Sully's Guitar Garage - Guitar Layout

[theIllicitone]

Hey Sully. I'm in the Houston area and planning my first build soon. Your videos have been extremely helpful, but I still have some questions in the design phase. I have a pretty good idea of what I want but I need someone to help me mesh it out and maybe help design some templates. I ordered most of the tools I need to get started as all of my old tools got jacked from my storage unit. Just waiting on them to come in. I would really appreciate some help on the design portion of the guitar

[jsullysix]

@theIllicitone I'm happy to be a sounding board when possible. Best to message me to discuss further.

[recall34]

not a bad episode, was informative :)

[guitarjamesadc]

How you explained your design sounds like it's gonna be the ultimate KISS guitar. That sounds awesome!

[d3tach3d]

Ever make any 30" baritone guitars??

[jsullysix]

@d3tach3d Not yet.

[yungmoon1]

The vids are awesome all the time, but sometimes, I just pop in to hear the theme song!

[jsullysix]

@yungmoon1 That's awesome! Actually, DJ Nelson (the guy who wrote and played it) just put out a new album with a full length version of the intro! I have a link to it on sullyguitars.us Check it out!

[jsullysix]

Oh, I should also point out that you can DL the theme song as a ringtone as well. Also on the site. :)

[HeavyJunkieMetal]

you rock sully! your videos are awesome

[acehelms]

Great info with a great person! Rock on Sully \m/ (*_*)

[jsullysix]

@acehelms Aw, thanks Pauly!

[superpacman73]

I still say they should give you your own tv show !

[jsullysix]

@superpacman73 I'm down with it!

[pixelboxcreative]

Stay classy, Sully! (and go watch, "Anchorman" if you don't get the reference! ;) )

[jsullysix]

@pixelboxcreative ...watch my video about scraping binding for your answer! :)

[mp3sucker]

Hi sully, do you accept custom order?

[jsullysix]

@mp3sucker Yep. sullyguitars.us

[mp3sucker]

@jsullysix

hmm... how much would it cost if I were to make set neck Les Paul guitar, but just the body i wanted it a little bit smaller than original size.

[jsullysix]

@mp3sucker how much would I charge for that? I wouldn't build a Les Paul copy, but can refer you to some folks that do.

[mp3sucker]

@jsullysix

hmm.. thanks for reply.. maybe i'll think again.

[CptjackSparrow80]

I bet your a pretty cool guy to hang with.

[ThaUltimateDragon]

Amazing man, wish there were more videomakers like you. Cheers from a long-time fan from Holland ;)

[mcafee1971]

Looks kind of like , similar to the Minarik guitars from some years back. The body shape helped in Kind of EQing the tone.

None the less , It will still be Cool.

Good Times.

Cheers.

[Youreallysuckguy]

Your design reminds me the Fernandes Ravelle !

[jsullysix]

@Youreallysuckguy There are some similarities, as I like that design, but if you put them next to each other, they're pretty different. I think it's gonna be neat (not that the Ravelle isn't neat!)

[azfryguy]

Hey Sully I was wondering how long it takes you to build a guitar?

[jsullysix]

@azfryguy Way too long! My goal is to get stuff done within 6-8 months. I'm workin on bringing that time down. Not being able to do this full time has some impact on the turnaround time.

[azfryguy]

@jsullysix I can imagine also I assume you work a typical 9-5 job mon-fri.

[jsullysix]

@azfryguy yep.

[Stratboy999]

Good vid jon

[panhead1219]

I'm "like #12".

[jsullysix]

@panhead1219 Perhaps, but you'll always be "like #1" in our hearts! :)

[panhead1219]

@jsullysix ? Now I'm blushing like a school boy, after being caught kissing the librarian...again!

(Mrs. Mildrew Bookrott - was- a Milf by the by! :)

Yer Video's are VERY fun to watch and informative I might add.

Once I get done buying parts, YOU should see the end result of the Bass I am concocting!

Wood looks GREAT! Butt, it's a neck through made outa Plywood! (they said it sh/couldn't be done!) Highly "multi-laminated" to say the least!

[Digideus]

Hey Sully, Im not sure if I agree that necks need to be definite dimensions. Nut width, neck width, etc... are (In my design experience) defined by the choices you make for the bridge spacing, scale length and overall design. I use a CAD program to make simple 2D plans and have them printed out professionally at a print shop in full size. Overall length has never worried me except for the fact you cant fit them in a standard hardcase! Opinions?

[jsullysix]

@Digideus We're pretty much talkin' about the same thing, to an extent. Width can be very fluid, for sure, but keep in mind that I'm using dimensions that are based off of Fender specs. So the fretted portion of a standard 22 fret neck with 1/4" fretboard overhang is going to be 17 5/8" (for 24 3/4") and 18 7/16" (for 25 1/2"). Of course, if I made necks with no overhang, the measurements would be different.

