to get finished.. Worth it though!!
The six string #bass section is pretty much finished barring some rough sanding to finalise the curves.
Some final details on the detachable twin neck, the comfort carving is made more, well, comfortable..
From the bottom you see the guitar neck is set slightly back from the bass so it doesn't obscure your view and the whole instrument is still very thin and light.. Currently only 6lbs!!
The end result will be complete access to every fret on either neck whether in single or double neck #guitar configuration..
The goal when carving a concept #guitar like this is to create something that is both comfortable and beautiful.. This heel joint fits both bills perfectly I feel.
Now for some fine tuning, the vestigial upper horn on the ergonomic #bassguitar section must be made less obtrusive..
Here is the view from the front in the twin neck configuration..
The #guitar and #bass instruments are finally fitted together.. The view from the rear..
The really fun part is carving the parts of this huge 3d joint that are invisible when the #guitar and #bass are held together.
The final fitting of the detachable twin neck #guitar and #bass begins.. by hand with chisels and rasps..
Now all that remains is to carve the front of the #guitar, by hand, so that it fits into the cavity like a glove!
A scary job very well done! The router was set to copy the front carve into the back at just 10mm.. 3d #guitar building!
Before I get to using the overhead router there is some finessing to do with the joint.. In hind sight I would have routed this before carving!!
The big router that normally sits here has blown a bearing, while it is being repaired I fit this baby one.. I can't work without this machine anymore!?
This lovely little tool, picked up at a car boot sale for practically nothing, is much better than the crappy hole cutters you get now days.
Now, I still have to finalise the carving of the detachable twin neck guitar and bass..
Back in for a few hours and here is a closer shot of the rosewood topped stock(ish) Dissident #guitar and its neck.
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