7 string electric guitar. Inspired by Strandberg

March 7, 2025
Description
This is my first online model. I wanted to make a 7 string guitar by 3D printing.
So the neck and all the electrics are from Harley Benton R-457MN fanfret guitar. It's on Thomann for 190€, so it is pretty cheap for a 7 string. It also sounds very good for its price.
Body is made from 6 pieces. Pieces are held together with 8mm wooden pegs and superglue. There is also holes for steel/carbon rods inside to add some stiffness. I have 2x 6mm steel rods inside and it has been holding its tune for over 3 months now with heavy strings. So its holding up well. At the end plate there is cavity for wiring if you want to ground those rods also.
3D printing settings
Print middle part in one piece. It fits to the Bambulab P1S bed. I used PLA with 7 walls, 35% gyroid infill. Also center piece is best to print sideways to make as strong as possible because of string pull.
Edit: I've had this guitar for 6 months now and its still holding its tune.