Multibender - Sharing the begin of my new build

Raymond Jones · From: British Columbia, Canada

The Duesenberg multibender has intrigued me since it's beginning. My used one just arrived this Tuesday from a member here - Duane Keiper (many thanks). I am "NOT" a skilled woodworker as so many of the builders here are - all my builds start with metal (aluminum) as sheet or square tubing. My first 8 string - 100% metal, second and third - metal base, wood facing. This one - composite or laminate - idea stolen from "Sierra". I knew I needed to have the straightest string pull to get away from string breakage - stole the idea from a design of Tom Pettingill (love the shape) Conscience clear - I can continue! I built a roller nut to ease strain on the pull - lathe turned 10mm Delron rollers, cut the rest with hacksaw. I plan on double thick aluminum headstock. The second thickness will be stepped in 1/4" for appearance and be held together by bolting through the roller nut and the tuning machines. I think I need to open up some places on the aluminum sheet to help the wood/aluminum/wood lamination process. I bought some Titebond 111 ultimate wood glue. Glued a piece of wood to a sheet of aluminum - I can't (by hand) tear it apart. I am using a P-90 pup. That is where I am at - any suggestions from here are gratefully accepted. [img]

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Alan Brookes · From: Brummy living in Southern California

You should use the "search" function about duesenbergs. They have been discussed in detail many times before.

Raymond Jones · From: British Columbia, Canada

Thanks Alan - I am building this guitar for the bender but I am asking about the build. Does anyone have any ideas about the wood/aluminum/wood lamination? I realize the expansion rate of wood to aluminum is much different. I am planing on opening sections of the aluminum to allow me to laminate wood right through. Also any ideas on the type of wood to use?

Thanks Ray

Tom Pettingill · From: California, USA (deceased)

Fun project Raymond! Smile

I worked on a Sierra 6 string a while back and they used mahogany on that particular one. As I recall, I remember not seeing any visible squeeze out or evidence of glue inside of the control / pickup area. Forumite Rick Aiello might be a better source on the joining details.
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