Solid Body Electric Guitar Plan #15 ga guitar plans In 1952 Leo Fender introduced

In 1952 Leo Fender introduced this guitar and it quickly became the mainstream guitar for the burgeoning rock movement

Upper Bout: 318

Prepare the fretboard: Start by cutting it about 1/2"+ longer than necessary

It makes for a fine fingerpicking guitar as well as a flatpick guitar and will only sound better as it ages

Gibson started producing the ES-335 in 1958 and it was known as the Thinline

Solid Body Electric Guitar Plan #15 ga guitar plans In 1952 Leo Fender introducedOverview Specs Plan Info General Information: Gibson first introduced the Les Paul version of solid body guitars in 1952. The guitar was designed internally, but had substantial input and endorsement by guitarist Les Paul. Typical design features for the original and subsequent model consists of a carved Maple top, Genuine Mahogany body and set in neck, Rosewood fretboard, stop tail bridge and (2) independent pickups with separate tone and volume