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Posted on Jun 16 2020 08:20 AM
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Posted on Jun 16 2020 08:24 AM
I just changed out the pick ups on my newly acquired Fender Player Jazzmaster to Seymour Duncan Vintage. I love the sound. |
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Posted on Jul 08 2020 12:12 AM
I've got two parts builds going at the moment: Mustang
Components I have so far: Components waiting to be delivered: Guitar is all wired up properly (I continue to improve my soldering skills, huzzah!) and I should have it all put together by Friday or Saturday at the latest. Telecaster Body changed to a black Fender Telecaster. Re: the old body - mistakes were made, pre-drilled holes were not suitable for a Fender neck. I'm taking the old body to my guitar tech to see if it can be salvaged.
Components I have so far: Components waiting to be delivered: Michael at Armadillo makes some really wonderful brass components for Teles - check out Armadillo at https://www.armadilloguitar.com/ —The doofus formerly known as Snorre Last edited: Jul 20, 2020 15:08:20 |
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Posted on Jul 20 2020 02:22 PM
Parts Build Updates: Mustang is finished:
As you can see from the last photo, I goofed on the pre-drill holes for the tremolo system. Like the Dwarves in The Hobbit, I WENT TOO DEEP!! Filler, correct paint and flat clear coat was used (not so well) to try and fix it. It's good enough for me at this point. Re: Tele build, I'm going to save the StewMac wiring kit for another project and decided to go with a Gunstreet U.S Spec Tele - Volume Bleed - 3 Way - CTS - Wiring Harness. Supposed to arrive today. —The doofus formerly known as Snorre Last edited: Jul 21, 2020 14:11:15 |
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Posted on Jul 20 2020 03:19 PM
The Mustang looks nice - kind of an early Duo Sonic vibe to it. |
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Posted on Jul 20 2020 03:49 PM
Thanks! —The doofus formerly known as Snorre |
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Posted on Jul 21 2020 01:39 PM
Black Tele build is complete for now...I put on my spare Tele maple Modern C neck for now. Hope to get the chunky U all rosewood neck later this week or early next. Loving the Armadillo Brass components, the Fralin Split-Blade pickups, and the Glendale Brass Telecasater Saddles. The Gunstreet wiring kit worked like a charm.
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Posted on Jul 21 2020 04:03 PM
Hi Surfysonic, Great job! I love the look of the Mustang and the Tele. My personal taste runs toward the Mustang. That blue and white color scheme is fantastic and the "atomic" neck plate is killer. The Tele looks fantastic, too. That black finish looks like a mirror. —-Tim |
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Posted on Jul 21 2020 04:48 PM
Tenor uke build, w/ cutaway for ripping on the high notes! |
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Posted on Jul 21 2020 10:37 PM
SilverFlash wrote:
Thanks, Tim! The Milk Paint Halcyon Blue finish is very nice - gives the Mustang a beachy vibe. Yes, the black Tele is so very mirror-like - just like a mirror, it captures fingerprints easily. I keep a handcloth near it to wipe it down after every time I touch it. The doofus formerly known as Snorre |
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Posted on Dec 21 2020 08:59 PM
I put this together recently, but haven’t had a chance to bring it out to a gig yet Last edited: Dec 21, 2020 21:00:11 |
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Posted on Dec 22 2020 09:23 AM
I am in the process of adding a Bigsby B5 Vibrato to my Paul Reed Smith Baritone. The biggest challenge is moving the pickup selector switch that is in the way. |
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Posted on Dec 23 2020 02:19 PM
5f1 champ became 5f2 princeton. added a tone control in the only handy place. could have sacrificed an input, but both inputs get used (such a tight chassis) added a negative feedback switch after V1, and did some voicing to this tiny tweed champ. I need to update my DIY thread.. Last edited: Dec 23, 2020 14:21:32 |
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Posted on Jan 11 2021 02:35 PM
I really needed a Tremolo Arm on my PRS Baritone, so I installed a Bigsby. I had to move the pickup selector switch. It is really close to the trem, but that couldn't be helped. The Gibson pickup selector switch ring was installed to cover the hole where it used to be.
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Posted on Jan 11 2021 02:57 PM
First, some new strings... mj
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Posted on Jan 13 2021 03:44 AM
montereyjack66 wrote:
this roasted neck trend has gotten out of hand |
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Posted on Jan 13 2021 02:12 PM
This is on a workbench, but not MY workbench. |
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Posted on Jan 13 2021 02:39 PM
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