Silver Star Les Paul Guitar Body

myminifactory

Les Paul style solid body designed to be printed with NO supports. I chose to design this thing because I wanted the feel and heft of a solid body guitar. I modeled it after my own LP kit guitar using a 3 Humbucker Pickup design. Video in Action!https://youtu.be/OrN4p__-kaE The Les Paul design calls for a 3.5 degree angle where the neck connects, this didn't work very well on this design, so I included both a flat and angled set of designs for the neck pocket. Also I included a 3.5 degree wedge to use in conjunction with the angled neck pocket to reduce the angle if you wanted. NOTE: The bridge and tailpiece anchors are HEAT SUNK. The holes are too tight to just slip in... Also BE SURE TO THREAD THE GROUND THROUGH THE PATHWAY AND ATTACH TO THE ANCHOR BEFORE INSERTION. All wiring paths are layed out. The final desing of this project uses about 1.5 kg (1500 g) of PLA. I printed this prototype using the following settings... YMMV of course. Overture PLA in Space GrayOverture PLA in Black (Knobs/Covers)Overture PLA in Blue (Cover Plates) Center Section (Bulked up for strength)Sliced in Cura 4.4.1.245 Wall Line Count6 Top and Bottom Layers80 % Infill Cubic Sub200 Printing Temp215 Initial Layer60 Build Plate (Creality Glass)80 Print SpeedNo Supports Outer Sections, Plates, and coversSliced in Cura 4.4.1.243 Wall Line Count4 Top and Bottom Layers30 % Infill Cubic Sub200 Printing temp215 Initial Layer60 build Plate (Creality Glass)80 Print SpeedNo Supports ALL OUTER SECTIONS ARE PRINTED UPSIDE DOWNThis ensures the same finish and no need for supports in the component compartments. Assembly is good ol' Gorilla Glue and Clamps. I designed the pieces to allow for clamping so try the holes and star for clamping points. Other Parts Needed:MI0583 LP Neckhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016Y0RXNQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Tuners 3+3 Semiclosed Tuning Key Pegs (Black)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015IZNRSS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Neck Plate (Fender)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0713MZL89/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1 A0086Lotmusic 1set ABR-1 Style Tune-o-matic Bridge & Tailpiece (Chrome) (The Black one had issues with paint flaking off)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0094NVV5C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You can use whichever Humbucker pickup and wiring kit you wish. I used this set which I already had on hand.https://www.amazon.com/Metallor-Humbucker-Compatible-Electric-Replacement/dp/B07F84JCVX/ref=pd_cp_267_4/144-8498422-0737500?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07F84JCVX&pd_rd_r=ff40d8e9-957e-4470-b6ac-0b28f207130d&pd_rd_w=EkLkB&pd_rd_wg=I5tcX&pf_rd_p=592dc715-8438-4207-b7fa-4c7afdeb6112&pf_rd_r=AYBD7Z6J6WTE20D4B5H5&psc=1&refRID=AYBD7Z6J6WTE20D4B5H5 These also have good sound...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RJIE944/ref=psdc_11968571_t1_B07F84JCVX This wiring kit is also ok to use...https://www.amazon.com/Prewired-3-position-Humbucker-Electronics-Replacements/dp/B07M83RHXK/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=electric+guitar+wiring&qid=1580270200&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-2You will have to de-solder for installation as it comes premade. I hope you enjoy this project... I sure have.