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Title: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: markcasq on April 08, 2012, 03:59:36 PM
This is the D.I.Y. (Do It Yourself) thread? It's where you can share your DIYs, tips and ask questions.
I learned to install pickups and modify guitar circuitry when I brought my guitar to a shop and they failed to convert my guitar to series/parallel wiring using the push/pull pots. Since then, I slowly learned to DIY stuff, and it is a happy journey, very satisfying.
How about you?
QUESTION to fellow DIYer's in Philmusic
How do I route without a routing tool? I wanted to cut through a floyd backplate so I can adjust the termol-no inside even with the backplate attached. I'd like to know who has experience on this and what tools have you used?
I thought of using a soldering iron but that will be messy and I might get cancer :| . The other way is for me to drill several holes then remove the center part, but I think that will not be a very clean cut. The other way is to bring this to a luthier, but that will take some time and I want this done before the holiday ends.
Any suggestions? Below is the backplate that I wanted to cut.
Post any questions you have in this thread and our experienced forum members may be able to help.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - help on how to route a tremolo backplate?
Post by: r_chino18 on April 08, 2012, 04:10:11 PM
^^^
From my experience, madali lang putulin ang mga pickguard material gamit yung talim ng lagaring bakal bro. Hindi kasi siya malutong na plastic. Actually medyo malambot na plastic yan. Kahat hawakan mo nalang yung mismong blade, pero syempre balutan mo ng karton or thick cloth. Ang medyo tricky part na lang ay kung papano mo puputulin yung pinaka width niya. Pero pwede naman siguro via drill. Tapos lihain mo na lang para kuminis yung mga gilid. :-)
Good luck!
Title: Re: DIY Thread - help on how to route a tremolo backplate?
Post by: siore on April 08, 2012, 04:17:08 PM
Drill large holes (as practical) at the corners, and saw your way in. That's the rough work, so leave a bit of allowance. Then 'cut' to the finish lines with rough files, 60-100grit sandpaper, then 400-600grit, in that order. Takes time. Takes elbow grease. Mas madali if you just route the thing out, or have someone to do it for you. Mas malinis pa, with less chance of errors.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - help on how to route a tremolo backplate?
Post by: markcasq on April 08, 2012, 11:30:57 PM
Thanks, I'll try that tomorrow, will update you.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: juntwang on April 08, 2012, 11:49:06 PM
you can use a Dremel or any rotary tool with a small cutting disk, but you need to practice first on how it works. :)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: markcasq on April 09, 2012, 12:04:53 AM
Ganito ba yun? Baka pwede drill na lang, tapos bili ako ng rotary disc na bala, check ko to bukas sa hardware store. pero if I do this I need the backplate to be secure. Wala ako working table and clamps, pero baka magawan ko naman ng paraan. Sige thanks for this, something new to learn... baka ma GAS naman ako sa dremel, hehe. (https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFwHt1AQ8VFRdY918K5CgLvzkifihWsLhUMMiB4XMIPfuHd9Jn)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: markcasq on April 09, 2012, 01:20:24 PM
Thanks for all your suggestions. The dremel suggestion gave me an idea to use the routing bits that I use for guitar wood. And then today I learned how to use sanding paper!
So here's the process: 1. I used the routing bits (not sure if that's what it is called) to cut through the already existing hole in the back plate. I used a chopping board with rubber edges to clamp the back plate :-D. (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FK1X89vu43s/T4JrT2NsPlI/AAAAAAAAKCk/yPS3dmsLdNQ/s800/P1000382.JPG) (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-dUjseDWwYuU/T4JrULZW-VI/AAAAAAAAKCg/GvFggXIfQoA/s800/P1000385.JPG)
It was a messy outcome, and I thought I would just have live with a crooked hole, anyway it's in the back of the guitar. (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_vhsJJ2PqP0/T4JrTCugvqI/AAAAAAAAKCc/WqIG897QOXo/s800/P1000387.JPG) (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hMVz3WwToWk/T4Jri6x0PBI/AAAAAAAAKC0/F-6_9OlS488/s800/P1000389.JPG)
2. Then I remembered I had some sanding paper, so I tried to use it, and I was surprised at the result. I have 150, 280, and 400 grit sitting around that I bought 6 mos ago to lower a locking nut, but never got to do it. It's not perfect, but it's far from the initial crooked cut from the routing bit. (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tOQszmQJShM/T4JsfEXy0_I/AAAAAAAAKDI/CMjKEtWI32Q/s800/P1000390.JPG)
3. And here it is attached to the guitar. It's not perfect, but it's good enough for me. What I realized was good with DIY is that if I make mistakes, it's not a very big deal vs. if I paid someone to do it and they didn't do a good job. I am more forgiving to myself :-D (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HTwIYSAInNs/T4Jsej_qOcI/AAAAAAAAKDA/MRAfpnandkA/s800/P1000394.JPG) (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-l5dxKVJ5wWY/T4Jsd_Iq88I/AAAAAAAAKC8/mTcfpoQvXPU/s800/P1000396.JPG) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QFTwf2ezITg/T4JssbfXi-I/AAAAAAAAKDU/C56N6TJTqmQ/s640/P1000398.JPG)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: r_chino18 on April 09, 2012, 04:45:32 PM
What I realized was good with DIY is that if I make mistakes, it's not a very big deal vs. if I paid someone to do it and they didn't do a good job. I am more forgiving to myself :-D
Definitely! :-)
It's also an avenue for gaining more knowledge. Congrats sa outcome bro! From the pics, parang malinis naman. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: juntwang on April 09, 2012, 05:56:56 PM
nice result sir! :)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: thugs on April 09, 2012, 06:14:57 PM
Try ko rin to mamaya! gamit coping saw! heheeh! palagay ko mas madali magcut dun.. thanks for the Tip!
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: markcasq on April 09, 2012, 10:37:07 PM
Ayun, may bago na naman ako natutunan, "coping saw", may ganyan pala! (http://www.technologystudent.com/images2/coping4.gif)
Wahaha! Yan yung sinasabi ko dun sa previous post ko. Essentially, ganyan din. Pero prehistoric lang kasi hahawakan niyo yung mismong talim ng lagaring bakal. :-P Pag coping saw, may assembly na siya para mas safe, saka baka mas pino yung talim.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: markcasq on April 09, 2012, 11:51:23 PM
Wahaha! Yan yung sinasabi ko dun sa previous post ko. Essentially, ganyan din. Pero prehistoric lang kasi hahawakan niyo yung mismong talim ng lagaring bakal. :-P Pag coping saw, may assembly na siya para mas safe, saka baka mas pino yung talim.
Ah! O nga actually nag prepare na din ako ng lagaring bakal after you suggested kahapon. pero bigla ako nagkaron ng bagong idea pag gising ko today... naisip ko may mga drill bit pala ako. Mas konting muscle ang kelangan gamitin, hehe.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: mikko21ganja on April 10, 2012, 12:29:56 AM
Just sharing this DIY paint job i did recently :) Good pm bro :)
I first striped of the paint with rough sand paper (was supposed to use the heat gun method, but doesn't seem to work on the weathered black finish.) (http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/522062_391778487508515_635613508_n.jpg)
covered up the grains with 2 layers white enamel paint and sanded with fine sandpaper to get an even surface
i then spray painted it laquer yellow with 3 layers, and let dry for 3 days
spray painted it with 3 layers of orange on the edges, let it dried for 3 days
i then spraypainted with 4 layers of black on the edges, dried it for 3 days again
i then used 2 layers clear polyurethane spraypaint for the gloss, and let it dry for a week
lightly sanded it to further even out the finish
then added the final 2 layers of polyurethane spraypaint :-) (http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/564447_391780530841644_795077893_n.jpg) (http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/s720x720/525737_391781407508223_148408973_n.jpg)
(sorry walang pics simula dun sa yellow stage, slipped my mind to take pics)
Hope this could be useful :-D
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: markcasq on April 10, 2012, 12:36:51 AM
Just sharing this DIY paint job i did recently :) Good pm bro :)
I first striped of the paint with rough sand paper (was supposed to use the heat gun method, but doesn't seem to work on the weathered black finish.)
covered up the grains with 2 layers white enamel paint and sanded with fine sandpaper to get an even surface
then added another white layer of paint
i then spray painted it laquer yellow with 3 layers, and let dry for 3 days
spray painted it with 3 layers of orange on the edges, let it dried for 3 days
i then spraypainted with 4 layers of black on the edges, dried it for 3 days again
i then used 2 layers clear polyurethane spraypaint for the gloss, and let it dry for a week
lightly sanded it to further even out the finish
then added the final 2 layers of polyurethane spraypaint :-)
Hope this could be useful :-D
Thanks bro, this is very useful! Excellent job! Some questions: What brand of paint did you use? Did you mix it or straight out of the can? did you use brush or spray? San nakaka-bili ng pang spray? Do you have a compressor? How about yung yellow lacquer? Ano brand yung binili mo? Did you have to mix it pa?
And did painting have an impact on the tone? Nagbago ba tunog? Or ganun pa din?
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: mikko21ganja on April 10, 2012, 12:44:49 AM
Thanks bro, this is very useful! Excellent job! Some questions: What brand of paint did you use? Did you mix it or straight out of the can? did you use brush or spray? San nakaka-bili ng pang spray? Do you have a compressor? How about yung yellow lacquer? Ano brand yung binili mo? Did you have to mix it pa?
And did painting have an impact on the tone? Nagbago ba tunog? Or ganun pa din?
The white enamel is ACE spraypaint
I used RJ london spraypaint cans for the yellow, orange, and black :)
The Polyurethane spraypaint can is Bosny,
I bought all of them at ACE Hardware :) I didn't really feel any change with regards to tone.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: r_chino18 on April 10, 2012, 12:49:20 AM
The white enamel is ACE spraypaint I used RJ london spraypaint cans for the yellow, orange, and black :) The Polyurethane spraypaint can is Bosny, I bought all of them at ACE Hardware :) I didn't really feel any change with regards to tone.
Parang ang hirap mag spray paint ng "burst" na regular spray paint lang ang gamit. Parang ang dali magkamali. Ang daling mapakapal ng paint of mag-off sa sinusundan na linya.
Though you did a nice work there sir. Some spray painting skills you have. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: mikko21ganja on April 10, 2012, 12:58:17 AM
Parang ang hirap mag spray paint ng "burst" na regular spray paint lang ang gamit. Parang ang dali magkamali. Ang daling mapakapal ng paint of mag-off sa sinusundan na linya.
Though you did a nice work there sir. Some spray painting skills you have. :mrgreen:
Thanks bro :-)
I was supposed to try that leather dye technique i saw on youtube, it seemed so easy, pero ayoko naman mag practice sa gitara na 'to :-D
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: stringman on April 10, 2012, 07:35:42 AM
I think coping saw is better to saw off the pickguard material. Pag power tool kasi tendency is mag melt yung plastic sa init.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: free2rock on April 10, 2012, 09:23:45 AM
For pickguard material? Not so much. One pass, tapos na yun.
If you ARE using a saw, make sure you use fine teeth. Better yet, get a Jeweler's saw ;-)
Yeah, jewelers saw is just right. Yung dremel has fine saw materials.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: free2rock on April 10, 2012, 06:08:05 PM
Naisip ko lang. Another alternative is you may have simply drilled holes just inside the perimiter until you cut off the hole. Then take a flat bastard file and SLOWLY smoothen the edges until satisfied.
Till next time nalang. ;-)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: markcasq on April 10, 2012, 06:42:51 PM
Naisip ko lang. Another alternative is you may have simply drilled holes just inside the perimiter until you cut off the hole. Then take a flat bastard file and SLOWLY smoothen the edges until satisfied.
Till next time nalang. ;-)
mas mabilis yung ginamit ko na bit, although baka mas naging mas straight yung result had I drilled holes and cut. Yeah, next time alam ko na gagawin
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: spetsnaz1123 on April 10, 2012, 07:18:36 PM
I havent tried DIY anything yet but I will after this 1000th post of mine :-D...
Hooray :razz:
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: markcasq on April 10, 2012, 07:54:03 PM
I havent tried DIY anything yet but I will after this 1000th post of mine :-D...
