Anyway, on this one -
*I used a wood nut and screw in eyelets as string guides, instead of a aluminum nut
*Instead of using bike chain to make a tailpiece, I extended the neck and ran the stings through. I used 3/16" pop in eyelets as string ferrules
*Instead of the old "nut and bolt" bridge, I made one from some trim moulding and fretwire
*I made a separate fingerboard, and marked with aged pearloid dots
*I used a dual piezo (in parallel) setup for the electronics
* I used a larger box for more acoustic volume
Overall I'm VERY happy with the new one. It sounds fantastic, and plays great as well. The recessed screw in eyelets on the headstock worked great for making sure that the strings were straight across the nut and had adequate downward tension to prevent rattling and tuning issues. I also dig the "matched" design of the headstock and tail end of the neck - really looks cohesive. I need to make some final intonation adjustments and then I can screw/bolt the bridge in place... but right now it's close enough to just having fun playing it.
Anyway, some pics -
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I agree, you would be ok using the eyelets on the top to keep the string from cutting into the tail which would mess up the tuning, but I think you still need the ones on the bottom of the tailpiece for the same reason.
Great looking cbg----where are you finding your tuners?
Ellwood T, Bear said:
Thanks :)
I'm just trying to make each build better than the one before it. The process definitely gets easier as you figure out a few tricks. I just started another one today and I'm about 70% done already.