Jaicen Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Need some advice. I'm about to build the body for my Delorean rep. I can't decide whether to use the original slightly offset, slightly wonky shape, or if I should use the more symmetrical MB shape. The wonky shape will be more authentic, but in my head it should be symmetric. I have gone to great lengths to make the rep as authentic as possible including having parts custom made. What should I do?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Authentic - Wonky. Pleasant to look at - Straight. Personally I think the MB shape looks a lot better with a little shaved off the top horn and 10mm or so off the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musecasters Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 what do you feel you'll be happier with once done, regardless of the time or money spent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 what do you feel you'll be happier with once done, regardless of the time or money spent? I was hoping you'd show up To be honest, I don't know! I would take great pleasure in having the most authentic replica possible. As I said, I've had the knobs and truss rod adjuster etc custom machined, and the perfect replica was always the goal. However, I didn't know when I started this project that the original guitar is slightly offset, as are all Matt's guitars at least up to the black M1D1. However, I would also take great pleasure in having a perfectly proportioned guitar, one that I don't have to explain that 'yeah it's supposed to be slightly offset' How do you feel about your rep's?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musecasters Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I was hoping you'd show up To be honest, I don't know! I would take great pleasure in having the most authentic replica possible. As I said, I've had the knobs and truss rod adjuster etc custom machined, and the perfect replica was always the goal. However, I didn't know when I started this project that the original guitar is slightly offset, as are all Matt's guitars at least up to the black M1D1. However, I would also take great pleasure in having a perfectly proportioned guitar, one that I don't have to explain that 'yeah it's supposed to be slightly offset' How do you feel about your rep's?? looking at it now i know mine is wrong, fairly happy with the body shape but looking at it face on, the neck drops. i'm not happy with the outline and size/scale of any of mine to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I think you're being too modest Kev! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musecasters Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I think you're being too modest Kev! too kind Phill, but i know they're not right, bugs me everytime i see them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 too kind Phill, but i know they're not right, bugs me everytime i see them That's what I'm afraid of! Is it because its wonky, or because of flaws in the building?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomrulez Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'd go with the symmetrical shape, knowing it was wonky would bug the hell out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 I am leaning towards the MB shape to be honest. In my mind's eye, it always was symmetrical, it wasn't until Musecasters pointed it out me that I noticed it was in fact more than a bit wonky. There are actually a couple of places around the bridge where the wiring has been routed that bug me a bit too. There's a large rectangular slot that seems a but unnecessary, and that weird ferrule where the Piezo wires pass through. If I made it wonky, i'd have to include those too. My attention to detail / OCD is making me a little bit mental. What to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 http://www.mansonguitars.co.uk/#!untitled/zoom/c6gt/image65k vs https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1013284_10151563433592091_1163346332_n.jpg I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 new delorean/ali manson has the best shape IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I like my tweaked shape best to be honest, it just seems more evenly proportioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I think "wonky" is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'm still not sure. I did a Photoshop comparison between the shapes of Santa, M1D1 and the original Delorean, and there's not a great deal of difference. The M1D1 and Delorean are marginally more 'wonky' than Santa. Not sure if the differences can be seen all that well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly. Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'd personally do whatever you'll be happy with. I could have made my chrome bomber into an exact replica but decided to suit it more for me (ebony fret, no fuzz, mirror headstock etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 I honestly don't know what is be happiest with, hence the thread. I started with the lofty intention of making a perfect replica, but the offset revelation is a spanner in the works and now I'm not sure what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybobbles Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I honestly don't know what is be happiest with, hence the thread. I started with the lofty intention of making a perfect replica, but the offset revelation is a spanner in the works and now I'm not sure what to do. perfect replica would require etched manson logo too, go for the closest you can get but i would say make it as if Hugh would get a do-over on the delorean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHYXATION Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 here is one i bought from a friend(as i cant afford an DL), just had no fuzz in it so i modded it and added some aluminum hardware. the shape isnt perfect and when you are playing you kind of forget about it the more you play. if your building it to look at it then i could imagine it playing on your mind a little.. the head is a peavy generation style which is my main gig guitar so i probably wont be making a new neck for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 perfect replica would require etched manson logo too, go for the closest you can get but i would say make it as if Hugh would get a do-over on the delorean It will have an etched logo, but it will have my name not Hugh's I wonder what Hugh would say about the shape, I think it would be good if we could pick his brains about the early guitars. There really isn't that much concrete info about them really. Maybe there are only a few people that would be interested, but I think it would be worthwhile. Also, nice looking guitar Phyxation, though I would have left off the FF. I really like the minimalist look. Is it Ali all around or just the front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHYXATION Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 It will have an etched logo, but it will have my name not Hugh's I wonder what Hugh would say about the shape, I think it would be good if we could pick his brains about the early guitars. There really isn't that much concrete info about them really. Maybe there are only a few people that would be interested, but I think it would be worthwhile. Also, nice looking guitar Phyxation, though I would have left off the FF. I really like the minimalist look. Is it Ali all around or just the front? ty jaicen im not sure why but i just really wanted to add the fuzz but i do agree without looked nice, plus i can always add a new sheet of aluminum to it leave out the fuzz and add an actual p90. still more work to be done. you got pics of your planning or anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 So I have printed out full scale templates for the MB and original Delorean shapes. There's really less than a half inch of extra width at the bottom curve compared to the modern shape. I'm leaning toward the wonky shape a bit more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveno1 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 If any fanboys want a replica iv posted details in selling thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 Ok so dilemma is resolved. Going to build the most perfect replica humanly possible. So, I know that Matts guitar had a Seymour Duncan 'hot p90' in the neck, but I'm which one??? Originally, i'd planned to go with a Bareknuckle pig90, but that's not original. So, I'm inclined to go with the SP90-3, due to the higher output, however the sp90-2 sounds like it might have the better tone. Does anybody actually know what was in the original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Pretty sure it's the SP90-2 which is the hot P90. The SP90-3 is the custom soapbar something or other. The DL-1 has the SP90-2 as well - great sounding pickup. I'd say it has just the right amount of output really, and it matches up fine with a bass-heavy bridge pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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