Meanwhile there are really cool and above all playable guitars, which you can print at home! We introduce you to the coolest models and if you still have some filament left, you can of course also print guitarist accessories such as a plectrum or a capo.
Small Format
Source: Thingiverse, Solstie
This guitar can be printed completely with a 3D printer without support structures except for mechanics and strings. The expenses are less than 30 euros, plus: it doesn’t sound bad at all!
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: Solstie
Acoustic Guitar with Steel Strings N° 1
source: Thingiverse, LoboCNC
If you choose this PLA guitar version, you have to spend some time and you need a 3D printer with a relatively large build volume of around 30 x 30 cm. But the trouble will be rewarded, because the plastic guitar sounds good!
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: LoboCNC
Acoustic Guitar with Steel Strings N° 2
Source: Thingiverse, LoboCNC
This is the improved version of the 3D printed guitar of “LoboCNC”. This time the body is printed with 15% carbon fibre filled PLA, which promises twice as much stiffness as normal PLA. In addition, more precautions have been taken to make the end result even more robust and durable.
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: LoboCNC
Black Widow
Source: Thingiverse, TechSupportGo
Wicked design, isn’t it? This electric guitar was designed with MeshLab and 3DStudiMax, printed with a Robo 3D R1 in six parts and even presented at the CES 2016. Maker “TechSupportGo” chose black “HATCHBOX” PLA and printed the sharp part in about 100 hours.
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: TechSupportGo
Stratocaster/Les Paul Hybrid
Source: Thingiverse, TheWhaleBiologist
If you can’t decide between Stratocaster and Les Paul, just print this hybrid guitar! Unfortunately there is no video with the part in action, but according to “TheWaleBiologist” this electric guitar from PLA sounds quite authentic.
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: TheWhaleBiologist
LeStratocaster
Source: Thingiverse, Kuutio3D
And here a colorful Les Paul-Stratocaster-Hybrid! The model was designed for the DIY-Kit “Rocktile DIYST”, which you can order at Amazon if you run out of filaments:
- "Do-it-yourself" E-Gitarrenbausatz, TL-Style, Korpus: Paulownia, Hals: Ahorn geschraubt
- Griffbrett: Blackwood, Tonabnehmer: 2x Single Coil, DieCast-Mechaniken
- Farbe: Natur, Gewicht: 3,5 kg
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: Kuutio3D
Baco PG-2
Source: Thingiverse, OfficineBaco
The body of the Baco PC-2 was printed completely from black PLA with support structures in the low-budget printer “3DRAG” with a build volume of 20 x 20 x 20 cm.
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: OfficineBaco
Ticicaster
Source: Thingiverse, Shapespeare
Amazing! What’s that crazy thing? Even the back is decorated! Maker “Shapespeare” printed this semi-acoustic electric guitar in three parts. Maker “FourDogs” posted a remake consisting of 12 parts and showed that the guitar can also be printed in a printer with a smaller build area, such as a Creality Cr-10.
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: Shapespeare
Ergonomic
Source: Thingiverse, superwoodle
How about this ergonomic guitar à la Strandberg Boden?
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: superwoodle
E-Ukulele
Source: Thingiverse, hungryjoe
This E-Ukulele was printed with PLA and makes a pleasant sound according to “hungryjoe”. However, especially at the beginning, one often has to retune the strings and after two years of use the instrument has slightly deformed due to the tension of the strings. If you still choose this model, it may help to print the threaded rod thicker and integrate the bridge into the design. Then your instrument will most likely become even more stable.
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: hungryjoe
Balalaika
Source: Thingiverse, dane3
The Balalaika, with its characteristic triangular shape, is a stringed instrument from Russia. Traditionally, two nylon strings and one steel string are wound. But there are also variants, Maker “dane3” prefers for example only nylon strings. If your build area is large enough, you can print the complete body and fingerboard at once. For the neck you have to plan at least two parts.
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: dane3
Banjitar
Source: Thingiverse, alan_one
And if we are already with the “exotics”, why not print a half acoustic half electric banjitar for three instead of five or six strings? If you position the bridge correctly, you should according to “alan_one” really be able to play on it.
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: alan_one
Bear-u-lele
Source: Thingiverse, Solstie
Maker “Solstie” has once again come up with something. In addition to the mini guitar already presented, he also provides us with a 3D model of a ukulele with a bear’s head. Pay attention to the details: Instead of mechanic buttons you turn to tune on bear paws!
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: Solstie
For the Journey
Source: Thingiverse, sergey225
Any maker who can’t go anywhere without a guitar can print this compact travel guitar! The sound may not be the most perfect, but a few songs on the road can be played with it.
Found on Thingiverse, maker: sergey225
Modular
Source: Thingiverse, RoyToreHofstad
Many guitarists know this: You can’t get enough of guitar models – but they usually cost a lot of money. With “RoyToreHofstad’s” model this is no longer a problem, because he provides you with three different guitar bodies for download, so that you can easily change the look of your guitar according to your mood.
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: RoyToreHofstad
Pick
Source: Thingiverse, warpaint
Another pick lost? You can print one of these in just five minutes!
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: warpaint
Capo
Source: Thingiverse, LoboCNC
This Capo’s going down pretty well: The first version counts about 90 Makes, this upgraded version has more than 40 Makes. The PLA part with the spiral detail also looks really cool!
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: LoboCNC
Wall Bracket
Source: Thingiverse, Jewcookie
Hiding your best pieces in a guitar case? No way! They belong on the wall so everyone can see them! Take “Jewcookie” as your role model, who combines makerspace and music room.
Found on Thingiverse, Maker: Jewcookie
