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| Author: | dunngreg [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
I build mandolins at the moment but would really like to try my hand at building an archtop thin-bodied semi-hollow electric guitar such as a Gibson ES-355. Does anybody know where I could lay my hands on a set of plans or kit components maybe? |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
I see kits on eBay but I can't recommend them at all. |
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| Author: | dunngreg [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 1:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
Thanks, I thought that may be the case. What about plans - have you ever come across them? |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
Not yet. |
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| Author: | Barry Daniels [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
Guitar Plans Unlimited has a Gibson 335 plan. |
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| Author: | E.G. [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
i can upload tomorrow plans for es335. I make my own plans for every guitar i build. I draw them on Autocad. Do you want them in dwg or a pdf file? |
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| Author: | dunngreg [ Tue Mar 29, 2011 2:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
Pdf format would be great if possible Many thanks |
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| Author: | E.G. [ Tue Mar 29, 2011 3:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
sorry about the delay(my son was born!), i will try to draw them as soon as possible. i have plans for other guitars too. just name it and i will upload it. i can also make a guitar plan from a shape that you like(double axe, etc), just send me the picture and i will make a guitar plan with it. |
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| Author: | AlanT [ Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
Amazon.com, $14.50. http://www.amazon.com/Gibson-ES335-Jazz-Guitar-PLANS/dp/B0012K3GQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301517225&sr=8-1. I ordered a set and they look good. Measurements are accurate. - Alan |
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| Author: | dunngreg [ Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
Many thanks for that, Alan Greg |
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| Author: | E.G. [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 5:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
sorry about the delay. i hope this plan will help you. the scale length is 24,75 inches - 628.65mm. i have convert it to pdf but i dont think it is 1/1 |
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| Author: | Ti-Roux [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
AlanT wrote: Amazon.com, $14.50. http://www.amazon.com/Gibson-ES335-Jazz-Guitar-PLANS/dp/B0012K3GQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301517225&sr=8-1. I ordered a set and they look good. Measurements are accurate. - Alan I have this plan too. I think it's the only one that exists on the market. But honnestly, it's not really good. The shape is really undefined, and there're some big errors in the plan. That is not a ES-335. |
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| Author: | dunngreg [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
Looking at the image on the website, I would have to agree so I am not holding out too much hope. I even checked with Roger Siminoff who worked at Gibson for 20 odd years and he couldn't help. I will keep trying though. Regards, Greg Dunn |
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| Author: | Ken McKay [ Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
greg, Email me at kenmckayathotmail.com. I have a plan and I also sell parts for a kit. I just happen to be shipping one to Queensland on Monday. I feel kind of sleazy promoting myself here... but as far as I know this is the only correct ES body kit available. I have been a member here for years so I am not trolling. ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | JasonMoe [ Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
I'd just like to see the bracing inside. And/or top and back thickness' / contours. |
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| Author: | Ken McKay [ Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
I did get an email from Greg. As far as contours and thicknesses, there is not a single measurement that would cover all years. I am really just interested in reproducing the so called golden period ES body. My plates are laminated - 4 ply and finish at about 0.19 inches thick as do the sides. Modern Gibson ES are thicker and use different veneers for the core layers and are 3 ply. All veneer is radial sliced to special thickness. The arching is fairly similar in all years but the outline is different after 1963 with the ears changing shape from a mouse ear to a more pointy  fox-like shape.
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| Author: | dunngreg [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
Ken, Many thanks for your help so far. I would love to hear from your customer in Queensland Australia. Give him a nudge if you are in contact with him. Greg |
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| Author: | landsharkey [ Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plans for a Gibson ES-355 |
If you're interested in a modern version see - https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BwDsdFj7D8kWMzUyYjkwN2QtNGRhNC00ZjJmLTkyM2UtNTY3YzZmZWZkZjdl&hl=en_US The contours shown are from measured values. A mold for forming the top/back also needs to account for springback. |
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