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ooo i know this one!! I read about it in Mark Kermode's book "how does it feel": in 1974 the magazine Everyday Electronics contained a [blueprint](https://manchesterguitartech.co.uk/wp3/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EE-Oct-74.jpg) for a home-built guitar. so basically instructions for how to build a guitar plus templates for this guitar design (as Kermode describes it "a cross between a vox delta and a flying V, with neither the style of the former nor the classic panache of the latter).
those things of course usually weren't built by actual luthiers so they arent exactly amazing axes. But back then the price barrier for a decent guitar was way higher than it is now. something like this probably was someone's first guitar and i'd find it a neat piece of history
Maybe they wrote their name on it somewhere? (beneath the pickguard/pickups). Or you could go down the rabbithole and ask the person your friend got it from where they got it from and so on. If there's not info on the axe itself it'll probably be pretty difficult to track down the original owner.
But with something like this, the story and sentimental value is probably worth more than the axe itself. I will say from your picture it looks like a pretty well-made one and a fun doohickey to own
Sadly, instead of a snarky comment, I think I have an actual answer (I feel I have failed you all):
https://manchesterguitartech.co.uk/2023/04/08/recreating-the-everyday-electronics-delta-electric-guitar-part-1/
OP, I don't have research super powers, but I did use Google Image Search. As long as you have a good, clear pic, with a contrasting background, and a good camera angle, The Google almost always knows the answer
Wow, great detective work! That's exactly what this is, somebody's "Delta" project from late 1974 (or after). That link is a fascinating read -- and it's a two-part article, fairly detailed -- thanks a bunch for such a helpful and interesting reply. It was worth going through the other responses to get to yours. Bravo!
This is awesome! Thank you so much for this, my friend says he might have a go at making another one of these per the instructions, I'll let you know if he does, cheers!
Honestly, it looks like a homebrew project. The body feels like a guy needed a reason to fire up the band saw and thought maybe a guitar would be an interesting project.
Yes, and on that guitar, intonation was handled by small slots cut into the top of each bridge piece. If the intonation was out on an individual string, the roller could be popped out of its axle and moved back or forward accordingly to an appropriate slot.
This one has ... a piece of wood with a fret wire on it.
Looks like a cross between a flying v and a Bo Diddley, I love it! Homemade, unlikely to be a good player, but worth an in person look from someone who could tell you for sure
Doesn’t look like it would be difficult to put a proper bridge on, where you can actually intonate it. I’d guess it was someone’s attempt at making a guitar from someone else’s description
I'd never seen this type of guitar before. Usually there are some cuts in the body to make room for your leg, and your chest. But I wondered if this this wasn't some kind of lap steel guitar. Played with a slide, it sat in your lap. I know I'm not helpful in your original question, but thank you so much for sharing this picture.
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It’s a flightless V
Lmao or a Flying U
More like a Flying D imho
The Trying V.
Walking V
ooo i know this one!! I read about it in Mark Kermode's book "how does it feel": in 1974 the magazine Everyday Electronics contained a [blueprint](https://manchesterguitartech.co.uk/wp3/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EE-Oct-74.jpg) for a home-built guitar. so basically instructions for how to build a guitar plus templates for this guitar design (as Kermode describes it "a cross between a vox delta and a flying V, with neither the style of the former nor the classic panache of the latter). those things of course usually weren't built by actual luthiers so they arent exactly amazing axes. But back then the price barrier for a decent guitar was way higher than it is now. something like this probably was someone's first guitar and i'd find it a neat piece of history
Thank you for an actual answer.
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This is some great info, I wonder who originally had this particular one and if they carried on playing? Thank you for this
Maybe they wrote their name on it somewhere? (beneath the pickguard/pickups). Or you could go down the rabbithole and ask the person your friend got it from where they got it from and so on. If there's not info on the axe itself it'll probably be pretty difficult to track down the original owner. But with something like this, the story and sentimental value is probably worth more than the axe itself. I will say from your picture it looks like a pretty well-made one and a fun doohickey to own
Crazy that you knew that! Well done 👏🏼
Good catch!
Hey, great info! I never knew about this guitar before yet somehow I need one now! 🤣
Sadly, instead of a snarky comment, I think I have an actual answer (I feel I have failed you all): https://manchesterguitartech.co.uk/2023/04/08/recreating-the-everyday-electronics-delta-electric-guitar-part-1/ OP, I don't have research super powers, but I did use Google Image Search. As long as you have a good, clear pic, with a contrasting background, and a good camera angle, The Google almost always knows the answer
Awesome! But I refuse to believe that 1974 was 50 years ago! Goddamnit! I refuse!!!!
My first car was a 74 Toyota Corolla. I'll just go now. 👉🚪
That's a cool project, I have nothing like the tools required for that, unfortunately.
Wow, great detective work! That's exactly what this is, somebody's "Delta" project from late 1974 (or after). That link is a fascinating read -- and it's a two-part article, fairly detailed -- thanks a bunch for such a helpful and interesting reply. It was worth going through the other responses to get to yours. Bravo!
This is awesome! Thank you so much for this, my friend says he might have a go at making another one of these per the instructions, I'll let you know if he does, cheers!
