Butcher of Strats
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I actually dropped one of the three screws that secure the base shoe, into the motor fan!
Luckily it came back out by gravity.
No occupants allowed inside the motor!
So what's on your workbench now.
- Thread starter Believer7713
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Luckily it came back out by gravity.
No occupants allowed inside the motor!
Had to fix my dust collector today. The top broke and it was so bad that even duct tape wouldn't fix it.
Then I removed the metal jaws from one of my drill press vises and made cork lined wood jaws so I can get started on the neck for the silver guitar.
Then I removed the metal jaws from one of my drill press vises and made cork lined wood jaws so I can get started on the neck for the silver guitar.
photoweborama
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This thing was on my bench today...
I'm working on the silver Ibanez clone today. Show going because the guy that CNC cut the body set the tolerances so tight that there wasn't any room for paint. I have to make a lot of micro adjustments as I go but it's worth it.
A couple looks in the control cavity.
Then in order to put the nut in the back of the barrel jack, I had to figure out how to bore the hole. I didn't think about checking that before paint so the pocket factor was high and the R&D for the tool was interesting to say the least.
A couple looks in the control cavity.
Then in order to put the nut in the back of the barrel jack, I had to figure out how to bore the hole. I didn't think about checking that before paint so the pocket factor was high and the R&D for the tool was interesting to say the least.
kifla
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Finally done with my part on this one;
build the body and neck, made the pickguard, plate, vintage bridge and pickups (N 9k6 AWG43 and B 6k5 AWG 41).
Copacetic Customs did the finish. Now off to her daddy in GB who will dress her up!
kifla
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Cut&polish SS plates...
...for Bass V based guitars and another XII built around GOTOH bridge
...for Bass V based guitars and another XII built around GOTOH bridge
Got the holes drilled in the neck, the holes in the body cleared enough to fit the ferrules and mated the neck for the test fit. Next was to install the pickups. This Wenge neck was among the hardest I've ever had to thread a screw into.
I will have the wiring done by end of day today.
I will have the wiring done by end of day today.
Ooh. That’s sexy.
After a little break, I got the wiring done. Then added the cover and knobs.
Just had to take s break since I was getting tired and that adds to the stress of not making any mistakes. Just best to walk away when that happens.
Yesterday was using the hand drill with a customized hole saw for cutting from the inside out. Today was using the drill press and a lot of hand drilling with a pin vise.
Just had to take s break since I was getting tired and that adds to the stress of not making any mistakes. Just best to walk away when that happens.
Yesterday was using the hand drill with a customized hole saw for cutting from the inside out. Today was using the drill press and a lot of hand drilling with a pin vise.
She's looking GREAT @Believer7713 !!
Thank you!
Butcher_my_axe
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Cleaning off as much surface gunk off the tuning heads on my '80s Greco SE450
I did the best I could with Brasso, a Dremel, cotton tips, and rags.
Now I need to figure out how to fix the skunk stripe and fret scalloping job the previous owner did. TBC.
I did the best I could with Brasso, a Dremel, cotton tips, and rags.
Now I need to figure out how to fix the skunk stripe and fret scalloping job the previous owner did. TBC.
Got a few bits that I've been procrastinating over. After doing the cheap crafter a nice service, I've been just strumming away on acoustics, in a happy world of my own.
I do have some jobs to do though.
The subzero needs it's new locking tuners (the stock hold tune fine, but are horrid/clunky), new saddles (brass and not really 'needed') and the string ferrules glued in (bloody annoying). I have a pair of tonerider vintage p90s and may be tempted to swap pickups while I'm here.
Got a telecaster I'm building for my friend to finish (dark purplish sparkle finish). Just needs pickups and jack soldering, neck fitted and set-up.
And another Tele to start putting together. I trialled a plastic cover for the hbs p90s. I also slotted the wenge neck, destined for the green Tele, on the thin line body. Looks quite sexy
Going to procrastinate some more and go have a couple of beers up the pub
I do have some jobs to do though.
