hitman
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Post by hitman on Oct 4, 2007 14:51:21 GMT -5
Im planning on building my own guitar, does anyone have any tips on how to build one without messing it up?  Greatly Appreciated. ;D |
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Post by gfxbss on Oct 4, 2007 21:48:28 GMT -5
well, depends what you mean by make your own guitar. are we talking buying parts and piecing together. or are we talking from scratch? body styles, pup configs ect.....
Tyler
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Post by hitman on Oct 8, 2007 14:31:33 GMT -5
I'm just saying are there any mistakes anyone made that I can learn from?
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Post by sumgai on Oct 8, 2007 15:13:26 GMT -5
hitter, One mistake that I can think of is failing to plan for accidents or screw-ups.  If something goes wrong, it's time, effort and money to fix the error, and it reduces your enjoyment of the project. In my earlier years, an old mentor drilled into me the maxim "Failing to plan ahead is exactly the same as planning to fail." Always consider what might go wrong, and plan accordingly.  But be flexible and adaptable. Sometimes money or time can be saved, if you're willing to change your plans as you go along, or if you need to fix a problem. Good luck! sumgai |
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Post by gfxbss on Oct 8, 2007 20:54:18 GMT -5
i agree w/ sg. also, i would include this in practicing on a spare piece of wood. the first fretboard i did(on the bass that was stolen) wasnt very good. this is because i didnt plan ahead enough, and i didnt know what i was in for. the new one for the remake bass? looks and plays great. dont expect your first one to be your best, but at the same time, it may end up meaning the most....
Tyler
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Post by hitman on Oct 11, 2007 15:24:29 GMT -5
Thanks, That really helps a lot. Im going to start soon.
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If something goes wrong, it's time, effort and money to fix the error, and it reduces your enjoyment of the project.