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by Greg Kindig
Tue Oct 04, 2016 10:48 am
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: homemade knobs too loose
Replies: 10
Views: 13915

Re: homemade knobs too loose

Thanks for the tips. I was thinking of a DIY solution like using tape. The knobs are made of cherry, closer to 1-1/4" in diameter. They have a top recess for a US quarter. Used a 15/16" bit to make the recess, then used the hole saw to cut out the knob. I checked my pots- the shafts are 6MM.
by Greg Kindig
Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:41 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: homemade knobs too loose
Replies: 10
Views: 13915

homemade knobs too loose

I made some wooden knobs for a custom electric guitar I am building with a 1-1/2" hole saw. Center hole is 1/4". Pot shafts are about 7/32". Any good tips on making them fit tight? Thanks!
by Greg Kindig
Mon Sep 26, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Delacaster
Replies: 7
Views: 8248

Re: Delacaster

Maryland would be a bugger. Alaska, too.
by Greg Kindig
Sun Sep 25, 2016 2:14 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Delacaster
Replies: 7
Views: 8248

Re: Delacaster

It will probably stay in the studio.
by Greg Kindig
Fri Sep 23, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Delacaster
Replies: 7
Views: 8248

Delacaster

I'm building a custom solid body electric for my guitar teacher. His studio is called "Delaware Guitar School". The guitar body is in the shape of the state of Delaware. I took into account the weight, proportions, strap connection points, and general principles of a tele style guitar. I a...
by Greg Kindig
Sat Sep 17, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: top mounted pots
Replies: 26
Views: 27517

Re: top mounted pots

Thanks for the good tips and I have already drawn it full scale. Would it be more interesting if I now moved my construction of the guitar to another section of the forum, maybe detailed builds?
by Greg Kindig
Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:40 am
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: top mounted pots
Replies: 26
Views: 27517

Re: top mounted pots

I don't want to belabor this topic, but I want to make sure I do this right. I have attached a photo of my bridge and have drawn a yellow line on the intended scale line +/-. If anyone has concerns or other thoughts please let me know. Thanks!
by Greg Kindig
Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:58 am
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: top mounted pots
Replies: 26
Views: 27517

Re: top mounted pots

I have a tele style bridge as pictured and the saddles' string lengths vary by 3/8" (with low E being longest). Any refinement on where to set the bridge? Also regarding the neck pocket. Neck is 24 fret bolt on. My design has the flexibility of placing the neck so there is a full 3-sided pocket...
by Greg Kindig
Fri Sep 09, 2016 9:34 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: top mounted pots
Replies: 26
Views: 27517

Re: top mounted pots

Since I am not using stock plans, any tips or info sources on determining where to set the bridge? This is what I was going to do: Establish a point on the body at the scale length (25.5") and draw a perpendicular line. Set the bridge so that the center of the saddles adjustability range is on ...
by Greg Kindig
Thu Sep 08, 2016 3:31 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: top mounted pots
Replies: 26
Views: 27517

Re: top mounted pots

Thanks to everyone on this board. Update on the guitar: I have a nice slab of cherry for the body, a repurposed maple neck with rosewood fretboard. tele style top loaded bridge, vintage tele bridge pickup (no neck pickup), & a thin piece of rosewood for the control plate. Plate will have volume ...
by Greg Kindig
Fri Aug 26, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: top mounted pots
Replies: 26
Views: 27517

Re: top mounted pots

I may consider a small rectangular control plate like a Tele. Thin figured contrasting wood. Client wants single soapbar pickup, no need for a switch. Looking for economy pickups.
Should I be posting these other questions on other forums?
Thanks for all your responses!
by Greg Kindig
Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:23 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: top mounted pots
Replies: 26
Views: 27517

Re: top mounted pots

Yea, among other shapes I have in mind. Currently I am designing a guitar in the shape of the state of Delaware, where I live.
by Greg Kindig
Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:31 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: top mounted pots
Replies: 26
Views: 27517

Re: top mounted pots

electric baritone uke back sm.jpg
Here are the pics.
by Greg Kindig
Thu Aug 25, 2016 1:35 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: top mounted pots
Replies: 26
Views: 27517

Re: top mounted pots

I have attached photos of my electric baritone ukulele (same tuning as top 4 guitar strings). I was able to chase the wire from the pickup thru the endpin jack. No volume/tone controls. Body and neck are one piece of cherry. Body fins are walnut.
by Greg Kindig
Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:58 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: top mounted pots
Replies: 26
Views: 27517

Re: top mounted pots

Peter,
I like your solution. That is what I have in mind. Thanks for your reply.
Those are some beautiful guitars!
by Greg Kindig
Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:18 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: top mounted pots
Replies: 26
Views: 27517

top mounted pots

Hello, I am new to this forum. I have made several stringed instruments over the past 40 years. I have a lot of woodworking experience. I am now retired and getting into electrics. I recently made a solid body baritone ukulele. I am in the planning stages for some full size solid body electric guita...

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