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So, it sounds as though its an electronics issue. Next time you change strings, check under the hood, maybe there's not enough shielding or it's a form of feedback from the amp. What kind of pickups? You may also (Check with the moderator first) see if you can post this in the electronics forum, or link the thread, but check with the moderator on how to proceed so you don't have 2 threads going simultaneously. One more thought on the pickups: is it the neck or bridge pickup or when bothare on? If its when they're both on they may have been wired incorrectly which would probably mean that you may have to only switch a couple of wires around.

By the way: cool avatar! Does this happen when the git is not plugged in?

Here's a stupid question: Does it stay in tune? I'm thinking a bad tuner. Also check the bridge for any flexing. But Perry may be correct; maybe you may not have to lower the poles but that side of the pickup?? Does the e string have a similar problem?

Thanks, that would be very helpful. Update: the wife found out and she's cool with it!

That is a good deal. I know the model. All planes have snipe issues and are usually corrected by longer out/infeed tables and the way the wood is fed. BUt, since I decided to get the bandsaw that I STILL haven't told my wife about, the planer will have to wait! I still need to commandeer a pickup by Sun. or I'll have to take my wagon and take the machine apart! Erik, those Ridgids aren't bad; I know Ryobi makes a 13" machine also. You don't need to spend a lot for a decent planer. The sniping is the same, or, sometimes better than some of the higher priced poratbles. You guys should join SawMill Creek's forum!

It's certainly thick enough for an SG.

Sounds like standard strat to me. You guys in need of diagrams may want to get a copy of Brosnac's book Guitar Electronics for Musicians. You can get it on amazon or Stew Mac. He covers a lot of stuff in it. Schatten's Book of Standard Guitar Wiring diagrams is another good book, which you can get at stew mac. If I get a chance I'll see if there's is something close to what Jaam needs. I'll try to do it this evening; otherwise over the weekend.

Check the Universal Jems site thru project guitar. Our own Brian Calvert runs it, I believe, and the prices are very good. http://www.universaljems.com/

Hey, welcome to the forum! When do you plan to start your first fiddle? I had an acquaintance years ago who made them in NYC. They were beautiful with great sound. Do you want to play classical (my daughter's learning now), country/ western, jazz, blues (ala Papa John Creach), folk, bluegrass or whatever you fancy at that moment? There are some great kits and books out there. Get catalogs from some of the companies!

Hey, welcome to the forum! When do you plan to start your first fiddle? I had an acquaintance years ago who made them in NYC. They were beautiful with great sound. Do you want to play classical (my daughter's learning now), country/ western, jazz, blues (ala Papa John Creach), folk, bluegrass or whatever you fancy at that moment? There are some great kits and books out there. Get catalogs from from some of the companies!

I think Grizzly has them for $93.5 and Wilkinsons for $130. Check Universal Jems. I think that's our own Brian's site and he sells at discount to the members! Here's the link: http://www.universaljems.com/ Good luck in your search. Be very careful with what you buy on ebay. There are unscrupulous individuals who craftily word their ads to make you think you're getting the real deal when you're buying a knockoff.

You might end up needing a larger value on the capacitor(s), see how it goes.

You guys have been great; thanks for the feedback. Looks like I'm going next weekend (haven't told the wife about this yet) The owner said he had trouble getting Carters on the saw so he ended up replacing the guides with a new set from Jet. He did put coolblocks in. I think the link belt is a good idea and may get one for the tablesaw, also (I got a great deal on THAT saw: mint cond. 10" Delta with the Unifence, extension table, etc. plus accessories and a 25' ladder thrown in! all for $400 from a guy getting out of the carpentry biz). I ordered the Iturra Design catalog because I've read on some websites that they have great stuff and nice hints and instructions on bandsaws. The new version of the Bandsaw Handbook is coming out in 2 months so I'll wait to get that. I may check into Carters down the road if I think they'll improve performance. I'll try some of the advice on using the saw first. I'll post a pic when I get it. I'm really interested in the support plate mentioned by Komodo. If you can post a pic it would be great.

OK, found it. You can go to Setch's site: http://www.setchellguitars.co.uk/ant/blog/ It's a great rig and I plan to build one myself. You can also use a router table. Saves the cost of the Stew Mac Dremel attachment.

Someone recently had a thread on this with a jig used with a regular sized router. It may have been Setch's rig used for carving a top, but if I recall he uses it for bindings, too. I'll try to find the link.

One quick note: Do a little research on the planer(s) you may buy. Fine Woodworking, Wood and other mags have done comparisons. The other thing is the shipping costs. The best portable planer I've seen in the articles is the DeWalt top of the line model. I think it sells for $500! But they're are cheaper models that do a respectable job. Ryobi is one of them. Delta, is going to be very good. I haven't seen much on the Grizzly. Also, check into the knives. Some are double edged, some are thowaways that you can't sharpen and some can be sharpened. Each has its pluses and minuses. I'm sure Vinny balanced the cost of shipping vs. a cheaper model, afterall, Grizzly is not cheap on their shipping. In fact they've been known to charge more than the amounts advertised. They do seem to have some better stuff now; maybe I'll check into some of they're equipment. If you pick up a model locally, you've got the sales tax issue. If anyone wants more info, I'll post some the articles or rather, they're findings, I have lying around here. Vinny, that first stand you have listed is awesome! Build that one!!

