danw
cheap bastard
Just wired up my frankenstein homemade guitar this afternoon. I basically wanted to see if I could make a functional instrument, and I've been happily surprised with the result. It's far from perfect, and many, many mistakes were made, but the next one will be better for it. This thing has been a huge learning experience. And it plays as well as my other guitars.
15-dollar craigslist neck, suspected to be from a Teisco
3-layer body glued up from Lowe's western redcedar. Hollow wings, solid center. The lighter-colored portion is raised a little.
basswood center strips / accents to cover up hideous wood joints. These are partially inlayed but also raised a little.
bocote tailpiece with individual string-benders, and matching pickup rings and knobs with swirly inserts.
2 minwax water-based greens -> shellac -> tru-oil
GFS Dream 180 pickups and roller bridge
2 vol, 2 tone, coil tap, and bypass switch (push/pulls)
It'll be a few days on the sound samples (I start teaching again Wednesday), but I'm really happy with what I'm hearing so far.
Pictures:
I'm open to all criticism, but try and keep it constructive.
15-dollar craigslist neck, suspected to be from a Teisco
3-layer body glued up from Lowe's western redcedar. Hollow wings, solid center. The lighter-colored portion is raised a little.
basswood center strips / accents to cover up hideous wood joints. These are partially inlayed but also raised a little.
bocote tailpiece with individual string-benders, and matching pickup rings and knobs with swirly inserts.
2 minwax water-based greens -> shellac -> tru-oil
GFS Dream 180 pickups and roller bridge
2 vol, 2 tone, coil tap, and bypass switch (push/pulls)
It'll be a few days on the sound samples (I start teaching again Wednesday), but I'm really happy with what I'm hearing so far.
Pictures:
I'm open to all criticism, but try and keep it constructive.
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