Recent content by bluesguy72

Im in the designing phase of an archtop guitar, and based on my calculations the neck angle is supposed to be 6 degrees.. but this seems sort of intense to me, then again this is my first time working with an archtop style bridge with the tune o matic on top. Any input is greatly appreciated...

so, im in the designing stage of a new build, in the style of a harmony h77 or tg-46 dan auerbachs favourite guitar, the body made out of a solid piece of maple routed completely out save for the material for the neck pocket (since i dont have the experience or equipment to build a true...

Anybody out there own a walnut strat? i cant decide on a neck and fretboard material that would match well with the walnut. i was considering a one piece maple neck but i am unsure, opinions? thanks!

Anybody hear own or play a solid rosewood strat? or an ash or alder strat with a solid rosewood neck for that matter? how does it sound? ive read that it actually sounds thinner than a one piece maple neck.. i find this hard to believe, thanks for any help.

So im preparing to build a speaker cabinet so my voc ac15c1 can drive a bit harder. i play heavy alt blues and hard rock and was considering a 2x12 with celestion g12k what do you guys think?

I love andrew stockdale's guitar tone real rock n roll, pickup suggestions for something similar would be cool. does he have 57 classics or burstbuckers in his sg? anyone know?

Im considering making one, ive priced it out and its gunna cost me around 450-500 to build. I've always wanted one, what do you guys think? for a 6th of the price of a gibson? cant beat that.

okay so, im looking to order a new bridge and tuners for my epi g400 custom.. and these guys sell the same parts as stew mac for half the price.. is it too good to be true? specifically looking at the grover tuners http://www.guitarfetish.com/Full-Size-Gold-Grover-Style-3x3-Tuners_p_276.html...

pretty straight forward question; what are the standard sizes of seymour duncan magnets?

A long time ago in a music shop far away i played my very first gibson les paul, i used to say, "they are just over rated" was i ever wrong.. shortly after that i decided if i wouldn't buy an epiphone and i would just wait to have the money to buy a gibson.. i stuck true to that. i never owned...

Im going to check out one of these tonight if i buy it chances are ill swap the pickups, i was thinking a custom custom bridge, phat cat neck in the middle, and a alnico ii pro in the neck. opinions? suggestions? past experiences? ive been wanting a 3 humbucker guitar for a while to add a bit...

Im preparing to order parts for my next build an all mahogany 335/339 style guitar with an ebony fretboard, i was going to use an sh-11 and either a sh-2 or alnico 2 pro in the neck but cant decide on a middle position pickup. im open to any suggestions, i play a unique power blues, sort of...