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by DGNR8
Sun Aug 21, 2022 6:19 pm
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: Fixing a bass tuner
Replies: 1
Views: 652

Fixing a bass tuner

I stumbled into a few basses over the years. My Mustang bass has a loose tulip on the tuner. The tulip slides back in to the tuner, but doesn't stay tight, and causes a buzz/rattle. Can the calipers be pinched more tightly together to hold it, or should I try solder or Loctite? I'd hate to make a me...
by DGNR8
Sun Aug 21, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: How often do you change your strings?
Replies: 17
Views: 2111

Re: How often do you change your strings?

Change them into what? I chose Sloan because I almost never change strings. I have boxes of them, and many that have been strung, then removed to do more work, so are wrapped around a tailpiece poking out in every dangerous way. Some strings start to smell like pennies or garlic over time. No vampir...
by DGNR8
Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:55 pm
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: Custom Airline Style Guitar Finished Pg. 3
Replies: 56
Views: 28655

That is one exceptional guitar. Great idea, nicely done.
by DGNR8
Wed Jun 24, 2015 5:51 pm
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: Hell Labs project update
Replies: 4
Views: 4178

Hell Labs project update

If anyone is wondering, I stopped posting a while back because I was putting all my spare time into building. Last year I put together a dozen or more guitars, including multiple Telecasters. I am going to blog about them, because they are cover just about every model except Snakehead. I made severa...
by DGNR8
Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:00 pm
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: Maverick Build / Restoration
Replies: 73
Views: 45764

Mine looks almost identical. I had a tough time with the the rotary switch, so I did a workaround.
by DGNR8
Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:16 am
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: Mustang neck allignment
Replies: 8
Views: 5620

I have managed to unscrew the neck and brute force it to the side, which may be easier with shorter neck. You have to plow through the initial terror and good sense. I have also been able to do something similar with the bridge, by loosening the screws just slightly. There can be enough wiggle room ...
by DGNR8
Sun Nov 23, 2014 6:42 pm
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: I've been trying to up my game in the knob making dept
Replies: 19
Views: 10597

I like the idea of rethinking the Rick knobs. I have some white Mustang knobs that I really like. Replicas with believable black and brown color options could kick ass. I don't remember what you are using for plastic or resin, but it would be great to have a range of browns, blacks, and creams that ...
by DGNR8
Sun Nov 23, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: any of you guys raised a guitar nut for slide guitar?
Replies: 13
Views: 9878

Sloan wrote:Just a pull a Gary Rosington (Lynyrd Skynyrd) and stick a screwdriver under the strings.
Nice. A screwdriver would look awesome, if it isn't too heavy or stick out too far. I like the idea of a handle. I wonder if they ever move it around like a capo.
by DGNR8
Sun Nov 23, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: Coronado switch tip
Replies: 4
Views: 2922

I had never noticed the difference. I think I just used what was around. I prefer standard sizes.
by DGNR8
Wed Nov 12, 2014 2:04 am
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: 1972 "Prince Tele" Proto-type
Replies: 4
Views: 3567

That noodly font is SO 1970s. Maple body with mahogany stripe?
by DGNR8
Wed Nov 12, 2014 2:01 am
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: Cheeky Neck break Repair?
Replies: 14
Views: 5310

The year would have some bearing on value. If a repair, it's a pretty clean job.
by DGNR8
Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:59 am
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: 1963 Red Sparkle Stratocaster
Replies: 6
Views: 3181

Love every inch.
by DGNR8
Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:55 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Musicmaster
Replies: 23
Views: 15102

I guess I would have to hear it. Seems like putting a hood ornament on a skateboard.
by DGNR8
Fri Oct 31, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: cutting a pickguard?
Replies: 20
Views: 24530

What he said. I use a Bosch Colt router. You could probably use a Dremel with a router bit. The main thing is to have the speed so it doesn't melt. Even if you could cut or saw it cleanly, nothing beats a router for the perfect edge. My router is really too small to make bodies with, but I have done...
by DGNR8
Sun Oct 26, 2014 11:04 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Guitar String Tree/Nut Question
Replies: 5
Views: 5975

Filing the nut may help. Does it line up otherwise?
by DGNR8
Wed Oct 01, 2014 12:32 am
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: the new mij flip flop strats are interesting
Replies: 22
Views: 12075

It's not terribly innovative as a design, but I like the paint. I wonder how the painted frets feel. What if Fender got really crazy and swapped the necks? Ooh, wacky. I almost painted an entire guitar white like a ghost but chickened out. Well—it was a vintage XII. The pointy rectangle pickup hol...
by DGNR8
Tue Sep 30, 2014 1:35 am
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: Maverick Build / Restoration
Replies: 73
Views: 45764

That body was attacked by morons; $1500 for any hacked body is ridiculous unless it has Luther Perkins's arm attached.
by DGNR8
Tue Sep 30, 2014 1:30 am
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: Headstock matching chip repair
Replies: 7
Views: 4933

Vintage vibe. A lot of old necks get that treatment.

What color is that—IBM? It seems to vary. How close is Montana? You may find aerosol, but mixing is tough. Is nitro?
by DGNR8
Sat Sep 27, 2014 1:25 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Somebody get this here Jag
Replies: 3
Views: 5106

I think he has his own cirrcuit hole filled with epoxy.
by DGNR8
Thu Sep 18, 2014 12:23 am
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: GFS Factory Buyout Clearance - ambidextrous strats
Replies: 13
Views: 4483

How exactly does that happen? You can't even use it as a router template. Nice Dobro bodies on sale though.