Silent Guitar Scratch build ideas

[wokkaboy]

hey Zandit I saw this from a FB link of a guitar builder was searching through the kit range and saw this

http://lojadorock.com/diy-kit-outros...it-silent.html

the prices are in euro so the company is somewhere in Europe

hit the 'translate' button for English

[Zandit75]

Looks identical to the Valkyrie one I linked to on the previous page. Probably took over after the other crowd went under.
It's a good looking kit, but a little too heavy metal looking for my tastes!
The copper pipe and rubber insulation is pretty cheap from the BGS, that will be the basis of my outline of the body initially I think.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/syneco-1...-coil_p4910007

https://www.bunnings.com.au/k-flex-9...-pipe_p4920088

[wokkaboy]

ah ok Zandit I missed your link of the Valkyrie kit, yes it looks identical to the link I posted.

Sounds like a good option copper pipe and insulation for the body framework. I use that K-flex insulation to cover the cross members of my guitar racks to protect the axes. Works well and is easy to cut.

Don't forget to post a selfy photo when you go to the big green shed hahha

[Zandit75]

Don't forget to post a selfy photo when you go to the big green shed hahha

Whoops, I forgot to do that the other day! Luckily I was just browsing. Walked out without buying anything!!

[wokkaboy]

ah come on Zandit how often does anyone walk out of the green shed empty handed, not even a hot dog in the carpark ?

[Zandit75]

Ahh, that's the secret, it was a week night after finishing work!! No BBQ!
I have to go in occasionally as a recon to ensure they have stock available for certain requirements, and it's on the way home anyway!
Besides, I have to go there sometimes, they are the cheapest around for a gas bottle exchange!

[wokkaboy]

ah very cunning plan Zandit not going weekends when the sausage sizzle is on !

[Zandit75]

Ideas are building slowly, but faster than my budget!!
I'm thinking that going String through will give me a weak spot across such a thin section of wood. Does anyone know of single saddles that are much cheaper than the Babicz Bass single saddles that are available at PBG?
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/shop/u...lo-rail-black/
$80 each is pretty steep, regardless of quality, for my budget, so has anyone seen something similar out there on the interwebs? I may be searching for the wrong terminology, but I'm not seeing much.

[pablopepper]

I found these a while back when I was looking for parts for a multiscale build. $5 US each

http://www.rondomusic.com/saddle.html

Bloody difficult to find.

EDIT: just remembered why I didn't get them. The shipping is outrageous. $US85 for 6 saddles. Totals to about $150aud.

Maybe it would work out a bit more reasonably if you know someone in the states to get it shipped to first or use Shipito.com or something similar.

[Zandit75]

Awesome, thanks for that Pabs.
I do have a friend in the states who would be willing to help out with the shipping.

Actually now that I think of it, this probably won't work. I need to fit a bridge similar to an acoustic so the piezo pick up will work.
I may have no choice but to go with a standard acoustic style bridge, like Robin did with his build, or route a slot for the bridge to insert into the actual body.

Thanks anyway Pabs.