Trying to build my own Firebird / Firebird non reverse

[iStringz]

Hi guys!

I've recently been wanting some firebirds in my life. Never had one, but played a few of them already and I really like them a lot.
Also, they look fantastic in my opinion.
Here's the problem: I'm a huge fan of the original vintage firebirds / non reverse birds and the colors and pickup-configurations they came with, but I'm not really a fan of the prices they go for.

And to be honest: I need a new project! I've wanted to build some guitars on my own for quite a while, and figured it might be the time now.
I've seen that some folks in here tried to replicate the body of a non reverse bird, and since I couldn't find any template nor real measurements that i could copy, I thought I might aswell ask in here!

So: does anybody have a template for a firebird / firebird non reverse that I could use? I really want this to become reality

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Cheers from Switzerland, Vince

[kdanie]

5th one down, get it printed at 100%

https://sites.google.com/site/guitarpla ... s/gibson-e

ken

[iStringz]

Thank you very much! How come I couldn't find this website?
Anyways, thank you!

Will keep you updated about the progress being made!

[JakeNelson2002]

Subscribed!

[repoman]

Potvin Guitars in Canada has a NR Firebird template set for sale. I built one using it, kind of wonky neck tenon design but they are pretty good templates (if you want to go that route).

[iStringz]

Potvin Guitars in Canada has a NR Firebird template set for sale. I built one using it, kind of wonky neck tenon design but they are pretty good templates (if you want to go that route).

Thank you! I'll have a look at them aswell. So far, the ones that I was able to download seem pretty fine!
What I'm really terrified of is to do the neck myself. Never built one, but I've got a fair amount of experience with woodwork like building chairs, tables and stuff.

What would you guys think of a bolt on style neck? There's a telecaster neck in my box of parts that has been laying around for ages. Maybe I should use that one.

[kifla]

Do it! I just googled "firebird telecaster".....some cool guitars there!

[iStringz]

Haha did the same thing! Great pictures out there!
Guess remove the decal and I'm good.

Now I'm starting the hunt for the right wood to use. Maybe a nice chunk of maple (go down the Fender Route )?
Other option would be mahogany I guess.

I won't start thinking about colours yet, to many options and ideas in my head haha! (but who says I have to stop once I have one body)