pukko Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 I had some scrap pieces of mahogany and wenge left from previous builds. Wanted to have a go at laminating a neck blank... I also visited Chicago during the summer to visit relatives. Damn, everything is cheap over there! Bought a Fernandes Sustainer and a DiMarzio AT-1 humbucker. So what do you think I'm going to build with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinky Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Build an AT100 clone? ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Hopefully something as original as your previous builds. You have an eye for style and I'd personally hate to see you do something one of us might be able to guess. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukko Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Build an AT100 clone? ;D Nope. Hopefully something as original as your previous builds. You have an eye for style and I'd personally hate to see you do something one of us might be able to guess. Chris Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you this time. It's an established shape but with different cosmetics and hardware compared to the original. Here's a pic of (almost) all of the parts: This is what you see: Mahogany/wenge neck blank as previously shown, now scarfjointed and with ears glued to the headstock Mahogany body blank Ebony fretboard with my star dot logo that I've used on previous builds Ebony headplate White plastic binding StewMac Hot Rod trussrod Black Floyd Rose DiMarzio AT-1 humbucker Fernandes FSK-101 Sustainer 3-way LP-style pickup switch Volume and tone pots Not shown is a set of black Sperzel Sound-Lok tuners Haven't decided on knobs yet, have a set of ebony knobs lying around. Gonna buy a set of black strap locks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukko Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 And here's a pic of what it's going to be: Always wanted a V... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buter Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Hiya Pukko I'm not a fan of the old school V's but this looks like it will be one fine instrument. I can't be the only one wondering... what does the 'F Spaced' sticker on the pup case mean? Lookin forward to more on this one. Cheers Buter ps - forgot to say, diggin the inlay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Honestly, I was hoping for something less "normal" from you than a V. Of course, that won't stop you from continuing to inspire me to better things. Butter: Fender spaced. It's a touch wider than the neck position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinky Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I can't be the only one wondering... what does the 'F Spaced' sticker on the pup case mean? The pole pieces are spaced for a Floyd Rose tremolo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 And here's a pic of what it's going to be: Always wanted a V... Awesome!!!! Awesome!!! That reminds me I need to finish my V. Hiya Pukko I'm not a fan of the old school V's but this looks like it will be one fine instrument. I can't be the only one wondering... what does the 'F Spaced' sticker on the pup case mean? Lookin forward to more on this one. Cheers Buter ps - forgot to say, diggin the inlay! F - Spaced (Floyd Spacing) means 53mm pole spacing Some Vintage HBs come 49.5 mm A lot of the cheap Asian models are 52mm (like ESP LTDs) And F spaced means 53mm and usually a 50mm neck pickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buter Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Much obliged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukko Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Hiya Pukko I'm not a fan of the old school V's but this looks like it will be one fine instrument. I can't be the only one wondering... what does the 'F Spaced' sticker on the pup case mean? Lookin forward to more on this one. Cheers Buter ps - forgot to say, diggin the inlay! Thanks! It will be a little more modern looking than an original V but the shape is about the same as an old one. Honestly, I was hoping for something less "normal" from you than a V. Of course, that won't stop you from continuing to inspire me to better things. Yeah, I'm kind of disappointed with myself for going with such a known shape but when your head gets stuck in a certain direction you have to follow it... Awesome!!!! Awesome!!! That reminds me I need to finish my V. Cool! Is there a thread for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukko Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Fretboard, headplate and binding on: I'm gonna do some kind of inlay on the headstock, probably the logo with my initials that I've used on my two last builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Awesome!!!! Awesome!!! That reminds me I need to finish my V. Cool! Is there a thread for it? -Wenge V- Wow that is awesome binding work. The ebony headplate makes a V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smutpeddler Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Snyggt! How thick is that binding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPA or death Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I just put the AT-1 in my Washburn N4 and I really like it, especially the clean sound. Very nicely balanced and articulate. Wish you good luck with the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukko Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 -Wenge V- Wow that is awesome binding work. The ebony headplate makes a V Thanks! Wow, that's a cool V! Get it done so we can see it completed! But as verhoevenc said: I don't envy you working with all that wenge, I've made a neck out of it and that's enough work... Snyggt! How thick is that binding? Tackar! Eller kiitos kanske? The binding is 1.5 mm thick. 1/16" or something like that in inches I think. I just put the AT-1 in my Washburn N4 and I really like it, especially the clean sound. Very nicely balanced and articulate. Wish you good luck with the build. Thanks! Interesting that you put it in an N4 since I've also considered buying a L-500XL which was in it originally right? How do they compare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPA or death Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I had an L-500L (Bill Lawrence USA) in it, which was too trebly and harsh for my taste. Seemed to be aggressive at the expense of personality if that makes any sense. The AT-1 is better balanced and has a nice vocal quality going through overdrive. Still a pretty loud pickup though. Clean, it's just more well-rounded and interesting imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Fantastic! The contrast of the binding and the Wenge is a real winner. Your planning and execution from previous build should make this a great instrument to watch develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 OOOooOOOOhhh...A V...I love those. I think I am going to like this one.I have blueprints for a Gibson V on my wall trying to inspire me to get off my ass and build one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukko Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I had an L-500L (Bill Lawrence USA) in it, which was too trebly and harsh for my taste. Seemed to be aggressive at the expense of personality if that makes any sense. The AT-1 is better balanced and has a nice vocal quality going through overdrive. Still a pretty loud pickup though. Clean, it's just more well-rounded and interesting imo. Ok, thanks for the comparison! Trebly and harsh sounds like something I don't want. Fantastic! The contrast of the binding and the Wenge is a real winner. Your planning and execution from previous build should make this a great instrument to watch develop. Thanks! Planning? You mean standing around, scratching my beard, thinking whattahelldoidonow? I do that a lot... OOOooOOOOhhh...A V...I love those. I think I am going to like this one.I have blueprints for a Gibson V on my wall trying to inspire me to get off my ass and build one. Do it! You know you want to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukko Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Frets are in: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 That's what beards are for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_c Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I had an L-500L (Bill Lawrence USA) in it, which was too trebly and harsh for my taste. + 1 Ive replaced 2 or 3 L500's after giving them a fair shot, for pretty much the exact same reasons as IPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzI Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I have a XL 500L in my Gibson V in the bridge position, works well with the warmth of the mahogany body and neck. The stock pickup was far too muddy for my tastes, the high end balanced the sound nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukko Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 That's what beards are for. Yep. That and catching cornflakes at breakfast so I have something to eat on the way to work. I had an L-500L (Bill Lawrence USA) in it, which was too trebly and harsh for my taste. + 1 Ive replaced 2 or 3 L500's after giving them a fair shot, for pretty much the exact same reasons as IPA. Thanks, good to know! I have a XL 500L in my Gibson V in the bridge position, works well with the warmth of the mahogany body and neck. The stock pickup was far too muddy for my tastes, the high end balanced the sound nicely. Interesting with a different opinion, especially since that's what I'm building. A couple of important differences compared to a Gibson V though: The scale length on my build is 25.5", there's an ebony fretboard and some wenge in the neck. These might all contribute to a brighter sounding guitar I suppose... And the Floyd might take away some bottom end from it too. I've bought a Tom Anderson HN2+ humbucker too, I'll just have to wait until the guitar is built and try some different pickups in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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