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Hand Tools Only?

Started by T-Gripped. Last reply by ILL GREEN Mar 2, 2019. 5 Replies

I would like to build a sold body. But I do not own a router nor have ever used one. Does anyone notch the back with hand tools? Any tips or pointers?? TIA!Continue

Converting a 6 string solid body to 3 string solid body?

Started by Tex Pierce. Last reply by Tex Pierce Sep 30, 2017. 6 Replies

What would be the best string spacings and is it better to start in the middle of the neck or use upper or lower side? I have 2 solid body electrics, one a epi less paul II and a fender afinity tele.…Continue

Drifting into the Solid Body region of the Green Swamp

Started by G.S. Monroe Feb 27, 2017. 0 Replies

Hello, it's been a while since I've posted on CBN.Recently I've been focusing on solid body instruments, and this one just might inspire you to greater levels.This is a 26" Baritone Stick Dulcimer,…Continue

My 2nd first solid body guitar

Started by Nick Johnson. Last reply by Paul Craig May 28, 2016. 1 Reply

Hey everyone. I'm still pretty new around here and I like that there seems to be a group…Continue

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Comment by Where's Uranus? on May 27, 2014 at 6:13am

This is a Hofner style tremolo, like a Bigsby requires no routing it mounts on top, like a Bigsby works best with a roller bridge, NB I say works best, you could probably get away with a $6 economy style bridge, if you kept the notches clean and a little bit lubed.

http://www.allparts.com/GB-0506-010-Economy-Solid-Body-Bridge_p_153...

Comment by Where's Uranus? on May 27, 2014 at 6:09am

This is a Gibson style roller bridge, where the Bigsby would replace the tailpiece.

http://www.guitarfetish.com/Wilkinson-Brass-Roller-Bridge-Locking-S...

Comment by Where's Uranus? on May 27, 2014 at 6:08am

See, this is a roller style bridge for a Tele, they just remove the part where the strings feed thru, it's a flat plate.

http://www.guitarfetish.com/Xaviere-Tele-Roller-Bridge-for-Vibrato-...

Comment by Where's Uranus? on May 27, 2014 at 6:06am

For a Bigsby, your best going with a roller bridge of some kind, to take the friction off the strings. I've seen them in Gibson style, I think I saw them in Tele style as well.

Do you absolutely have to have a Bigsby? The Hofner style vibrato might be an easier fit?

Comment by Marty Newbery on May 27, 2014 at 2:54am

  G'Day All, after a bit of help if possible ? I have an old Strat Style electric that I'm totally modifying, the prob is I want to add a B5 Bigsby vibrato but unsure of the best sort of bridge to use and the easiest to fit this style, have checked out heap's an all kind's on the web, most seem to fit Gibson style though with the 2 wheel's etc or would I be better off and just make my own Bone bridge and would that work ? Cheer's

Comment by The Phrygian Kid on February 16, 2014 at 9:00pm
:D you won't be the first guitar maker to hide a screwup with paint brother. It can still be a one of a kind home spun classic. Keep us posted.
Comment by Cause the Blue rat on February 16, 2014 at 6:14am
My first build will be a fretless solid. No pics yet. Want to get this thing painted to hide all my really poor woodworking skills. Was chiseling grooves for the pickup wires and the two piece body snapped in half. That would have really sucked, or been funny as hell, if I were playing it when that happened.
Comment by The Phrygian Kid on May 22, 2013 at 9:02pm
Yeah man cry tough is great. He's had both hips replaced a couple of years ago yet still goes bezel performing despite his pain which makes the song incredibly prophetic.

He's got two of mine btw :D
Comment by The Phrygian Kid on May 22, 2013 at 8:59pm
Comment by jabes on May 22, 2013 at 8:39pm

anyone know why the pics are stretched? yours don't seem to be jef.

those vees are fab.

 and congrats on the guit for Nils lofgren, we still play his old 'cry tough 'album now and again..;)

 

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My 2nd first solid body guitar

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Richey Kay #31 - my first solid body

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Kensi, my Dark Fae Spellcaster

Started by Kel Wilson. Last reply by Matt McCarthy Dec 12, 2015. 6 Replies

electrify a solid body

Started by vinny brig. Last reply by Ricky Johnson Nov 10, 2015. 5 Replies

23 inch solid body Tenor Guitar #165

Started by G.S. Monroe. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Nov 5, 2015. 3 Replies

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The Blacksnake

Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by Randy S. Bretz Nov 25, 2014. 2 Replies

Blackwood resonators, June 2012

Started by The Phrygian Kid. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Jan 13, 2013. 7 Replies

Are you ready for a Football Soild body CBG?

Started by Bob Lumpkin. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Aug 18, 2012. 3 Replies

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fitting the neck to the body

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