OK here it is a 4 stringer, my first build, it was the great fun, despite the mistakes, what first build isn't.
Maple neck, recycled gym flooring, 24" scale, ebonixed oak fret board, read vinegar and steel wool mixture, works like a charm on oak. Mandolin machines, two sets of 4 to a pack, it was calling my name. I inlayed half a washer to prevent the strings form cutting into the neck, and a piece of welding rod at the other end for the same. Lignum Vitae nut, it was all I had on hand but fits well with the fret board I think, it is hard and seems to sound good. Maple bridge and sink drain hole cover sound holes.
Sounds good and plenty of fum left in that old box.
I have since found some better boxes for build #2,3,4........
Thanks to all for the time and expert know how which saves me about a million years of build time.
Cheers Ron.
Maple neck, recycled gym flooring, 24" scale, ebonixed oak fret board, read vinegar and steel wool mixture, works like a charm on oak. Mandolin machines, two sets of 4 to a pack, it was calling my name. I inlayed half a washer to prevent the strings form cutting into the neck, and a piece of welding rod at the other end for the same. Lignum Vitae nut, it was all I had on hand but fits well with the fret board I think, it is hard and seems to sound good. Maple bridge and sink drain hole cover sound holes.
Sounds good and plenty of fum left in that old box.
I have since found some better boxes for build #2,3,4........
Thanks to all for the time and expert know how which saves me about a million years of build time.
Cheers Ron.
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The washer came in after I had cut the center hole, the tuners are in one piece and it was the only way I could have figured them. Maybe the washer adds to the sound transfer to the neck, who knows.
Thanks again great fun to build as I had never built anything like this before. Electric or reso would be my next first try.
Cheers Ron.
Hey, "obsession" is right - ever notice how we all talk about building #2, 3, 4, .... I've only got like SEVEN cigar boxes lined up for future builds!
Welcome to the Revolution!