December 5, 2022
Description
This is the second version of my Voronoi Stratocaster. The files for the first one have been lost, so we will pick up here! This second version fixes several issues with the first. Many of the dimensions were changed to work better, cavities for a steel bar were included, and I added a few screw holes that were forgotten in the first version.
I would recommend printing everything very small and putting it together to test it and better understand how it goes together. At least print off the “Full Voronoi Stratocaster” file at ⅓ scale or something.
The guitar comes in 8 parts with pins, and is designed to have three ½" * 1/8" inside it to increase strength. However, I also included the full body for those of you who care to chunk it differently or have a massive printer. I have included the .stl and .3mf of each chunked part. You can reuse my support painting, or do your own if you want to print in a different orientation. I have also included the .gcode files for each chunk as I printed them in Overture PETG on my Ender 3 Pro V2 Neo. This is mostly just for documentation and to give you an idea of how long it will take and how much filament it will take.
This print needs to be as strong as possible in the “Middle Top” and “Middle Center” parts. Err on the side of too strong if you are not sure. The other parts only need to be reasonably strong, I only used the default PrusaSlicer settings with Gyroid infill. I used PETG, but I really don't think it's the best material. If I were to do this again, I might use Carbon Fiber PLA. Just use the strongest and stiffest material that you can afford and will work with your printer.
I used Super Glue to put my first guitar together. This second time around, I decided to go with J-B Weld Plastic Bonder High Strength Structural Adhesive. Bar clamps, bench vices, masking tape, and wood blocks would help with clamping and assembly greatly. There are no holes for the pick guard and back plate, you will need to drill those.
This was designed to fit standard Squier Stratocaster parts. It's entirely up to you on which parts you get, but I would recommend at least getting a decent neck. Everything else is less important in my opinion. I went with some Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings, and the parts from a cheapish donor guitar.
I think that's about all I need to say! Enjoy! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via the Printables Messenger.
Sometime in the future I'd like to start selling guitar bodies like this. I have a plan for a Super Ender 3 that could print this guitar in only two pieces.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial
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