[Digideus]

Good times, Everybody Drink! :)

[jsullysix]

The reason why I'm considering length for this particular guitar is because some of the 3D drawings I have of it at times look very long; especially in comparison to a Strat or an LP. In some of the drawings, it just had a bit of a look that I wanted to spend more time on. This was mainly an exercise in putting my mind to rest. :)

[Digideus]

@jsullysix I noticed the backside of the guitar body is quite long. Is that whats causing the length concerns?

[jsullysix]

@Digideus It was initially. It's more pronounced at the 25.5" scale - the comparison to an LP is about an inch for that little stinger at the end.

[theKaarvaag1]

Is it strange that I really want to stroke your hair?

[jsullysix]

@theKaarvaag1 Not at all. Costs extra, tho! :)

[davey4557]

MDF

Make sure you have full mask protection if you make MDF dust.

This shit causes Cancer big time.

It releases formaldehyde when cut or machined, which is a known carcinogen

All the older carpenters in my union are getting sick after working with that shit over the years.

Some industries only allow cutting of MDF in a special containment room :)

Cheers !!!

[jsullysix]

@davey4557 I'm not as great about it as I should be (but I'm getting much better), but it's definitely a great idea to mask up anytime you're creating dust. Thanks for sharing that!

[davey4557]

@jsullysix

The product has not been around that long.

That's why we are just seeing the effects now.

The first guys that started using it are the ones getting sick.

Be Safe

Get a good respirator type mask that takes cartridge filters made by 3M

Cheers !!

Love yer work BTW :)

[jsullysix]

@davey4557 That's exactly the ones I use! Thanks again for the tip! (that'swhatshesaid!)

[Digideus]

@davey4557 Oi DAVEY! Get back on your own channel and fix that LOAR's Electrics!!!! I wanna see it!

[adidas331]

hey Sully, great stuff no matter if you feel the opposite. i see you have the LP from a previous episode. Still looking good, although I thought it belonged to someone else? just curious buddy, thanks as always for sharing!

[jsullysix]

@adidas331 Nope, I bought it for me.

[adidas331]

@jsullysix 10-4 buddy, on a different note did you heat MLB is adding 2 more wild cards? Go Cubs

[jsullysix]

@adidas331 Yeah, I read about that. Astros also going to the AL. Interesting. I should point out, though, that I have a SSI gene (South Side Irish) that prevents me from wishing the Cubs well, though. Go SOX! :)

[adidas331]

@jsullysix indeed. it seems we have friendly mlb banter GOin from here on sully. it's all good though, hope to visit the windy City and partake in the UBerneS that makes up your fair burg. never the less, goodtimes. ps - put the "caps" together...;)

[jsullysix]

@adidas331 If you're not from Chicago, why would you be a Cub fan? Wny do that to yourself, man? :)

[adidas331]

@jsullysix as a TX kid I didn't connect with the astros or rangers, there was magic in the cubs sully, magic! harry caray in all his drunken glory was unequalled. oh, and that was the team i could always catch on cable tv (aside from the braves). it's about fandom, never the less it's all good

[JerryBeatFreak]

Looks like a Ibanez Darkstone but with more of a les paul (which is exactly which is exactly why I don't like the darkstones ;) ) And ofc, cooler headstock ;)

I vote necktrough and carv out a bit on the back for more reach!

[jsullysix]

@JerryBeatFreak Oh wow, it is somewhat similar. I hadn't known of that guitar. The original drawings had the little point going the same was as the Darkstone, but I felt it looked best after I flipped it. Trust me when I say that the guitar will have plenty of access and contours on the back to facilitate that! This guitar design attempts to address the issues that I have with Les Pauls (mostly scale and ergonomics).

[robertlucky]

Pizza! and

thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[CalTamaDrummer]

The Ice-paul? the Les-man?

[jsullysix]

@CalTamaDrummer Nope! The Sully '71! :)

[psirider]

i love that black les paul

[jsullysix]

@psirider Thanks! It was on ebay this week. Didn't sell. :(

[JimmyPage968]

Good man, Sully! I got to say, I love your bloopers you add near the end.

[jsullysix]

@JimmyPage968 Thanks man! I try to make it mildly entertaining! :)

[JimmyPage968]

@jsullysix I think mildly might be an understatement. :D

[Church8826]

Sully, awesome vid as always

Also do you do 7 strings? Just curious.

[jsullysix]

@Church8826 I haven't, but certainly would.

[jclp81]

I could watch an episode everyday

[jsullysix]

@jclp81 You're too kind. Thanks!