During Project 3, I will be planning, researching, and writing a 1500 word essay on a subject of my choosing. This essay will utilise various forms of research and the sources will be given using Harvard referencing. A common theme will be seen in this ideas stage as I prepare for my final project where I aim to build my own guitar; for a project like this I will need plenty of research into every aspect. This project allows me to conduct research in-depth research into one of those aspects, and so subjects surrounding luthiery are to be expected.
An Overview of Electric Guitar Design
This topic would certainly help me in the design stage, however it is an incredibly broad topic that I have no chance of covering in only 1,500 words. Within guitar design, there are many different areas from the pickups and the switches, to the shape of the body and even the headstock I if I was to opt for this topic I would need to hone in on something far more specific to allow for detailed research and conclusions.
The Instruments of Prince
Prince is an undisputed icon and his music is legendary, however one aspect of his that can sometimes go overlooked is his instruments. His electric guitars and basses had unique shapes and designs that I love, personally, and I think that the stories behind them and their creation can offer solid research opportunities that could go on to inspire the design of my electric guitar.
Ants From Up There: A Brief History
Black Country, New Road’s 2022 album “Ants From Up There” received fantastic critical acclaim upon its release and brought the band to a new level of popularity. It is an album I adore and one that I would be keen to learn more about, discovering what led the band to that stage of their musical career and how they built this body of work.
An Aesthetic Evolution of Prince’s Guitars
Prince paid as much attention to his aesthetics as he did his music, meaning every guitar he played was used with the intention of drawing attention and amazement. Studying how his guitar choice evolved through his career is an interesting prospect as I love the aesthetics of the artist, and I am very interested in guitar design.