Hooray :razz:
Congrats, memorable na tong thread na to dahil sayo, hehe. Start ka DIY by installing pickups.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: spetsnaz1123 on April 10, 2012, 08:12:33 PM
yup I need to buy some parts first...meron pala akong lumang strat copy na pwede kong pagexperimentuhan...thanks :-D
OT: the perfect number 1000 (posts) really nice to look at :-D hehehe...i really dont want to change it....but i guess i have to break it sooner or later, so here it goes :-o
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: free2rock on April 10, 2012, 08:33:04 PM
Congrats, memorable na tong thread na to dahil sayo, hehe. Start ka DIY by installing pickups.
I've got a small pile of pickups that I haven't got into breaki--I mean repairing. ;-)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: siopao69 on April 11, 2012, 10:02:06 AM
gotta love DIY. have found myself gravitating to ace hardware every time we go to the mall. so far diy ko would be accessories for my guitars palang (hangers/cases/straps). wala pang major on my guitars themselves. lets share instructables/plans etc.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: siore on April 11, 2012, 11:16:49 AM
Naisip ko lang. Another alternative is you may have simply drilled holes just inside the perimiter until you cut off the hole. Then take a flat bastard file and SLOWLY smoothen the edges until satisfied.
Till next time nalang. ;-)
Did this on my DIY cab's baffle. I still needed to do some chisel work to clean up. But for plastics and metal, I do it a lot for inside cutting without a router or power tools. :-D One thing to remember about files is it tends to round out the edges, since you must attack from the outside going in (if it so happens one accidentally runs that file towards a squared edge, it will tear out).
So my tip. Always make allowances. Don't use a file to walk up to the pencil line. That's what the 60 grit sandpaper and sanding block is for.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: free2rock on April 11, 2012, 11:28:20 AM
Did this on my DIY cab's baffle. I still needed to do some chisel work to clean up. But for plastics and metal, I do it a lot for inside cutting without a router or power tools. :-D One thing to remember about files is it tends to round out the edges, since you must attack from the outside going in (if it so happens one accidentally runs that file towards a squared edge, it will tear out).
So my tip. Always make allowances. Don't use a file to walk up to the pencil line. That's what the 60 grit sandpaper and sanding block is for.
Get a laminate trimmer nalang. ZIP! ZIP! Tapos... ;-)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: free2rock on April 12, 2012, 09:07:30 PM
wow, this is the ultimate DIY! Where did you get all those tools? How did you start building guitars? Na-decide mo lang to build a guitar, then bili na ng tools? Or was it a slow development, guitar repair muna, then slowly acquire the tools, then later you gained confidence to build a guitar?
wow, this is the ultimate DIY! Where did you get all those tools? How did you start building guitars? Na-decide mo lang to build a guitar, then bili na ng tools? Or was it a slow development, guitar repair muna, then slowly acquire the tools, then later you gained confidence to build a guitar?
Lupet mo sir!
A veeeeery slow development, actually. Short condensed version: Tinkered with my guitar. Broke a few, fixed 'em, etc. Slowly acquired tools. Met people who DIY too (luckily). Bought power tools. The rest is history. ;-)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: markcasq on April 15, 2012, 10:10:06 AM
A veeeeery slow development, actually. Short condensed version: Tinkered with my guitar. Broke a few, fixed 'em, etc. Slowly acquired tools. Met people who DIY too (luckily). Bought power tools. The rest is history. ;-)
Nice. Pag laki ko, I hope to follow the same path as you :-D
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: free2rock on April 15, 2012, 04:37:03 PM
Hindi naman ako ganun katanda uy. Wala pa akong 30, no?
Ibig ko sabihin, ako ang bata pag dating sa pag gawa ng gitara, hehe. Sana matuto din ako gumawa in the future, pag laki ko :-)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: markcasq on April 16, 2012, 09:14:07 PM
Question to those who have experience on strat/tele pickguards.
If I have an american standard (Strat and tele), will a replacement pickguard (that claims to be "fit" for fender) exactly fit? I plan to order a new pickguard kasi from US and I won't be able to fit it, so wanted to make sure the screws will line up. I read somewhere kasi before na pickguards never line up (or something to that effect). Is this true? Or depends where the pickguard is coming from?
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: r_chino18 on April 16, 2012, 09:45:03 PM
Question to those who have experience on strat/tele pickguards.
If I have an american standard (Strat and tele), will a replacement pickguard (that claims to be "fit" for fender) exactly fit? I plan to order a new pickguard kasi from US and I won't be able to fit it, so wanted to make sure the screws will line up. I read somewhere kasi before na pickguards never line up (or something to that effect). Is this true? Or depends where the pickguard is coming from?
Get your pickguard from www.wdmusic.com (http://www.wdmusic.com). They'll be asking for your guitar's exact specs, year, etc. so what you're getting would be a 99% direct fit.
Did the same for my MIM Standard strat. Got the pickguard and it was an exact drop in. :-)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: markcasq on April 16, 2012, 11:44:15 PM
Get your pickguard from www.wdmusic.com (http://www.wdmusic.com). They'll be asking for your guitar's exact specs, year, etc. so what you're getting would be a 99% direct fit.
Did the same for my MIM Standard strat. Got the pickguard and it was an exact drop in. :-)
ah, so that's a good tip. So then, it means that the pickguard holes in a particular MIM or MIA fender yr/model is standard. So as long as I buy from a reputable source then I should be okay. I got a lot of stuff too from WD music before, so I'm sure these are quality parts.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: e-guitar on April 17, 2012, 01:06:36 AM
Hi mga DIYers!
May plano akong mag DIY ng Guitar eh, and after watching videos for a while in youtube napanood ko po yung Fender Strat XII. at naisip ko "Uy gusto ko nun" pero balita ko Discontinued na yun. pero basta gusto ko ng 12 string guitar!
so naisip ko why not DIY??
May spare strat ako dito na pwede kong babuyin at paglaruan lol.
Options Questions:
Pwede ko kayang gamitin yung body nun tapos magpagawa ng lang ako sa Luthier ng Neck na pang 12 String? then bumili ako neto: http://www.warmoth.com/Gotoh-Twelve-String-Bridge-Chrome-P610C707.aspx -LESS DIY :)
Pwede kayang butasan ko na lang yung Headstock para magfit ng another 6 Machine Heads? then change nut, then syempre bibili pa din neto: http://www.warmoth.com/Gotoh-Twelve-String-Bridge-Chrome-P610C707.aspx -MORE DIY >:D
dun sa 2 options, Same Strat Body din ang gagamitin. Ano ano pa kaya ang changes na gagawin maliban dun sa nabanggit ko? Achievable kaya yung naisip ko? although plano pa lang to, bunga lang ng pagmumuni muni, wala pa akong pera kasi bakasyon :-( walang baon...
what do ya guys think? Thanks!
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: acidtest on April 17, 2012, 06:29:46 AM
anybody here knows where i can buy speaker cloth DIY cabinet?
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: renz13 on April 17, 2012, 10:06:11 AM
May plano akong mag DIY ng Guitar eh, and after watching videos for a while in youtube napanood ko po yung Fender Strat XII. at naisip ko "Uy gusto ko nun" pero balita ko Discontinued na yun. pero basta gusto ko ng 12 string guitar!
so naisip ko why not DIY??
May spare strat ako dito na pwede kong babuyin at paglaruan lol.
Options Questions:
Pwede ko kayang gamitin yung body nun tapos magpagawa ng lang ako sa Luthier ng Neck na pang 12 String? then bumili ako neto: http://www.warmoth.com/Gotoh-Twelve-String-Bridge-Chrome-P610C707.aspx -LESS DIY :)
Pwede kayang butasan ko na lang yung Headstock para magfit ng another 6 Machine Heads? then change nut, then syempre bibili pa din neto: http://www.warmoth.com/Gotoh-Twelve-String-Bridge-Chrome-P610C707.aspx -MORE DIY >:D
dun sa 2 options, Same Strat Body din ang gagamitin. Ano ano pa kaya ang changes na gagawin maliban dun sa nabanggit ko? Achievable kaya yung naisip ko? although plano pa lang to, bunga lang ng pagmumuni muni, wala pa akong pera kasi bakasyon :-( walang baon...
what do ya guys think? Thanks!
di ako sure wait natin yung may mga experience sa guitar building
pero baka hindi kayanin ng standard strat neck yung tension nung additional 6 string at hindi na kasya sa headstock (Kahit 70s na large headstock) yung addtional tuners :)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: free2rock on April 17, 2012, 10:50:24 AM
@e-guitar: I suggest getting the new neck. A six-string neck will not have enough width to fit 12 strings that will have enought string spacing for playability.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: e-guitar on April 17, 2012, 10:52:48 AM
di ako sure wait natin yung may mga experience sa guitar building
pero baka hindi kayanin ng standard strat neck yung tension nung additional 6 string at hindi na kasya sa headstock (Kahit 70s na large headstock) yung addtional tuners :)
May nakita din kasi ako na pinagkasya niya sa headstock yung another 6 tuners. eto sa tele: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/turquoisemoleeater/guitars/Tele12-stringconversion.jpg) eto sa strat: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fender-Squier-Stratocaster-12-string-Conversion-/280779246124?pt=Guitar&hash=item415fbf4a2c#ht_500wt_1054 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fender-Squier-Stratocaster-12-string-Conversion-/280779246124?pt=Guitar&hash=item415fbf4a2c#ht_500wt_1054)
meron pa akong nasearch kagabi eh sa kabilang side ng headstock nilagay yung tuners, though di maganda yung itsura para sakin. post ko mamaya dito pag nakita ko ulit yung link.
though the real question is kakayanin kaya ng Normal Strat Neck yung tension ng 12 string? siguro mas ok kung gawang luthier na lang yung neck kaso medyo magastos yun. tsaka less DIY.. though quality wise mas ok.
any other suggestions from other DIYers jan!?
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: markcasq on April 17, 2012, 11:19:25 AM
May nakita din kasi ako na pinagkasya niya sa headstock yung another 6 tuners. eto sa tele:
though the real question is kakayanin kaya ng Normal Strat Neck yung tension ng 12 string? siguro mas ok kung gawang luthier na lang yung neck kaso medyo magastos yun. tsaka less DIY.. though quality wise mas ok.
any other suggestions from other DIYers jan!?
This is an interesting mod, it looks like the example you showed is just using the standard squier neck. Actually I would be more worried na almost konti na lang yung wood sa headstock because of all the routing.
This is what you can do for the mean time: maybe you can check the string tension of 12gauge electric guitar on standard tuning and then compare that to .009 base gauge 12-string tension. I know some use 0.12 gauge string in their electric and di naman bumibigay yung neck. Sorry I haven't tried it so I'm not sure, but just sharing my thoughts as this could help.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: e-guitar on April 17, 2012, 12:53:27 PM
This is an interesting mod, it looks like the example you showed is just using the standard squier neck. Actually I would be more worried na almost konti na lang yung wood sa headstock because of all the routing.
This is what you can do for the mean time: maybe you can check the string tension of 12gauge electric guitar on standard tuning and then compare that to .009 base gauge 12-string tension. I know some use 0.12 gauge string in their electric and di naman bumibigay yung neck. Sorry I haven't tried it so I'm not sure, but just sharing my thoughts as this could help.
Sige sir, try ko muna gamitan ng Makakapal na Gauge yung neck para matest kung kakayanin ba yung tension pag 12strings na. Thanks sa Advice!
sa ngayon kasi Gauge 0.10 nakalagay dun eh.
by the way nakita ko na yung nasearch ko kagabi eto oh: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/turquoisemoleeater/guitars/squier_xii_02.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/turquoisemoleeater/guitars/squier_xii_03.jpg) source: http://guitarz.blogspot.com/2007/10/diy-stratocaster-12-string-im-impressed.html
Less drilling since anim na butas lang ulit ang gagawin. mas matitipid yung kahoy ng headstock. though di maganda itsura IMO.
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Post by: stringman on April 17, 2012, 01:19:11 PM
Sige sir, try ko muna gamitan ng Makakapal na Gauge yung neck para matest kung kakayanin ba yung tension pag 12strings na. Thanks sa Advice!
sa ngayon kasi Gauge 0.10 nakalagay dun eh.
by the way nakita ko na yung nasearch ko kagabi eto oh: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/turquoisemoleeater/guitars/squier_xii_02.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/turquoisemoleeater/guitars/squier_xii_03.jpg) source: http://guitarz.blogspot.com/2007/10/diy-stratocaster-12-string-im-impressed.html
Less drilling since anim na butas lang ulit ang gagawin. mas matitipid yung kahoy ng headstock. though di maganda itsura IMO.
