3D Printed Telecaster Functional Electric Guitar! Step by Step Build

[@the3dprintzone]

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[@Maddogg-hg5me]

OK, my obsession with tinkering on my guitars has me really considering buying a 3D printer after watching this video. 😂 You can also put an EMG T-set into a Tele. I put one in mine. That's also a solderless setup only the pickups are active. The only drawback is that you have to mount a 9V battery under the control panel and occasionally have to take off the control panel to change the battery. Of course, you could also design and print a body with the cutout for a 9V battery box on the back of the guitar like most guitars with active pickups have.

[@TheExtremeElementz]

This seriously is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen lol I didn’t even know people were printing guitars. The resin adds such a cool personal flare, love it! Amazing job documenting the process and the prize!

[@the3dprintzone]

Thank you so much for the comment! Decided it would be cool to make something functional. Agreed, I think resin is a great pairing with 3D prints 😎

[@davidmitchell1239]

I've Printed 6 of them so far, each one vastly different than the others.

[@waynemacklin3949]

That was excellent, to the point while providing plenty of information 👏 👍 👌 Well done sir

[@the3dprintzone]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the video. By the way, I plan to post a new 3D printed guitar video this weekend, so stay tuned!

[@the3dprintzone]

New video is LIVE! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o17Zk6N6jtiVfrc

[@hereonmars]

just found you via Reddit. Looking forward to making this! I've done a bunch of builds, and other stuff. The 3d hobby is 100% new to me though, so after I finish my son's cosplay, I'll probably go nuts on guitar stuff.

[@the3dprintzone]

Awesome, welcome! It's definitely a fun project :) Like and subscribe and let me know if you have any questions! Rock on!

[@AndrewAHayes]

The Telecaster is my favourite solid body guitar and I really enjoyed watching this build, I think making use of the AMS system by applying xhamfers or filets to the join lines and colouring those joints with a filament close to the resin colour or an alternative accent colour would add to the aesthetics.

[@the3dprintzone]

Nice idea! Yea, I’ve thought about creating accent colors using the AMS. Might try that for a future print/design. Thanks for the comment!

[@DMSpikes1987]

Definitely on my print list! Awesome work!

[@the3dprintzone]

Thank you! Appreciate the comment! It’s definitely a fun project :)

awesome.... can you make a bass guitar design?

[@the3dprintzone]

Thank you! I’ve thought about that. Not sure if the plastic would hold up to tension on the thicker bass strings 🤔

[@Shredder18]

you should try to make a flying v that would be sick

[@the3dprintzone]

Yea, that would be cool! I have so many ideas for designs and not enough time haha! Thanks for the comment!

[@Tom-kw3pv]

One of the coolest Videos i've ever seen. Realy great!

[@the3dprintzone]

Thank you! 🎸😄

[@Psu89]

what about one for us strat lovers? ;)

[@the3dprintzone]

Definitely on my list of upcoming designs!

[@feral7094]

Oh man the epoxy idea is so smart. I will so be buying this stl on payday. I will have to try and track down a neck/electronics on amazon ca

[@the3dprintzone]

Thank you! It’s a great project, enjoy!

[@feral7094]

​@@the3dprintzone I thought it would fit on my ender 3 but it's a no go 😆 The main body is off by 1 inch so I am going to try printing the body standing up tilted back on a 45 degree angle

[@the3dprintzone]

@@feral7094 are you able to tilt it at a small angle and print with additional supports?

[@feral7094]

@@the3dprintzone Yup! I lucked out. Great design once again

[@the3dprintzone]

Awesome! Thank you! 😄

[@blowenfuse]

I would love to see one of the Les Pauls with a full resin face! Like even around the pick ups! Also, ES 335? :D

[@the3dprintzone]

@blowenfuse, I like both of these ideas! I’ll definitely give them some consideration. I wish I had more hours in the day 🤣

[@guesswhosback679]

big thumbs up for your project! The sound is clean and the guitar looks stunning with that epoxy job. If you ever make Alexi Laiho style guitar i'd definitly print that

[@the3dprintzone]

Thank you, appreciate the comment! I was thinking of designing a flying-V style guitar, so I’ll add that to the list! 🎵

[@guesswhosback679]

@@the3dprintzone yeah! Looking toward your next project!! If you wanna do Alexi Laiho guitar, its an asymetric V , just like the Jackson from Randy Rhoads, might be a bit harder to design tho

[@the3dprintzone]

@@guesswhosback679 just looked at some photos online. Looks fairly simple to design, the asymmetric aspect is not too much of a challenge. Ill add it to the long list of guitar designs I want to do. Just wish I had more time to work on them haha

[@guesswhosback679]

@@the3dprintzone thanks for considering doing it bro !! Following your projects ! keep up the good work !

