Roadhouse Blues

I'll go up to about $100, but the hipshot may be a little too much for me to handle! I think I may go for the tonepros or the warmoth bridge/tailpiece. Still time to decide before I get to that part of my building. Thanks, keep commenting! -Matt

That's a little expensive and not as compact. I would spend that much money, but I don't think it would be as sleek as the others.

Oh and with the schaller, I wasn't paying attention I guess? Also if there are other threads covering tone of TOM bridge/ tailpiece together vs. seperate, please post the link. THanks again!

Have a look at the TonePros AVT 2 also (http://www.tonepros.com/Products.htm) if you want a combined TOM/tailpiece. They have beautifully made products with exceptionally good customer service. BTW, why do you want a combined bridge/tailpiece? Is it an issue of sound, or aesthetics? Have you considered a TOM bridge with strings through body? That combination should give you more of the character of the wood than the combined bridge/tailpiece like the Gotoh 510 or AVT2. Regards, Brian. ← Brian, I think it would be easier to use a TOM bridge/tailpiece rather than the two seperate just because it would be an easy one-piece. Also, it would complete the PRS-like guitar. I guess I'm also avoiding the seperate two because I really don't know much about using TOM brdiges / tailpieces seperately (i only have a strat), and I didn't really think of tone. How much better do you think tone would be if I bought a TOM bridge and a tailpiece seperately than with one of my suggestions, or the one you suggested?? thanks everyone. -Matt BTW- idch- I don't wanna spend that much money on the hipshot baby grand- I'm a little cheap

Which bridge would you prefer, and why. It'll be a carved-top, PRS style as I mentioned in my other topic(s). 25" scale lenght (doesnt really matter) mahogany base, curly maple top, maple neck, hopefully nice Bridge 1: http://www.warmoth.com/hardware/bridges/br...idges_gotoh_510 Bridge 2: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,_tailp..._Tailpiece.html I think that's what I've narrowed it down to. I want a bridge/tailpiece, and they're similar in price, money does not matter. Why is the one you choose better? If there's a better bridge/tailpiece, tell me! Thanks -Matt

And one more question, What would you suggest my thicknesses be for the woods. I'm buying the maple top at 3/4" seasoned and surface planed. I'd say either 1" or 1 1/4" for the mahogany, but I'm not sure which would be best. I know 2 " is the thickness of my strat, and the guitar I'm building will not need a trem cavity. Main idea, should I go with 1" or 1 1/4"???

OK it seems I'll go with the 3 piece Mahogany over the 2 piece curly mahogany and save some money. Thanks guys, all the replies were helpful.

Very true, thanks a lot, I guess it would be fine to get the three piece. If I do use the 3 pc idch, I don't think that it would effect it at all because it would be the top maple that everything is resting on, So I guess as long as it's joined well, it really doesn't matter. I'll call BRTguitars and order it. If anyone has had problems with BRT, please tell me, but otherwise, I'll just order. EDIT: I just talked to the BRT guy. I can get either a 3pc. mahogany for $36 or 2 pc. Curly mahogany for $55. I'm not sure if I should get the curly to make my guitar look nicer or if I should just stick with the cheaper 3 pc. I guess that the tone will not differ between the two, and I probably wouldn't see the Curly Mahogany too much, so I guess it's better to save the money. Please keep commenting Do you think I should get the curly or 3 piece?

Right now, I have a problem. I was going to buy a 2 pc. Mahogany bottom to my 2 pc. Maple top from BRT guitars (brtgutiars.com), but they are out. It was a very cheap deal, and they offer 3 pc for 4 dollars less. How much will this effect tone, etc. Should I just hold out on the 2 pc. Or is there a cheap alternative site you can think of? I cannot find many sites with wood as cheap, and one site will not give me a response. Tell me waht you think of the 2 pc. vs. 3 pc. on the mahogany bottom, and if there will be any major effects. Thanks

all of these suggestions sound great, I think I'll talk to bill lawrence first though by phone, it seems that may be the best 'custom' way to fit my sound needs. Thanks a lot, i'll let you know what i decide on

And thank you unclej, this is very helpful, their site is very informative and this actually may be my choice

I've been searching around for some pickups of your suggestions, what would be some good sites to find these pickups. I'm guessing Duncan Designed pickups can be found at the same sites as the regular duncan pickups? I found some pickups made by smaller websites, but I'm not sure what is trustworthy for what it says in the description. Thanks, you guys are great, the more posts, the better!

Thanks guys, all great ideas, I'm actually checking these out now, and I was looking at the mighty mite website earlier, I may talk to him. Any more suggestions would still help! thanks

Right now I'm about to start my new project. I'm using a mahogany back and neck, with a curly maple top, I'm ordering all of my supplies very soon. I'll be using an Indian rosewood fretboard as well. I was wondering what you'd suggest for my pickup selection. I want something that goes well with the guitar, and I'm looking for a vintage classic rock/blues kinda sound on distortion but pickups that also play nice cleanly. I'm not looking to spend a LOT of money, but I'll pay what I need (like I will not pay $120 per pickup for PRS pickups...). I was looking at Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59 model pickups, but I'm not sure what's out there and the online samples aren't very helpful. Any help would be greatly appreciated. If all goes well I'll be posting pictures soon...

Thanks.... I just saw a picture of the two and I noticed how easily I could've answered my own question

I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what you would use a long shaft pot for rather than a standard pot. I'd like to buy a wiring kit for my project, but I don't know whether to get a long shaft pot kit or standard. Thanks!

Very nice reminds me of my '99 roadhouse. Very similar, and I like the texas specials very much. I got mine secondhand from a great guy whos a collector and gave me a great price, how much did you pay for all of your parts (just wondering) Thanks