killemall8 Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Definitely not the truss rod. I can visibly see it vibrating and hitting around the center of the neck. Even with high action and a decent amount of relief. It almost looks like it has really low tension. But i even threw a 56 on there and it still does it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 I've always taken the stance If I can't find it and I can't hear it through the amp, I don't worry about it. Although once I did find a fret that was high only under the low E string. A little spot work took care of that one. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 It does come through the amp. It is a pretty loud rattle/ buzz when you hit the open E. Very strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 If you see it hitting and know it's not a loose saddle or nut, and you have the proper amount of neck relief--if there is such a thing what with the varying opinions, and it does come through the amp, what are you going to do? It sounds like lowering the fret under that string or raising the action are the only options left. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisa Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 That's a curly one. Must be some kind of fluky combination of string tension, scale length, hardware used, resonance or construction that sets it off. What happens if you put a capo on the 1st fret and down-tune a half step back to normal pitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisa Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 You could always chuck in some pickups with big, powerful magnets to kill the sustain. Set them nice and close to the strings. The last thing you want those strings to do is do that annoying "vibratey-notey" thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted November 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Here are 2 more updates. Got the zebra cleared. Took the color great and looks pretty neon in the sun. Also getting ready to glue up another ziricote SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Ziricote rocks. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyss Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 This is some beautiful work! And it's totally cool to see someone else working through mental barriers. I have some anxiety and OCD, so this gives me hope! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted November 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 2 hours ago, Lyss said: This is some beautiful work! And it's totally cool to see someone else working through mental barriers. I have some anxiety and OCD, so this gives me hope! Its definitely a struggle, but also definitely possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted November 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Been really stuck mentally. Normally i have builds planned out in my head way before i start them. lately ive been struggling to focus on one thing and commit to an idea. Ive gotten a few more things going, but not much real progress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted November 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 Life has gotten a little tough lately. One of those things where something happens and everything else non related is affected too. Been trying to distract myself by working on stuff still. A little too anxious to spend a lot of time on it. But here are a few updates. Hope everybody has a great thanksgiving. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted November 25, 2016 Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 On 11/23/2016 at 8:49 PM, killemall8 said: Life has gotten a little tough lately. One of those things where something happens and everything else non related is affected too. Been trying to distract myself by working on stuff still. A little too anxious to spend a lot of time on it. But here are a few updates. Hope everybody has a great thanksgiving. The bookmatch on the V is amazing and the black stringers in the neck are a classy touch. Are those ebony? SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted November 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 Thanks scott. They are actually wenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted December 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Finally getting around to working on some more guitars. Picked up some tamo ash veneer, and i knew exactly what i wanted to do with it. I could picture the grain lines fitting perfectly in this shape. In the pics its right after i dyed the grain black and sanded it back. I plan on doing it trans purple. Also got a cool pic of a coopers hawk in my front yard. It obliterated a quail. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Now THAT is a very unique looking finish! Bravo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Love that veneer! The whole look is conversation stoppingly good The photo of the hawk is also publication standard.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Upon my word! Lovely bird, SPECTACULAR guitar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 That top is AWESOME! I think what we are all saying is go straight to clear from here; do not stop at purple. Do another one the same way and do trans purple on it. 'Course as fast as you work, it is probably already purple by now. And Luis man, you always did take great pictures. I get a coopers in my back yard every now and then, obliterating white wing doves. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted December 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Thanks guys. Unfortunately that picture is taken with a filter. It really doestn look that amazing. I used the filter to emulate the grain popping with a finish. It is pretty pale with no filter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Ahhh. Yeah, that did add some contrast. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted December 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Yup, so purple it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 1 hour ago, killemall8 said: Yup, so purple it is! Purple will look brilliant! SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted December 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 Glued up the tamo ash v. I went with black grainfiller instead of staining and sanding back, i like it a lot better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted January 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Happy new year everybody. I havnt done much lately. Been going through a rough patch in life and just lost all motivation to work on anything, it makes me way too anxious. Plus i just hate winter and it throws off my mood. I finally got around to finish sanding a couple of guitars, but nothing else really productive. I cut some 7 piece neck blanks up today and they are about ready for gluing, but thats it. Should i start a new thread or should i keep it going on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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