lookin classy there Gav!
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lookin classy there Gav!
Have to agree, but I find I have that problem with guitars that have an "arched" top. I played guitars like that for 15 years (Les Paul copy, Hohner SG Lion) end up with left shoulder issue from the way they push your fretting arm back. Since I swapped to Teles, or other guitars that hang on the body n a similar way (Danelectro U2) I've had no problems.Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from Nickosaurus on October 10, 2014, 15:42
I've always loved the aesthetics of the DCs but I just can't handle how they sit when playing. It's a shame because they're so pretty.
The good thing about not being able to play for shit is that aesthetics is all you have ;).
Cheerrs,
Gav.
Well, after languishing on my bench forever and a day, I've finally got the neck leveled on the Jnr and the strings on. Unfortunately, it looks like she needs a shim. Bugger.
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cheers,
Gav.
looking excellent Gav, at least its a bolt on so a shim should be straight forward. Is the string action too low or too high ?
Was this Dingotone butterscotch stain ? You probably stained this before it was released I'm guessing
It was elbow and wrist for me. That's the main reason I got rid of my Gretsch. My first electric at 12 was a Tele. All these years later I've returned to them. Even my new acoustic/electric is like my Tele.Quote:
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I do love the way the the DC Jnr hung off me on stage though.
And your DC is sweet looking Gav. Well done.
Thanks @Wokka & @Rob. Wokka - it's Wudtone Butterscotch. No Dingotone around when I started this beastie unfortunately!
cheers,
Gav.
aww now I want butterscotch ice cream, ax looks a treat too Gav.
An incredibly elegant looking guitar says me.
nice work, like the matching cover plate, it's all about the details, and you have an eye for them, nice job
That's a sweet looking guitar Gav. Just love the butterscotch colour and the satin finish. If the DC Jnr is not one of the prettiest guitars around I don't know what is. So simple and elegant. You just nailed it.
I love mine. Pretty much a one trick pony with that single P90, but it just sounds so good with some overdrive.
rob
@Wierdy, @Max, @Stan & @Rob - thanks for the kind words guys. This is the second one of these I've built in these same colours, and I think I like this satin look even better than the gloss. Rob, I absolutely love playing my DCJNR. I feels great and sounds amazing! This one is for a friend so I'm hoping he'll be happy with it.
cheers,
Gav.
hi guys,
Well, I finally got this build finished today. Neck was shimmed with milk bottle and I filed a bone nut. The action is now super low and with a little Dr Ducks she plays very nicely indeed.
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cheers,
Gav.
nice one Gav this sure is an awesome build, being the second DC you have learnt all the tricks !
I really hope you will be entering the ash LP in February GOTM ! haha
brilliant work Gav, every bit as good as the first one and that was a cracker
Thanks @Stan & @Wokka. Wokks - I thought I might enter this one for Feb and leave the Ash LP for March? ;)
cheers,
Gav.
haha nice one Gav, you enter what you like. If there's only a few entries in February you can enter both !
Another awesome build, your on a roll!
Thanks @Andrew :).
Aw, geez Gav, ... I aint sayin' nuthin'!
... oh, okay then ...
... damn fine build mate, once again :D ... The DCJNR really is a perennial "rocker" and you've done it justice yet again! :cool:
Thanks @Scott 😄. It's really just a satin copy of my last Jnr build, but I'm pretty happy with how it came out.
cheers,
Gav.