The term "restoration" does not disturb me in this particular case. You are simply replacing parts that are no longer functional and restoring the instrument to playable condition. If you were...
The term "restoration" does not disturb me in this particular case. You are simply replacing parts that are no longer functional and restoring the instrument to playable condition. If you were...
If you mean the gain switch in the buffer schematic. It’s a little din switch in some or those pegs with a little bridge you see in computers.
I didn’t bother. You have two resistors at the start...
Sounds like you are having fun. The nut can be fettled with super glue and baking soda iirc a search of YouTube etc will show you how.
As for the FET’s I read about getting them matched and or...
I shouldn't worry too much about the neck yet, see what it's like when in action. And I imagine at our level of sophistication you could do a certain amount of correction on the frets, even if they...
Just an update for anyone else who might be interested in learning this technique. I took Steve Sorensen's advice and sealed a top with shellac, and this worked far better. I was surprised that the...
1. Watch James Condino's video tutorial on sunbursting.
2. While I finish off 'bursts with an airbrush to even things out, I have found that a quick wipe with 1 lb cut shellac as a sealer helps...
Being just as inaccurate with a hand drill as you, I worked out a way to get my bushings accurately located. See this....
Hi Keme,
I thank you for this thread. I am enjoying your adventuresome spirit and willingness to share your thought process. I am having fun following your build and hope you end up with an...
I have standard push pull pots bought from the bay of evil. Not sure on exact dimensions but an inch or so sounds about right. I had a little trouble with depth in that my cavity cover is carved...
I have recently built this 186901
It has magnetic and piezo pickups. The piezo is in the bridge and has a FET buffer built into the body. I run it off a 9v battery. But it can be made to run off...
It is so interesting to hear the extreme differences between Ralf's pick preference compared to Caterina Lichtenberg's.
This is my favorite bluegrass tune to play. I like slowing it down a little to really make it groove.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELEfe-2e18o
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This. This is a tapir. So I assume you mean the taper? ;)