Gibson Thunderbird Bass Guitar Model

Hi, and welcome to my model page. To see this and many more guitar models like it, please come see mine and ML Innovations collection of guitar models and accesories using this link below: https://makerworld.com/en/collections/5352306-wallymocha-ml-innovation

This was another public request I made for a fan. This one is the Thunderbird Bass guitar by Gibson. It is the 50th Anniversary edition. And I also included a pickguard with no anniversary stamp if you wanted to do a standard bass. This one is really fun to view because it is such a good looking bass guitar. I like that the strings are printable for the Basses, I might try and do the same for the guitars eventually. I just have a hard time getting them to print so small. I have found however that by taking the printed strings and running then side to side through hot water, while pulling on the ends. I am able to stretch them somewhat. So I think in the future you could also find printed strings for my guitars as well. 

To match my colors for this 50th anniversary model. The exact filaments I used are: Sunlu Vivid Yellow for the body and neck. Fretboard has Sunlu Coffee Brown, Sunlu White, Elegoo Silver Silk. All other pieces are with Jayo Black, and Elegoo Silver and Gold Silk. 

I love when people try new things. This fan decided to make this model with wood filaments on their Centauri Carbon with 0.4mm nozzle. It turned out incredible, with a honey lacquer coat on top as well. 

For best results. I recommend using a High Flow nozzle (I use 0.4mm HF). And a supertack cool build plate from Bambu or Biqu. These are what I recommend for best adhesion and best speed.

I have made a general video describing my many techniques of making these guitar models. I use mostly just super glue, flat file, sand paper and a select size of drill bits to build them. And I use 0.25mm fishing line to add the strings to the model. I go over this in fine detail, just follow the link below for more:

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I am still very new to this hobby. Especially with BambuLab. If you ever experience any troubles with my prints. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly in the Makerworld chat. I will troubleshoot to the best of my abilities and as promptly as I can. Thank you, and happy printing my friends.

Wally