Yeah ang dumi nga ng pagka gawa. Sana the guys modified the shape of the headstock and used opposite geared tuning pegs.
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Post by: free2rock on April 17, 2012, 04:56:51 PM
Wala pang string tree. Masyadong pinilit IMO.
If you really want to DIY this, Here's how I would approach this: You can try drasttically modifying the heastock by plugging, cutting and grafting another piece of maple. Make sure you use dowels or better yet, biscuits to ensure stability of the bond. Glue a headplate veneer on to add strength to the headstock. Shape, drill, install and rock!!!
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Post by: e-guitar on April 17, 2012, 06:53:47 PM
If you really want to DIY this, Here's how I would approach this: You can try drasttically modifying the heastock by plugging, cutting and grafting another piece of maple. Make sure you use dowels or better yet, biscuits to ensure stability of the bond. Glue a headplate veneer on to add strength to the headstock. Shape, drill, install and rock!!!
Naku, mukhang matrabaho yung suggestion nyo. haha Noob lang ako pagdating sa guitar building. though good suggestion!
Sana matuloy ko tong plano kong ito. Ang plano kong gawin yung parang ganito na lang eh. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fender-Squier-Stratocaster-12-string-Conversion-/280779246124?pt=Guitar&hash=item415fbf4a2c#ht_500wt_1054
Tsaka question ko lang. Same Tuners din kaya ng nabibili sa market yung dinagdag niyang tuners dito? tingin nyo guys? tsaka ano yung bilog dun sa butas nung another 6 machine head hole sa front eye view ng headstock?
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Post by: markcasq on April 17, 2012, 07:41:19 PM
Parang bushing yata yan ng tuner: (http://www.wdmusic.com/media/images/products/ss_size1/MB65N_L_US.jpg)
Check mo sa WDmusic.com
Tapos yung tuner, ang di ko maisip is pano nya nakabit ng stable yun sa gilid, parang wala naman screws.
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Post by: e-guitar on April 17, 2012, 09:17:51 PM
Parang bushing yata yan ng tuner: (http://www.wdmusic.com/media/images/products/ss_size1/MB65N_L_US.jpg)
Check mo sa WDmusic.com
Tapos yung tuner, ang di ko maisip is pano nya nakabit ng stable yun sa gilid, parang wala naman screws.
Thanks!!!
yun nga din isa pang tanong eh, paano kaya nakabit yun ng maayos since manipis lang ang headstock.. wala pa namang tutorial sa net neto.. :-(
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Post by: Gunslinger on April 19, 2012, 01:05:44 PM
What cloth should I use when hand buffing? I tried using an old cotton shirt, but the gloss of my guitar still has some scratches/swirl marks (I'm using a swirl remover btw).
Should I use flannel? Microfiber cloth? Suggestions please and thank you.
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Post by: stringman on April 19, 2012, 01:20:01 PM
^^ mirofiber. Better you check what auto detailing shops are using.
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Post by: franzdean on April 19, 2012, 01:21:04 PM
I know I've already asked this in the newbie section, but I found this DIY thread and I though to post it here again instead :idea:
How do you stain a pickguard?
I have a white one. It's not super white, kasi mejo matagal na rin sya, pero I want that dark stains sa sides nya parang road worn finishes. :D
any tips? thanks. :D
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Post by: stringman on April 19, 2012, 01:26:12 PM
Actually leave it a very humid room for a few months and it will age naturally. Baking it in oven or dipping it in coffee doesn't really work, trying hard ang dating.
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Post by: franzdean on April 19, 2012, 02:10:32 PM
follow up question....
I want it to have an aging effect without removing the pickguard. hahaha so tamad XD
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Post by: stringman on April 19, 2012, 03:20:58 PM
^^ Then leave it there and let it age.
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Post by: Gunslinger on April 19, 2012, 03:28:13 PM
They use power tools with some kind of foam. I'll only be doing hand buff. Microfiber won't leave any scratches?
Ah yes. The best answer for me.
Donat, set aside the power tools of detailing shops. They also use micro fiber lalo na sa mga hard to reach areas. Masyado maselan ang mga clients ng detailing shops, they don't want even hairline scratches on their cars.
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Post by: Gunslinger on April 19, 2012, 04:18:37 PM
Donat, set aside the power tools of detailing shops. They also use micro fiber lalo na sa mga hard to reach areas. Masyado maselan ang mga clients ng detailing shops, they don't want even hairline scratches on their cars.
I just tried using flannel. Better results than the old cotton shirt, but still has those light scratches. Try ko maya yung microfiber. Bili muna. Thanks! :wave:
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Post by: Freak on April 19, 2012, 04:27:38 PM
The only thing I can remember I "DYI" is using a ballpen springs for my missing pickup springs :-D
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Post by: Gunslinger on April 19, 2012, 04:31:48 PM
I know I've already asked this in the newbie section, but I found this DIY thread and I though to post it here again instead :idea:
How do you stain a pickguard?
I have a white one. It's not super white, kasi mejo matagal na rin sya, pero I want that dark stains sa sides nya parang road worn finishes. :D
any tips? thanks. :D
A few drops of lacquer stain in a small cup of lacquer thinner. Get a cotton bud and gently dab on areas you want to age. After drying, get some fine grade 000 steel wool (kung wala, scotch brite will do) and rub on the lacquered areas until it blends.
Another option is to soak the plastic in coffee or tea. But you'd have to wait a few days for that.
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Post by: ericbaquiran on April 19, 2012, 06:56:46 PM
toothpicks + wood glue will tighten screw holes in bodies. acceptable enough if you don't have a dowel handy.
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Post by: Freak on April 19, 2012, 07:06:45 PM
@gunslinger13 @markcasq
Thank you guys! :)
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Post by: markcasq on April 19, 2012, 07:16:07 PM
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Post by: siopao69 on April 19, 2012, 07:51:17 PM
ive found Turbo rust remover gives a nice aging effect on metal. medyo parang na strip away yung top layer of chrome. nagiging matte. and for areas where rust have begun to form, after application of the rust remover, nag color copper.
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Post by: iced.ink.used.ink on April 20, 2012, 02:37:16 AM
Good thread. I recently modified a pickguard for a rare RG440-not a roadstar II I guess..RG440 1987 model. Anyways, ganito pickguard nun dati-
(http://i39.tinypic.com/1hf678.jpg)
Not my actual guitar. But the same model same color--Ruby Red I miss the strat that I sold and so I wanted a strat configuration for this.And the humbucker in this model is in a ring and then screwed on to the pickguard-ehehe weird.Just like the old roadstars.
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Post by: iced.ink.used.ink on April 20, 2012, 02:57:23 AM
So since wala naman ako mabili na pickguard na saktong ganito s-s-s, I thought of transplanting the area around the pickup holes from an unused strat pickguard lying around.
And before that I ordered a "Pickguard Blank For Acoustic Guitar With Adhesive Back 9" x 12" X .025" WHITE PEARLOID" LOL--copy pasted from the ebay shop.
(http://i39.tinypic.com/s3gemd.jpg)
Anyways. So I cut the strat pickguard around the pickup area and transplanted that to the Ibanez pickguard. I used this saw.
(http://i44.tinypic.com/f3t2t3.jpg)
fast forward-and I got this.
(http://i39.tinypic.com/25aqfrl.jpg)
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Post by: iced.ink.used.ink on April 20, 2012, 03:15:24 AM
And after that I traced the pickguard shape roughly against the thin pearloid material.I used that saw to trim that-- I even cut the pickup holes with the same saw, very easily done. Sorry, no WIP pics--Never thought I'd be posting this. :oops:
and so after all that cutting, I further smoothed out the edges using a rotary tool with a mini sanding drum attachment.Ok sanding band. :-D including the bevels of course. Actually I moved the pickups further up--Ya know exactly where the neck pickup will be on the 24th fret position.Whether or not it will enhance the neck pickup sound , felt good to know it's right there where it's "supposed" to be. So I then further smoothed out the insides --holes, cavities etc with a finer sanding band and some sandpaper.
Anyway-here's what came out after all that work.
(http://i41.tinypic.com/fvhi7k.jpg)
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Post by: iced.ink.used.ink on April 20, 2012, 03:22:07 AM
By the way, I had to use contact cement to stick the pearloid material just to be sure. Had no problems about bulge/bubling as the material was rigid but thin enough as not to add too much thickness to the existing pickguard. Also had to shave like 1 mm of wood in the neck pickup cavity when I repositioned the pickups further up.
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Post by: iced.ink.used.ink on April 20, 2012, 03:47:06 AM
Moving on---
Here's the guitar so far.After more trimming to exact shape.This is the final shape as compared to the pickguard shot 2 posts up. Good thing about the pearloid top is that I was able to cut the pickguard around the tremolo area as tight as possible. It was wider (the space ) around originally.
(http://i41.tinypic.com/25zrt6f.jpg)
I still have to rout a battery compartment beneath the pickguard see the paper template-I don't want to rout the back side.tho it would be more accessible. Also the electronics-I'm still trying to figure out the best possible layout for controls.the knobs will get in the way of the switch. I want the first knob as far away as possible from the strings.
I have a concentric pot-Vol and tone and the strat presence control pot--a 2nd tone control sort of mid eq..plus the PA-2 boost.Got them cheap from a dude at jemsite. Sorry to be hogging much space here.I seldom post and I just wanted to share some of what I do during the weekends.Thanks!
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Post by: free2rock on April 20, 2012, 07:50:00 AM
Great job, Ink! Looks nice.
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Post by: markcasq on April 20, 2012, 09:32:30 AM
yes, very nice, great content. Please keep us posted on the electronics part and the gut layout. So the saw you used is a coping saw right?
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Post by: iced.ink.used.ink on April 20, 2012, 02:21:40 PM
Thanks markcasq and free2rock! I'm also learning from you and other fellow DIYers. You might want to check projectguitar.com- a great place for useful guitar work, mods etc.infos.
Regarding the saw-I'm not sure what it's called.The blade is very thin almost like a wire.And the frame is tall meaning it was suited for cutting inside or around a wider material. I think this is used mainly for plexi glass and similar.
Coping saw blades are much thicker and wider.Also looks different from jeweler's saw.
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Post by: markcasq on April 20, 2012, 02:55:43 PM
okay, got it. I browsed projectguitar.com and it looks like a one-stop shop where people can learn almost anything. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by: siopao69 on April 20, 2012, 09:26:26 PM
learning a lot too. inspired to do my own diy project. as i don't trust my elec. skills, i opted for something simple muna. a hardcase. just finished the frame. too dark to take pics, bukas na lang. anybody know where i can get a hold of that leather-like vinyl and those metal corner thingies?
anyways, if ever i mess it up, pwedeng ma convert na cabinet ito.
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Post by: siopao69 on April 22, 2012, 08:51:41 PM
next: exterior vinyl wrapping , lid interior padding.
anyone know where i can get clsps like this? (http://www.ggqualitycase.com/images/parts/clasp-brass.jpg)
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Post by: markcasq on April 22, 2012, 09:25:23 PM
Siopao, lupet nyan! It's always hard to find hard case of odd-shaped guitars, so why not make one? And you did, nice. I'd be following this, I am also curious where to get components for a hard case to fix the ones I currently have. Kamusta naman ang weight nya so far?
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Post by: r_chino18 on April 22, 2012, 09:52:00 PM
@Siopao
May nakita akong ganyang gold latches sa ACE Hardware.. Medyo pricey nga lang.. But I think if malayo ka sa Raon, that may be your best bet.. I forgot the price nga lang nung isang piraso.. Not sure if it's 300 or 100 per piece..
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Post by: siopao69 on April 23, 2012, 09:53:23 AM
Thanks guys. right now it weighs a little over 8lbs.
I used to bring my guitar to gigs with an acoustic gigbag, with the headstock exposed. nakakaasar.
I used those recycled wood fiber boards for the inside divisions. yung pabigat lang would be the side frames- which i dont mind, better it be strong than have it give out later. I used 1 inch styro for the molding of the guitar shape. easier to cut and sand then glued felt paper. I didnt glue it so that I can also put in my les paul if ever. (hmm or maybe I should also start a molding for the lp..)
Medyo may kalapitan naman ako sa raon, i might pass by this week. may alam kayong stores doon? so i can call em up before.
so far gastos ko dito is about 300 pesos. I got the wood for free- was in charge of a float parade recently, kaya maraming nakaimbak dito.
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Post by: siopao69 on April 26, 2012, 10:38:45 PM
DIY Hardcase Update
Finished the exterior cover wrap.
