Gavins Butterscotch DC Jnr

AJ · 11-10-2014, 07:19 AM

lookin classy there Gav!

**Fretworn** · 14-10-2014, 12:49 AM

/<\\/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.

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.

**gavinturner** · 14-10-2014, 01:41 AM

The good thing about not being able to play for shit is that aesthetics is all you have

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Cheerrs,
Gav.

**gavinturner** · 06-01-2015, 11:34 AM

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.

**wokkaboy** · 06-01-2015, 12:02 PM

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

**Rob L** · 06-01-2015, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Fretworn

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.

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.
I do love the way the the DC Jnr hung off me on stage though.

And your DC is sweet looking Gav. Well done.

**gavinturner** · 06-01-2015, 03:46 PM

Thanks @Wokka & @Rob. Wokka - it's Wudtone Butterscotch. No Dingotone around when I started this beastie unfortunately!

cheers,
Gav.

**WeirdBits** · 06-01-2015, 04:01 PM

aww now I want butterscotch ice cream, ax looks a treat too Gav.

**maxaxe** · 06-01-2015, 04:08 PM

An incredibly elegant looking guitar says me.

**stan** · 06-01-2015, 04:59 PM

nice work, like the matching cover plate, it's all about the details, and you have an eye for them, nice job

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