Just got my first kit and wondering if the upgraded bone nut is already glued into the neck or it is the smaller nut included in the kit.
Just got my first kit and wondering if the upgraded bone nut is already glued into the neck or it is the smaller nut included in the kit.
Last edited by photomead; 29-09-2023 at 07:55 AM.
Its always sent separately. The stock nut is glued in Chinese factory
Cheers
Drashkum
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Was I sent the wrong bone nut upgrade?
Here is the test build
Yes, that is wrong. That nut is a F-style nut! Email PB and let them know. They possibly do not have the G-style bone nuts (as there is none available online, I'm also waiting for one!).
You can proceed with your build using the plastic nut and put the bone nut in at the end of the build.
BTW - That spalted maple top looks great. It has a nice pattern over the whole top. Good score! The neck also has some patterns.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Yes. I think so. That looks like a Stratocaster nut than a Les Paul nut. U need to contact the seller for replacement if u can or get a 42mm Gibson style nut.Originally Posted by photomead
Was I sent the wrong bone nut upgrade?
If u want a upgrade u can look for TUSQ Graphtech nut too
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Last edited by Drashkum; 29-09-2023 at 08:24 AM.
Thanks for the clarification on the nut issue.
Next on my list is shaping the headstock. I was thinking of doing a headstock like this:
https://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-co...w094-image.jpg
Any reason to go with a more traditional shaped headstock?
I think it looks good. It should be easy to replicate. One of the best things about DIY guitars is that it is your choice! So do what you want to get your unique custom guitar.
No real reason to go traditional, except that it is what others expect to see. Also maybe, you know what to expect with the tuners and truss rod cover etc on.
I have done a mix of traditional and custom shapes for my builds.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
I agree that it looks good. My one question would be if you have enough material in your existing headstock to replicate it. It looks fairly high on one side.
You might want to use a pencil to show the wood and would not be there when you shape your head stock. Take a good look at it before you cut. If you like it, great!
The trick, I think is to get something that you think looks as good as the traditional. I think the reason that fender and Gibson had headstocks have remained so common, is that they're pleasing to the eye. Balanced. You want to see if you can develop something that is as good with the material that you have.
I have also gone both ways with this, sometimes cutting sometimes leaving the traditional. I also vary how I paint. I usually now model the headstock on the computer. That way I can try different things before I actually do any cutting or painting. And I can spend a while looking at it before I decide what I like or don't like.
As I read this it looks like I'm giving a formula for procrastination. Maybe therein lies the reason that my builds seem to take so long...
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