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As I have emailed, private-messaged, asked a lot of companies and people, a one-off man-made bridge gets very expensive... and most makers actually declined to do it, as it's too much hassle (which I understand, I'm glad they actually took the time to reply, thank you all if you ever stumble upon this post!). So, I'm back to square one... I don't necessarily want to go super cheap, but it's more like a fun side-project, that'll need tweaking over time; I'll go to a more expensive/better way to do it once I figure out what to change, and if it's worth it.
So, the 3D-printing option seems the best one (and can do it locally, once I get the model).
However, I'm a graphic designer, Illustrator and PhotoShop are fine, but my brain doesn't seem to compute when I try my hand at 3D softwares. Even the simplest ones. Everything is ready in Illustrator, with dimensions and all. Now, I can't figure out how to turn it into a 3D file that I could use... I've tried SketchUp, and it never seems to be correct. For information, it's an elongated version of the bridge I currently have (a HipShot), with longer intonation screws and springs. Something like this:
If someone is willing to help, I can give that AI file if that can be turned into 3D more easily.
Would someone be able to do it, and at what price? Thanks.
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Hey folks!
I was tinkering with the idea of getting a new bridge for my Mustang (the one with the Strat hardtail bridge), or something... I like the guitar, but it feels like there's a lot of empty space that I would like to fill somehow. I'm looking for a simple design to extend the bridge (that is ready already, the joy of being a graphic designer), but I need to find a place to die-cut the plate, and bend a part of it... Ideally chrome-plate it too, though that can wait. I don't have the tools nor the space to do it myself.
Any idea where I could at least ask? I emailed Callaham earlier this week, no reply. I havent tried Glendale, but they'd be expensive. Armadillo is more about milled parts, and I'm not sure Rutters accepts custom orders. If you have other ideas...
Thanks.
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Re: Where to get a custom bridge plate?
Faction does custom plates .. not sure about the bending ...
https://store.factionguitars.com/pages/faqs
https://store.factionguitars.com/pages/faqs
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Re: Where to get a custom bridge plate?
He was the first option that came to mind! But yeah, I don't think the bending part can be done... Thought you're right, I still should ask to be sure. Thanks.timtam wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:12 amFaction does custom plates .. not sure about the bending ...
https://store.factionguitars.com/pages/faqs
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Update and request.Gordon wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:05 amUPDATED TITLE AND CONTENT (original first post below)
As I have emailed, private-messaged, asked a lot of companies and people, a one-off man-made bridge gets very expensive... and most makers actually declined to do it, as it's too much hassle (which I understand, I'm glad they actually took the time to reply, thank you all if you ever stumble upon this post!). So, I'm back to square one... I don't necessarily want to go super cheap, but it's more like a fun side-project, that'll need tweaking over time; I'll go to a more expensive/better way to do it once I figure out what to change, and if it's worth it.
So, the 3D-printing option seems the best one (and can do it locally, once I get the model).
However, I'm a graphic designer, Illustrator and PhotoShop are fine, but my brain doesn't seem to compute when I try my hand at 3D softwares. Even the simplest ones. Everything is ready in Illustrator, with dimensions and all. Now, I can't figure out how to turn it into a 3D file that I could use... I've tried SketchUp, and it never seems to be correct. For information, it's an elongated version of the bridge I currently have (a HipShot), with longer intonation screws and springs. Something like this:
If someone is willing to help, I can give that AI file if that can be turned into 3D more easily.
Would someone be able to do it, and at what price? Thanks.
Graphic designer (comics stuff, Doctor Who, Star Wars...): https://www.instagram.com/monsieurgordon/ \o/
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Re: Looking for 3D-modelling knowledgeable people
This is literally what I do for a living. Send me a PM and we can talk about it.
The cool thing about fretless is you can hit a note...and then renegotiate.
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Re: Looking for 3D-modelling knowledgeable people
So you need a STL file right ?
I've dabbled in designing for 3D printing in Sketchup. Designing for 3D printing requires a different way of thinking than just straight design, eg avoiding non-manifold surfaces, so that the design has closed surfaces that can actually be made into a real object. Things can't just 'look' right. Examples of that required thinking here ...
https://www.sculpteo.com/blog/2016/06/0 ... he-answer/
I always ran my Sketchup-exported STL files through checking/fixing software before sending it to the printer, that checked for missing closed surfaces etc ... so that the design would be printable. But software can't fix everything - you have to design to avoid all the things that make a design unprintable. The software just fixes minor stuff you missed. Sometimes it can't fix things and you have to go back and fix it yourself. After a while you learn not to make the same mistakes.
I've dabbled in designing for 3D printing in Sketchup. Designing for 3D printing requires a different way of thinking than just straight design, eg avoiding non-manifold surfaces, so that the design has closed surfaces that can actually be made into a real object. Things can't just 'look' right. Examples of that required thinking here ...
https://www.sculpteo.com/blog/2016/06/0 ... he-answer/
I always ran my Sketchup-exported STL files through checking/fixing software before sending it to the printer, that checked for missing closed surfaces etc ... so that the design would be printable. But software can't fix everything - you have to design to avoid all the things that make a design unprintable. The software just fixes minor stuff you missed. Sometimes it can't fix things and you have to go back and fix it yourself. After a while you learn not to make the same mistakes.
"I just knew I wanted to make a sound that was the complete opposite of a Les Paul, and that’s pretty much a Jaguar." Rowland S. Howard.