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?
Yes, all good and tested with a multimeter.Originally Posted by Simon Barden
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"
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