Mar ’11 25
From concept to reality…
Presenting the Carbon Fiber-Bamboo Guitar prototype.
I still have to write more documentation. I am terribly lagging behind, but I’ll definitely have more time in April. Anyway, for now, here are some high resolution pictures. You should compare these against the original 3D images. I am immensely having fun playing the final prototype. Now I am focusing on production.
If you got here from nowhere, you’ll be missing out if you don’t check out the project in full. Nevertheless, pretty images are always nice to see.
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Joel de Guzman is a programmer and a musician. He has been building electric and electronic musical instruments and effects processors for more than 30 years. This site is devoted to his research end development in this domain.
Hey Joel. That’s a great looking guitar! Are you planning on putting the design into full production? I’d definitely buy one!
Yeah! I’m very close to full production. I’ll keep you informed.
Hi Joel, I have project for you to make me a freatboard I have rough cut of a guitar it’s a Parker Fly Mojo but it don’t have rod and don’t have freatboard I was thinking doing it my self but I figure ask you first how much it will cost me if you do it, please reply to my e-mail, Thanks.
Hi Toly. Sent you an email.
A really greate job in every aspect, hope for a trem model to come after this, count me in.
Thanks, Cesar. I’m a whammy guy myself. I’ll keep you informed.
Something unexpected happened to me while sleeping, I remember myself playing an amazing tune with a sycfi in front of myriads of people, good look with the guitar Joel, keep us posted.
WOW!
Make one with humbuckers and count me in.
And looking at the other pictures, Philippines much?
Filipino pride
That’s a great looking guitar!
Gorgeous! How’s it sound? Can you post some MP3s?
Hey, so nice to see you here! Haven’t had much time to work on this project, but I’ll see what I can do. It wouldn’t do it justice if I make a quick mp3. Anyway, I have my studio up and running again.
Thanks, Dave!
Joel,
You sir are an absolute inspiration to me, im an industrial design student from South Australia and im in my 4th and final year this year.
breaking the mould is an understatement, you have destroyed it, well done sir.
im trying to break luthier convention with a eco-friendly acoustic guitar. Making use of new materials and technologies to create somethign awesome. Im just in the brief writing stage atm but I hope that it will also takes a big step away from traditional guitar design.
if you wouldnt mind, id really love to get your personal opinion as i go through my design process.
cheers
Lando
Thank you very much, Lando! I’d love to see your design. Feel free to email me directly. You can find my email address here: http://www.cycfi.com/about/
Hi,
What’s the latest on your commercialization effort. I’ll take one with a Floyd Rose tremolo and two humbuckers. Thanks.
Nick From Montreal
Humbuckers and Floyds are very much requested alright. Re: commercialization, there’s still a lot to do, but I’m having progress. In the meantime, I intend to post more stuff on my latest ideas and experimentation; plus the promised sound clips. I’ll keep you informed, Nick.
Than you very much for your interest!
Hi Joel, I’m an amateur electric guitar builder (http://www.olivierdegea.com/Olivier-de-gea-musical-instruments-design) and I must say your work is stunning!! I have a question though: Is it possible to ear how this guitar sound like, I’m very curious.
Olivier from France
Thank you, Olivier. Yes, sound clips are long overdue. I’ll try to provide some ASAP.
Thanks! I can’t wait to ear it…
Another question then: I started a new guitar project a couple of weeks ago and decided to use bamboo (that the reason why I found you!). I’m currently working on the neck (first time I build one). I wondered if a bamboo neck realy need a truss rod. Bamboo “plywood” is so hard. I intent not to use one. What do you think about it?
Olivier
Yes, you will always need a truss rod primarily because you want to adjust the relief: http://www.cycfi.com/2010/10/cf-truss-rod/
Olivier, I looked at your site and your work. Those are stunning!
Thanks a lot for your comment on my site!! When I see what you’re able to do it’s a hell of a compliment!!!
Ok for the truss-rod I’ll see what I do (I have this little deamon in my head that push me to try not using it!!)