3D Printed Functional Electric Guitar Project !!! by the3dprintzone

Last crawled date: 3 years ago

3D MODEL DESCRIPTION
☑️ THE 3D PRINT ZONE - 3D PRINTED ELECTRIC GUITAR PROJECT ☑️
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghGnerjapvhQsnTicj7Fkw
Hello 3D printers! Here is an awesome project (challenge) for you to take on! After many hours of CAD design, numerous failed prints, trial and error followed by more trial and error, and a total of 70 hours of total print time, I am very pleased with my first 3D printed guitar! With limited resources I set out to create a functioning and aesthetically pleasing electric guitar with a Les Paul style. This project helped me to enhance my CAD skills and helped me to learn how to integrate a 3D printed design with hardware and electronics to create a functional 3D printed musical instrument. The journey I went on while creating this guitar was fantastic, and I was happy to be able to bring together two of my passions, 3D printing and music!
☑️ 3D PRINTER AND FILAMENT☑️
Filament: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US (high quality and consistent)
3D Printer: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US (to print guitar body)
Watch a video of it playing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxNYwQ_IKMw
☑️ Print Volume Requirements ☑️
200 x 200 x 175 mm (can be printed on relatively small print beds!!!)
The guitar consists of 6 STL files to build the assembly. The 6 pieces have dovetail features that allow you to put them together like a puzzle piece. I recommend using Loctite or some other type of adhesive to create an even tighter bond between the 6 pieces at the joints. The guitar body was designed specifically around this hardware below:
☑️ GUITAR PROJECT HARDWARE ☑️
Guitar Neck: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US
Bridge and Tailpiece: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US
Tuning Pegs: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US
Cover Plates: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US
Output Jack: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US
Wiring Kit: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US
Knobs: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US
Strings: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US
Loctite Instant: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US
Pickups: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US (you can use higher quality pickups for a higher quality sound)
☑️ FASTENERS ☑️
Video Tutorial Here ---> https://youtu.be/CMGZ3E4zmdc
M3 x 10 mm Screws: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US
Threaded Heat Set Inserts: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US
As for layer thickness, 0.2mm is what I printed at, and that worked well. I recommend printing in a strong material (PLA is okay, but ABS would be better for more strength). The more infill you use, the stronger and less flex the body of the guitar will have over time. Feel free to modify the design to add stiffening features to prevent any sort of bending in the plastic once the strings are tensioned!
☑️ GUITAR GEAR ☑️
Amp: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US
Effects Pedal: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US
Loop Pedal: https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-Filament-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534330956&sr=8-4&keywords=hatchbox+filament+pla+1.75&linkCode=sl1&tag=kstillerman06-20&linkId=7db45a65ee13a3105b34a58019a35ec9&language=en_US
Feel free to modify the design to make it even better, but please respect the Creative Commons on Thingiverse! I would love to see how yours turns out once its complete, so please post your photos! I hope you enjoy, and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
HAPPY PRINTING EVERYONE! ROCK ON!