Anyone into steampunk?

NashvilleCat · 05-11-2012, 12:17 PM

For some unknown reason I happen to dig the hell outta steampunk contraptions. I just happened to stumble across this page.

Ten Incredible Steampunk Guitars - 1-800-Recycling

I'm wondering if any of these would sound good when played or if they're just another artform now.

btw.. I was really glad I didn't see an LP in the bunch.

lespaul01 · 05-11-2012, 12:19 PM

is that a brand of guitar or something?

Thumpalumpacus · 05-11-2012, 12:28 PM

I like the look, it's pretty retro-cool. I really dig the Rhoads V, and the Turser.

Check out this thread for a killer amp in this æsthetic: anyone have a steampunk LP

The Refugee · 05-11-2012, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lespaul01

is that a brand of guitar or something?

It's a fashion style that involves gears and stuff. Kind of vintage vibe mixed with modernism.

Thumpalumpacus · 05-11-2012, 07:07 PM

Yes. The idea is to evoke the Victorian Age of Steam, when industrialization was starting.

soliloquy · 05-12-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lespaul01

is that a brand of guitar or something?

its not just a fashion statement, but also a different wing of sci-fy. it mixes the elements of science-fiction which is the gizmos, the gadgets, the technology, but throws in a bit of fantasy with the Elizabethen and war fashion, and then throws in a fiction alternative universe in terms of time play.

just google it, steam-punk is awesome.

these two can sort of be classified under steam-punk.
more industrial stuff:

and more fantasy based stuff

djrussell · 05-13-2012, 04:03 AM

I started making a steampunk inspired guitar about a year ago out of a 1970s Ventura body that was butchered by the previous owner (beyond repair, so decided to do something different with the looks). It started coming along, until I realised that it probably wasnt gonna work out. Lots of metal and screws and plating in the guitar will most likely make it sound like crap, and since I couldnt be bothered investing so much time in an "art" piece, i threw it away.

Just make sure if you're gonna do; do it right. I had copper piping and cogs running from the neck through to the humbucker and a switch to turn on flickering neons under the pipes. Sounded cool, but bloody hard to implement.

capt_goodvibes · 05-13-2012, 04:10 AM

Backstage · 05-13-2012, 04:30 AM

I like the one soliloquy posted but the website is not my cup of tea.

Bountyhunter · 05-13-2012, 07:48 AM

They're kind of cool, but they don't look like they'd be any fun to play.

becca2012 · 05-16-2012, 09:18 AM

that tentacle bass looks incredible/ridiculous.. not quite sure how you'd play it.

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Full_Stack · 11-01-2012, 12:35 PM

The mustache Uke is great!

cooljuk · 11-01-2012, 12:51 PM

Yes, I really dig all this stuff. Thanks for the keen link! I hadn't seen all of those.

Markster · 11-02-2012, 06:24 AM

Guitars for sale - Tony Cochran Custom Electric Guitars

Pretty cool looking stuff.

prs97 · 11-02-2012, 06:54 AM

Alex and Geddy should be playing these on the new Rush tour.

The steampunk theme they have going on is awesome.

JeffBlue · 11-04-2012, 05:44 PM

Got another Strat body and thinking along the lines of a steampunk look. I have another copper pickguard that has been patina'd and I think that would look cool on a highly flamed maple top, tobacco sunburst Strat body. What do you guys think?

BornToLooze · 11-04-2012, 06:52 PM

And it isn't really steampunk, but its cool as hell

thexmadxtopxhatter · 11-04-2012, 06:56 PM

Oh gosh mustache ukeleles... just wait til the hipsters get their hands on these....

HOT-BRIT · 11-04-2012, 06:56 PM

The machine age

RaSTuS26 · 11-04-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffBlue

Got another Strat body and thinking along the lines of a steampunk look. I have another copper pickguard that has been patina'd and I think that would look cool on a highly flamed maple top, tobacco sunburst Strat body. What do you guys think?

Could be interesting Jeff, looking forward to seeing the results.

JeffBlue · 11-06-2012, 06:41 PM

Not exactly steampunk but it looks like it might have survived the industrial age.

sledge57 · 11-08-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lespaul01

is that a brand of guitar or something?

Steampunk is cool stuff.

Think about the movie Wild Wild West with Will Smith, remember all the contraptions? The steam powered bicycle, steam powered wheel chair and the giant steam powered spider are Steampunk type things.

Back on topic, a Steampunk Tube Amp

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