Daniel Sorbera Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 (edited) How high is the action on the 12th fret, and on the highest fret? Just curious... Loving the guitar bro! It just goes to show what can be done if you take the time to do it right the first time Keep up the good work. Man I can't wait to see your like 5th guitar Also hows that trem working out for ya? I was thinking of one of those in my next build because they look so cool Also hows that thick neck carve working out for ya? Edited August 23, 2005 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 That's just purely awesome, Dave. Confrats on building such a nice, first guitar! It's sweet ass hell. I'm sure it sounds twice as good as it looks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudBucket Posted August 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 I haven't measured the action yet. I've gone by feel to see if I can set it up that way, as opposed by looking at a ruler. It's pretty low right now. Maybe lower than my Petrucci. That would put it in the vicinity of 1/32" at the twelfth fret. I think the nut slots are too low on the B and G strings so I may have to shim or re-cut. But that's minor. The trem is nice but I've got to let the claw out a bit. Plus, the springs I got with it are pretty stiff. I've only got two on there now and they pull real hard. The neck feels thicker than I thought, now that it's on the body and strung up. But the action is so comfortable, it doesn bother me. I wouldn't be surprised if on a rainy day in the future, I pull it off and slim it down a bit. It feels alot like a Fender Strat neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Ah! There it is! I wondered why I saw this on the Les Paul Forum before I saw it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Cud, in the pics the saddles look like they go straight across. They were taken before setting the intonation, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egdeltar Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Nice job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGGR Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 For a first guitar I think this is awesome. Personally I can't fall in love with the particular headstock......but rest is very nice. Very nice indeed. So what's next??????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egdeltar Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 It has a very Tony Mcalpine Carvin feel to me, again great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudBucket Posted August 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Cud, in the pics the saddles look like they go straight across. They were taken before setting the intonation, right? ← That's right, marksound. I haven't set the intonation yet. It hasn't been completely set up yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemleggat Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Have you messed around with the sounds you get from that 5 way switch you put in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudBucket Posted August 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Have you messed around with the sounds you get from that 5 way switch you put in? ← I sure have. First, just to make sure it was wired properly and then a day later to really listen for the differences. I've only since just looked at the guitar sitting in a stand next to my desk. This weekend, I'll shim the nut (until I get new blanks to cut another), adjust the trem springs, do the intonation and fix the pup heights. Then, I'll do some sound clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Great work and awesome for a first build. I like it a lot.. When you get it wired up, how about some sound bites.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehle Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 It has a very Tony Mcalpine Carvin feel to me, again great job. ← I thought it had more of a Petrucci vibe to it. In either case, it's a great looker. I can't believe that it's a first build! :o Looks a million times better than mine did. Everything is nice and clean on this one Cud. Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Nice, it's looking like a clon Carvin meets Petrucci! Can't wait to see it finish, any idea on the finish you will use! A 3D stain will look nice on that top. Carvin Petrucci! That's exactly what's influenced it so far. While I'm happy with the way it looks, I now wish I had used the body I designed. It's nothing earth shaking, just a double cut, but it's mine. I guess this one is original in that I've combined elements of two different guitars. Ah, whatever. Just filling the gaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudBucket Posted August 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 The comments and support I've gotten from this forum have made it all the more worth the effort. Thanks so much, everyone. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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