Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 1:50 pm
I like it a lot. The headstock is very sleek.
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Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 4:17 pm
Wow... that looks great. I can't wait to see how it turns out!
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 5:07 pm
Cheers. Will keep you updated. Going to make the routing/cutting templates first then see about getting wood for the body sorted. Think my friend wants one so will probably see if I can do two at the same time.
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 3:40 pm
Also been working on a Semi Acoustic for a bit. Can't see me building it anytime soon. Thought I'd get some opinions?
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 6:42 pm
That looks amazing. I can't wait to see it built.Chris Fleming wrote:OK... Here's one with a reconsidered headstock shape. I thought that seeing as I used a fairly reductionist attitude with the body shape I'd do the same for the headstock.
Any thoughts?
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 10:08 pm
This was going to be my EXACT POST. so.. there we have it.daftsupernova wrote:I like almost everything about that, save for the switch placement. I'd be worried about smacking it too hard and bending/breaking it. IMO, it would be better as a 3 way right where it would go on a Jazzmaster. Other than that, I love it
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 10:12 pm
my first post was before i saw the modifications to it.Chris Fleming wrote:Oh yeah.... it is a bit similar. Not to worry.
Here's what I've got now.
I've repositioned and changed the switch. I also thinned it down a touch in the lower end.
Also drew up a preliminary routing diagram.
Don't have exact sizes for some of the parts so will most likely have to change it a bit, but does it make sense? For the jack I figured I'd drill a 10mm hole to connect to the main cavity then dowel it back up and re-drill with a larger hole to accommodate the jack.
this looks like an absolutly beautiful concept, can't wait to see how it progresses.
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 2:56 pm
Quick question about trem choice. What do you folks think is better? Jag, Mustang or was thinking perhaps a Bigsby to go with the Gretsch aspect?
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 5:01 pm
Have you played all of them?
In terms of aesthetics, I think the jag trem would even out the whole thing out a bit. I prefer the mustang trem though and I don't think a Bigsby would work well with the design.
In terms of aesthetics, I think the jag trem would even out the whole thing out a bit. I prefer the mustang trem though and I don't think a Bigsby would work well with the design.
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 6:21 pm
Nah... I've got a Jaguar and tried a Bigsby but never tried a Mustang... You don't see many of them in Glasgow it would seem.
Might just go for the Mustang trem? Something new I guess. Always think it looks kinda big, but the size of the PUs might balance it out?
Going to go along to a guitar shop to see what I think
Might just go for the Mustang trem? Something new I guess. Always think it looks kinda big, but the size of the PUs might balance it out?
Going to go along to a guitar shop to see what I think
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 6:30 pm
either a mustang or jag/jazzy trem would work.. i think the jag trem is the more obvious choice, but a mustang trem can look slick...
at least in my opinion.. its why i put one on the squire jaguar i had bought (then sold to Aen, no idea if he still has it though)
at least in my opinion.. its why i put one on the squire jaguar i had bought (then sold to Aen, no idea if he still has it though)
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Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 6:57 pm
I used the xtrem from GFS on my last build and it works great and is easier to string up than a Bigsby.
I did not want mine to look like a fender knockoff so I think it worked out great.
I think the mustang bridge would look great on yours also.
I did not want mine to look like a fender knockoff so I think it worked out great.
I think the mustang bridge would look great on yours also.
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 7:24 pm
I like the xtrem on that guitar, but think it's a touch too deco for mine?
The mustang looks good on the Jag. Cheers for the pics
I think I'll go with Mustang for mine. My friend that I'm doing one for might want a different set up, so I'll offer these suggestions to him. Cheers.
More ideas welcome tho
The mustang looks good on the Jag. Cheers for the pics
I think I'll go with Mustang for mine. My friend that I'm doing one for might want a different set up, so I'll offer these suggestions to him. Cheers.
More ideas welcome tho
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 12:49 am
glad we can help.
keep the progress / concept photos coming
i'm kinda drooling over it already..
keep the progress / concept photos coming
i'm kinda drooling over it already..
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 3:53 am
Slight tweaking update
Moved the neck and hardware down a bit and redid the neck pocket area. All very slight, but think it helps the pickgaurd and general layout
The first one is the revision
Moved the neck and hardware down a bit and redid the neck pocket area. All very slight, but think it helps the pickgaurd and general layout
The first one is the revision
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 3:59 am
Just realized I'll have to move a few other bits n bobs....
Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 2:21 pm
Anyone used David Dyke for their wood before? He's got swamp ash at £65 for a one piece and £45 - £50 for two or three piece. Seems decent?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:09 pm
Thought I'd put together a plan for a bass version while I get together some stuff for the other one.
Might rethink the pickgaurd?
Might rethink the pickgaurd?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:16 pm
i like that semi, it gave me a.....
its cool looking man, got any other shots?
its cool looking man, got any other shots?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 3:26 am
Not sure what you mean by shots?
I noticed you made a semi when I was looking through the threads. Any advise or good tutorials you could point me towards?
Looked pretty nice by the way, but most of the picture have gone.
I noticed you made a semi when I was looking through the threads. Any advise or good tutorials you could point me towards?
Looked pretty nice by the way, but most of the picture have gone.