Well, Rockler doesn't seem to be running the deal anymore. But, I wouldn't have the cash available anyway! By the way; all of the planers in this range top off at best 13". Once you go to 15" they can triple in price. 12.5 is fine for 2 pc bodies, necks, tops, etc. You may be able to finagle a strat depending on how you feed it; dunno, haven't experienced it. It is recommended to feed on an angle any tight grained or figured wood to avoid snipe. Vinny enjoy your new machine, I'm sure you'll want to spend a lot of time with it when you get it set up. The Delta is a quality machine and should hold up well.

Yeah, I won't be able to check it til next weekend (he's a 2.5hr drive away), but he has my number and he thinks it won't go quickly. We chatted about the machine for awhile and he sounds like a pretty honest guy, explaining the idiosyncriities of the machine. I think I'm the first guy on the list. If I get it, I'll post a pic! Now I have to draft a friend to use his truck and find some short term storage for it! Check craig's list in your area; there are some pretty good deals there.

Thanks Rich! I was up late (I'm out of town checking on family) and the seller gave me a call. I did a little reseach on the Google forums and picked up some info. The seller did put in new guides but I forgot to ask him which ones (the carter stuff is pretty expensive!). One guy mentioned that the Delta had a beefier and slightly wider set of wheels, the guides weren't as good. etc. Some compliants about the under the table adjustment, etc. Most of the articles in the last few years had pluses and minuses for the Delta and Jet and were basically on a par with each other. I was also considering, if I had to go new, the new Grizzly deluxe model and the General (gotta help Canada out). Having seen the General, it's a nice quality machine. Either way between shipping, or taxes, add ons, etc you're talking at least $700 or more, with a few bucks saved on the Grizzly. But for the amount of woodworking and resawing I plan to be doing, this seems like a great deal. I figured it's about $900 worth of stuff. If I find I don't like it after awhile, I can always sell it and go for something else. Now, I just have to find a way of getting it without alerting the wife!

I re-researched the plan I have: It's an earlier model 18 from the 1897 patent. Still, St. James looks as though it has the part I need. Hey, Ibanaz5150, where in Western NY do you hail from?

I'm checking out a used Jet 14" Gold series bandsaw. It has a 1hp moter and includes a moveable base, fence, miter gauge, riser block and set up, and several timber wolf blades. Asking price is $400. Its in excellent cond. and the rubber tires have been replaced. Seller seems to be a pretty honest guy. He was explaining that he has some trouble using it for resawing as he has problems in constantly adjusting everything. He suggested resawing something not more than 6". He also mentioned it has plenty of power for other applications. He's cut wood like wenge using the timber wolf blade and it cuts thru like butter. He's in the process of upgrading to a more profressional machine. I believe this is a common problem with the standard 14" saws, although one person I spoke with who has an older Delta says he doesn't have too many problems with it. I realize the riser blocks are a selling point to try to make a machine that maybe is not meant to be. Is this a problem only common to Jet machines or the basic 14" machines in general? Can it be rectified using, say, Carter guides or some such aftermarket accessories? Thanks in advance for any helpful input.

Congrats, Vinny! I'm still trying to find out who cut that tree down in Fishkill. I'm in DC for the weekend and hope to find out soon. This could turn out to be a great piece of wood to try on your new planer. I'm working on buying a Jet Gold series bandsaw with riser block fences, etc. but I can't get ahold of the guy!! I've left him a few messages, so we'll see what happens. I'll have to check the Rockler site for the sale! Good luck with your new machine.

Padauk is strong stuff. You shouldn't have a problem. It's tonal characteristics are closer to mohagany. I haven't had experince with using purpleheart but its also very strong. I don't know how they'll be as fingerboards; I'm sure one of the previous more knowledgeable posters can tell us. There is also a member: 'soundat11' who sells neck and fingerboard stock. He's also very knowledgeable, about what to use for your git. Good luck with your project!

I don't have a lot of experience doing this, but most likely you'll need to trace out the design on your material and cut it out with a bandsaw or sabresaw first. Then use the template with your beveling bit (v shaped) around the cut out to give you the finished look. Some of the Strat guards aren't beveled, though. Stew Mac has one for $23.88 and it has the bearing on the bottom, so in that case the template will be under your material. If you use a router table, it's reversed. You can hunt around and may find a bevel bit for less, but that's a pretty good price for a decent bit with bearing. Hope this helps.

There are guys on ebay selling their drawings pretty cheap. Can't hurt to have them. Mdf is fine for a template as is a hardboard such as masonite. It's a great learning experience to do this yourself, but if you want to save time, buy the templates for about $59 from the site listed earlier. Some peole think the thicker (mdf) template is better with the router with bearing on the bit. I haven't had the experience so I couldn't tell you. Look under guitar plans on ebay. And yes, I think the plexi template is prettier! I think I'll hang it on my office door.