Posted by Tim LaFave on September 26, 2013 at 11:38am
My latest build, finished. The scale length of this guitar is 18"; it has 21 frets on a tapered neck. The position markers are made from a guitar pick. It has a string through the body construction, with the volume knob on top of the box and a bolt for a bridge.
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Glad it is such a good player. I have an 18 inch scale in the shop that needs some intonation help. I think I know what to do. Rule of 18? Will take a look.
Plays in tune right up the scale, but loses sustain the higher you go due to close fret spacing, I think; but also probably because it is so light. I use the "Rule of 18" to create custom scale lengths, and it really works! See my blog for the details, if interested.
Tim, yeah I have not seen you much. Glad all is well and you are getting sales...You make some of the most incredible, really beautiful headstocks I have ever seen. and the 3 string long scale bass you made is truly un- believable.!!!
Thank you, Ted; I've been out for a while but I'm getting my mojo back! Been selling a lot on EBay and in craft shows, so I need to replenish my stock. Have plans for future guitars made from tin boxes, variations on resonators using tins, a mandolin, lots of piezo only builds on simple necks as these sell for less, and some super-nice stock as well for back-up higher end sells.
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Glad it is such a good player. I have an 18 inch scale in the shop that needs some intonation help. I think I know what to do. Rule of 18? Will take a look.
Plays in tune right up the scale, but loses sustain the higher you go due to close fret spacing, I think; but also probably because it is so light. I use the "Rule of 18" to create custom scale lengths, and it really works! See my blog for the details, if interested.
That is beautiful. Short scales are difficult to get right. How does it play?
Aww, shucks, Ted, thanks! Love your cool chops ... wish we could play together, but distance, (sigh ...)
Tim, yeah I have not seen you much. Glad all is well and you are getting sales...You make some of the most incredible, really beautiful headstocks I have ever seen. and the 3 string long scale bass you made is truly un- believable.!!!
Thank you, Ted; I've been out for a while but I'm getting my mojo back! Been selling a lot on EBay and in craft shows, so I need to replenish my stock. Have plans for future guitars made from tin boxes, variations on resonators using tins, a mandolin, lots of piezo only builds on simple necks as these sell for less, and some super-nice stock as well for back-up higher end sells.
Tim, Looks great.!!!
Thanks, Pitbull ... wasn't sure I liked it, but i think I'll keep it!
i ;ove that headstock !