LP DC JR Project Started.

[Rhubarb Red]

Originally Posted by pinefd

Lou, that looks great! I'm really liking these DC Juniors more and more lately. You may have covered this elsewhere, but do you have specs/plans for this guitar, or did you just "wing it"? And if you do have plans, could you share where you got them from? Thanks!

Looking forward to more updates!


Frank

Frank - this is a useful site for the LPJ - REFERENCE

It concentrates on a single cut, but there are plans for a DC in PDF format that enlarges beautifully. I managed to download it when I clicked on the link and saved it as a PDF but this was a while ago and I've forgotten how I did it! When you click on the link you can't "see" a picture and the screen looks blank. If you have problems, PM me and I'll email you the PDF.

They have the Catto plan and links to Roman's MLP Junior build and Tom's build, so they're aware of our endevours in Luthier's Corner.

I'm part-way through making a single cut Junior and when I figure out how to upload the pics I've been snapping I'll start a thread.

Lou - on this subject of Juniors: is the roundover bit 1/4" rather than 3/16"? And what colour are you going for on your build? Cherry or TV?

Cheers.

[landsharkey]

Originally Posted by SG Lou

Frank,
I didn't use any plans. I got templates from Ronnie over at GBT

Gibson Les Paul Set Neck Template

The only thing I actually used from them is the body and neck profile templates. I "winged it" with the rest.

MMIF has plans - these are available free elsewhere but I will cost about $8 to get them printed full-size at Kinko's. PM me if you want the PDF (or DXF, DWG) - I couldn't find the link where I found them. The GBT templates are good I have a set for this one too.

[pinefd]

Originally Posted by SG Lou

Frank,
I didn't use any plans. I got templates from Ronnie over at GBT

Gibson Les Paul Set Neck Template

The only thing I actually used from them is the body and neck profile templates. I "winged it" with the rest.

Originally Posted by Rhubarb Red

Frank - this is a useful site for the LPJ - REFERENCE

It concentrates on a single cut, but there are plans for a DC in PDF format that enlarges beautifully. I managed to download it when I clicked on the link and saved it as a PDF but this was a while ago and I've forgotten how I did it! When you click on the link you can't "see" a picture and the screen looks blank. If you have problems, PM me and I'll email you the PDF.

They have the Catto plan and links to Roman's MLP Junior build and Tom's build, so they're aware of our endevours in Luthier's Corner.

I'm part-way through making a single cut Junior and when I figure out how to upload the pics I've been snapping I'll start a thread.

Lou - on this subject of Juniors: is the roundover bit 1/4" rather than 3/16"? And what colour are you going for on your build? Cherry or TV?

Cheers.

Originally Posted by landsharkey

MMIF has plans - these are available free elsewhere but I will cost about $8 to get them printed full-size at Kinko's. PM me if you want the PDF (or DXF, DWG) - I couldn't find the link where I found them. The GBT templates are good I have a set for this one too.

Thanks so much for all your help, guys! I actually got the PDF sent to me from one of our other fellow members here. And I actually don't need anything that's perfect for right now, since this will initially be used for a small scale build anyway, but someday I may want to do a full scale version. If and when I get started on this small scale junior build, I'll start a thread on it (come to think of it, a small scale version of a junior should probably be called a "toddler" LOL).


Frank

[MRJ5]

Originally Posted by pinefd

come to think of it, a small scale version of a junior should probably be called a "toddler" LOL

[SG Lou]

Originally Posted by Rhubarb Red

Lou - on this subject of Juniors: is the roundover bit 1/4" rather than 3/16"? And what colour are you going for on your build? Cherry or TV?

Cheers.

Red, I used what I had here which was a 3/16 RO Bit. Was it the proper one?
I don't know but than again I didn't plan on making an exact copy of a DC Jr.
As for color?
I'm going with an Amber Clear like on this Hamer:

Originally Posted by jimi55lp

Your guitar is looking great. It looked like you drew the heal shape round like a single cut, and I just wanted to ask if that was just drawn to center or if that was going to be the shape? A double cut has a neck head shape thats rounded on each edge and straight across the center. Why did you put a veneer cap on the headstock, I don't think JR's have them? I would have writen earlier, but I just found your thread. Your routing looks fine as with everything you've done. Good luck and please post photos of the heal? Sorry I didn't catch you before #42 where I see you've already cut the heal round, but it still looks incredible.

As I explained above, this isn't going to be an exact copy so i'm fine with the heal the way it is but thanks for the info. When i started to make the neck, I didn't have any photo's to go by so I just assumed the heal was rounded.
Same goes for the headstock veneer.

I guess one should never assume ha?

[landsharkey]

Same goes for the headstock veneer.

The Custom Shop 57 reissue has a veneer - this '59 looks like it has one too (look at chip by low E tuner)

[Rhubarb Red]

Lou - thanks for the tip on the roundover bit size. I know 3/16" looks right but I've seen some single-cut Juniors and Specials where the roundover looked slightly bigger (Roman used 1/4" roundover on the MLP Junior). I'm going to do some test runs on a bit of scrap to see which radius looks more vintage.

But good call on the transparent amber - I think that's the classic shade for Korina. This single cut Korina Junior looks great - I've been eyeballing it to help make my Junior.

Wildwood Guitars | Gibson Historic | 1957 Les Paul Junior Korina #79102 Antique Natural

I'm looking forward to you starting the filling/finishing process.

[SG Lou]

Originally Posted by Rhubarb Red

Lou - thanks for the tip on the roundover bit size. I know 3/16" looks right but I've seen some single-cut Juniors and Specials where the roundover looked slightly bigger (Roman used 1/4" roundover on the MLP Junior). I'm going to do some test runs on a bit of scrap to see which radius looks more vintage.

But good call on the transparent amber - I think that's the classic shade for Korina. This single cut Korina Junior looks great - I've been eyeballing it to help make my Junior.

Wildwood Guitars | Gibson Historic | 1957 Les Paul Junior Korina #79102 Antique Natural

I'm looking forward to you starting the filling/finishing process.

Man thats SWEET !

[j.six]

Lou, love the wood that you're using, and it looks like you're going to have a super sweet Jr on your hands soon!

You're not alone in the DC project; here's a recent shot of one I'm making as a bday present for a former guitar student. Just hit the face with some grainfiller and it's sitting on the table. Mine is definitely not supposed to look like a real junior (my own headstock, much thinner neck, recessed wraparaound bridge, and the body has contours on it).



sully

[HCB 06]

Off topic....but Happy Birthday SG lou!!