[@the3dprintzone]

@@guesswhosback679 thank you! I appreciate it!

[@Bruddermane]

Hello! I’ve really enjoyed your videos lately! This was great to see as I am trying to do a similar guitar project. But for the body core where you did 6 walls and 40 infill, do you feel like it could be stronger? Is there a lot of flex or tuning stability?

[@the3dprintzone]

Thanks for the comment! With 6 walls and 40% infill, the core came out very strong. You could of course increase to an even high wall count and higher infill if you want even more strength, but I don’t think it’s necessary.

[@Bruddermane]

Nice! Well thank you for this information and replying to my comment!

[@the3dprintzone]

No problem, happy printing! 🎸

[@arronpowell1292]

So I was thinking about geting into 3d printing to start a business but didn’t know what I wanted to print if I got into this how would I go about getting programs to print this stuff and what all do I need I’m not good with computers but willing to learn and would you maybe be interested in in working togsther if I give you some body designs

[@eric_the_av8r]

Have you tried printing one in PETG or ABS?

[@the3dprintzone]

I haven’t, but I don’t see why that wouldn’t work

[@thingsdisappear]

TONE WOOD!

[@venko3211]

You are using PLA OR PETG fliment SIR. What is the Nozzle size How many hours to finish the guitar

[@the3dprintzone]

PLA, 0.4mm, 35ish hours total

[@venko3211]

@@the3dprintzone Thanks for replay. If possible to make 3d electric violin sir

[@the3dprintzone]

I am focused on guitars at the moment, but possibly at some point in the future. I know there are some violin designs out there.

[@venko3211]

@@the3dprintzone Thanks

[@Psu89]

What bridge did you use?

[@the3dprintzone]

The bridge I used in the video is no longer available. I have updated the Core model to work with this bridge: amzn.to/3TWnJTP (affiliate link)

[@bit_crusherrr]

How many walls did you use for the core?

[@the3dprintzone]

The core is printed with 6 walls, at 40% infill. You could increase either of those settings if you want, but it came out nice and rigid

[@bit_crusherrr]

@@the3dprintzoneThanks

[@SenniMusic]

cool work. Only the strings are not well-centered. The high E is too close to the edge of the neck, while the low E is way too far.

[@kitchenbriks3685]

Doesn’t the neck creep over time?

[@the3dprintzone]

Between the higher infill percentage, additional wall layers, and neck plate the neck stays fairly firm to the body.

[@Psu89]

Anyone print the Skulls version and have pics they can share?

[@boctok55]

It would be great if you could list the dimensions of each piece. My print bed is only 200mm X 200mm and I don't think some of these will fit. I don't want to pay for the files only to find that I can't use them.

[@the3dprintzone]

Thanks for the comment. The parts can fit on a 256mm x 256mm bed. The Core, Outer 1, and Outer 2 parts will be too large for a 200mm x 200mm bed. That being said here are few options you could try to make them work with your printer.... 1.Tilt the parts partially vertically upwards. This option will require more support material, but may allow the parts to fit the bed..... 2. Split the parts into smaller sections. This option may cause issues if you split the center core of the body (as this part holds the string tension between the bridge and neck). Hopefully that helps!

[@boctok55]

@@the3dprintzone I thought about splitting the core and adding carbon fiber tubes, but I may see if the tilt works first.

[@tomasbtfo9074]

The pickup sound out of phase.

[@Chris.Wiley.]

Yep, they sure do. I think he needs to reverse the wires on one pickup which should be easy given the no-solder setup he chose.

[@martinlocher6193]

if this thing turns out to be cool ... you know what ? guitar music industries is very very questionable

[@vjimmers1]

So where's the version setup for a Floyd Rose Tremolo ?