I was looking for leatherette or vinyl. Then I thought, why not tarpaulin? I could even have it printed with a design..
para pag di ginagamit yung case, pwedeng display sa bahay.
The printed tarp. 2.5 ft x 5ft (lotsa allowance) 370 pesos for both (http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/546220_10150745056153585_632313584_9850848_186285027_n.jpg)
Applied glue on the case then made sure everything was stretched nice and tight- a staplegun is very useful here.
and here's what I have so far: (http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/575492_10150745055573585_632313584_9850846_1764517252_n.jpg)
sorry madilim, I'll take a better picture for the next update.
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/558693_10150745055263585_632313584_9850844_837926225_n.jpg) covered with felt. Though I removed it soon after. Easily tears. my toggle switch punched a hole in it while test fitting. will use same cloth material as the inside. made sure to taper the edges para di sumabit sa case interior.
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Post by: iced.ink.used.ink on April 27, 2012, 12:47:06 AM
:) Ayus, galing ha!
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Post by: siopao69 on April 27, 2012, 10:23:17 AM
Thanks. Im eyeing the long weekend at matatapos ko na ito. I have an idea for the corner protectors and thinking of adding rubber lining at the edges. got hinges already. papatagal lang siguro yung latches.
anyone here know which store in raon i can get the latches from?
Anyways, eto idol ko for diy spaces. inspires me to build my tool collection. (http://www.supamov.net/imgsc/2673/2673_6.jpg)
Walt Kowalski: "Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone."
EDIT: Just got back from Raon. andun nga lahat ang kakailanganin. got 4 latches (60ea) and eight metal corner protectors(40ea).
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Post by: siopao69 on April 29, 2012, 09:21:17 AM
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Post by: renz13 on April 29, 2012, 09:25:42 AM
^ Nice ano na weight nya ngayong tapos na?
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Post by: siopao69 on April 29, 2012, 09:32:29 AM
I'd say an even 10. I'd use 3/4" boards next time for the frames. lesson learned. will do another soon. kaso nakita ako ng mga tao sa bahay, gawa daw muna ako cabinet. haha
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Post by: markcasq on April 29, 2012, 09:51:11 AM
Siopao, ayus ang ganda! Congrats on your first build. Ayus din yung tarpaulin a, nice graphic. San mo nakuha yung latches?
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Post by: siopao69 on April 29, 2012, 09:59:14 AM
followed r_chino18's advice and headed to recto. they were about 60 pesos each
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Post by: Gunslinger on April 29, 2012, 10:41:34 AM
Nice tarp. Nice build siopao. :)
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Post by: Kadaklan on April 29, 2012, 11:26:16 AM
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Post by: renz13 on April 29, 2012, 11:59:02 AM
San may nabibiling epoxy resin dito?
parang ganto http://eti-usa.com/envirotex-lite/
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Post by: emz8 on April 29, 2012, 12:22:14 PM
I have a couple of DIY questions mga sir:
I have a year old Ibanez GRX40 and I'm kinda bored with the stock pickguard, I don't know what it's made of, so my first question is, can I repaint it? If yes, then how do I go around with it? Gusto ko po kasi sya irepaint from white to matte black with some blood stains or any bit of red. I have absolutely NO IDEA or EXPERIENCE on repainting.
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Post by: Kadaklan on April 29, 2012, 02:13:00 PM
I have a year old Ibanez GRX40 and I'm kinda bored with the stock pickguard, I don't know what it's made of, so my first question is, can I repaint it? If yes, then how do I go around with it? Gusto ko po kasi sya irepaint from white to matte black with some blood stains or any bit of red. I have absolutely NO IDEA or EXPERIENCE on repainting.
baka eto mabigyan ka ng idea :)
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Post by: markcasq on April 29, 2012, 04:13:01 PM
I have a year old Ibanez GRX40 and I'm kinda bored with the stock pickguard, I don't know what it's made of, so my first question is, can I repaint it? If yes, then how do I go around with it? Gusto ko po kasi sya irepaint from white to matte black with some blood stains or any bit of red. I have absolutely NO IDEA or EXPERIENCE on repainting.
Eto sir, starting point: http://www.strat-talk.com/forum/diy-strat-forum/135977-spray-painting-pickguard.html (http://www.strat-talk.com/forum/diy-strat-forum/135977-spray-painting-pickguard.html) Parang possible naman, I thought mach chip off lang yung paint, pero looks pwede.
Let's wait for the paint experts baka may ma suggest sila.
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Post by: gandydancer123 on April 29, 2012, 04:43:03 PM
WOW! NICE THREAD!! I LOVE DIY's...let me gather some pics to share..hahaha
I like DIY's better that mindlessly buying stuff...the stuff you make is more personal..anti consumerism..its also a nice hobby that trains your creativity, resourcefulness and skill...plus you get to save pa...WOOOT!
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Post by: Kadaklan on April 29, 2012, 05:44:27 PM
may naka try na ba sa inyo mag block ng bridge na parang ganito or ibang method para i hard tail ang guitar?
I have a year old Ibanez GRX40 and I'm kinda bored with the stock pickguard, I don't know what it's made of, so my first question is, can I repaint it? If yes, then how do I go around with it? Gusto ko po kasi sya irepaint from white to matte black with some blood stains or any bit of red. I have absolutely NO IDEA or EXPERIENCE on repainting.
Powder coat para hindi madaling matanggal yung paint. After painting your blood stains, top coat with some Polyurethane.
You can also buy some acryilic--the ones they use for signs. Lots of colors available.
Good luck!
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Post by: free2rock on April 29, 2012, 08:56:55 PM
Not sure if this would work for you. You may need a reducer to give you more time to work with it.
meron palang ganun ang pioneer :-D
halos same din po kaya application nila?
kung mura lang sya baka bigyan ko ng try kahit sa pedal lang :-D
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Post by: gandydancer123 on April 29, 2012, 10:03:23 PM
eto gutted down laptop bag na give aways lang sa isang convention, plywood na tinakpan ko ng retasong speaker carpet..VOILA! sarap bitbitin at dalhin bag gig..size and shape parang ordinaryong laptop lang..eto plus gitara..I can go anywhere na!
eto naman yung isang layer ng SHOE RACK..ginamit ko nadin kasi nakabili ako ng padded bag eh..so pinutoll ko para magkasya tapos may parang stings na makapal na galing shopping bag for handles sa gilid..hehetapos yung pinang incline ko sa board is yung riser sole ng sapatos ..
so ngayon nakalagay nalang sa sahig mga sapatos ko..pero ok lang may 2 pedal boards naman ako..haha..hanapin ko yung mga pics na "before"...actually may nagbebenta dito 2nd hand na Pedaltrain 2 ang laki lang mura lang with bag..kaso parang di ko din magagamit..laki niya for my needs..
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Post by: siore on April 29, 2012, 11:13:28 PM
I made some. Lots of filing (wood rasp) and sanding. Snug fit. Can't tell if there were any tonal changes or sustain issues. Then again, I took it out, reasoning that if I want a stoptail, maybe I should've gotten a stoptail guitar. So the guitar now always has the trem arm fitted, even though I just use it occasionally. I just make sure to setup the trem properly. Still, I keep the woodblocks in the toolbox, in case I change my mind, as it takes a bit of effort to shape it.
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Post by: markcasq on April 30, 2012, 12:00:48 AM
may naka try na ba sa inyo mag block ng bridge na parang ganito or ibang method para i hard tail ang guitar?
Eto na try ko na din, pero yung pull-up lang ni-block ko for D-tuna. I left the right side free, para pwede pa din mag dive-bomb. Moment of truth, naputulan ako ng 1st string, my floyd was still in tune.
With only the pull-up blocked, what I noticed: When I tighten the springs so much, the strings have greater tension when bending. Pero when I adjust it just enough para it will still move when I bend 1 1/2 steps, I find that bending strings is easier.
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 02, 2012, 02:31:14 PM
How to remove rust from parts (bridge, trem arm, screws, etc.)? And I really mean rust.
Steel wool? Sandpaper with soap and water? Chemicals?
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Post by: stringman on May 02, 2012, 02:38:06 PM
How to remove rust from parts (bridge, trem arm, screws, etc.)? And I really mean rust.
Steel wool? Sandpaper with soap and water? Chemicals?
Sandpaper! Same principle with cars when you remove rust. Finish it with 1000 grit. I haven't tried this on guitar hardwares yet but you can try Turco rust remover, I use it on cars, it eals out the corrosion.
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 02, 2012, 03:02:57 PM
Sandpaper! Same principle with cars when you remove rust. Finish it with 1000 grit. I haven't tried this on guitar hardwares yet but you can try Turco rust remover, I use it on cars, it eals out the corrosion.
What sandpaper grit to start with? Should I use it with soap and water?
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Post by: stringman on May 02, 2012, 03:24:27 PM
What sandpaper grit to start with? Should I use it with soap and water?
If it's hard to sand off you can use soap and water with the sand paper. For stubborn rusts I use grit 350, then 600, then 800, upto 1,000 to smoothen the finish.
Here's the picture of the Turco. (http://www.handyman.com.ph/images/hot_buys/hotbuys2/16TURCO-RUST-CONVERTER.jpg)
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Post by: free2rock on May 02, 2012, 04:23:32 PM
Like Coke? Yeah, and after 2 weeks or so, the parts will start to rust again. So I've read.
Coke is mostly carbonic and phosphoric acid IIRC. You can have it chrome plated afterwards para brand new! :-D
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Post by: stringman on May 02, 2012, 05:58:29 PM
Acid vs. Acid. :)
But try Turco, it guarantees rust never to return because it cooks up the rust and forms gray coating. This is what I use for treating old rusted parts of cars.
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Post by: free2rock on May 02, 2012, 06:06:46 PM
But try Turco, it guarantees rust never to return because it cooks up the rust and forms gray coating. This is what I use for treating old rusted parts of cars.
Fight fire with fire!!!
Hey Karl, I just bought a green billet of mahogany and let it sit for a year. I'm thinking bookmatched backs and sides. Want some? Hehehe!
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Post by: stringman on May 02, 2012, 06:25:48 PM
Hey Karl, I just bought a green billet of mahogany and let it sit for a year. I'm thinking bookmatched backs and sides. Want some? Hehehe!
Kevin we gotta meet sometime. :) Thanks for the add at FB. How can I resist your offer. :)
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Post by: free2rock on May 02, 2012, 06:35:34 PM
Ikaw pala yun! Didn't put 2 and 2 together when I clicked "Approve".
Sige. Lagyan ko ng pangalan mo yung isang set. I could probably squeeze 3 sets from the small haul. Got the plank for 300 bucks. See guys? Wood is cheap ;-)
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Post by: stringman on May 02, 2012, 06:40:50 PM
Ikaw pala yun! Didn't put 2 and 2 together when I clicked "Approve".
Sige. Lagyan ko ng pangalan mo yung isang set. I could probably squeeze 3 sets from the small haul. Got the plank for 300 bucks. See guys? Wood is cheap ;-)
I recognized your account because of the Ruru Straps. :)
Let's set a meeting sometime next week with Mikko and JB.
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Post by: markcasq on May 03, 2012, 09:44:14 PM
I'm moving this DIY question here for easier reference to whoever needs the info:
Anyone tried to create a switching unit that does the following: * ON: Your pedalboard chain is routed as follows: Guitar --> pre-pre effects --> Amp preamp --> efx loop (mod effects + delay) --> back to amp * OFF: your whole pedalboard goes in front of the amp.
I've researched some stuff in the net, and I found someone who used a 3PDT switch and 2PDT, so this looks feasible. But I did not know what the result was. So I'm trying to design a box with 3 in and 3 out and a 3PDT switch to achieve the above. See below:
Anyone tried to do this? Magkaka problem ba to sa ground? Before I buy the materials, I'd like to know if this will work. Appreciate any inputs. Please do not ask me "why I want to do this?", hehe. I know I can just turn off the amp and re-configure my cable so I don't have to do this, but I just want to :-D. Anyway, appreciate your help if you have experience on this.
Routing when switch is "ON" (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vVfirgZlJis/T5wambW8nUI/AAAAAAAAKbc/kvExUBV89nI/s640/Slide1.JPG)
Signal routing when switch is "OFF" (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FD3sE4AwWPs/T5wamFkHtMI/AAAAAAAAKbc/olwbQrDoRpI/s640/Slide2.JPG)
ME. I'm currently using a GCX Audio Switcher (8 LOOPS) for this routing though.