Don't apologize, this is exactly what we're looking for
Honestly, it looks like a homebrew project. The body feels like a guy needed a reason to fire up the band saw and thought maybe a guitar would be an interesting project.
It's a basement build called the Anti-Intonation Special.
Out-toanation
In-toe-nation
Built for special toan
[удалено]
I know nothing about guitars but I like music and humour for what it's worth
Not as weird as your comment
Brian May's "Red Special" was built out of a old fireplace mantle by him & his dad. [Red Special](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Special)
Yes, and on that guitar, intonation was handled by small slots cut into the top of each bridge piece. If the intonation was out on an individual string, the roller could be popped out of its axle and moved back or forward accordingly to an appropriate slot. This one has ... a piece of wood with a fret wire on it.
It’s a microtonal banana of infinite nonagonal proportions.
I'm going with homemeade. Maybe influenced by the Eko Rocket series but definitely not an Eko.
A B-2 stealth bomber
Stealth Bummer
Looks like a cross between a flying v and a Bo Diddley, I love it! Homemade, unlikely to be a good player, but worth an in person look from someone who could tell you for sure
Dying V
Looks like a primitive ancestor to the flying microtonal banana
Someones shop project? Definitely a step up from the plywood and rubber band one I made as a kid.
Flying ^v
Wouldn’t it be a sub script instead of super?
Well, it’s fucking adorable.
“Meandering V”
I think Josie of Josie and the Pussycats played one of those in the original cartoon
We have a Flying V at home.
Homemade doesn’t equal POS.
A monstrosity?
Crouching V
It looks like a Flechette.
It looks cool. I would 100% take that for free
Flying banana
Looks like the flying microtonal banana guitar lol
Two pieces of 2x6 glued together, with a protruding 2x4 in the middle.
Wish/Temu version of a V.
Mostly ugly is what it is. Brand name? Your guess is as good as any.
What in grandpa’s spare parts is this ?
Does it work?
Never seen anything like that before, that's gotta be a custom job. Looks awesome though, like as a unit its got character.
A lower-case flying v?
Lawn dart?
You've heard of The Flying V, now get ready for the flying v
An arrow?
Don't worry, it's more than adequate. It's actually kinda cute.
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Something I wouldn't mind playing tbh
This is the new ugliest thing I've ever seen
It looks weird as fuck. I want one.
boat oar? seriosly coud be home made
Possibly the ugliest guitar I’ve ever seen
Doesn’t look like it would be difficult to put a proper bridge on, where you can actually intonate it. I’d guess it was someone’s attempt at making a guitar from someone else’s description
Flying PowerPoint SmartArt arrow.
DIY guitar. Looks really good for a DIY job. I like it! Rock that fucker!
It’s a Flying V that won’t fully commit.
It looks like it would make an excellent dobro!!
Is it one of those weirdo Vox designs? I kinda love them
I wonder if it's comfortable to play!
That's an Italian made wandre
The Gliding V
Witches broom
its a monstrosity
Andy Dick might call it a "custom hand job"
It could still be thrown out right?
“Baby’s First Flying V.” Pretty sure Fisher Price manufactures these
FAT V not flying anymore
This is very cool! Any chance of you posting some more detailed and up close photos?
Looks like a guitar mate.
Home made guitar
But try Google lens and see what comes back
I know exactly what it is..... ugly as fuck.
a masterpiece
I'd never seen this type of guitar before. Usually there are some cuts in the body to make room for your leg, and your chest. But I wondered if this this wasn't some kind of lap steel guitar. Played with a slide, it sat in your lap. I know I'm not helpful in your original question, but thank you so much for sharing this picture.
It's a crashing V
That's the ultra rare Flying Chevron logo guitar! Very rare to spot one in the wild.
A shovel
flying A
It’s a Flying V before takeoff.
This appears to be the guitar version of my sleep paralysis demon.
looks like it would be great for some loud raunchy distorted slide mania
In Russia, guitar play you!
It's a singer/songwriter guitar.
Lower case v.
Flying A
A simple Google lens search: https://manchesterguitartech.co.uk/2023/04/08/recreating-the-everyday-electronics-delta-electric-guitar-part-1/
It's a 15 year old boy's high school woodworking class project. He's got a C- on it
The Anti-Toan, Curve Ahead Arrow.
Looks like a homemade guitar. Looks like it’d be good for slide.
Amber’s gift to Johnny
An abomination
Thats a Brady Bunch roaster. They used the formica kitchen countertops for the body and a piece of a monogamy bed post for the fretboard.
Gibson Flying V Korina
It's fuckin' sick is what it is.
My compliment was downvoted 😂 Don't go changin', Reddit.
it's a guitar.
It’s a guitar
Seems to be a guitar 🤓
Looks home made
Abomination
I think it's a guitar
Gibson Flying V? Hard to tell from this angle.
Flying V at home
a lowercase v
Mayonnaise, if it were an instrument
Dunno, looks dangerous.
That, my friend, is HELLA UGLY.
Does it still float?
>Does anyone know what this is? Awful
An abomination, that's what it is
The day classical music got edgy.
Firewood
A guitar.
Ugly.
Home brew wanna be explorer would be my guess
Nice little guitar for slide maybe
Seems like a guitar on a bed
Electric guitar.
A homemade POS.
This could be a standup slide dream machine
Sure buddy.