JohnRossitter Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 His first build looks like it's gonna turn out better than lots of other people's. Keep up the good work Zeb. If I could lffer some advice, I would add more contours to the spape. Get a roundover bit for your router and round the edges. There is nothing like the excitement of playing your first hand built guitar...I looking forward to it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 (edited) i love getting the rasp and going at the neck, its a more personaltouch i think fretboard building/slotting/fretting/crowning is the really tough part Edited March 11, 2008 by Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz tradie Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Good to see you're at least making a guitar, instead of doing as many do and just talk about 'one day getting around to it'. Thumbs up for that. Well done. This looks like your headstock and neck you bought. Not that it matters greatly anymore, I just appreciate honesty as most of us do. Guitaraust.com.au (pre-made necks) And your pic. Don't stop with the building, Zeb. You're doing allright. cheers, Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngaa Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Good to see you're at least making a guitar, instead of doing as many do and just talk about 'one day getting around to it'. Thumbs up for that. Well done. This looks like your headstock and neck you bought. Not that it matters greatly anymore, I just appreciate honesty as most of us do. Guitaraust.com.au (pre-made necks) And your pic. Don't stop with the building, Zeb. You're doing allright. cheers, Stu hmm, those necks look the exact same, I think you just got owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb_hendrix Posted April 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 I think you should shut your mouth. Anyway here are sum more pics. Attached the BIgsby & Gotoh bridge. EMG select pickups. Wilkinson Tuners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Man43 Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 I think you should not talk to my friend like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGman Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Why no bridge angle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledzendrix1128 Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Good to see you're at least making a guitar, instead of doing as many do and just talk about 'one day getting around to it'. Thumbs up for that. Well done. This looks like your headstock and neck you bought. Not that it matters greatly anymore, I just appreciate honesty as most of us do. Guitaraust.com.au (pre-made necks) And your pic. Don't stop with the building, Zeb. You're doing allright. cheers, Stu hmm, those necks look the exact same, I think you just got owned. How many times are you guys going to beat this horse? Its dead... bury it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz tradie Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 How many times are you guys going to beat this horse? Its dead... bury it Led, the last post regarding this was a month ago...it was buried until you dug it back up. Anyway, moving on.............. RG is correct regarding the neck angle considerations, Zeb. You'll require a neck angle of sorts. If it wasn't for the fact you're using a Bigsby, I would have suggested sinking your T.O.M. into the body. Draw out your neck to body to bridge join on paper to a 1:1 scale and that should give you the good oil. Either way you'll need to angle either your neck tenon or body mortice, otherwise you'll have a whoppingly high action. Cheers, Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrentis Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 How many times are you guys going to beat this horse? Its dead... bury it Led, the last post regarding this was a month ago...it was buried until you dug it back up. Anyway, moving on.............. RG is correct regarding the neck angle considerations, Zeb. You'll require a neck angle of sorts. If it wasn't for the fact you're using a Bigsby, I would have suggested sinking your T.O.M. into the body. Draw out your neck to body to bridge join on paper to a 1:1 scale and that should give you the good oil. Either way you'll need to angle either your neck tenon or body mortice, otherwise you'll have a whoppingly high action. Cheers, Stu Good point about the neck angle Stu. I think maybe RG was actually referring to the angle of the bridge to allow for proper intonation. Most of the time with the bass side set back an 1/8 of an inch to give the bridge angle for proper intonation. Both that and the neck angle you mention are important considerations in creating a properly setup and playable guitar. Anyhow, thats what I thought RG was talking about, I could be wrong though. If the bridge has enough adjustment room, its possible to get away without the angle, but it'd have to be near perfect placement on top of plenty of adjustment room I believe. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz tradie Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Good pick up jmrentis. I quickly read what RG wrote and instantly thought of neck angle complications. Bridge offset angle also, Zeb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb_hendrix Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 The bridge is slightly recessed into the body about 4mil to make up for the bushing rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGman Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Yeah i was talking about the likely intonation issues that may occur without the bass side set back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb_hendrix Posted April 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Also ive installed wilkinson EZ LOK tuners on the guitar & im wondering if anyone could help me with how you string them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hope this pic helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al heeley Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Won't your bigsby trem arm get in the way of all your ctrl knobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb_hendrix Posted April 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 When i put the spring into the cup it will make it fair bit higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al heeley Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Higher, as in further away from the surface of the body? That's still going to block your access to the ctrl knobs. Looks like you drilled for the holes before figuring on fitting a bigsby. Good luck, hope it works out well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb_hendrix Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Ye i see what your saying. Finished the wiring today. will post pic soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodir Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hope this pic helps. do u guys use those tuners? i got the same ones for my tele build, so i'm wondering if you are satisfied wth them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidlook Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hope this pic helps. do u guys use those tuners? i got the same ones for my tele build, so i'm wondering if you are satisfied wth them. I've used them and where very satisfied with them. Quality felt very nice and they're real easy to string imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodir Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hope this pic helps. do u guys use those tuners? i got the same ones for my tele build, so i'm wondering if you are satisfied wth them. I've used them and where very satisfied with them. Quality felt very nice and they're real easy to string imo. great, thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb_hendrix Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 OK Here are some more pictures. Im going to Europe for 6 months so i havent had time to finish (paint) it yet so ive just put it together so i have something to play. Heres one Pic: Here is a pic of the wiring. You can see ive used a push pull pot for a coil tap: And heres is one last pic: http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2006/zebg00d3vb0.jpg Ive really enjoyed my first build & i'm quite impressed with how it turned out. Ive learnt some valuable lessons in guitar building & look forward to my next build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb_hendrix Posted April 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Doesnt anyone want to comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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