The only problem with the single pin approach is if the string you break is the bottom one...
Just slows the process down.
The only problem with the single pin approach is if the string you break is the bottom one...
Just slows the process down.
First (proper) build: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=8546
Second build: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ad.php?t=10229
If you're in a hurry just cut the bottom one off as short as you can and put the new one on top! No doubt I shall find out, but I anticipate being able to cut the loop and pull the remains out.
Build #1, failed solid body 6 string using neck from a scrapped acoustic (45+ odd years ago as a teenager!)
Build #2, ugly parlour semi with scratch built body and ex Peavey neck
Build #3, Appalachian Dulcimer from EMS kit
Build #4, pre-owned PB ESB-4
Build #5, Lockdown Mandolin
Build #6, Sixty six body for Squier
Build #7, Mini Midi Bass
That is a very creative tailpiece solution. I like the renaissance look of that and the project generally.
Approaching completion. No electrics yet. Bridge needs finishing. Nut needs to have the low string and the buzzing string dealt with (obviously not my best skill, but maybe those megabucks nut files would help). A fret job is probably required too. It's sort of playable, and has turned out louder than I really wanted. The acoustic tone is not displeasing to my highly biased ears.
Last edited by JimC; 08-09-2020 at 03:05 AM.
Build #1, failed solid body 6 string using neck from a scrapped acoustic (45+ odd years ago as a teenager!)
Build #2, ugly parlour semi with scratch built body and ex Peavey neck
Build #3, Appalachian Dulcimer from EMS kit
Build #4, pre-owned PB ESB-4
Build #5, Lockdown Mandolin
Build #6, Sixty six body for Squier
Build #7, Mini Midi Bass
Well it certainly looks the part! Nice work Jim.
Making the world a better place; one guitar at a time...
I'm calling it complete. It needs a strap button, but that's hardly a big deal. Visibly it's acquired a pickup. Invisibly it's acquired a little wedge under the bridge brace which locks it firmly in position and deals with the various tuning issues. Seems the top isn't quite strong enough in its thinned down situation. This doesn't do the acoustic sound any favours, and also dramatically reduces the volume. This latter is a big plus since I would like to be allowed to play it when there are other people in the house.
It's the first instrument I've tried to build - and design - from scratch, and while there are any number of things that could be done better I'm not displeased.
Build #1, failed solid body 6 string using neck from a scrapped acoustic (45+ odd years ago as a teenager!)
Build #2, ugly parlour semi with scratch built body and ex Peavey neck
Build #3, Appalachian Dulcimer from EMS kit
Build #4, pre-owned PB ESB-4
Build #5, Lockdown Mandolin
Build #6, Sixty six body for Squier
Build #7, Mini Midi Bass
Sounds like most of my builds! Good job Jim....and while there are any number of things that could be done better I'm not displeased.
The thing about doing these things is, we can always (or almost always) revisit a build to fix things we may find we're not satisfied with after playing it for awhile
Making the world a better place; one guitar at a time...
Definitely something you can point to and say "I made that" and be pleased with.
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