GhesQi J

Sorry, bin a while since I checked the forum Ripl3y site used to be on the following link: http://www.guitarkarma.freeuk.com/ But the link doesn't seem to work anymore. some of his work is listed on this site though: one of steve's tutorials cheers, Joten

Hi Page Master, I'm glad my website was of use for you. I also started out that way (seeing the website of Ripl3y) Stay tuned as another custom electric is on it's way! I'm playing with some ideas at the moment... Cheers, Joten

Still got my 7-string and she still plays like a beauty !! Cheers, Joten

Full 70 kilograms!! Acoustic guitar project finished!! More info and pictures can be found on my website: http://www.ghesqij-guitarsite.tk/ Direct link (scroll down) She plays better than ever before. She's not perfect, but she never was But she's more than I ever dreamed of. Let's not forget it's a cheapo guitar. I invested about 100 Euro to do all the mods (hardware included) Cheers, Joten

Wow, I must say, Jeremy, that I'm impressed !! I'm kinda jealous at your equipment. Just had a look at your new website and like it too. Keep up the good work! Cheers, Joten

Site updated with some new stuff. - Reinforcement glued in - fretboard ready and attached to neck - Bridge placed Currently I'm busy with the finishing, filling actually. direct link Cheers, Joten

At the start I was considering of installing a truss rod (hot rod), but I came to the conclusion that all rod's are too long to fit the (short) neck and I would encounter problems near the neck joint. (it's a very cheap and poorly constructed guitar, it's not even a dovetail neck joint). I also thought of the idea of making a single acting truss rod myself, just like I did for my seven string, but I dumped that idea because I don't want to invest too much time/work in the project. So I went with the carbon fibre rods. But instead of routing two narrow channels for the reinforcements, I laminated the reinforcements with a piece of hardwood (meranti). (I updated my website with additional pics) This results in a very stiff bar. I even stood on it and it bends less than 0,5 mm in the middle. (the bar is 300 mm long) I don't know the long term effect on the neck, but if it doesn't work out it's not that bad (remember it being a 13 dollar guitar) It's really odd that the guitar broke along the glued joints (fretboard and scarf joint). It's like the glue became brittle through the years. you can also clearly see that the glue wasn't spread out evenly. Thanks for the tip on the string angle over the saddle. I'll remind that. The color will be black matte. No rosette, inlay or anything, just plain black. Cheers, Joten

Long time, no post. The last few months were somewhat hectic with not much guitarstuff on my mind, but now I finished my studies and it's summer vacation!! So time for a new project Some time ago I had a little accident with my first acoustic (cheapo guitar really) and I'm planning to repair the damn thing. further info can be found on my website: http://www.ghesqij-guitarsite.tk/ For a direct link go here Cheers, Joten

Outstanding !! Cheers, Joten

A bandsaw is thé machine you need for cutting out a body. All the tools I used for my first custom made seven string are on my website: tools Good luck on your 7-string project, Cheers, Joten

A good article about finishing/refinishing can be found here: ReRanch Good luck on your project, Cheers, Joten

Truly astonishing guitar, BeAR !! Nice work Cheers, Joten

Maybe you want to check out Warmoth.com or stewmac.com Don't know about 'cheap' kits though. Why not starting from scratch instead of a kit? The best way to learn guitar physics IMHO. Keep us up to date about the outcome. Cheers, Joten

Welcome to the forum ! A few months ago I had the same question. (I'm repairing an old acoustic). Go to the following link: acoustic saddle compensation Cheers, Joten

I was just going to say: don't forget to post pics ! Cheers, Joten