My analog pedals (OD, Dist, Mod) in LOOPS 1,2,3,5 are in front of my amp. LOOP 4 is set for my amp's BOOST function. LOOP 6 is at my amp's FX Send/Return (Delay Pedals). LOOP 7 is my amp's CHANNEL 2. LOOP 8 is my amp's CHANNEL 3.
How about this? My 2 loop switcher and FXsend return blender.SW1-on/off while SW2 to toggle between the two loops.Blender always on(for mod and delay). (http://s4.postimage.org/32xentgtg/DIY_Switcher_Blender1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/32xentgtg/)
Sa block diagram mo naman ok naman sa tingin ko using 3PDT wala lang LED.Possible problem yung FXsend return noise(long cables).
Yun bro! You're the guy who has a wicked custom pedals. Thanks! How does your blender work? Kala ko kanina Jim Dunlop yun hinanap ko sa site nila. Custom pala yan, tapos may sticker, hehe. Naisip ko din nga walang LED. Second option ko is tatlong DPDT and manually ko na lang pipindutin each switch. Medyo mas cumbersome nga lang pero at least naka switch both ground and hot. Pwede ba natin to dalhin sa DIY thread? http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=262908.0 (http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=262908.0) I plan to test this in a breadboard this weekend eh before I buy the components.
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Post by: markcasq on May 03, 2012, 11:58:17 PM
Pwede din siguro electronic switch para one button lang using 4053 kaya lang hindi na true bypass.About my blender i got the idea from scott henderson using it para may dry signal pa rin from fx send to return.ma adjust natin yung mix between dry and wet going to the fx return.More or less same principle gamit ni luke na dry center amp and wet both left and right amps only we are using only one amp.Always experimenting to get better tones at lower cost hehe.
Hmmm... haha, gets ko konti, pero yung box mo has 8 jack inputs, and two footswitches. What goes where and ano yung function ng footswitches?
Regarding the 4053, it reminds me of college, haha. Pero help me out since hindi ko naging career ang course ko. Below is the tech sheet of 4053 na nakita ko. Tama ba na yung "a" "b" "c" are the inputs/outputs coming from my pedalboard, then "ax/ay", "bx/by" and "cx/cy" yung kung saan ir route yung signal based sa input from A B C? Pag inimplement ko ba to, kelangan ko pa ng mga resistors and capacitors? Or pwede straight na lang yung IC? I can put LED before A B C para pag nag apply ako ng voltage, kasama na yung LED. I guess yung advantage lang dito vs a 3PDT is pwede ako maglagay ng LED.
i've seen this hardcase sa IDB last saturday! or shall i say nakita ko dito 1st time tapos nung nakita ko ng personal last saurday. ikaw pala yun sir siopao. nice band and music!
chi - wika
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 07, 2012, 05:37:58 PM
Where to buy these? Seems local hardware stores don't have 'em. Do they?
Where to buy these? Seems local hardware stores don't have 'em. Do they? http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy227/gunslingerz13/rubbersqueegee.jpg (http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy227/gunslingerz13/rubbersqueegee.jpg) http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy227/gunslingerz13/sandingblock.jpg (http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy227/gunslingerz13/sandingblock.jpg)
may nakita akong ganito sa ace dati....di ko lang maalala yung price :)
+1 Marami niyan sa ACE.
Another thing, para makatipid, kumuha ka na lang ng straight na block ng kahoy at dun mo i-wrap yung sandpaper. That will save you a bit. Same purpose din naman. :-)
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 07, 2012, 07:01:33 PM
Another thing, para makatipid, kumuha ka na lang ng straight na block ng kahoy at dun mo i-wrap yung sandpaper. That will save you a bit. Same purpose din naman. :-)
Pero lagi sakin sinasabi wala daw sila.
Yep, meron akong ganun hehe. Just wanted one of those.
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Post by: free2rock on May 07, 2012, 07:06:52 PM
Chino is right about the block of kahoy ;-P http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k299/sa_karinka/Blog/DSC05906.jpg (http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k299/sa_karinka/Blog/DSC05906.jpg) For sanding contours and curves, I use Styrofoam. 8-)
Di ko alam kung resourceful tayo o sadyang kuripot.. :lol:
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 07, 2012, 07:10:36 PM
Sanding block yun for curves? Pano sya ginagmit and for what part of the guitar?
While we're on the topic of sanding, question naman:
- What can you use for guitar frets (fret-leveling, yung pag bilog ng gilid)? ano pwede gamitin besides the tools from stewmac? Mahal kasi nun eh.
- And how about yung sa nut slots? Ano pwede alternative vs. gauged nut-files?
Sanding block lang yun. Made of rubber. Not really the type for contours.
For Fret Crowning, you can use a small triangle file and shape the leveled frets to a round shape. Make sure the board is well taped. At WAG MANGGIGIL. I've (almost) ruined a few boards that way. :eek: You can buy a set of small files too.
For nut slots, buy a welding tip cleaner.
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Post by: Chow23 on May 07, 2012, 09:29:24 PM
good day mga sir,,, di ko po alam kong saan ko po i-po-post 'tong inquiry ko kaya dito na lang po, hope i'm on the right thread,,,
sir tanong ko lang, saan ba nakakabili ng velcro carpet, yung tingi lang at mura, velcro carpet?,,, yung pinang-co-cover sa mga pedal board para dumikit yung "tooth-side ng velcro tape, gusto ko sana kasing gumawa ng DIY pedalboard, kaya lang walang velcro carpet sa ace hardware, sinubukan ko din sa concorde sa may sm fairview, yung shop for car accessories, kasi yung velcro carpet din yung pinangcocover ng mga casing ng speakers for cars and everything,,, kaya lang wala daw eh
any suggestion will be much appreciated! thanks and GOD BLESS everyone! :wave:
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Post by: markcasq on May 07, 2012, 11:05:41 PM
Sanding block lang yun. Made of rubber. Not really the type for contours.
For Fret Crowning, you can use a small triangle file and shape the leveled frets to a round shape. Make sure the board is well taped. At WAG MANGGIGIL. I've (almost) ruined a few boards that way. :eek: You can buy a set of small files too.
For nut slots, buy a welding tip cleaner.
Nice, thanks for the tip! Yun, crowning pala tawag dun.
sir tanong ko lang, saan ba nakakabili ng velcro carpet .... yung pinangcocover ng mga casing ng speakers for cars
Bro, try mo sa upholstery shops. These are usually located sa side ng roads (like Evanglista, Kamias, Kamuning, Alabang National Road, Sucan Hi-way, etc.). Usually walang ganyan sa mga mall establishments.
Eto yun diba? If yan, hindi ata velcro carpet yan. Although di ko din alam kung ano tawag. Pwedeng speaker baffles cover, hehe. (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-It7TORPHv5k/T0D_C6mEycI/AAAAAAAAJcA/zSR2buJu-Tw/s720/P1000073.JPG)
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Post by: gandydancer123 on May 07, 2012, 11:10:21 PM
yup mura lang yung speaker carpet na yan..you can get those sa mga nagbebenta ng trapal, mga rubber matting, tarpuline, linoleoum, wire mesh, mga 90 pesos sobrang laki na..just bought half a meter x di ko alam length basta mahaba..makaka 3 pedal boards ka na..pero piliin mo yung mas stiff..kasi yung manipis pagkahila mo ng velcro parang sumasama yung mga hairs..
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Post by: Chow23 on May 07, 2012, 11:15:27 PM
Nice, thanks for the tip! Yun, crowning pala tawag dun.
Bro, try mo sa upholstery shops. These are usually located sa side ng roads (like Evanglista, Kamias, Kamuning, Alabang National Road, Sucan Hi-way, etc.). Usually walang ganyan sa mga mall establishments.
Eto yun diba? If yan, hindi ata velcro carpet yan. Although di ko din alam kung ano tawag. Pwedeng speaker baffles cover, hehe. (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-It7TORPHv5k/T0D_C6mEycI/AAAAAAAAJcA/zSR2buJu-Tw/s720/P1000073.JPG)
thank you talaga sir! yan nga yun! di rin nga ako sure sa name nyan, basta yung nag-google ako, yan yung lumabas na term eh :eek: try ko rin sa may banawe, dun marami ring mga nagpapacustom ng cars, baka meron, pero focus muna ako sa mga shops along fairview and novaliches! thanks sir!!! :-D
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Post by: iced.ink.used.ink on May 08, 2012, 03:52:11 AM
I will have a Washburn N4 build (assembly) coming up.Hope you guys can help.
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Post by: siopao69 on May 08, 2012, 08:05:02 AM
i've seen this hardcase sa IDB last saturday! or shall i say nakita ko dito 1st time tapos nung nakita ko ng personal last saurday. ikaw pala yun sir siopao. nice band and music!
chi - wika
Hey Chi. Thanks we'll see each other around the scene pre. hirap i akyat nung case sa 3rd floor ang kitid ng daan.
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Post by: free2rock on May 08, 2012, 08:26:06 AM
yup mura lang yung speaker carpet na yan..you can get those sa mga nagbebenta ng trapal, mga rubber matting, tarpuline, linoleoum, wire mesh, mga 90 pesos sobrang laki na..just bought half a meter x di ko alam length basta mahaba..makaka 3 pedal boards ka na..pero piliin mo yung mas stiff..kasi yung manipis pagkahila mo ng velcro parang sumasama yung mga hairs..
thanks sa tip sir! try kong tuminging-tinging sa mga upholstery shops :mrgreen:
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Post by: free2rock on May 08, 2012, 05:44:04 PM
Sanding block lang yun. Made of rubber. Not really the type for contours.
Yung rubber squeegee ba to? Bakit naman 'not really the type for contours'? Mas okay pa din ba yung block talaga as in block na flat? Kasi kung rubber, easier to get around the 'not flat' parts like the arched tops, sides, and contours diba?
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Post by: stringman on May 09, 2012, 12:18:02 PM
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Post by: stringman on May 09, 2012, 06:12:55 PM
I have small one like this which was a hand me down tool from my dad. I also have the electric one. baka sa T. Alonzo meron. (http://woodgears.ca/scraper/palm_plane.jpg)
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Post by: free2rock on May 09, 2012, 07:22:07 PM
Baka nga. Kaso nakakatamad mag-trekking dun sa init ng panahon!
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Post by: quaternotetriplet on May 09, 2012, 07:34:21 PM
Sanding block lang yun. Made of rubber. Not really the type for contours.
For Fret Crowning, you can use a small triangle file and shape the leveled frets to a round shape. Make sure the board is well taped. At WAG MANGGIGIL. I've (almost) ruined a few boards that way. :eek: You can buy a set of small files too.
For nut slots, buy a welding tip cleaner.
meron bang nabibiling block na may radius? ang mahal kasi want to try doing this by my self.. fret leveling and recrowning. :)
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Post by: stringman on May 09, 2012, 07:45:50 PM
Individual process yan ha, hindi yan step-by-step.
Nice, thanks gunslinger for the fast reply! I will try this. Salamat!
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Post by: free2rock on May 14, 2012, 06:25:03 AM
Sand flush. Buff to shine.
If you are gonna use any type of solvent, make sure it's plastic-friendly. You wouldn't want your pickguard to become one gooey mess. Unless you're into the sick kind of relic finish. LOL
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Post by: siopao69 on May 14, 2012, 09:26:27 AM
i used stripsol on an ibanez without removing the plastic hardware, FAIL. One has to be O.C. for diy work.
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Post by: siopao69 on May 15, 2012, 12:21:10 PM
EDIT: Just found someone's DIY take on it: (http://makezineblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/fatman-amp-107.jpg?w=600&h=643)
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Post by: quaternotetriplet on May 15, 2012, 01:13:52 PM
any one knows how to relic fake strat knobs? tried the coffee nethod hindi kumapit. sana may nakaka alam.
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Post by: siopao69 on May 15, 2012, 01:17:48 PM
top of my head... a wood stain
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 15, 2012, 03:50:47 PM
Onga di naman gumagana yung coffee. Ininom ko na lang after ko ibabad. Sayang eh.
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Post by: stringman on May 15, 2012, 03:56:16 PM
Try coffee stain. Soak it in super black coffee, let it dry under the sun. It will develop coffee marks, then spray it with a thin layer of clear coat just enough to enclose the stain.
