Hi , Clint . Nice build ! I use tension pins myself often . Try filing the tension pins down where the string hits them ,coming out , on the inside of the pin . there's a sharp edge there . I've also used a knife to dull these down . I currently put these in at a angle , with the top of the pin pointing slightly toward the head of the guitar . They seem to work fine then .
Yeah, there are 1/8 by 3/4 tension pins from Menards in there...it was an experiment. Only problem is that it bends the strings at a pretty severe angle because they're so far from the bridge. Have to refine that idea for the next one. Or get used to popping strings a lot, I guess.
Very pleasing, bone bottom to flame top. I'll take a sip of that bourbon too. One thing, is there metal to keep the strings from gouging into the tail piece?
Thanx! The photo makes the wood color look a little more striking than it is in person...I just used some wood stain on it, and I think it mellowed overnight. Still my favorite build so far.
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Hi , Clint . Nice build ! I use tension pins myself often . Try filing the tension pins down where the string hits them ,coming out , on the inside of the pin . there's a sharp edge there . I've also used a knife to dull these down . I currently put these in at a angle , with the top of the pin pointing slightly toward the head of the guitar . They seem to work fine then .
Should be okay like that Gus. If not, put a screw or something across the tail piece an inch or so up.
Yeah, there are 1/8 by 3/4 tension pins from Menards in there...it was an experiment. Only problem is that it bends the strings at a pretty severe angle because they're so far from the bridge. Have to refine that idea for the next one. Or get used to popping strings a lot, I guess.
Very pleasing, bone bottom to flame top. I'll take a sip of that bourbon too. One thing, is there metal to keep the strings from gouging into the tail piece?
Thanx! The photo makes the wood color look a little more striking than it is in person...I just used some wood stain on it, and I think it mellowed overnight. Still my favorite build so far.
Perfect Combo! Beautiful git!