Second build

4xv

So I'm thinking of making a semi hollow bodied electric in a l.p. sort of shape however I'm not a fan of f holes , anybody have any suitable shape suggestions please as an f hole alternative? ta

eSully

How about the diamond shape hole like the Dave Grohl signature Gibson?

eSully

Crimson guitars do this shape

joeyowen

Grohl style hollow? Might work on an lp? 

4xv

Yeah god call on the grohl style got a mate mocking some up on photo shop for me 

paulnb57

If you don't like f holes you could do without, Lucille didn't have them....

4xv

Does that not affect the tone at all?

Sporky

How about narrow slots, following the body's outline?

4xv

Now that could work for me  Just want it to look right

Rabs

Try the Frank Montag online builder.. Its pretty cool..  and has some options for sound holes. Plus if you do a PRT SC and then paste that into whatever photo editor you use its easy to work from the images you can make on the site.. Ive had many an hour of fun there (and it really helps me decide on finishing and hardware options when I do a build).

http://www.frankmontag.com/sc_guitar.htm

paulnb57

4xv said:

Does that not affect the tone at all?

BB's tone was OK!

4xv

Fair comment

4xv

Rabs said:

Try the Frank Montag online builder.. Its pretty cool..  and has some options for sound holes. Plus if you do a PRT SC and then paste that into whatever photo editor you use its easy to work from the images you can make on the site.. Ive had many an hour of fun there (and it really helps me decide on finishing and hardware options when I do a build).

http://www.frankmontag.com/sc_guitar.htm

Thanks for that I'll take a look