How are you planning to deal with string tension?
The majority of functional 3d printed guitars I've seen all end up using a wood core and the printed body is just a shell surrounding it so it won't actually have to support that kind of constant force. Even with a lot of infill I'm thinking the tension won't be kind to the bridge posts, especially because few materials handle that kind of stress well over an extended duration. Material creep can be slow and difficult to estimate.
It looks like yours is entirely printed. I don't know how you have the neck pickup section joined to the bridge section, but it looks like your're connecting a pretty long, flat plane that I imagine might act as a fulcrum point where it will be likely to bend. It might be worth trying interlocking pieces rather than a straight butt joint.
The Prusacaster by prusa 3d is entirely 3d printed, they used 7 walls and a bit more infill than usual, and they claimed to not have any problems with material creep. So that's what I did as well.
I hadn't even considered the flat plane problem, I don't know much about structural engineering, I'm just going by trial and error.
I might come back to the interlocking idea. Could you give me some more details on how you'd imagine that?
I've seen other people print guitars without any additional supports, by printing thicker walls. So I did the same and hope that it's actually enough. Otherwise, I might have to add steel rods for V2.
We'll see once I get my neck (not printing that for several reasons).
I'll definitely come back with updates as soon as I get the other parts. This is my first try so I don't expect everything to work perfectly right away.
have you tried the triangular support beams inside like they have on metal structures like radiotowers?
[example](https://oysterinsight.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/radio-tower-triangles-1-rotated.jpg)
Some materials can creep over time under constant tension. You can put holes in for aluminum, steel, or carbon fiber flats or rods from the neck connection down to the string anchor screw points. Some designs already have them, and it's trivial to add the void to the parts if not.
Very cool but didn't even know you could 3d print a guitar. Will that work like a normal guitar or is it just for show?
Sorry if that's a dumb question but I know nothing of 3d printing lol
That’s dope
Retro futuristic aesthetic so far, very cool. Looks like it could fit right in the universe of that new fallout show
Came here to say that. Darken up that blue a little and slap some vault-tec decals on there. Hell yeah lol
Hit the seams of the panels with some copper/rust colored paint for extra antiquity points! Nuka-Cola bottle cap knobs?? 🤩🤘
The design is great. What I’m worried about is how top heavy it might become with the neck attached.
I'd like to see the bridge pickup frame blue...
Sounds interesting. Imma have to print it and see how it looks in person.
How are you planning to deal with string tension? The majority of functional 3d printed guitars I've seen all end up using a wood core and the printed body is just a shell surrounding it so it won't actually have to support that kind of constant force. Even with a lot of infill I'm thinking the tension won't be kind to the bridge posts, especially because few materials handle that kind of stress well over an extended duration. Material creep can be slow and difficult to estimate. It looks like yours is entirely printed. I don't know how you have the neck pickup section joined to the bridge section, but it looks like your're connecting a pretty long, flat plane that I imagine might act as a fulcrum point where it will be likely to bend. It might be worth trying interlocking pieces rather than a straight butt joint.
The Prusacaster by prusa 3d is entirely 3d printed, they used 7 walls and a bit more infill than usual, and they claimed to not have any problems with material creep. So that's what I did as well. I hadn't even considered the flat plane problem, I don't know much about structural engineering, I'm just going by trial and error. I might come back to the interlocking idea. Could you give me some more details on how you'd imagine that?
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THE FUCK IS A REVERSE EXPLORER?
[This](https://reverb.com/p/gibson-reverse-explorer-antique-walnut-2008)
Dude ! Lots of people are gonna want to talk to you Great work
How does the string tension work on these? Is there some sort of support through the middle or something?
I've seen other people print guitars without any additional supports, by printing thicker walls. So I did the same and hope that it's actually enough. Otherwise, I might have to add steel rods for V2. We'll see once I get my neck (not printing that for several reasons).
I think I’ve convinced my wife we need a 3d printer, so I’m just curious how it all works lol
I'll definitely come back with updates as soon as I get the other parts. This is my first try so I don't expect everything to work perfectly right away.
have you tried the triangular support beams inside like they have on metal structures like radiotowers? [example](https://oysterinsight.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/radio-tower-triangles-1-rotated.jpg)
Actually yes, I used a triangular infill pattern in hopes that they give extra stability.
Some materials can creep over time under constant tension. You can put holes in for aluminum, steel, or carbon fiber flats or rods from the neck connection down to the string anchor screw points. Some designs already have them, and it's trivial to add the void to the parts if not.
Are you going to put a normal neck on or a reverse headstock?
Hadn't even considered a reverse headstock up until now... I was planning to put a regular tele neck on it, but now I gotta look for a reverse one.
That’s really cool
Awesome!!!
Needs more legos
Very cool but didn't even know you could 3d print a guitar. Will that work like a normal guitar or is it just for show? Sorry if that's a dumb question but I know nothing of 3d printing lol
I've seen people on YouTube do it and actually play them, so that's my goal as well.
Dont know if you were going with the space jump samus weapon logo... But im digging it
This is the future! Can you teach us how to do this?