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[Rudi]

Hi everyone. Just saying hello and the site looks great. First thing I noticed was the civility and mutual support vibe. My kind of people...and some serious luthiers here. I'm 59 and just getting my bachelor's after 3+ years at Capella. Story of my life: a day late and a dollar short! Nah, that's not true at all. My life has never been better. Slowly working on a new custom for myself. This thing has been marinating in my head for years, even changing details over time as my tastes and wants change. The little yellow is a "rescue dog" Epi Jr that I bought in a parking lot for $75. Brand new, still had hang tags. I threw everything away but the neck and body and installed better hardware and wiring, topped off with a Duncan Phat Cat; a hot P-90 in a HB case. This little guitar is lightweight and the neck so thin and flexible that I'm really surprised it ain't snapped yet. It's a blast to play: light and fast and that Phat cat just screams and moans with the raunchiest tones. Enough to give you a jones, homes. Ouch. Enough. Here's the yellow rescue dog and the back of my new body, as well as the headstock, which I cut into the neck from a paddle-shaped raw headstock. A 24" scale neck, mind you. Love the short scale.

Rock on, everyone

Rudi

[Andyjr1515]

Hi and welcome!

Yes - modding a guitar is an excellent place to start because you learn quickly what matters and what you can take more liberties with

The modded Jr looks great!  What weight did it come out at in the end?

Look forward to seeing the new custom develop

 

[Rudi]

Thanks, Andy. I just put it on my bathroom scale: 6.4 pounds. I don't have a reference, though. Sure feels light.