Learning how to build an electric guitar - Page 30

lumberjim · 02-28-2019, 11:55 AM

Less than buying a new neck and having it set up. And a new neck would halve the value of the guitar.

Now, consider the money I've spent on my new hobby as a result of this repair kindling my interest.... It's gonna take some time to get in front of that.

If I can sell a couple some day... Maybe

Clodfobble · 02-28-2019, 05:00 PM

If I ever needed to buy one, I'd buy it from you.

captainhook455 · 02-28-2019, 06:51 PM

Ditto

Sent from my moto e5 supra using Tapatalk

PhatPix · 02-28-2019, 11:22 PM

Great news !!! Maybe a couple post-op pics of the patient?

xoxoxoBruce · 02-28-2019, 11:33 PM

PhatPix, you sound like an unindicted co-conspirator in this guitar business.

Griff · 03-01-2019, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumberjim

I did take it home, and I gotta say, it plays better than it ever did. Ever. The action is wicked low and light, intonation is on point (he uses the 1st & 13th to set that, btw. I asked why and he said that occasionally you've got a nut in the wrong spot, but the octave is more reliably perfect from one fret to any other 12 steps away.)

So in all it cost me $400 total. I've got to let it adjust to having strings on again for 2 weeks and then take it back for a 'little kiss' on the 13th fret.

Happy

This made me happy today!

lumberjim · 03-01-2019, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhatPix

Great news !!! Maybe a couple post-op pics of the patient?

There's I little blister in the lacquer on back

I want to let that alone for a bit and see what it does before I file it down.

Stainless frets

They're like butter

I'm keeping it in the case with a humidity pack while it settles

lumberjim · 03-01-2019, 06:23 PM

The last piece of wood I ordered (the orangish long one ^) turned up first. The guy was super nice and quick responding to my initial inquiry. He threw this into the box :

This is very similar to the flamed Maple neck blank I have.

lumberjim · 03-01-2019, 10:38 PM

Installing the tuners. I finally figured out why 3 of them had green dot stickers. They're just a bit shorter than the others. I'll use them for the thinner strings because they're very....

streamlined...

You can see the extra 3/32 of post between the two in focus here

And the thick strings might pop off the top. Good thing they're locking tuners.

There is a post inside the post that's threaded. On the left the post is up, middle is halfway etc.. It's got a dome top and it rises on its thread as you dial the knob on the back.

lumberjim · 03-02-2019, 12:56 AM

Faraday Cage

The pick guard has aluminum under it.

The copper is one piece that will contact the aluminum and surround the pickups.

I did the back too, but it probably has no effect. Who knows.

I laid out the pick guard and jack plate, then taped them in place.

Did you notice that I added a hole to the pick guard where I cut the horn off?

I had picked up an old style drill recently because the Crimson guitars videos convinced me I'd need it. Turns out I did.

I forgot to acknowledge Digr when I had words coming out of my mouth in meat space.

Undertoad · 03-02-2019, 07:32 AM

I was busy posting you may get a copyright crackdown from YouTube when you noted it yourself!

lumberjim · 03-02-2019, 09:55 AM

Maybe they'll leave it alone because I credited the band?

lumberjim · 03-02-2019, 10:06 AM

lol. nope

Quote:

Originally Posted by an email in my updates box

Hi lumberjim,
A copyright owner using Content ID claimed some material in your video.
This is not a copyright strike. This claim does not affect your account status.
There are either ads running on your video, with the revenue going to the copyright owner, or the copyright owner is receiving stats about your video’s views.

Video title: Drilling pick guard holes. Getting close!
Copyrighted content: Tennessee Jed (Remastered Version)
Claimed by: WMG

Forgot about the song that followed Iron Horse.

Gravdigr · 03-02-2019, 10:36 AM

They monitor for incidental background music?!?

Damn.

ETA: It's probably best to not acknowledge any association w/me to the general public.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-02-2019, 10:46 PM

Have you seen the Steve Vai collection, pictures of 400 guitars.

https://www.vai.com/steves-guitars/

I was surprised how many don't have pick guards.

02-28-2019, 11:55 AM	#436
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Less than buying a new neck and having it set up. And a new neck would halve the value of the guitar. Now, consider the money I've spent on my new hobby as a result of this repair kindling my interest.... It's gonna take some time to get in front of that. If I can sell a couple some day... Maybe __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

02-28-2019, 05:00 PM	#437
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02-28-2019, 11:33 PM	#440
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	PhatPix, you sound like an unindicted co-conspirator in this guitar business. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-01-2019, 06:23 PM	#443
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	The last piece of wood I ordered (the orangish long one ^) turned up first. The guy was super nice and quick responding to my initial inquiry. He threw this into the box : This is very similar to the flamed Maple neck blank I have. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-01-2019, 10:38 PM	#444
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Installing the tuners. I finally figured out why 3 of them had green dot stickers. They're just a bit shorter than the others. I'll use them for the thinner strings because they're very.... streamlined... You can see the extra 3/32 of post between the two in focus here And the thick strings might pop off the top. Good thing they're locking tuners. There is a post inside the post that's threaded. On the left the post is up, middle is halfway etc.. It's got a dome top and it rises on its thread as you dial the knob on the back. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan Last edited by lumberjim; 03-01-2019 at 11:18 PM.

02-28-2019, 06:51 PM	#438
captainhook455 Rapscallion Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,357	Ditto Sent from my moto e5 supra using Tapatalk

02-28-2019, 11:22 PM	#439
PhatPix Jammer Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 5	Great news !!! Maybe a couple post-op pics of the patient?

03-02-2019, 12:56 AM	#445
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Faraday Cage The pick guard has aluminum under it. The copper is one piece that will contact the aluminum and surround the pickups. I did the back too, but it probably has no effect. Who knows. I laid out the pick guard and jack plate, then taped them in place. Did you notice that I added a hole to the pick guard where I cut the horn off? I had picked up an old style drill recently because the Crimson guitars videos convinced me I'd need it. Turns out I did. I forgot to acknowledge Digr when I had words coming out of my mouth in meat space. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan Last edited by lumberjim; 03-02-2019 at 01:07 AM.

03-02-2019, 07:32 AM	#446
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I was busy posting you may get a copyright crackdown from YouTube when you noted it yourself!

03-02-2019, 09:55 AM	#447
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Maybe they'll leave it alone because I credited the band? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan Last edited by lumberjim; 03-02-2019 at 10:03 AM.

03-02-2019, 10:36 AM	#449
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	They monitor for incidental background music?!? Damn. ETA: It's probably best to not acknowledge any association w/me to the general public. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-02-2019, 10:46 PM	#450
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Have you seen the Steve Vai collection, pictures of 400 guitars. https://www.vai.com/steves-guitars/ I was surprised how many don't have pick guards. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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