That's good! It's just one of those little things that's easy to overlook. You'd probably struggle with a vintage-style Kluson with the fixing ears at either end, but it's not a guitar you're ever likely to fit that style on.
That's good! It's just one of those little things that's easy to overlook. You'd probably struggle with a vintage-style Kluson with the fixing ears at either end, but it's not a guitar you're ever likely to fit that style on.
This build has been very slow progress. The reason is that I'm building it at work - one lunchtime a week (if I'm lucky). But it is getting there!
Frets levelled and polished. Neck fitted. All electronics are done and tested. Finally I can add strings.
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.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Nice.
Bridge paint scraped and grounded?
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.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Turned out much better than I imagined when I first saw the veneer. I’ve really become a fan of the natural look with black hardware lately. I also like black binding, but I think the white binding goes with the white fret board inlay. Overall tasteful colour combinations, Trevor. I also like the headstock shape. Good luck getting a job done at work with that temptation sitting in the corner!
1) ES-5V
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...highlight=Es5v
2) ES-3 (Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ead.php?t=8953
3) GR-1SF (Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ead.php?t=9376
4) Non-Pit Bull Travelling Guitar.
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=10303
5) AES-1 Special (Unwanted Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=11118
Thanks Simon, Mark and Andy.
@DarkMark - "Good luck getting a job done at work with that temptation sitting in the corner!" It is well out of view.
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.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Very nice looking job that.
First (proper) build: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=8546
Second build: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ad.php?t=10229
Finally got some strings on.
One problem I noticed during the setup was that the low E string saddle on the bridge was way too high compared to the others. So I filed it down to fit the curve of a 12 inch understring radius gauge.
This was when I questioned why the 6 saddles on the bridge face different directions.
Are the curved side of the saddles all meant to be facing the tail stop? The PB ones don't. The G brand ones do.
I would assume that reslotting the saddle should be similar to the nut, and the slot should have a break angle to the tail stop? This is difficult when the saddle is face the other way.
Anyway, I rotated the 3 low string saddles around. I'm not sure if it made any difference.
Last edited by Trevor Davies; 27-09-2021 at 09:43 AM.
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.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"