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I know my threads are pretty out there or crap, but I had another idea so I traced a Starcaster in Illustrator. This is what I should have had Robert build the last time.

In essence it is an offset Telecaster thinline. It wouldn't be arched, bur neither is the Tele. It would just be a sort of offset version. Rout the body out in the wings area like an old Gretsch or Ric, and then cap it with spruce or maple for better attack. The body could even be mahogany and finished like a gold top, and possibly even suckburst. But otherwise, none of that tiger mapplez. Then just buy all the Tele RI parts for it an maybe toss on a Bigsby. Some guy locally is selling a body blank and paddle head neck kit for cheap. Don't think it doesn't call to me.

so pretty.
i like the concept
my vote is on dew it

Ooh lovely - I've been thinking about something similar, but with an oversized mosrite body routed out the same way, and a 70's strat neck.

Has anyone ever made a solid semi-hollowbody? Like imagine a Starcaster, except solidbody. That'd be insane, but a lot easier to do.

If you make this, you're a hero. I've always considered getting a paddle neck and doing the Starcaster 'stock, my fear is that the companies that often do the paddle necks seem a bit sub-par in the quality department, but I do remember seeing a licensed Fender seller who was selling effectively Fender necks with no headstocks. If you get the right dealer, that'd be awesome.

Yup, Gibson made a solid 335 in the 70's. I've played one: it was heavy.

oh man. great idea. do it!

It's Cock-Stock time!! Make sure to bevel the edges for that extra phallic definition!

benecol wrote:Yup, Gibson made a solid 335 in the 70's. I've played one: it was heavy.

Yep, it's a absolute mystery why they thought that'd work. 335 Pro or something. Crappy hot pickups and 335 shaped, but thinner and really ugly.

Dirty Fingers, baby.

benecol wrote:Yup, Gibson made a solid 335 in the 70's. I've played one: it was heavy.

Probably even more so then the L5-S solid body. I saw one in a shop back in high school and was like "holy fuck! a Gibson for $400", then I tried out all 15lbs of it and realized it sucked. A month later the lead player in my friend's band was rocking it.

I like both ideas.

DEW IT!
YOU HAVE THE SKILLS!
DEW IT!

I'll call the guy and see if he still has them. I was busy all day getting ready for my daughter's 4 y.o. birthday party next weekend. I am beat. It's like Clark Griswald driving to Wally World.

So the trick would be using a light enough wood to go solid body. Fuck, it can't be much heavier than a Tele.

starcasters are prolly one of the coolest guitars ever in my book. i just wish i could afford one!

DGNR8 wrote:So the trick would be using a light enough wood to go solid body. Fuck, it can't be much heavier than a Tele.

I'm thinkin basswood or poplar.

Check this out. They didn't discuss the wiring setup, but it's an interesting (if brief) restoration.

basswood is way lighter than poplar.
there is also this shit called featherwood, they use it for carving and crap, i bet a full sized archtop thats solid would only weigh like 6 pounds.

The CL guy is going to call back tonight. His mom answered the phone. She sounded like she was on a bender.