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  1. custom22
    I know this answer isnt what you want to hear, but it depends on many things. Alot of times I get bored with a project and take long breaks, and there is time waiting for parts and drying and such. If you are using nitro laquer, that adds at least a month or two for curing. I finished one in about 2.5 months, but I didnt build the neck. However, I bought a piece of hard maple for a neck in February of this year and am just making it look like a neck. I havent been too ambitious with it. If you are planning on fretting and carving the neck, I wouldnt try it in three weeks. You could probably get a body done if its not a carved top, and maybe give it to an autobody shop to finish. Then when you move you can put in electronics and such.
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    Is there a specific type of wire that is to be used? Is regular pickup wire alright, or does it need to be thicker? Edit- nevermind, alreadly got it.
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    So if I get a couple out of a small speaker or some headphones that will work, as long as I keep constant in which side is touching the blade?
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    I hope I'm not butting in on this thread, but what poles of the magnets do you attactch to the bottom of the sustainer?
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    Alright, thanks guys. I have basic knowledge of electromagnetic theory; I just had a few conceptions. I listened to those clips, and I definately plan on putting one of these into my next guitar.
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    I am currently reading the 84 page thread, but i feel fairly lost, and would really appreciate it if someone were to fill me in on a few things. First, the thing does not physically vibrate, it just sends electromagnetic waves to be picked up? Are these picked up by the strings or pickups? Also, which poles of the magnet get attached to the bottom of the sustainer. I'm sorry if i sound stupid or ignorant, I'm just try to be educated on the basics of this marvel so that I can experiment with it, and hopefully discover something usefull. Thanks -Ryan
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    The guitar itself looks great. That part on the arm contour is an obvious giveaway for me though. I would darken the wood with pencil lead and try to make it look natural. Paint in the neck pocket is only really a problem if it is nitro laquer and you dont let it cure. A little sustain may be lost, but that has not been my experience. Is it laquer? Cause if it is, there are many ways to check it. Most relicers see this as a must. It can be done by putting the body in the fridge then bringing it outside. I would put on a punk belt, or one with a huge belt buckle and play aggresively, maybe try to twirl it over your head, bounce it off the wall, play behind your back, etc.... That way, it is truly natural! Just my opinions, but it really does look great so far.
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    Hey everyone I'm working on a swamp ash neck thru right now, and I'm getting another project in the works. Its either gonna be a 12/6 double neck, or a 12 String Hollowbody. My problem is that I cant seem to find a 12 string nut. Can anybody help me out on finding one, or modifying an existing nut? Any help, like always will be greatly appreciated.
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    If its your guitar, who cares? I would suggest using regular old plywood. And if you go for the pine, its gonna be tricky to grainfill.
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    Plenty of people have use pine. You cant use home depot pine though. People have used sugar pine before, but for less you could get some poplar at home depot and it would be fine and easier to finish.
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    With a single humbucker, you can also add the option of making the coils in parrallel, as well as an ability to choose which coil you want(with some pickups, this makes no difference). I figure that its just as easy to add two humbuckers is just as easy, but to each his own.
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    Jeff Miller almost uses these exclsively. Check out www.guitaristjeffmiller.com/guitars.htm On one of his projects he explains the angle about the deep set neck tenon. He doesnt comment on whether the sustain is actually affected, but its easy to see how it would be.
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    Looks very unique. I' mthinking about doing something of the sort. I'd be interested to know what is in it as well.
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    I think bullseyes are great for guitars. I just saw an explorer with one and it was sweet.
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    Its that feeling when you play a fine guitar, where you bend the 18th sting a whole step and a half slowly, and it rings crystal clear the whole way up. Its something I experienced when i bought my PRS. Some people would rather rely on an amp on 10, but some like it from the begining.
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    I say that nobody will notice the tone, and that everything is better about double action rods. They are easier to install, and work alot better. It seems like when everybody does something, they claim its for "tone".
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    For paint, check out www.reranch.com, as well as the message board there. They are focused on projects as these, and there are directions on the site for different finishing options, along with top quality paint in aerosol cans. Also, for pickups, pickguards, electronics, and hardware, check out www.guitarfetish.com, as well as their ebay store. (Sellers name is "guitarfetish _parts")
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    Or you can go to www.reranch.com, as they have plenty of solid colors to choose from that are a pleasure to work with. Go to the forum there at www.reranch.com/reranch and people will tell you what quality reranch provides.
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    Ok. Whats your question about it? somebody correct me if I am wrong, but i dont think that the U type goes in two directions like the "hot rod". They are both easy to intall.
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    Simply beautiful.
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    Im not quite sure what a U shaped truss rod is, but double action are by far the easiest to install, as well is the best to use. You can get them from stewmac.
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    Both the case and guitar are beautiful. I love the matching binding around the fretboard. You never see that with maple necks. I bet that wenge was hard to work with.
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    I dont know in terms of profiles which will help one play fast, as it is all preference. However, when you finish it, a satin finish would suit you best as glossy finishes are "sticky", rather than smooth. One thing that would help is to find a neck that you like, and decide if there is too much taper, or if its too thin, or whatever, and then copy it, adding the changes.
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    That looks really nice. I'm working on a neckthru project now as well. Pretty sweet.
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    I love that color, see my avatar
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