Someone made this for me

Will · Post by **Will** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:17 am

I swear:

http://www.xxlguitars.com/model-u1.html

Same construction as the Dano, but nicer materials and wayyyyy more classy looking.

Gear sale may be imminent.

Robert(og) - think you could do a body like that if I provide the neck?

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:23 am

yeah sure,
is it hollow or chambered?
eitherway yeah, if you wish sir....

Will · Post by **Will** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:33 am

Semi-hollow - A poplar frame with plywood glued on the front and back.

I'd send a neck, bridge, etc to get all the measurements right. What would the cost be like (minus paint)?

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:35 am

well,
could i do it my way?>
meaning that i could use poplar/basswood as the back and frame, and then a "plate" of the same wood for the top?
i think that would be more effective,
what body style?
i would definitly have to find one to copy or draw it up somehow, make the temps and that sort of thing.
i guess 80 or something like that would be fair.

Will · Post by **Will** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:43 am

I'd feel cheated if you didn't do it your way. I can probably track one down and make a tracing and measurements, otherwise I'd just say freeball it and get it close to the pics. I'm more interested in something unique then something perfect.

The originals are up in the $700-$1500 territory, so building one makes sense. I'm looking at buying another guitar in april/may/june after I unload some other gear - I'll PM with details when I get a budget sorted out, but $80-$100 for the bod would be awesome.

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:45 am

were you just asking about the body?
i thought you were asking me to basically assemble it and set it up minus the paint.
its late and im tired, forgive me.

Will · Post by **Will** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:53 am

I was just thinking you'd build the body with parts sent to make sure everything lined up right - It depends.
When I get the money situation figured out, we can talk further. We could also do a complete build with a neck and everything - It depends on how much gear I sell, but I really want something nicer then the reissues and cheaper then the originals.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:55 am

Honestly, all the original dano's I've played were not near as nice as the reissues (late 90's)

Will · Post by **Will** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:58 am

Nick wrote:Honestly, all the original dano's I've played were not near as nice as the reissues (late 90's)

I like the reissues too, but black U1s are hard to come by for under $400 and then I might as well have something unique and 1-of-a-kind for that.