Thanks...it went pretty well to be honest. Didnt have many issues. It was a bit patchy to begin with but thats about it.
I didnt even see the suitability list..funny how things turn out.
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Thanks...it went pretty well to be honest. Didnt have many issues. It was a bit patchy to begin with but thats about it.
I didnt even see the suitability list..funny how things turn out.
The looped section on the legs of the cap just helps with manipulating all that through the f-hole. Just solder a bit of wire to the legs of the caps and use some heat shrink over the solder joint,...
The attached picture is the wiring that I did for my 335.
If you have look at the heat shrink, I put it in between the pots and anywhere that needs a bit of protection (from other wires etc). Its...
After using the vintage wiring on my ES kit I found that a fairly broad tip on the soldering iron makes it a lot easier. The shielding acts like a heat sink and draws the heat away thus making it...
Here's a tip for those Pitbull decal users. This product is called Micro Sol. Its a decal setting solution that is mainly used in the scale modelling scene. It allows the decal to conform to...
Start sanding, then sand some more...
Im with you Gav..
I would get everything finished and set the scratch plate in its final position, but temporarily. Mark out a uniform shape around the pickups and go easy with shaping it. Measure...
A separate area for photography would be a great idea! We can then collect all the tips and tricks in one area for everyone.
If you need a help managing it, more than willing to help. That's if...
I know its not guitar related but it did use the rule-of-thumb you are talking about Gav. For a while there I experimented with some smoke and water drop photography, something that yielded some...
Thanks Adam. Still more to come!
Oops after you mentioned the software I realised I forgot to talk about it. I'll update it tomorrow with what I use. As I said, I have an idea for more photos on...
Very nice! Well done on those carvings..
No problems Tim. Its a really hard subject to write as the subject is HUGE! and quite detailed.
Ill keep adding things as I go.
If anyone is at all interested, ive written up a quick "how-to" on how I photograph my guitars.
Hope it helps someone.
Yes..it is a work in progress.
I just wanted to say one more thing, bit of a disclaimer in a way..im not a professional in any way when it comes to guitars or photography. The way I have done it is not the one and only..there are...
I thought it best that I analyse a couple of the photos that I have taken. I have a couple of reasons for doing this, you can learn from my mistakes and also keep an eye out for aspects that help...
Step 4...
Now its time to start taking some photos and honestly the more difficult side of things. If you are unsure of how to change settings like shutter speed, aperture and ISO then now would...
Step 1...
Firstly, I have a look at the guitar I'm photographing. I ask myself questions such as; Does it have a "good side"? Is there an angle that the grain really pops? Is there anything I...
I've been asked if I could run through how I take photos of my guitars. The good thing about my process is that you don't need any fancy gear or a degree in photography...the honest truth is I have...
Im really liking that green! Awesome entries everyone!
I can do that...especially if it helps others :-) ill explain it over in the build thread.
Alex
Thanks guys :-)
Thanks for the comments! Good to hear it has all paid off.
I can't complain about the pickups at all. For the $130 I paid for them, they sounds great. I'm fairly inexperienced when it comes to...
Thanks Stan and Wokka...They are a great kit. Definitely learnt a few things building this one, a little bit of a challenge compared to the LP..
As far as the colour goes..i'll have to pass on all...
Thanks Tim...probably the most frustrating build to date but worth it in the end...and no, it wasn't the wiring that made me wanna throw it through a wall lol
ES-1G Kit
Azure Lagoon and Dark Onyx custom colour
Colourless Neck and Satin Black Headstock
Upgrades to the kit are as follows;
- Tonerider P90 pickups in a Humbucker case
- Nickel...