skeletal 3D printed guitar
3D-printed guitars may not be new but the tendon-like skeletal design of this rapid prototyped instrument by one.61 design studio is visually interesting, as well as fully customizable.
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the 3D-printed ‘RP guitar’ by one 61 design studio and consultants
a 3D printed guitar is not itself a novel idea, but the difference is in the details, and the ‘RP guitar’ by new zealand design and prototyping company one.61 offers a visually interesting design in its tendon-like instrument. each guitar is fully customizable, as well as unique, as the designers remove or insert various segments from the 3D model before each printing, with colour likewise selectable prior to production.
the use of polymer as a viable possibility for guitar production came to derek manson (director of development at one.61) upon watching a metallica DVD that showcased kirk hammett’s plexiglass ‘wavecaster’ guitar. the pickup mounting of the ‘RP’ is composed of CNC machined wood to offer improved acoustic quality.
closer views
a guitar in use
the bridge, pickups, and other components are screwed directly into the instrument
visualization of the fact that 3D printing offers the instant customization of colours, tendon design, and other factors
concept sketch and 3D renders (front and back)
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