Riffster Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I second the switch by the knobs idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I swapped the cover on the mini humbucker on my SG from chrome to nickel, it is pretty dicey to take one of these minis apart but I did and it survived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I second the switch by the knobs idea. Yes im leaning that way myself :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Finished wiring my project SG It is really tight to wire an SG so glad I did most of it on a cardboard template. Nice shiny reflector knobs And an aliuminum switch tip from Philadelphia Luthiers. Nice and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Finished wiring my project SG It is really tight to wire an SG so glad I did most of it on a cardboard template. Nice shiny reflector knobs And an aliuminum switch tip from Philadelphia Luthiers. Nice and cheap. That looks pro! Nice job on the pickups and shielding too! Can you do my SG for me? Actually my SG does need new pots but I'm also thinking of putting a bigsby b3 on it with the "Towner" thingy on the stopbar studs. What do you think? Since the B3 screws in by the strap button, I'm pretty down with just screwing it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 The shielding tape makes it really easy, it is so malleable. I just saw one of those bigsbys with the bar recently, don't remember where. If I was going to put a bigsby on a guitar it'd definitely be an SG. Plus it would take care of the balance issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 The shielding tape makes it really easy, it is so malleable. I just saw one of those bigsbys with the bar recently, don't remember where. If I was going to put a bigsby on a guitar it'd definitely be an SG. Plus it would take care of the balance issue. Great job on the shielding, Stiffy. That SG is gonna be a beast. I dig the nickel over the chrome as well. I've occasionally tried getting that chrome off and it's a b!tch. Better just to swap out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassetman Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Brand new Humbuckers. Just a moderately priced no name set but a huge improvement over the five dollar pair that were originally just for mock up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 That looks shweet man.. Love the top... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassetman Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 That looks shweet man.. Love the top... Thanks,I'm fairly pleased with how it turned out. ;) ironically the box from Seymour Duncan just got here. It was not supposed to arrive till midweek....did not see it till after putting the guitar back together with these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Yet again... Today was the first day I got anything done on this build this week... But hey ho.. These things happen.. So I needed to design and make my own shape control cavity for this build.. Because of the carve I cant quite place it all where I normally would (ala LP DC Special styleee)... So I marked it all out Then made a shape that fits the space I need Make sure it all fits Made my templates (from MDF) one for the inner route and one for the rim Then route the out using a template bit with a bearing that follows it Sorted :) Then partly to have a look at the grain and mostly to give the body a clean and show up any marks or scratches that need sanding off I wet the body (very lightly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassetman Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 What router are you using? Mine just died doing a body. Nicked a good piece of wood when it went. I can save it as a top for something else. Experimenting with liquid dye today....that stuff does not wash off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 What router are you using? Mine just died doing a body. Nicked a good piece of wood when it went. I can save it as a top for something else. Experimenting with liquid dye today....that stuff does not wash off. Err, this one I think.. Nothing too fancy... They tend to last a year or so before I kill the motor or the plunge feature stops working properly http://www.diy.com/departments/jcb-1500w-240v-plunge-router-jcb-ro1500/177750_BQ.prd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Err, this one I think.. Nothing too fancy... They tend to last a year or so before I kill the motor or the plunge feature stops working properly http://www.diy.com/departments/jcb-1500w-240v-plunge-router-jcb-ro1500/177750_BQ.prd Does that mean they give you a free replacement or do you keep buying them? If you guys want my opinion the Festool router is the bee's knees, especially if you have their vacuum system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Does that mean they give you a free replacement or do you keep buying them? If you guys want my opinion the Festool router is the bee's knees, especially if you have their vacuum system Ha I wish... Well they do what I want and arnt to expensive.. If I ever get properly going I will invest in better tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Ha I wish... Well they do what I want and arnt to expensive.. If I ever get properly going I will invest in better tools. Your results from your router look really clean as is. You are already properly going buddy! I do know what you mean though and I truly wish things work out how you want I have the luxury of having my company buy tools for me (though they wouldn't be mine if I quit). I am freakin LOVING the Festool stuff we've started getting. When you have the vacuum hooked up you don't have to wear a mask or make a crazy mess. That = happier working and less cleanup time right away. Their stuff is just designed to not cut your fingers off and stuff like that. I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Your results from your router look really clean as is. You are already properly going buddy! I do know what you mean though and I truly wish things work out how you want I have the luxury of having my company buy tools for me (though they wouldn't be mine if I quit). I am freakin LOVING the Festool stuff we've started getting. When you have the vacuum hooked up you don't have to wear a mask or make a crazy mess. That = happier working and less cleanup time right away. Their stuff is just designed to not cut your fingers off and stuff like that. I like it Well that's exactly what I mean.. Stuff like dust collectors and proper stable bench tools... The thing is to get that I need the room so need a proper workshop.. But before I make that step I need to build things up a bit first or it could all be a waste... Step by step :) I mean I do ok at the moment.. But it would be far easier for me to have all the nice tools.. Like an automatic planner that thins wood out level. Man that's one thing I really need.. and a table saw... and a drill press.. and and and :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Well that's exactly what I mean.. Stuff like dust collectors and proper stable bench tools... The thing is to get that I need the room so need a proper workshop.. But before I make that step I need to build things up a bit first or it could all be a waste... Step by step :) I mean I do ok at the moment.. But it would be far easier for me to have all the nice tools.. Like an automatic planner that thins wood out level. Man that's one thing I really need.. and a table saw... and a drill press.. and and and :) Dude how are you not using a planer or table saw?? Are you a human cnc with that router? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Dude how are you not using a planer or table saw?? Are you a human cnc with that router? Haha... well yeah that's what ive had to become.. Did you not see my ninja jigsaw skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassetman Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Learning about dye staining. Came out pretty much how I wanted. Main lesson learned....wear gloves or your hands will change colour for a while. Getting better at applying the top coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Sweet And yes.. Gloves are a must when staining :) I got some more done today.. Making the neck Got the headstock more to shape Need some wings for the headstock to make it wide enough.. For which I use the offcuts from the bottom of the headstock Then I did most of the tenon (just the bottom to finish) And then I trimmed the sides of the neck down using the fretboard as a guide for the router.. and glued the wings on So tomorrow will be fretting day and then if I have enough time I will glue the neck and body together .. Cant wait for that :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassetman Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Finger boards are the toughest component for me to get everything just right. If the dye gets here I'll do the sunburst on the front side tonight and finish the front tomorrow. I went with the "hockey stick" head stock. Thinking about doing the "V"style instead. Not setting the neck for awhile so time to decide....might have to make two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Killer work guys! That hockey stick headstock looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassetman Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Killer work guys! That hockey stick headstock looks awesome Thanks, It's a bit fat still till I decide on the inlay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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