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Post by: free2rock on May 15, 2012, 05:18:52 PM
I'll try to find some pictures of the reliced knobs that I did. The guitar is no longer with me. I soaked it in super black coffee and let it dry under the sun. When it dried it developed some stains but the stains could easily be rubbed out by the fingers. That's why I applied a thin layer of clear coat to seal the stain.
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Post by: free2rock on May 15, 2012, 05:40:52 PM
I'll try to find some pictures of the reliced knobs that I did. The guitar is no longer with me. I soaked it in super black coffee and let it dry under the sun. When it dried it developed some stains but the stains could easily be rubbed out by the fingers. That's why I applied a thin layer of clear coat to seal the stain.
Was it uber white when the stain rubbed off, or did it get some permanent coloration?
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Post by: stringman on May 15, 2012, 05:54:41 PM
Was it uber white when the stain rubbed off, or did it get some permanent coloration?
It was still uber white when the stain was rubbed of The color was not permanent that's why it needed to be sealed. For me it looked better than buying cream knobs because the discoloration did justice to make it look old.
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Post by: free2rock on May 15, 2012, 07:52:35 PM
It was still uber white when the stain was rubbed of The color was not permanent that's why it needed to be sealed. For me it looked better than buying cream knobs because the discoloration did justice to make it look old.
What coffee did you use? Serious question :-)
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Post by: stringman on May 16, 2012, 06:05:06 AM
I used brewed coffee. What I did was brewed some coffee then soaked in in th coffee for about an hour. After that I placed some chunks of the mixture over the knobs and let it dry under the sun. Sayang I don't have pictures anymore but the end result should look something like this... (http://www.unsigneddesign.com/Stained%20Paper%20Textures/stainedpaper11.jpg)
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Post by: free2rock on May 16, 2012, 07:22:50 AM
I don't have knobs to experiment on kasi naturally aged na yung sa akin eh. Hehehe
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Post by: stringman on May 16, 2012, 08:12:37 AM
It looked more authentic than creamed knobs because it developed the "libag" look he he...
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 16, 2012, 01:32:31 PM
Where to buy this kind of soldering iron? Ace and Alexan have big ones. I only need a small one like on the photo.
I already posted this on another thread, but I might get different answers from the DIY guys here. :-)
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Post by: stringman on May 16, 2012, 02:10:34 PM
Donat, it depends on the wattage you want. If yo plan to use it to solder effect boards 30 watts is enough. But if you plan to solder guitar pots 40 watts would be better.
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Post by: ryechua on May 16, 2012, 02:23:04 PM
try deeco? any 30W soldering iron will do
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 16, 2012, 02:25:52 PM
Donat, it depends on the wattage you want. If yo plan to use it to solder effect boards 30 watts is enough. But if you plan to solder guitar pots 40 watts would be better.
I was told 30 watts would be enough. Guess I need 40 watts. With that said.. Where can I purchase a 40 watts small soldering iron?
I'm confused. 30 or 40? Hehe. Are there any other Deeco stores other than in Cubao and Raon? Preferably around north.
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Post by: stringman on May 16, 2012, 02:34:03 PM
30 watts is ok, but I use 40 watts in soldering pots. It does the job more easily specially if you will be soldering ground wires to the pots surface. If you are using new pots 30 watts may be enough to solder on the surface, but if the pots are old, sometimes old lead is stubborn to remove.
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Post by: ryechua on May 16, 2012, 03:08:13 PM
30 watts is ok, but I use 40 watts in soldering pots. It does the job more easily specially if you will be soldering ground wires to the pots surface. If you are using new pots 30 watts may be enough to solder on the surface, but if the pots are old, sometimes old lead is stubborn to remove.
things i do when soldering to a pot (ground)
- sand the surface of the (new) pot para mas kumapit yung solder - melt some new lead onto the old lead then remove it using a pump
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Post by: stringman on May 16, 2012, 05:20:47 PM
May ganyan ako amfoots ninakaw sa Bulacan. Some of my tools were lying around the garage when my Mother-in-Law hired a gardener to mow the lawn. I only found out after a week na nawawala na.
I have an old Weller similar to this pero mine is older circa 70's pa and hand me over from my Dad. I also have the cheap standar one which I always use. (http://www.wellersolderingiron.co.uk/images/1.jpg)
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Post by: free2rock on May 16, 2012, 07:55:11 PM
May ganyan ako amfoots ninakaw sa Bulacan. Some of my tools were lying around the garage when my Mother-in-Law hired a gardener to mow the lawn. I only found out after a week na nawawala na.
I have an old Weller similar to this pero mine is older circa 70's pa and hand me over from my Dad. I also have the cheap standar one which I always use. (http://www.wellersolderingiron.co.uk/images/1.jpg)
Astig.
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Post by: stringman on May 16, 2012, 08:05:48 PM
Problem din is wala akong makuhang tip for the Weller matagal ko rin di nagamit.
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Post by: prince22 on May 16, 2012, 08:10:52 PM
It was still uber white when the stain was rubbed of The color was not permanent that's why it needed to be sealed. For me it looked better than buying cream knobs because the discoloration did justice to make it look old.
Actually kasi depende sa klase ng plastic yung effectiveness ng coffee technique, gumagana siya sa U.S. grade plastic parts. Gaya nung sa strat ko before, left it in a cup for 4 hours then permanently stained na.
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 16, 2012, 11:10:25 PM
Lots of tutorials here. http://www.projectguitar.com/
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Post by: yahoo! on May 17, 2012, 04:19:41 AM
I already posted this on another thread, but I might get different answers from the DIY guys here. :-)
meron ganyan sa e-gizmo sa taft. http://www.e-gizmo.com/pmaster.php?dpage=/PRODUCT/ecat000.html
brand name is hakko 936. bought mine 1750php, made in japan. worth it ito dahil may adjustable temperature control.
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Post by: horge on May 17, 2012, 07:00:20 AM
Anyone have a lead on an appropriate tap-and-die set? Can't seem to find any for sale in Metro Manila (except for humongous sets that cost a ton, lol).
I need to add end-threads to roundbar stock, to make some truss rods.
Thanks :)
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Post by: stringman on May 17, 2012, 07:12:44 AM
T. Alonzo Sta Cruz, nandun na halos lahat ng tools.
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Post by: free2rock on May 17, 2012, 07:35:00 AM
Anyone have a lead on an appropriate tap-and-die set? Can't seem to find any for sale in Metro Manila (except for humongous sets that cost a ton, lol).
I need to add end-threads to roundbar stock, to make some truss rods.
Thanks :)
Pagawa ka nalang kay Mang Max ;-)
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Post by: quaternotetriplet on May 17, 2012, 08:21:21 AM
Don't forget to oil it. No finish is bad for the wood in the long run.
yup, sealed and oiled it already.
2nd time ko na nagawa to, first on my SX P, mga about 2 years ago ko pa sinand and sealed the same way (but I used stripper) and wala namang naging problems sa neck.
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Post by: palmmuteboi on May 17, 2012, 05:52:49 PM
good day ask ko lang po sa mga diy'rs here. pwede bang palitan ng ordinary pot itong rheostat sa diagram na to?
I don't care what it looks like, it's now smooth as a baby's butt and it's made to be played anyway! :-D
I won't bother with the fingerboard, medyo mahirap wala ako stripper na ginamit eh. i'm contemplating on stripping the heel part too.
Try scraping the fingerboard with razorblade or a cutter. I used a cutter btw. Removed it from its handle for better control. Just remember to go along the grain.
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Post by: half_empty on May 17, 2012, 06:06:47 PM
Try scraping the fingerboard with razorblade or a cutter. I used a cutter btw. Removed it from its handle for better control. Just remember to go along the grain.
ooh. might try this real soon. tinatamad pa ko ngayon. :-D
sir anong gauge ng sandpaper ginamit mo dito? 80? thanks
100 then 600 (yun lang naka stock sa gamit ko), and I used 3 kinds of em scotch brite like stuff na binili ko sa Ace in between sanding just to smooth things out.
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Post by: palmmuteboi on May 17, 2012, 07:28:07 PM
yung ruby nalang buoin mo halos same lang sya dun sa little gem
http://www.runoffgroove.com/ruby.html
looks good din, but was wondering if anung remedyo magagawa if wala akong rheostat? mabubuo padin ba yun with out the rheostat? or palitan ko ng ordinary pot?
kindly elaborate tia po :D
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 17, 2012, 07:29:24 PM
looks good din, but was wondering if anung remedyo magagawa if wala akong rheostat? mabubuo padin ba yun with out the rheostat? or palitan ko ng ordinary pot?
kindly elaborate tia po :D
hmmm not sure.... yung ruby nalang parang walang problem :)
hmmm not sure.... yung ruby nalang parang walang problem :) nice.... gusto kong itry to sa SX tele medyo di ko type yung amber tint nung neck at fingerboard :-D
oohh yung rheostat nalang kasi kulang ko at nangangati na ako buuhin yun haha :D
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 17, 2012, 08:22:24 PM
Baka kasi may nakadikit kasi na extension wire kasi maikli na yung original. Nung tinanggal ko yung tape, I figured I might mess it up. Kaya di ko na chineck. lol
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Post by: markcasq on May 22, 2012, 03:20:56 AM
Sharing my pickguard / pickup replacement project for my Tele.
This was my stock Am.Std. Tele (4 hrs ago :-D). I didn't have much choice on the color when I bought it because it was on sale. I just want a tele that twangs, and this one sounded the best in all american teles I tried in the store. Believe or not, i bought it from Best Buy - an electronic/appliance store in the US (parang Electroworld+Blims, hehe). Anyway, I found it a bit plain-looking, and I'm itching to start a new project. I looked around the net and found that black pickguard gives it more character. Also, I found some teles with humbucking pickups and I got curious. Knowing that American Standards are now HSH routed, I wanted to maximize that so I decided to go with a humbucker. I have a Gibson 490R sitting around so might as well use it. So I looked for a black pickguard with a neck humbucking hole in ebay and bought it.
Here's the tele stock: (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-F8NPtO8yDwI/T7qHCYYIR0I/AAAAAAAAK6A/zGzvgajBwjE/s800/P1000929.JPG)
I opened it up and while I was at it I took photos to document what's inside. It has HSH rout and and CTS pots. (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SbLNMpFVu2c/T7qHDcz3jXI/AAAAAAAAK6I/5dChax-a9F8/s800/P1000936.JPG)
Issues Encountered: 1. The Gibson pickup has long legs. The neck pickup rout of the tele is shallow and unlike Les Pauls, it doesn't have deep holes for the pickup legs. I didn't want to rout the guitar. So I looked around and found an Epiphone Probucker pickup coming from my FX/PRO, which had shorter legs. I placed it inside the neck pickup rout and it fitted perfectly.
Continuing on, before I finalized the installation, I tested the pickup first if it will sound okay. I was lazy to solder, so I clipped the neck humbucker and connected it to an A/B box, and then plugged the tele to the other terminal of the A/B box. I tested A (neck), B (bridge), and A and B (neck + bridge), and I was satisfied with the sound. I then attached the pickup to the pickguard and soldered it.
I tested the guitar first before I screwed the pickguard. The neck humbucker volume matched the bridge. It sounded a bit bassy, probably because the pot is 250k, but it was okay because it sounded good when I combined it with the bridge pickup (middle position). In the future, I might change it, pero not now, dami pa naka pilang GAS, hehe.
Another issue encountered: - The pickguard did not fit perfectly, although the holes seemed to line up perfectly. The part beneath the 22nd fret of the fretboard is being blocked, as well as the part touching the control plate. - I sanded those areas with a 150 and 280 grit sandpaper and it fixed the issue
Then after fitting the pickguard, I screwed it into position, and it fit 99% perfectly. Now my tele looks like this: (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-A0ZLxfN2HrE/T7qHgXVGn-I/AAAAAAAAK60/VLwKj132dgs/s800/P1000953.JPG)
I'm satisifed.... for now >:D
I hope this will help other people who will try a similar project. What I love about this project is that I used what I learned here in the forum... specifically sanding of pickguards.
Now, next step for me is to research what humbucking neck pickup would work well with a 250k pot and will fit to a tele humbucker rout. Any suggestions?
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Post by: free2rock on May 22, 2012, 06:42:52 AM
I didn't know American Standards had that generic routing.
Haha, I'm keeping it in case I want to bring it back to stock :-D
Yeah, I read before that both american standard strats and teles have HSH routing. I can even slap on a middle pickup in the future if ever. My 2009 American Deluxe also has HSH.
