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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
04-08-2013, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 193
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There are a couple of options, but none of them...
There are a couple of options, but none of them cheap unfortunately. I put a Bigsby tremolo on my cheap Epi SG, using the vibramate adapter plate so I didn't need to drill any extra holes in the... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
04-01-2013, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 335
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Yeah I guess... you can't pass the blame on to...
Yeah I guess... you can't pass the blame on to anyone else though :haha: The maple I got from Stew Mac, as I had a few other parts to get at the same time. There are quite a few local lumber yards... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
03-29-2013, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 335
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sytharnia, that sucks about the neck man - was it...
sytharnia, that sucks about the neck man - was it set or bolt-on? I got a bit more done this week. The neck cut and... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
03-23-2013, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 335
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Boysie8
Rimu Les Paul
Time to go another round, this time for my sister's 21st. The plan is a flat-top Les Paul with solid Rimu body and maple neck, wired up like a '72 deluxe tele to give it a little more twang than your... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
02-02-2013, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 530
Views: 28,913
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Boysie8
Very cool. If you're looking for feedback, I...
Very cool. If you're looking for feedback, I would stretch the top horn out a little, a la Jaguar. If you're not, just tell me to go mind my own damn business :) The PRS-style cutaways look great... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
02-02-2013, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 438
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Boysie8
You will spend the rest of your days fighting...
You will spend the rest of your days fighting women off with a stick :p: I put a B5 on my SG and I love it - it's not the most versatile tremolo, but it's just so purrty! |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-23-2013, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 5,542
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-11-2013, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,147
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Boysie8
Oh I see, so you're stacking the layers instead...
Oh I see, so you're stacking the layers instead of a scarf joint. Probably not the easiest method, but I imagine it'll still look good once it's done. That body's looking good though dude. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-07-2013, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 395
Posted By
Boysie8
I do love me some Bigsby action :) Don't envy the...
I do love me some Bigsby action :) Don't envy the soldering work ahead of you though. Mockup looks great, it'll be good to see how the real thing comes out. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-03-2013, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 418
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Boysie8
Very, very nice. Can we expect to see more in...
Very, very nice. Can we expect to see more in future? |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
12-18-2012, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 801
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Boysie8
CNC machines are all good, not sure how it'll...
CNC machines are all good, not sure how it'll help with this build though - you've got most of the machining done already. As for a bridge, I'd go with a trapeze tailpiece and archtop bridge, for... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
12-18-2012, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 4,835
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Boysie8
That is absolutely incredible man, love the inlay...
That is absolutely incredible man, love the inlay on the back! Looking forward to the video. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
12-12-2012, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,547
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Boysie8
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
12-08-2012, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 6,505
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
12-01-2012, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By
Boysie8
I don't think it's got anything to do with the...
I don't think it's got anything to do with the wiring of your guitar mate. You get feedback when your guitar strings are resonated by the sound of your amp, which generates a signal through the... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
11-02-2012, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 435
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Boysie8
I've put one up in the build thread, but I'll...
I've put one up in the build thread, but I'll leave the photo here as-is. The colour comes up much better in the stringless photo. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
11-02-2012, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,380
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Boysie8
That could be arranged Heilz, possibly in the...
That could be arranged Heilz, possibly in the next week or two. By demand, a pic with strings: http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz163/Boysie8/100GBP/IMG_0135.jpg |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
11-02-2012, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 204
Views: 9,825
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Boysie8
Indeed we are:
100GBP Voting...
Indeed we are: 100GBP Voting (http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1571003) Unlimited Voting (http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?p=30546247#post30546247) |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
11-02-2012, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 527
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Boysie8
Voting - Unlimited Build Challenge
So the competition is over, now it's time to see who came out on top! This vote is for the best overall build in the unlimited... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
11-02-2012, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 435
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Boysie8
Voting - 100GBP Build Challenge
So the competition is over, now it's time to see who came out on top! This vote is for the best overall build for under 100GBP. Given that only two people finished their guitars in time I don't... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
10-31-2012, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 11,133
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Boysie8
Jesus, and I thought my wiring was complicated!...
Jesus, and I thought my wiring was complicated! Very nice stuff man, I like the covered string ferrules on the back (though I imagine it might get a bit old after a couple of string changes). Pretty... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
10-26-2012, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 178
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Boysie8
I would grind out part of the hinge barrel on the...
I would grind out part of the hinge barrel on the lid, as per drawing below. That way it'll stay on when the lid's closed but can be pulled away once it's... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
10-26-2012, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 196
Views: 12,957
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
10-26-2012, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,380
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Boysie8
Cheers man, always been in love with British...
Cheers man, always been in love with British Racing Green, seemed pretty fitting for a Jaguar. Some more good weather in Taupo this... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
10-25-2012, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 11,133
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Boysie8
Glad to see there's still some life here - looks...
Glad to see there's still some life here - looks like a pretty good finish too. On the home straight now! |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
10-24-2012, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 196
Views: 12,957
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
10-23-2012, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,380
Posted By
Boysie8
Green - perhaps that was the issue? Either way,...
Green - perhaps that was the issue? Either way, I've managed to cover it alright. As long as I play the guitar in the dark, you'll never know :p: da_: No worries man, happy to help. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
10-22-2012, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,380
Posted By
Boysie8
I just line the cans up like so, then pull the...
I just line the cans up like so, then pull the fretwire through: http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz163/Boysie8/100GBP/FretBender.jpg Start off fairly shallow, then move the middle can in until... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
10-22-2012, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,380
Posted By
Boysie8
Sunny again today, so more progress. Got the...
Sunny again today, so more progress. Got the fretwire radiused using my high-tech fret roller. I find Watties spaghetti works the best, however at a pinch baked beans could also... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
10-20-2012, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,380
Posted By
Boysie8
Drilled the side fret...
Drilled the side fret markers: http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz163/Boysie8/100GBP/IMG_0125.jpg Filled with black-stained... |
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