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  1. I didn't attach the earth wire from the bridge to the pot. :-)
  2. problem solved. Delete this if you wish.
  3. I've built and completed my Les Paul Replica. After having wired it up several times (i'm not good at wiring) until I finally got sound out of it, there is now a terrible hum from it. I have checked and re-checked the diagrams and can't for the life of me figure out what the problem could be. The sound is like a fairly loud and constant buzz/hum that stops completely if I touch either of the two pickups. almost as if I'm earthing it with by body. But I don't know how to cure it. It still plays and sounds great and all the controls seem to be working fine. but this humming is driving me nuts. Any suggestions please?
  4. Those are both Limited Editions. You said you wanted to convert YOURS in to a copy of one of the specials in the picture. That is fitted with Kluson tuners.
  5. Apart from the Blue SG (far right), the others are all fitted with 'Kluson Deluxe' tuners as would be correct for type. They have a 14:1 gear ratio, should be tulip shaped, single ring, buttons, They read "Kluson Deluxe" in a single row on the back. These tuners require an 11/32" peg head hole. Only the custom, a limited number of specials (discontinued in 1971) and some juniors were ever fitted with Grovers.
  6. EXACTLY what I was thinking. The shape lends itself beautifully to a 'rock' style, v shaped guitar (flying v?). What about even making the body from different woods cut to your design so the WV goes straight through. you know, like those guitars with a different wood going in a line through the body. Even the headstock could be made using the same design. Can't get over how nice those pearl inlays look. Excellent mate. Thanks for sharing.
  7. I meant the excess. Sorry for not making it clear. Correction: After re-reading my original post, it DID say "wipe off excess". Meaning all the crap that goes in to the drill holes and such. All of THAT should be wiped off instantly. Here is a picture of a lady at the Gibson USA Plant carrying out this EXACT procedure of "Wiping off the excess" grain filler: http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/plant_tour/pt37.html It is absolutely common practice. I just yesterday bought a new can of Rustins Grain Filler in "Natural" and it says on the tin: Quote: "This product may be reduced with White Spirit. Apply across the grain by pressing hard with a soft cloth and wipe off any excess before leaving to set for 24 hours. I have absolutely no clue why Drak seems to think that is wrong or why he needed to put a silly, smart mouth comment. Try reading properly Mr. VIP Drak before going for the brownie points.
  8. Those pearly inlays look superb. Tell you what mate, if you took that wooden one and lay it on it's side to cover the whole of the body of a guitar and extend the point of the 'V' out and up the neck, that would make an awesome design for a guitar. Kinda like this if you get my drift:
  9. Did you apply it straight out the tin? Grain filler should be 'let down'. Either with water as in your case, or white spirit for spirit based products. Rub hard accross the grain and wipe excess of instatly before leaving to harden. If you have used it 'as is' that is why it's gone clumpy.
  10. Nope, my name is Emmanuel and i would really love to know when Mr Kubicki designed this unique bass. Is this headstock Kubicki's original design? Emmanuel Philip Kubicki made his first guitar in 1958. Aged 15. The design for the factor range was developed and copyrighted in 1983. C - Philip Kubicki Technology (PKT). He's had a trademark and licensing deal with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation for the concept and distribution of the Factor Bass Effective from 1985. That deal was dissolved by Kubicki himself in 1992 and is now owned solely by Philip Kubicki. So to answer your question, YES, he owns copyright for the original headstock design. Thank you very much! I like this design very much (especially the headstock) and i wanted to learn more about Philip Kubicki and his work. If there are some other usefull links, please let me know. If one wants to build an electric bass or guitar with that shape (including headstock) does one need any permisson from Mr Kubicki? I am 19 years old and i would like to build my own electric bass and guitar. BTW this web site is excellent! So much useful information I found! Emmanuel If you build a guitar with that design then you run the risk of infringing his copyright and intellectual ownership. For further links about him, just google his name or buy a good book about guitars. There are some with his work included.
  11. Nope, my name is Emmanuel and i would really love to know when Mr Kubicki designed this unique bass. Is this headstock Kubicki's original design? Emmanuel Philip Kubicki made his first guitar in 1958. Aged 15. The design for the factor range was developed and copyrighted in 1983. C - Philip Kubicki Technology (PKT). He's had a trademark and licensing deal with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation for the concept and distribution of the Factor Bass Effective from 1985. That deal was dissolved by Kubicki himself in 1992 and is now owned solely by Philip Kubicki. So to answer your question, YES, he owns copyright for the original headstock design.
  12. Since this is one of the most important steps in building a guitar, it makes sense to take your time here. First, I wouldn't drill anything until you have all of the parts in hand. Stewmac's calculator is really nice and all, but it only works if you're using exactly the same bridge as they're calculating for. You have to drill your holes according to what you actually have. In my case, I used a vintage scale fretboard and a non-compensated wraparound bridge. I set the bridge so that the ridge for the High E was exactly at the intonation point, with a couple of millimeters of forward action, just in case. Importantly, I used a pair of laser guides to position the bridge relative to the nut --that is, the outer slots for the E strings. The result is a guitar that is surprisingly intonated (given the lack of possibility for compensation other than the forward/backward motion of the two sides of the bridge). A wraparound tailpiece is usually set straight. A TOM-style bridge section is normally set at an angle, with the bass side set backward. spot on.
  13. mid 90's? Try mid 80's. http://www.route66guitars.com/kubicki.html
  14. Why not use the stew mac routing attachment for a dremmel and run the roller along the fingerboard? The cut can be altered to make a shallower channel and then all you have to do is make several passes whilst letting out the roller to make the channel deep enough. Although looking at your pic it might not work when you get to the body as this may prevent the attachment riding properly. Would it be too much to take the fingerboard off?
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