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Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 9:00 pm

So I had this idea in my head all day and came home and photoshopped it. Basically it is a flipped mustang with the upper horn moved back and then the wole entire back half reshaped with a bigger offset. I took some inspiration from a mosrite and a LP Jr. Mixed with my favorite pickup/ control configuration. I call it the "Torino" What do you guys think?

Torino by punkacc9, on Flickr

jcyphe · Post by **jcyphe** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 9:34 pm

Would look better with a reverse headstock IMO. I always liked the combo of light blue and black. The shape is not really my thing. I don't really see the Mosrite influence besides the angled pickup and general pickguard shape.

Tym guitars has done Mosrite/Jagstang type guitars.

http://tymguitars.com.au/blogs/blog/148 ... one-deluxe

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 9:41 pm

Love that it doesn't quite look like a "mashup" design. Got its own thing going on. At this point I'd ditch the silly Fender headstock and design your own variant.

Something's wrong with the forearm area tho....doesn't flow or look comfortable.

The rear routed controls remind me of the NoHo Mercury lol

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 9:42 pm

Yeah basically the guard and angle of pups. I reshaped the heel too

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 9:44 pm

Nick wrote:Something's wrong with the forearm area tho....doesn't flow or look comfortable.

I think I need to squish it down a bit. I was going for the upside down jagstang kind of look but rounder for the ass haha.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 9:51 pm

Here is the version with the regular mustang butt.

torino light offset by punkacc9, on Flickr

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 10:01 pm

Me and my friend were actually considering building a few of our own original guitars. I've just been playing around with ideas. We live in Pennsylvania, the Keystne state. We were gonna call ourselves "Keystone Guitars" Had a pretty cool headstock idea which was actually keystone shaped. The blacked out edges where the tuners are would be routed slightly and painted, that way the center would be raised with dano styled lettering down the middle.

Untitled by punkacc9, on Flickr

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 10:15 pm

I like that headstock and brand name.

I actually dig that mustang butt more I think. Part of what I didn't like about the reverse jag-stang look was the harsh V shape dip on the top curve. Only downside to the mustang butt is now the Jag trem looks jumbo.

The control/pickup layout also kind of reminds me of the 90's Coronet reissues:

Chris Fleming · Post by **Chris Fleming** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 10:52 pm

Had a wee go at fiddling with the upper waist. To my eye the curve seems a tad awkward. Thought a headstock that mirrors something of the pickgaurd's curves might be good?
Like the idea though

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 11:06 pm

That looks pretty cool. I'm perfectly fine with anybody creating their own version. Just something I felt like sharing to get everyones creative juices going lol.

Thomas · Post by **Thomas** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 12:25 am

It looks better with the wide butt... maybe a less aggressive angle on the bottom.

Designs like this tend to look better in 3D. /i reckon if you did quite severe contours and really pronounced roundovers it could look cool.

Would it be thin like a Mustang?

I also dig the pick guard.

plopswagon · Post by **plopswagon** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 1:43 am

I think that if you pointed the horns outward a bit it would compliment your big butt a bit more.

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 1:57 am

Do an silvertone 1448 headstock

speedfish · Post by **speedfish** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:11 am

[quote="Awstin"]

Torino by punkacc9, on Flickr[/q

I like the balance of this version. I think with the appropriate contour for the fore arm it will be comfortable.

MattK · Post by **MattK** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:25 pm

speedfish wrote:I like the balance of this version. I think with the appropriate contour for the fore arm it will be comfortable.

Absolutely - it's got a great Mosrite / Explorer vibe.
I approve because I am currently buying this:

paul_ · Post by **paul_** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:03 am

^phwarrrrrr

visceral · Post by **visceral** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:52 am

Awstin wrote:So I had this idea in my head all day and came home and photoshopped it. Basically it is a flipped mustang with the upper horn moved back and then the wole entire back half reshaped with a bigger offset. I took some inspiration from a mosrite and a LP Jr. Mixed with my favorite pickup/ control configuration. I call it the "Torino" What do you guys think?

Torino by punkacc9, on Flickr

flocking sweet idea

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 1:52 pm

I guess I could build this. But I wouldn't build the mutilated mustang then. Unless someone wants to donate me a neck and a jag trem haha

jmmc · Post by **jmmc** » Fri Apr 03, 2015 8:31 pm

thats quite interesting. i like it

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