Just Finished Building A Neck-Thru Headless Star Guitar..............................

[Jeffblue]

I have had this guitar for years and I got it with a broken headstock. I have always had this crazy idea about turning this guitar into a headless. So, here it is. Tuners are from a Hohner "The Sting" guitar, Schaller humbucker and an onboard active 3 way crossover/EQ. (Sorry for the bad lighting and mediocre photography)

 

[Dave Locher]

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Rock on!

 

[Mincer]

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Wow, very cool project!!

 

[RorySquier]

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You did a great job!



;>)/

 

[Chris Pile]

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Tell us more.

 

[JB_From_Hell]

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Tell us more.

Word. I like the headless guitars.

 

[Jeffblue]

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This guitar was originally set up with a tremolo bridge. I will probably put a cover on the back and perhaps change the pickup. The action is a little high so I will probably leave this guitar in either open D or open E tuning to play slide guitar on. Slide on the wild side.

(I could picture Johnny Winter playing a guitar like this while he was here)

 

[JB_From_Hell]

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Can the action not be lowered?

 

[Jeffblue]

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Can the action not be lowered?

I lowered it as far as it will go. I may decide to acquire a shallower bridge. I'll see what is available. I love these Schaller roller bridges, but they are a little higher than some bridges. Anyone have any ideas? It must be a top loading bridge with string-thru holes.

 

[Chris Pile]

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Bolt on neck? Shim it.

 

[Jeffblue]

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Bolt on neck? Shim it.

Neck-Thru. Saddles/bridge cannot be lowered any further, it is as low as it will go.

 

[GuitarDoc]

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Bolt on neck? Shim it.

A great example of not reading the previous posts before posting. NOT EVEN the heading!!

 

[GuitarDoc]

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Great project. Looks like it was a LOT of fun designing and working on it.

I'm not one for headless, but the idea is intriguing. Sure helps to resolve possible neck dive issues with some guitars.

 

[Chris Pile]

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A great example of not reading the previous posts before posting. NOT EVEN the heading!!

For once, you're correct. MY BAD.

 

[Jeffblue]

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It's all good. The guitar sounds great and for now, works well playing slide guitar. If I can find a bridge that would work, I'll get it. Today I'm waiting for the delivery of my Stew Mac SG guitar kit and lacquer project.

 

[Mincer]

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It's all good. The guitar sounds great and for now, works well playing slide guitar. If I can find a bridge that would work, I'll get it. Today I'm waiting for the delivery of my Stew Mac SG guitar kit and lacquer project.

Make sure you document that build here. I love threads like that.

 

[nexion218]

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A great example of not reading the previous posts before posting. NOT EVEN the heading!!

I seriously ask this with the utmost respect towards the knowledge of both of you, but I'm kinda new here and I was wondering... How long have you two been married?

(I am very sincere about the respect part, but I couldn't help it... When I read those two lines I was laughing so hard I almost fell off the chair...)

 

[jeremy]

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they are still in denial of their love/loathing for each other

 

[Chris Pile]

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No…. I'm pretty sure I hate him, and he has zero respect for his elders and his betters.

 

[Jeffblue]

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See.........this is a special place....and we have many special people. Some love.......some hate.......some love to hate. Love-hate relationships........sweet as well as the bitter-sweet. Me?.......I prefer love.