SG style playable electric guitar

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The designer of this guitar has created a unique and innovative instrument using 3D printing technology. The body of the guitar is made from a combination of PLA and ABS plastics, with a figured bubinga veneer added for aesthetic purposes. The neck scale was adjusted to accommodate the Gibson 24.75" neck, but ultimately settled on a different scale length. The assembly process involves press-fitting the neck into the centerblock, followed by attaching the sides and bottom two pieces using dowel pins and glue. The designer has also included a blank saddle block for those who want to drill holes for a different saddle or scale neck. One of the unique features of this guitar is the use of stainless steel pins to align and strengthen the final design. These pins are only $4 per 25 on Amazon and can help identify any minor warping during finishing. The designer has also included a bigsby B5 with a roller saddle bridge, which requires a 2.5 degree neck tilt. The centerblock is designed to accommodate this tilt, but the designer notes that users should check their saddle/bridge if they want to use something other than the gotoh tune o' matic. The assembly process involves using superglue to attach the parts together, and the designer recommends using dowel pins to ensure a strong bond. The designer has also included a note about drilling holes for the bridge, as wood PLA does not expand like real wood. In terms of finishing, the designer recommends removing the hardware installed for testing/intonation, filling any gaps, and then sanding/staining and finishing as desired. The designer has also noted that the face and back are 1/42" (0.61mm) short from the blueprint spec to allow addition of veneer without interfering with setting the neck. Overall, this guitar design is a unique and innovative take on traditional instrument-making. The use of 3D printing technology allows for complex designs and shapes that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional methods.