cutting a guitar in half??

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Ive got 2 guitars, a fender strat and a washburn acoustic, im gonna be picking up a new acoustic/electric and i was wondering about this:

could i possibly cut my washburn in half, and put smaller strings on each half, as to make 2 guitars out of one? i could put cardboard on the newly opened part of the body, if that would help the sound. thanks a lot.
A"Z"H
 
If your as stupid as you seem, how can you work a computer to ask such a dumbass question ?
Otherwise I would say use a 16" chain saw for the cutting and a lot of duct tape to join the two.
Don't forget to cut notches in the back of the neck for your capo to fit into.
 
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Someone that's bored is just trying to get a rise out of everyone over a dopey post...
 
I once saw Wendy O Williams (of the Plasmatics) cut a guitar in half with a chainsaw. It was really cool because she was naked at the time. Well... She was almost naked. She did have black eletrical tape on her nipples and she had on a jock strap with combat boots. And, I think she had on safty glasses which is always a good idea when your cutting up guitars. She had a really tall mohawk hair cut that was black and white, sort of like a skunk. After cutting up the guitar, she did some nasty things with the mic.
 
Deltablues...........I'm bored ?????????
You got a better answer?
 
I would recommend cutting the guitar lengthways, because you can use standard length strings then. Of course, there would only be room for three on each half, but all the popular balalaika repertoire would be available to you. If you divide a guitar across the strings, there are some playability issues. One of the halves will be very quiet, and the other half will be out of tune for some reason.

Now for the infill - it would depend on the cardboard. I prefer breakfast cereal packets for that live, resonant sound - but make sure the printed side faces inwards, or your new guitar(s) will look stupid. Also make sure that you cut out any money saving coupons or competition entry forms first.

However, if resale value is important to you, then veneered chipboard is a better bet. Take your guitar(s) with you to the store so that you can get a good match for the grain. Remember that chipboard is prone to splitting, so use the biggest nails you can get, and hold the guitar well away from your body while playing.

Alternatively, you could convert one or both halves into a solid body guitar. Just order some concrete from your local supplier and have it delivered fresh to your door. Then pour as required and smooth off with a piece of wood.
 
could i possibly cut my washburn in half, and put smaller strings on each half, as to make 2 guitars out of one? i could put cardboard on the newly opened part of the body, if that would help the sound. thanks a lot.
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You know, you can go down to the cave and pick up some crome butt plugs. I'm sure once the dwellers see your post they will be happy to donate one for ya.
 
Take a page out of Torres' book

Antonio Torres once built a guitar with a spruce top and a papier mache (sp?) back. Just to prove a point. Used it in a concert and everything. That was over a hundred years ago.

Bob Taylor built a hell of a guitar out of old forklift pallets. Still has two nails in the top.

Bob Benedetto built a killer archtop jazzbox from a chunk of 2 x 6 he got at a local lumber yard. Top was full of knots.

And Chris Martin is building guitars with plastic laminate sides and backs (read "21st century formica") and an aluminum top. On purpose, too. I played one and it is a real guitar, I think.

You'll be yet another wacko genius in a long tradition. Just use good tools. :D
 
Peter Maydew rocks !

The the expert answer offered by Peter Maydew on how to cut a guitar in half is technically "right on the money". Ofcourse it it is not always standard practice by us profesional luthiers to fill the empty halves with concrete...Its not alltogether a bad idea...think of the sustain it will gain, not to mention durability.
Way to go Pete...using your head ! You're a credit to the profession, thank-u,

savy.
 
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Dumbest thread ever!
 
AdrockHiggs said:
Ive got 2 guitars, a fender strat and a washburn acoustic, im gonna be picking up a new acoustic/electric and i was wondering about this:

could i possibly cut my washburn in half, and put smaller strings on each half, as to make 2 guitars out of one? i could put cardboard on the newly opened part of the body, if that would help the sound. thanks a lot.
A"Z"H
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I would put the washburn through a wood chipper, then make something useful out of the sawdust. :eek:
 
Whats the deal with people digging up 3 year old threads lately???? :confused:


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