CrazyManAndy

RGman, I think it is a deep set neck type of neck construction:

Pretty much a set neck extended all the way to the back (or however far back you want it).

I like the contrast of the woods. How does it sound?

CMA

I think you'll be fine. Padouk is a very tough and stable wood (not to mention tough on tools).

CMA

(P.S. That is a nice looking piece too. I'd like to see how it turns out.)

400$ smackers a week?!?! For one dog? I couldn't bear to spend that much money, unless the dog serves a function other than as a "pet" so to speak.

I don't have any money though, so I don't guess I'll be of much help. I'd like to see what that husky looks like though.

CMA

That wood is hot! I can't wait to see how this one turns out. Keep it up!

CMA

Regular pots have short shafts (compared to long shaft pots).

http://www.guitarelectronics.com/category/...s.2controlpots/

Look at the top two items. The long shaft pots are really only used on thick carved tops, such as Les Pauls.

That guitar is not topped so I am thinking it has normal pots.

If you're still not satisfied, the best thing to do would be to just take to that guy and have him tell you what you need.

CMA

Must...see...pics....am....beginning..to.....hyper....venti..late.......

, ahhh, that's better...

Godin is right, play nice! Way to much suspense going on.

CMA

It should work fine. SG's are 1 1/2 in.

Leo Fender was looking for the economic route when he built guitars. 2 in. (1 3/4 by the time they were planed and what not) is the norm, so that is what he used. A lot of what he did wasn't for sound quality, but to save money.

CMA

Welcome to the best guitar forum on the net! That guitar is a beauty. How does she sound and feel?

CMA

'Buckers generally have 500k pots, so I'm pretty sure that is the case. I don't see why they would be long shaft on this guitar, so I'm assuming they're just common pots.

Might want to wait for someone else to chime in though, just to be sure.

CMA

Great work jsilver, awesome LP! And a great thread. I really enjoyed your SG too, it was beautiful.

Keep it up!

CMA

I vote for Drak. The acoustic is awesome, but I love teles. And that is an amazing tele. Nevertheless, all these instruments are great and well-crafted.

CMA

Alder is not a good neck wood, but the maple ought to work. European maple is softer than NA hard maple but I think it'll still work.

CMA

Great work Drak, your stuff always inspires me. I am wondering, what is the general rule as far as AANJs go? How much wood can you take off (or how much wood do you need) and still have a strong join? How much wood do you usually have from the top of the neck to the back of the body? I haven't really found any info dealing with this.

Thanks,

CMA

That is some excellent work! Some of the best I've seen in awhile. I'm absolutely loving that double-cut .

Nice job!

CMA

Get a mask and be very careful around the more exotic woods, especially Cocobolo, and you should be fine. I guess maple would be less reaction prone than the other two choices, but all three of the "classic" fingerboard woods are relatively safe.

CMA

Here is another idea you might like:

http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/vinneck.htm

CMA

What kind of fretboard wood is it? Some fretboards don't need finishing.

CMA

I know it ain't easy, I play violin . A touch off and it's like nails on a chalk board, hehe.

But yeh, I see what you're saying.

CMA

Sounds like a neato idea. I'm thinking you'll have to be pretty exact with your fingering as far as playing goes though, or it'll sound out o' tune. It's much easier to get away with on a bass because of the way our mind works with sound.

CMA

I would just go for the 250 if youre mixing them like that.

+1.

This is getting way too over analyzed for something so minor.

I was beginning to think that, lol . I'll just go with the 250's.

Thanks for all the help guys.

CMA

I forgot about those guys, I have them in my bookmarks. Thanks for the reminder.

CMA

I was afraid of that. So, how would that work out with a tele bridge pickup? Would I be better off sticking with 250 pots or is there a way to bleed off treble from the bridge pickup without changing pots? Any suggestions?

Thanks,

CMA

Sorry about the pics, I fixed them in the post.

Thanks for the help.

Hey all,

I am curious how I would create a black-sparkle finish as found on Eddie Vedder's Tele. Any special equipment need?

Here are some pics (I tried to get the best ones):

http://www.pearljam.com/i/tourphotos/20060513/7.jpg

http://www.pearljam.com/i/tourphotos/20060626/5.jpg

http://www.pearljam.com/i/tourphotos/20060709/1.jpg

http://www.pearljam.com/i/tourphotos/20060707/8.jpg

Thanks,

CMA

Howdy,

I'm trying to decide between Swamp Ash and Alder for my project. I know tone is really an opinion thing, but what should I expect from them comparatively speaking? What about their work-ability?

Thanks alot,

CMA