I'm curious why there is a small circular rout there and what that is for.
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Post by: maxi_musikero on May 22, 2012, 11:37:18 AM
Then after fitting the pickguard, I screwed it into position, and it fit 99% perfectly. Now my tele looks like this: (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-A0ZLxfN2HrE/T7qHgXVGn-I/AAAAAAAAK60/VLwKj132dgs/s800/P1000953.JPG)
nice Mark! always wanted to try out a tele with a humbucker neck. sana pag nag-tone party ulit sa inyo, makasama na ako. :wave:
i was actually thinking of doing the same thing to my SX tele but i chose to go the traditional pickup combination because having a humbucker neck will bring forth the debate of pot value, tone capacitor value, etc. the pot value should also be in-sync with the tone cap value. sa traditional pickup combination kasi since both single coils, the 250k pot + .047uF tone cap formula still works.
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Post by: cayle on May 22, 2012, 11:39:32 AM
nice Mark! always wanted to try out a tele with a humbucker neck. sana pag nag-tone party ulit sa inyo, makasama na ako. :wave:
i was actually thinking of doing the same thing to my SX tele but i chose to go the traditional pickup combination because having a humbucker neck will bring forth the debate of pot value, tone capacitor value, etc. the pot value should also be in-sync with the tone cap value. sa traditional pickup combination kasi since both single coils, the 250k pot + .047uF tone cap formula still works.
+1
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Post by: r_chino18 on May 22, 2012, 11:42:39 AM
Haha, I'm keeping it in case I want to bring it back to stock :-D
Yeah, I read before that both american standard strats and teles have HSH routing. I can even slap on a middle pickup in the future if ever. My 2009 American Deluxe also has HSH.
I'm curious why there is a small circular rout there and what that is for.
My MIM strat before had a small hole there as well. I don't know what it's for. Maybe we could put some coins for added toanz and value. :-P
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Post by: markcasq on May 22, 2012, 11:46:51 AM
nice Mark! always wanted to try out a tele with a humbucker neck. sana pag nag-tone party ulit sa inyo, makasama na ako. :wave:
i was actually thinking of doing the same thing to my SX tele but i chose to go the traditional pickup combination because having a humbucker neck will bring forth the debate of pot value, tone capacitor value, etc. the pot value should also be in-sync with the tone cap value. sa traditional pickup combination kasi since both single coils, the 250k pot + .047uF tone cap formula still works.
Yeah, yun nga eh. There are S-H teles like the roadworn player tele. I wonder what's the circuitry of that. The other option is to get a bright neck pickup like the dimarzio EJ custom to counter the low pot value. Sige maxi, next time, sama ka!
My MIM strat before had a small hole there as well. I don't know what it's for. Maybe we could put some coins for added toanz and value. :-P
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by: markcasq on May 22, 2012, 11:51:29 AM
And maxi - yung isa pa palang constraint is the routing. Yung SX ba is also HSH or swimming pool routed? Kasi pag hindi, maghuhkay ng kahoy. By the way, I love SX guitars. They look really good, and with the right setup, it plays well, and most of all, the price is really good.
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Post by: gunlak on May 22, 2012, 02:30:36 PM
And maxi - yung isa pa palang constraint is the routing. Yung SX ba is also HSH or swimming pool routed? Kasi pag hindi, maghuhkay ng kahoy. By the way, I love SX guitars. They look really good, and with the right setup, it plays well, and most of all, the price is really good.
And maxi - yung isa pa palang constraint is the routing. Yung SX ba is also HSH or swimming pool routed? Kasi pag hindi, maghuhkay ng kahoy. By the way, I love SX guitars. They look really good, and with the right setup, it plays well, and most of all, the price is really good.
Mark - hindi ko pa nabuksan yung SX tele ko eh. pero as much as possible, i work with what i have. kung pwedeng hindi na maghukay ng kahoy, huwag na. pero baka ipa-string through ko lang, not sure pa. just got my SX from a trade. can't wait to have it set-up. pagdating ng pickups ko (sana bukas, sa office ko ipapa-ship. pakita ko sayo. hehe!), complete na yung upgrades ko for this.
This is proof na maganda ang SX, dahil pag binuksan, maganda pa din yung finish even sa loob. Parang ganyan yung loob ng '96 MIA Fender strat floyd ko, malinis.
@maxi - Yeah, baka string through will make a big difference. May nakita ako sa micsis thread na ganun, I asked the person, gumanda daw yung tunog. Sige, patingin ako ng pickups pag dating! Ano yung inorder mo na pups?
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Post by: ryechua on May 24, 2012, 05:33:29 PM
would you believe that this is a DIY overdrive pedal? :-D
@maxi - Yeah, baka string through will make a big difference. May nakita ako sa micsis thread na ganun, I asked the person, gumanda daw yung tunog. Sige, patingin ako ng pickups pag dating! Ano yung inorder mo na pups?
hindi ko na pala napakita yung pickups. tonerider yung kinuha ko, naka-sale sa Guitar Salon. taga-Makati din yung mag-install. balitaan kita kung kelan kami mag-meet. :)
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Post by: j-sonic on May 25, 2012, 05:42:27 PM
Tonepros? nah,prostone. DIY locking tunomatic style bridge.drilled and tapped to accept 2.5mm set screw (http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/jun5153/SAM_2108.jpg)
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 25, 2012, 07:02:11 PM
^ Whoa. That's a DIY tune-o-matic?
free2rock, mukang masaya yang ginagawa mo ah. :)
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Post by: stringman on May 25, 2012, 07:34:00 PM
Yung small hole sa guitar was used when the body was mounted to a machine during production.
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Post by: markcasq on May 25, 2012, 08:06:07 PM
Nothing special. Patient filing lang. I can't stress PATIENCE enough. Madali kasing manggigil sa pagliha.
If you really want to learn, Freddy Gabrsek has this awesome tutorial. Set aside an hour or so to watch everything.
I may have to redo a couple of frets. It took me until now to notice that they weren't seated well. :eek:
Live and learn :cool:
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Post by: albumin on May 25, 2012, 08:51:23 PM
hi. may tanong lang ako..
im planning to have the speaker of my amp (Maxon GX10, solidstate) upgraded from 8inches to 12... the problem is, i don't know kung ano yung pwede replacement.. nalilito kasi ako sa specs.. "GX10" yung nakalagay pero sa likod, parang 14 watts yung nakalagay... tapos, assuming na 15 watts nga, yung speakers naman, sabi, yung rating niya, 4ohms...
pwede ba na ang gawin kong replacement ay 15 watts na 12in speaker, 8ohms?
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Post by: markcasq on May 25, 2012, 08:54:51 PM
im planning to have the speaker of my amp (Maxon GX10, solidstate) upgraded from 8inches to 12... the problem is, i don't know kung ano yung pwede replacement.. nalilito kasi ako sa specs.. "GX10" yung nakalagay pero sa likod, parang 14 watts yung nakalagay... tapos, assuming na 15 watts nga, yung speakers naman, sabi, yung rating niya, 4ohms...
pwede ba na ang gawin kong replacement ay 15 watts na 12in speaker, 8ohms?
any speaker that has the exact same impedance (4 ohms). power rating should be at least 15W or higher
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Post by: albumin on May 25, 2012, 09:08:25 PM
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 25, 2012, 09:33:01 PM
^ Uy nakita ko to kanina! DIY set?
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Post by: free2rock on May 25, 2012, 10:00:58 PM
Are you talking about my pic? That's a maple top for a Thinline build. Nag-cup nga lang kaya pauupuin ko muna ng isang linggo. Will probably rethink how I will chamber the body though.
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 25, 2012, 10:08:39 PM
I see. May thread ka ba ng build mo?
Question: Diba when you level frets, you need an extremely flat leveling beam? With that said, hindi ba kinoconsider yung radius nung fingerboard? Kasi diba, fretwires are not actually flat, but are slightly arced?
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Post by: r_chino18 on May 25, 2012, 10:54:22 PM
im planning to have the speaker of my amp (Maxon GX10, solidstate) upgraded from 8inches to 12... the problem is, i don't know kung ano yung pwede replacement.. nalilito kasi ako sa specs.. "GX10" yung nakalagay pero sa likod, parang 14 watts yung nakalagay... tapos, assuming na 15 watts nga, yung speakers naman, sabi, yung rating niya, 4ohms...
pwede ba na ang gawin kong replacement ay 15 watts na 12in speaker, 8ohms?
Baka hindi magkasya sa baffle niya ang 12" speaker Jomar.. since 8" yung internal speaker niya, yung hole ng baffle niya at dimensions ay pang 8".. Iba na pag 12", either lakihan mo yung speaker hole sa baffle (assuming na kakasya sa loob ng amp ang 12" speaker) or gamitan mo na lang ng extension cab..
Nonetheless, kung papalitan mo ng speaker, hanap ka ng may rating na 4ohms at ang wattage ay 15 watts and above..
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Post by: Kadaklan on May 25, 2012, 11:13:03 PM
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii278/blackele/230520122527.jpg) Blocked :-D walang matinong kahoy sa bahay kaya yan nalang ok naman resulta
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Post by: renz13 on May 26, 2012, 09:26:56 AM
Q: Pwede bang lagyan lang ng glue yung cavity then lagyan nalang ng aluminum foil para sa shielding?
Kuripot ako eh ayokong gumastos para sa conductive paint :lol:
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Post by: Gunslinger on May 26, 2012, 09:52:05 AM
Question: Diba when you level frets, you need an extremely flat leveling beam? With that said, hindi ba kinoconsider yung radius nung fingerboard? Kasi diba, fretwires are not actually flat, but are slightly arced?
Kakatamad mag-build thread eh. Hindi naman regular yung woodworking ko. Pag may free time lang :eek:
I've got a strat that's almost done and I never got around to snapping a photo yet. Hahaha!
To answer your question, you're right that the radius needs to be considered. You can use a radiused block so you can level the frets and maintain the radius desired. But for those who don't have radiused blocks, you can use a small flat sanding block to level the frets. Now this block needs to be only 1-2 inches wide so you can avoid flattening the radius of fret. The aim is to level the frets relative to the surrounding frets by lightly going back and forth. The narrow width of the file/sanding block will allow you to follow the radius of the fret on the fingerboard.
Magulo ba? I just typed and typed without proofreading this post LOL
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Post by: albumin on May 27, 2012, 05:41:20 PM
Baka hindi magkasya sa baffle niya ang 12" speaker Jomar.. since 8" yung internal speaker niya, yung hole ng baffle niya at dimensions ay pang 8".. Iba na pag 12", either lakihan mo yung speaker hole sa baffle (assuming na kakasya sa loob ng amp ang 12" speaker) or gamitan mo na lang ng extension cab..
Nonetheless, kung papalitan mo ng speaker, hanap ka ng may rating na 4ohms at ang wattage ay 15 watts and above..
hehe. dont worry kuya chino.. part of my plan already.. will make a cab for the speaker.. :)) eto na siguro ang gagawin ko for 2012... dinidispose ko na lahat ng guitars ko maliban dun sa tele..
iconvert to na lang to amp head yung controls nung maxon.. since nagagandahan talaga ako sa clean sound niya... i was wondering if the bigger speaker will make the sound better... para kasing bitin at parang "maliit" yung tunog ko dun sa stock speaker eh.. will make a thread siguro about the DIY thing...
i got the inspiration from the net eh... i just cant find the link..
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Post by: jobo_ph on June 02, 2012, 04:21:48 PM
Did a lot of reading and Youtube watching before embarking on this task and sucked up my jitters and finally got down to it and started defretting the neck of my Ovation Viper...
Scraping sides of the fret... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06886.jpg)
The very first fret I had removed my entire life! I had to take a short break to catch my breath and collect my senses before proceeding. :-P (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06887.jpg)
Heating up the fret wire. Seems no glue was used but I plan to glue when I get to installing the new frets. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06888.jpg)
I was really careful during this step. Concentrated on a subtle squeeze on the pliers with a more subtle hinged pull up until I can get the pliers edges in and then I just let the pliers edges work they way throughout the fret without any upward pull. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06892.jpg)
Getting the hang of it with the succeeding frets but never becoming complacent. So far so good... :) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06899.jpg)
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Post by: Gunslinger on June 02, 2012, 04:27:49 PM
Uy nice. Napanuod ko din yung vid na ganito. Using soldering iron, scraping the sides, etc. You gonna refret the whole fingerboard? :-)
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Post by: jobo_ph on June 02, 2012, 05:43:13 PM
Ano palang pliers ginamit mo? Di ko masyado makita sa pic eh.
