Jump to content
Entry in the May 2024 Guitar of the Month contest is now open ×

Robert Irizarry

Established Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    437

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by Robert Irizarry

  1. Robert Irizarry
    Custom covers certainly sound like a good way to go for the clean look. Thanks!
  2. Robert Irizarry
    Thanks for the welcome! As you can tell by my interest in the Klein and this new Kramer, I'm particularly interested in ergonomic designs. It was this interest that drove me to the idea of building a guitar. The Klein electric, for all of its pluses, is essentially unavailable. I've been on the Klein Electric group over at Yahoo for the last couple of months and there are people who have been waiting two years or more for their guitar! In addition, the proprietor has been unresponsive toward these people (by their accounts). Meanwhile, used Klein prices are around $5000! Suffice it to say, the thought has been going through my head that I should try a replica of one but that's a story for another thread.
  3. Robert Irizarry
    Looks like I found a solution afterall! Here is wiring not only for variable coil splitting but a second solution that incorporates a push/pull pot so you can have your cake and eat it too - a regular tone knob in one position and a variable coil splitter in the other. Here's the link: Variable Coil Splitting Solution The site also contains other wiring diagrams as well.
  4. Robert Irizarry
    At first I wasn't sure which one you meant since I recently posted three new ones. I realize you meant the link from the original post. I just fixed it. (one too many http://) Thanks.
  5. Robert Irizarry
    Thanks Gents! That certainly points me in the right direction! I'd love hear sample sounds of this Kramer sporting its variable coil spliiters but their site is still coming together.
  6. Robert Irizarry
    Hmm. That sounds like a cool solution as well. Cut off the ears on a conventional humbucker and use longer pole piece screws. I suppose a hardware supply catalog would be in order to find the right length and thread. Thanks!
  7. Robert Irizarry
    Thanks! I started digging around further and came across this thread - Guitar of the Month March. Scroll down to erikbojerik's submission. A cavity was rear routed and the pickups mounted through - eliminating pickup rings and pickguards in the process. I'm still looking for Perry Ormsby's post but in the meanwhile, I looked on his site and found the guitar where I first saw this example - Ormsby Vine. Its not the best image (a bit small) but you can see a similar look. The approach, however is quite different. This image shows that the route was done in the top wood before it was glued onto the body effectively "trapping" the pickups within the body - Route in Top Wood. Its an interesting solution but you'd better be committed to the pickups! I looked at other pictures on the site and there doesn't appear to be any way to get to the pickups.
  8. Robert Irizarry
    Sounds good! I'll dig around some more. Thanks, Robert Irizarry
  9. Robert Irizarry
    That's exactly it! I chose the P90 form because it doesn't have ears which means it fits snugly in its route - no pickguards, no rings, etc. (Sorry, about no pickguard - ) If I could use conventional humbuckers or preferably single coils to get this clean look I would definitely do that. Somewhere, I saw a guitar that appeared to have the pickups mounted from the back so that all you saw from the front was the pickup and the two screws necessary to hold them in place. Has anyone seen this? (I wish I had saved the link.) I would certainly go for something like that if I could get an idea of how to approach it. I suppose I could just route out a cavity in the back of the guitar and drop them through that way... Thanks! Robert Irizarry
  10. Robert Irizarry
    The lightning bolts look cool and they're thematic. BTW - it just occurred to me but the Image search function on Google.com is probably a cool way to see a bunch of different designs both guitar and un-guitar related to feed the imagination in terms of inlays. I did a couple of searches using "inlay" and "geometric design" and some really interesting stuff came back. I think I just found how I'll be wasting the next couple of hours. Robert Irizarry
  11. Robert Irizarry
    I'm not looking to make my own - I simply prefer the look of a soapbar and the way it looks mounted on the guitar - I'm after its form. If and when I attempt my first build, I'd like to make use of the soapbar's shape and means of mounting. It doesn't require pickup rings and the routing conforms to its shape unlike a conventional humbucker which has ears that require routing for them. As I mentioned, I'm simply looking at the shape for its aesthetic value. The link I provided in my original post shows the look I'm after. Obviously, this is not a critical component to a design but I tend to like clean designs and this is about as clean as it gets in terms of pickup mounting. Thanks, Robert Irizarry
  12. Robert Irizarry
    I was looking at the Kramer Delta Wing guitar and it incorporates a variable coil splitting feature where a potentiometer gradually splits the pickup. Not knowing anything about electronics (I'm trying to learn) does anyone know how this is done? It sounds like a very cool way to get a wide range of sounds. Thanks, Robert Irizarry
  13. Robert Irizarry
    Actually, he's talking about the swastika - from his last post just a few above ours: I simply cmmented on what was posted... Robert Irizarry
  14. Robert Irizarry
    I was wondering if anyone has any one can point me to information regarding pickups in the soapbar format? I'm not looking so much for the sound of the soapbar as pickups that fit the design - humbuckers, single coils etc. I've seen a few models that Dimarzio carries but are there any other manufacturers that offer their pickups in this form factor? My main interest in the format is, admittedly, aesthetic. I love the clean look of the soapbar - no pickup rings and a route that fits perfectly around the pickup. A good example can be found at Zachary Guitars Z2-T model. He makes his own but does not sell them. Thanks, Robert Irizarry
  15. Robert Irizarry
    Agreed on the ass kicking part. Symbols have power for people and while someone may think it looks "cool", it is what it is - a symbol of hatred and bigotry. There are plenty of sites out there that explain its historical background but none of that changes what it has come to represent. Given its current and obvious meaning, is its use warranted simply because it looks "cool"? Just my .02. Other than that all the best on the project itself. Robert Irizarry
  16. Robert Irizarry
    It looks fantastic! Very nice work! I went back and read the previous posts and I appreciate your reasoning for the cutout at the bottom of the guitar. I find I'm most comfortable in the classical position and I appreciate your decision to follow function over form. That said, it fits the overall context of the guitar so well done! Robert Irizarry
  17. Robert Irizarry
    Hey Chris: I'm new to the site as well. I'm so thrilled I found out about this site. There is a wealth of information and ideas here and great people as well. I contributed within days of registering. I haven't found a better source than this. I don't know when I'll take a stab at my own project but in the meanwhile I will absorb what I can. Robert Irizarry
  18. Robert Irizarry
    Hi Everyone: I'm new to the forum and excited to be here. It didn't take me long to realize what a great site this is - lots of great information and lots of great people. Right now, I'm dreaming/planning of building a guitar. My main interest is in headless guitars. I'd like to take a stab at a Klein electric style guitar. My primary interest is in its great ergonomics. Despite my interest in headless guitars (I own a Hohner G2T), the Kramer Delta Wing has given me some additional food for thought. If you haven't seen it, its quite interesting - Gary Kramer Delta Wing. While dreaming of building, I'm also trying to learn to play the guitar. - (Maybe I need to dye my hair like this guy) Anyway, just a brief introduction and I look forward to learning from everyone! Robert Irizarry
  19. Robert Irizarry
    Just wanted to thank you for the encouraging words. I'm new to the forum and I'm also considering taking a shot at building a guitar. I'm thinking headless - I own a Hohner headless and I've been fascinated by the Klein electric for its ergonomics. Right now, its more in the dreaming/planning stage. Fortunately, I discovered Project Guitar which has been an incredible source of information. Rob Irizarry
×
×
  • Create New...