A little project

lp fetish · 01-29-2010, 09:41 PM

Today I got started thinking that I could create a CNC code to mill out different parts of a Les Paul. This would allow people with not as good wood working skills to create some beautiful Les Paul guitars. I was planning on making the mahogany body, CARVED maple cap, and possibly the neck.

Now the questions.

Would anybody actually want to use these? Would the cost of getting it CNC'd be cost effective?

If I wanted to could I sell these codes or is there some protection over it? Maybe replace where the serial number goes with customers name to prevent resell?

And most of all, is this even logical? Or has it been done with a Les Paul already? Couldn't find anything in Google.

Would like to hear back from some people.

jon1 · 01-29-2010, 09:48 PM

I can see where you are coming from, and it sounds like a good idea. But, if I were doing an LP build, I would take pride in knowing that I made all of the parts by hand.

It would be an interesting experiment to try though.

FF_Pedals · 01-29-2010, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lp fetish

Couldn't find anything in Google.

Search here.

01-29-2010, 09:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
lp fetish Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	A little project Today I got started thinking that I could create a CNC code to mill out different parts of a Les Paul. This would allow people with not as good wood working skills to create some beautiful Les Paul guitars. I was planning on making the mahogany body, CARVED maple cap, and possibly the neck. Now the questions. Would anybody actually want to use these? Would the cost of getting it CNC'd be cost effective? If I wanted to could I sell these codes or is there some protection over it? Maybe replace where the serial number goes with customers name to prevent resell? And most of all, is this even logical? Or has it been done with a Les Paul already? Couldn't find anything in Google. Would like to hear back from some people.

01-29-2010, 09:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
jon1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,303 Thanks: 4 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Re: A little project I can see where you are coming from, and it sounds like a good idea. But, if I were doing an LP build, I would take pride in knowing that I made all of the parts by hand. It would be an interesting experiment to try though. __________________ Does anybody read these anyway? But to give myself some credibility around here my two favorites are my 1998 Orville LP Standard and my 1998 Standard Strat. You can check out my stuff at http://www.reverbnation.com/jonhyman

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