Solid Body Electric Guitar Plan #15 ga guitar plans Upper Bout: 318

Upper Bout: 318

Prepare the fretboard: Start by cutting it about 1/2"+ longer than necessary

If you decided to build the adjustable waist retainer you will need a couple of smaller pieces of 1/4" and 3/8" plywood

this model details a slotted headpiece and Kasha style bridge

Gibson started producing the ES-335 in 1958 and it was known as the Thinline

Solid Body Electric Guitar Plan #15 ga guitar plans Upper Bout: 318Overview Specs Plan Info General Information: Gibson first introduced the Les Paul version of solid body guitars in 1952. The guitar was designed internally, but had substantial input and endorsement by guitarist Les Paul. Typical design features for the original and subsequent model consists of a carved Maple top, Genuine Mahogany body and set in neck, Rosewood fretboard, stop tail bridge and (2) independent pickups with separate tone and volume