Guitar
- Stringing A Guitar
I come across a lot of guitars that have been strung badly. If the strings are not put on correctly there is little chance of the instrument staying in tune. Its surprising how many players get it wrong - even pros. The idea is to get at least 3 tight,...
- Neckless Guitar
Here we go! I acquired all the gear for my neckless guitar project. Next week I will get the wood - that is going to be the biggest problem for this very experimental prototype. Fortunately I've got quite good advices from a cabinet maker - just...
- More Sketches For A Baritone
Now that I almost finished my 7-string project, I have to admit that the long lower horn is a problem if I don't want to make it with a big open curve Mosrite style. I made a cardboard model of my baritone project without this horn and it doesn't...
- Kingston 1960's Japan Electric Project In Woodland Hills Ca For $100
Here is a fun little project for not a lot fo money - the pickups are good - switches are acommon problem on these old Japanese electrics - some players just bypass the switches to get maximum output. Good for garage psychedlia, etc. - JC *********************************...
- 1978 Fender Jazz Bass Refin Project
(originally published 12. October 2007) I just started a new project on behalf of a customer this past Wednesday - its a 1978 Fender Jazz bass thats been through a lot and had a partial refin over the years. The bass has replacement tuners and bridge...
Guitar
the slowest guitar project in the world
So here it comes again, I could put a couple of hours into the 7-string guitar project, I finally assembled everything and it works not so bad, but a buzzing problem that requires that I rework the neck pocket - I need to remove 2 mm of wood... The lower horn isn't a problem as I feared once, and I really like how the pickup rails follow the frets!
- Stringing A Guitar
I come across a lot of guitars that have been strung badly. If the strings are not put on correctly there is little chance of the instrument staying in tune. Its surprising how many players get it wrong - even pros. The idea is to get at least 3 tight,...
- Neckless Guitar
Here we go! I acquired all the gear for my neckless guitar project. Next week I will get the wood - that is going to be the biggest problem for this very experimental prototype. Fortunately I've got quite good advices from a cabinet maker - just...
- More Sketches For A Baritone
Now that I almost finished my 7-string project, I have to admit that the long lower horn is a problem if I don't want to make it with a big open curve Mosrite style. I made a cardboard model of my baritone project without this horn and it doesn't...
- Kingston 1960's Japan Electric Project In Woodland Hills Ca For $100
Here is a fun little project for not a lot fo money - the pickups are good - switches are acommon problem on these old Japanese electrics - some players just bypass the switches to get maximum output. Good for garage psychedlia, etc. - JC *********************************...
- 1978 Fender Jazz Bass Refin Project
(originally published 12. October 2007) I just started a new project on behalf of a customer this past Wednesday - its a 1978 Fender Jazz bass thats been through a lot and had a partial refin over the years. The bass has replacement tuners and bridge...