Story of a Guitar
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Design & construction of an electric guitar by a non-luthier.
I see now, thanks! 🙏🏼
January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
I see now, thanks! 🙏🏼
As far as I know, some guitars come with flattened frets from the manufacturer, like the Gibson "Fretless Wonder". I also have an old Jim Dunlop scan that shows a model of flat fretwire (now discontinued). It seems that sometimes this is intentional.
January 10, 2026 at 4:33 AM
As far as I know, some guitars come with flattened frets from the manufacturer, like the Gibson "Fretless Wonder". I also have an old Jim Dunlop scan that shows a model of flat fretwire (now discontinued). It seems that sometimes this is intentional.
Kudos for the creativity!
January 10, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Kudos for the creativity!
What are these metal parts on the bass side next to the pickups?
January 10, 2026 at 2:53 AM
What are these metal parts on the bass side next to the pickups?
That amount of frets reminds me of the PRS "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" and Uli Roth's guitar…
January 8, 2026 at 9:35 PM
That amount of frets reminds me of the PRS "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" and Uli Roth's guitar…
To my knowledge that label is necessary for things coated with nickel, because it is toxic if inhaled in large quantities…
January 6, 2026 at 9:36 PM
To my knowledge that label is necessary for things coated with nickel, because it is toxic if inhaled in large quantities…
It looks similar to the SG-2000 but I don't believe it is one. The bridge on those was a bit more substantial. I've seen some on Reverb for less than 1k if you want one…
January 6, 2026 at 9:24 PM
It looks similar to the SG-2000 but I don't believe it is one. The bridge on those was a bit more substantial. I've seen some on Reverb for less than 1k if you want one…
What do you need to do? Schematics of the more complex amps are divided on several sheets for preamp, power amp and power supply.
January 6, 2026 at 9:06 PM
What do you need to do? Schematics of the more complex amps are divided on several sheets for preamp, power amp and power supply.
I like these cabinets with wicker cane grilles. Randall Smith explains on his youtube channel how they found their way to the cabinets he made. He has lots of great stories to tell.
January 6, 2026 at 8:59 PM
I like these cabinets with wicker cane grilles. Randall Smith explains on his youtube channel how they found their way to the cabinets he made. He has lots of great stories to tell.
Guitar stands tend to stand in the way. If space is not abundant, I prefer wall hangers.
January 6, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Guitar stands tend to stand in the way. If space is not abundant, I prefer wall hangers.