The subzero needs it's new locking tuners (the stock hold tune fine, but are horrid/clunky), new saddles (brass and not really 'needed') and the string ferrules glued in (bloody annoying). I have a pair of tonerider vintage p90s and may be tempted to swap pickups while I'm here.
Got a telecaster I'm building for my friend to finish (dark purplish sparkle finish). Just needs pickups and jack soldering, neck fitted and set-up.
And another Tele to start putting together. I trialled a plastic cover for the hbs p90s. I also slotted the wenge neck, destined for the green Tele, on the thin line body. Looks quite sexy
Going to procrastinate some more and go have a couple of beers up the pub
Both of them!!
I'm trying out some EXL-130s (08-38), having only played 09-42s as long as I can remember (at least 30 years). While I had the strings off, I gave the fretboard a gentle cleaning and applied a bit of F-One oil. I've owned this guitar nearly a year and really should have done this sooner. The board was a bit dry, now it's darkened up a bit and looks more "healthy" (if we can say that about dead wood). The inlays really pop after cleaning off a year's worth of finger gunk, too.
I only played the new strings for an hour or so, but so far they're fantastic. I'm kicking myself for not trying them long ago. They're so sensitive and nuanced compared to the 9s. Will have to see how well they age, though. I'm used to coated strings and I'm not sure I can get those in 8s. I also tend to break the high E, too, so I'm assuming that'll happen sooner with 8s. I picked up 6 sets pretty cheaply to give them a thorough test in the coming months on a couple or few guitars, we'll see how it goes.
Here's the cleaned/oiled board and the lovely new strings:
I only played the new strings for an hour or so, but so far they're fantastic. I'm kicking myself for not trying them long ago. They're so sensitive and nuanced compared to the 9s. Will have to see how well they age, though. I'm used to coated strings and I'm not sure I can get those in 8s. I also tend to break the high E, too, so I'm assuming that'll happen sooner with 8s. I picked up 6 sets pretty cheaply to give them a thorough test in the coming months on a couple or few guitars, we'll see how it goes.
Here's the cleaned/oiled board and the lovely new strings:
I started with 8-38s. I played them for years too. Then for some reason I made the switch to 9-42. I honestly can't remember why but that was about 15 years ago. After doing a new setup on my Charvel about 8 years ago, I started getting a buzz so I tried a set of 9-46. That's where I've been since.
May I trouble you for more pictures of that guitar please?
johann90
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Faulty switch on lpb, no sound when off for some reason even when it is true bypass, and input jack on jackhammer,
Amp was on menu yesterday, but friend who should have come to look at it, had some family business, so i will just open it and clean it a little bit
Amp was on menu yesterday, but friend who should have come to look at it, had some family business, so i will just open it and clean it a little bit
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Not quite on bench, but decided to have go on the wenge neck today. Needed a tiny amount off the sides for the neck pocket fit. It fits, but it's tight. Real tight!
Shape the heal a bit, small/light rolling of fretboard edges and strip the finish. Sanding this back is not an overly enjoyable process, but once done, the wenge feels like silk in the hand. Worth the pain.
Lightened up loads, but this will darken up again once oiled.
Frets are pretty much level. Not spot on, but don't need the beam on them.
Got a bit of meat on this neck. 23mm to 24mm, or there abouts.
Also done one of the plastic pickup covers. Just need to glue the cover on.
Shape the heal a bit, small/light rolling of fretboard edges and strip the finish. Sanding this back is not an overly enjoyable process, but once done, the wenge feels like silk in the hand. Worth the pain.
Lightened up loads, but this will darken up again once oiled.
Frets are pretty much level. Not spot on, but don't need the beam on them.
Got a bit of meat on this neck. 23mm to 24mm, or there abouts.
Also done one of the plastic pickup covers. Just need to glue the cover on.
