Comments on: PJ Doland’s Klein Electric Guitar Build http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build Guitar Designs. Ergonomics. Guitar Making. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:42:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Robert Irizarryhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build.html#comment-11820 Robert Irizarry Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:04:25 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/13/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build/#comment-11820 Thanks for the heads up, PJ. Curious to hear what you're next project will be. Thanks for the heads up, PJ. Curious to hear what you’re next project will be.

]]> By: PJ Dolandhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build.html#comment-11812 PJ Doland Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:58:35 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/13/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build/#comment-11812 This guitar is <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330210872587" rel="nofollow">for sale</a> on eBay right now. I've decided I like building guitars as much (or possibly more) than playing them. This guitar is for sale on eBay right now. I’ve decided I like building guitars as much (or possibly more) than playing them.

]]> By: Ben Listerhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build.html#comment-7729 Ben Lister Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:37:11 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/13/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build/#comment-7729 Beautiful guitar!!! How many coats of the tru-oil did you apply/ how long did it take you? I am making my second guitar for year 12 industrial tech wood and trying to find the best option for finishing. Also how thick is the final coat compared to a lacquer finish? Thanks heaps, ben. Beautiful guitar!!! How many coats of the tru-oil did you apply/ how long did it take you? I am making my second guitar for year 12 industrial tech wood and trying to find the best option for finishing. Also how thick is the final coat compared to a lacquer finish?
Thanks heaps, ben.

]]> By: Robert Irizarryhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build.html#comment-290 Robert Irizarry Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:47:35 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/13/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build/#comment-290 Actually, the Klein is considered to be one of the more ergonomic designs out there. In my opinion, the "appearance" of bulkiness is related to the unfamiliar shape and the fact that its headless. Both of these throw our expectations.In reality, the form provides wonderful balance either seated or standing, excellent picking arm support, an upward neck angle (rather than the tendency of most guitars to sit horizontally), etc. You can read more in <a href="http://elutherie.org/2006/03/important-elements-for-ergonomic.html" rel="nofollow">Important Elements for An Ergonomic Guitar</a>. You may also want to look at a similar design built for Adrian Legg - <a href ="http://elutherie.org/2006/08/adrian-leggs-ergonomic-guitar.html" rel="nofollow">Adrian Legg's Ergonomic Guitar</a>. There are other articles related to the subject on the blog but these should get you started. Actually, the Klein is considered to be one of the more ergonomic designs out there. In my opinion, the “appearance” of bulkiness is related to the unfamiliar shape and the fact that its headless. Both of these throw our expectations.

In reality, the form provides wonderful balance either seated or standing, excellent picking arm support, an upward neck angle (rather than the tendency of most guitars to sit horizontally), etc. You can read more in Important Elements for An Ergonomic Guitar. You may also want to look at a similar design built for Adrian Legg – Adrian Legg’s Ergonomic Guitar. There are other articles related to the subject on the blog but these should get you started.

]]> By: Davehttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build.html#comment-285 Dave Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:32:03 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/13/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build/#comment-285 I like the inset behind the bridge, but it looks a bit bulky to be ergonomic? I like the inset behind the bridge, but it looks a bit bulky to be ergonomic?

]]> By: PJ Dolandhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build.html#comment-167 PJ Doland Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:08:00 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/13/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build/#comment-167 You can order Klein pickguards directly from Chandler, if you're interested. You can order Klein pickguards directly from Chandler, if you’re interested.

]]> By: G L Wilsonhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build.html#comment-168 G L Wilson Mon, 19 Feb 2007 13:03:00 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/13/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build/#comment-168 I have to admit, I do prefer this design with a pickguard. I have to admit, I do prefer this design with a pickguard.

]]> By: GregPhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build.html#comment-170 GregP Sat, 17 Feb 2007 19:19:00 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/13/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build/#comment-170 Suh-weeeeet!<BR/><BR/>The natural finish looks great. Suh-weeeeet!

The natural finish looks great.

]]> By: Robert Irizarryhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build.html#comment-169 Robert Irizarry Sat, 17 Feb 2007 18:16:00 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/13/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build/#comment-169 I love the way the swamp ash body looks with the natural finish as well. I'm thinking that my next build will be swamp ash... I love the way the swamp ash body looks with the natural finish as well. I’m thinking that my next build will be swamp ash…

]]> By: Retired Rock Star Wannabehttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build.html#comment-171 Retired Rock Star Wannabe Sat, 17 Feb 2007 04:43:00 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/13/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build/#comment-171 Great looking guitar. It must be comfortable playing this sitting down. Great looking guitar. It must be comfortable playing this sitting down.

]]> By: Rob Fawcetthttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build.html#comment-172 Rob Fawcett Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:56:00 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/02/13/pj-dolands-klein-electric-guitar-build/#comment-172 Gorgeous!!! Well done, PJ. Two questions; what does it sound like, and what's the total weight?<br /><br />Rob Fawcett Gorgeous!!! Well done, PJ. Two questions; what does it sound like, and what’s the total weight?

Rob Fawcett

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