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Post by: markcasq on June 02, 2012, 06:05:25 PM
@ jobo_ph - thanks for sharing! I'll look forward to your build. I want to see how you install/cut/replace the frets
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Post by: free2rock on June 02, 2012, 07:21:08 PM
Great job! Keep up the good work! Wag magmadali. Don't ask me why.
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Post by: jobo_ph on June 02, 2012, 08:03:31 PM
Nakaraos din sa pagtanggal ng mga frets... Mga limang oras din inabot.
I take back yung nabanggit ko na hindi mukhang glued yung fret wire. May remnants ng glue dun sa tang ng fretwire at saka mas madali umangat yung fret kapag dinidikit ko pa din yung soldering iron.
Ano palang pliers ginamit mo? Di ko masyado makita sa pic eh.
:-D Yung book, hinila ko lang basta sa bookshelf ng anak ko. Chemistry 8th Ed -Davis, Peck, Stanley. Mababa kasi yung neck caul para mag-clear yung headstock sa lamesa.
Fret puller was bought from a seller on eBay called universal_jems. Small wire cutter sya na grounded flat yung cutting portion. Mukhang maayos naman ang kalidad. Wala ako naging balakid sa paggamit sa kanya, considering ngayon ko lang ginawa yung mga nababasa sa mga forums o napapanood sa youtube.
Ingatan lang na ma-maintain at di mabungi yung sharp surface. Importante ito para makasingit between the fret and the board.
@ jobo_ph - thanks for sharing! I'll look forward to your build. I want to see how you install/cut/replace the frets
You're welcome! :) Hanggang dito muna pansamantala. Inu-utay-utay ko pa ang ibang gamit.
May time para mag-assess ng fret slots vis-a-vis fretwire to be installed at magmuni-muni/internalize ng next steps.
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Pinatong ko yung Jescar Jumbo (0.110"x0.57"), Jescar Medium (0.90"x0.54") at original fret sa board. Iniisip ko pa kung alin ang ikabit ko. Tingin ninyo?
Pre-cut at pre-radiused 9.5" (eBay:philaluthiertools).
I agree, maaksaya sa wire.
Nung nag-search kasi ako sa eBay ng "jescar", marami options yung seller at reasonably priced w/ shipping. Naisip ko din na I don't have to bother with curving the wire and the shorter pieces won't easily get deformed during shipment if a tube or box was not used.
Nung nilapat ko yung mga fret wires, mas nag-lean din ako sa medium.
Medium, it is. Salamat.
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@free2rock: Yung fret crowning file na ginamit mo dun sa pic habang nood ng American Idol, kay philaluthiertools sya galing? Stew Mac Kumusta quality? Kinonsider ko yung crowning files ni philaluthiertools but decided to go with Uo-Chikyu crowning files.
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Post by: free2rock on June 02, 2012, 09:25:03 PM
@free2rock: Yung fret crowning file na ginamit mo dun sa pic habang nood ng American Idol, kay philaluthiertools sya galing? Stew Mac Kumusta quality? Kinonsider ko yung crowning files ni philaluthiertools but decided to go with Uo-Chikyu crowning files.
Nope. Kay DIYHardware siya galing :-P It's a regular, plain-as-a-school-day-in-July, small triangle file. Pinadaan ko lang sa sander yung egdes para blunt na sya to avoid marring the fingerboard. I recommend you use 3 coats of masking tape on your board para sure. Mahirap na magkamali ;-)
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Post by: cendong on June 03, 2012, 08:37:57 PM
Balak ko sanang gumawa ng sariling DC chain...anu-ano po ba ang mga materials n dapat gamitin at saan kaya pwedeng makabili? Tnx!!!
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Post by: free2rock on June 03, 2012, 08:52:02 PM
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Post by: jobo_ph on June 04, 2012, 09:50:04 PM
Just a slight update with my ongoing DIY refret project...
Last night, I removed the nut (gentle tap with a flat blade screw driver and hammer) and cleaned the slot with a very small taper file... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06918.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06919.jpg)
Tonight, I got around to cleaning the fret slots. An important step so that old glue is removed and possible obstruction when seating new frets is avoided.
I had to read about tools people use to clean fret slots. Some used Stew Mac's fret cleaning tool while some used a Japanese fret cleaning tool that can also deepen slots. Some used a modified thickness gauge blade, and some used a modified cutter blade.
I first thought of using a hacksaw blade but it's too thick to fit in the slots. I even tried to make it thinner by grinding it down using a knife sharpening stone but it was too much work.
Found an old cutter blade at home, na for some reason, may bungi na and it was quite suitable for the task. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06912_encircled.jpg)
It takes several passes with a subtle press on the cutter until the slot is free of the old glue. It can be felt when you are still scraping glue and when you've already hit the wood. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06914.jpg)
After doing a few slots, you can notice the difference between cleaned slots (left side) which look lighter and uncleaned slots (right side) which looked darker... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06916.jpg)
Looking from the side, cleaned slots on the left side, uncleaned slots on the right... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06917.jpg)
'Til the next update... :)
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Post by: free2rock on June 04, 2012, 09:57:38 PM
A luthier in Australia told me to use a triangle file and run it through the slot lightly before putting the fret in. This will let the fret push in more easily.
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Post by: jobo_ph on June 04, 2012, 11:38:36 PM
A luthier in Australia told me to use a triangle file and run it through the slot lightly before putting the fret in. This will let the fret push in more easily.
Salamat sa paalala! Did see this procedure being done in a Youtube refret video I watched previously.
Will keep this in mind when I'm ready to hammer in the frets! :)
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Post by: albumin on June 06, 2012, 07:46:29 PM
Good pm.
may tanong ako.. im planning to mod my 10/15watt SS amp.. just curious kung pwede kong gawin yung parang nandito: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/squawk-box/76772-peavey-valveking-royal-8-mod.html
and my question is..... (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7224/7159442397_ecb905c9a1_z.jpg)
tapos, ikakabit na lang ba yung wires nung "amp->speaker" dun? then pwede nang ikabit to an external cab?
my plan seems feasible naman diba? nagagandahan na kasi ako sa clean and overdriven sound nung amp ko with its 8" stock speaker... i was wondering kung ikabit ko sa may malaking speaker baka mas gumanda pa yung tunog... BTW, the amp is a Maxon GX10...
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Post by: free2rock on June 06, 2012, 07:58:25 PM
Are you talking about the jack?
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Post by: albumin on June 06, 2012, 08:00:01 PM
yezzir!
gusto ko lang malaman yung exact na tawag para pag hinahap ko sa mga local hardware shops or online, madaling mahanap...
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Post by: markcasq on June 06, 2012, 08:19:36 PM
may tanong ako.. im planning to mod my 10/15watt SS amp.. just curious kung pwede kong gawin yung parang nandito: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/squawk-box/76772-peavey-valveking-royal-8-mod.html
and my question is..... (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7224/7159442397_ecb905c9a1_z.jpg)
tapos, ikakabit na lang ba yung wires nung "amp->speaker" dun? then pwede nang ikabit to an external cab?
my plan seems feasible naman diba? nagagandahan na kasi ako sa clean and overdriven sound nung amp ko with its 8" stock speaker... i was wondering kung ikabit ko sa may malaking speaker baka mas gumanda pa yung tunog... BTW, the amp is a Maxon GX10...
Bro - this is cool mod! Mas cool if you find snake skin leather :-) Yup, jack ang tawag dun.
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Post by: albumin on June 06, 2012, 08:29:02 PM
Bro - this is cool mod! Mas cool if you find snake skin leather :-) Yup, jack ang tawag dun.
jack lang talaga ang tawag sir?
what should i do para maiconnect yung amp dun sa "jack"? actually, may line out feature yung amp.. should i just use it?
ang hassle lang dyan, 4ohms yung impedance nung amp.. gusto ko sana ikabit sa isang matinong 12" na speaker... at bihira ang 4ohms na 12" na speaker... and, i dig vintage looks :).. actually, nakakapanghinayang yung tolex nung maxon.. vintage look as it is.. pag nakahanap ng cream tolex, sarap. yun na...
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Post by: r_chino18 on June 06, 2012, 09:47:21 PM
what should i do para maiconnect yung amp dun sa "jack"? actually, may line out feature yung amp.. should i just use it?
ang hassle lang dyan, 4ohms yung impedance nung amp.. gusto ko sana ikabit sa isang matinong 12" na speaker... at bihira ang 4ohms na 12" na speaker... and, i dig vintage looks :).. actually, nakakapanghinayang yung tolex nung maxon.. vintage look as it is.. pag nakahanap ng cream tolex, sarap. yun na...
1/4" female jack to be specific. :-)
Jomar iba yung Line Out. Wag ka mag plug ng extension speaker doon.
Yang jack na nasa picture, jan lang kinabit yung wires na pupunta dapat sa positive at negative terminal ng speaker. Ganun lang. Kasi diba ang Royal 8 ay combo? So ayun. Ginawa lang head tapos kinabit yung wires papuntang speaker sa jack para mas madali.
Putulin mo lang yung wires na papunta sa speaker nung combo tapos siyang isolder mo sa jack..
Lagyan mo na lang ng dalawang 10" speaker na tig 8 ohms, tapos parallel wired para 4 ohms ang total impedance.. Pwede rin dalawang 12" na tig 8 ohms.. :)
Medyo mahirap nga maghanap ng 4 ohms, pero may available niyan na mga speaker.. :-) :-)
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Post by: markcasq on June 06, 2012, 09:53:08 PM
And when you buy speaker wires to connect the head to the speaker, do not use a guitar cable, kelangan mas makapal yung wires. Speaker wires dapat.
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Post by: albumin on June 06, 2012, 10:01:44 PM
Jomar iba yung Line Out. Wag ka mag plug ng extension speaker doon.
Yang jack na nasa picture, jan lang kinabit yung wires na pupunta dapat sa positive at negative terminal ng speaker. Ganun lang. Kasi diba ang Royal 8 ay combo? So ayun. Ginawa lang head tapos kinabit yung wires papuntang speaker sa jack para mas madali.
Lagyan mo na lang ng dalawang 10" speaker na tig 8 ohms, tapos parallel wired para 4 ohms ang total impedance.. Pwede rin dalawang 12" na tig 8 ohms.. :)
Medyo mahirap nga maghanap ng 4 ohms, pero may available niyan na mga speaker.. :-) :-)
Boom yeah! Thank you so much kuya chino! hehe.
available naman sa local hardware shops yung jack diba? Lez get diz started!! Actually, I'm considering Eminence's Texas Heat para sa speaker... May 4ohm ver kasi yun... and priced quite cheap. :) kaso, 150watts RMS... di kaya sobrang overkill yun para sa 10watts na amp? mejo mahal kasi yung customized na weber speakers... at mahal din ang jensen...
ok lang kasi, yung plano ko na bilhing head talaga, pwede din sa 4ohms :) might as well, makapagstart na muna sa cab :)
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And when you buy speaker wires to connect the head to the speaker, do not use a guitar cable, kelangan mas makapal yung wires. Speaker wires dapat.
Will consider that! Thanks!
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Post by: r_chino18 on June 06, 2012, 10:08:05 PM
Boom yeah! Thank you so much kuya chino! hehe. available naman sa local hardware shops yung jack diba? Lez get diz started!! Actually, I'm considering Eminence's Texas Heat para sa speaker... May 4ohm ver kasi yun... and priced quite cheap. :) kaso, 150watts RMS... di kaya sobrang overkill yun para sa 10watts na amp? mejo mahal kasi yung customized na weber speakers... at mahal din ang jensen... ok lang kasi, yung plano ko na bilhing head talaga, pwede din sa 4ohms :) might as well, makapagstart na muna sa cab :)
Not sure kung may 4ohms speaker na sa Lyric.. Mukhang puro 8ohms pa lang ngayon eh..
Available sa mga local electronics shop yung jack.. Kung gusto mo branded, may Switchcraft sa Audiophile, parang 120php ata ang isa. Mas ok na yun kesa bumili ng tig 40php na jack dito sa Los Baños.. Hahaha..
Ok lang yung mataas ang wattage, wag lang lower sa wattage ng amp mo.. :-)
Try mo Jensen MOD. Medyo mura lang sila. Meron ako dito MOD 50 di ko pa nagagamit. 50 watts, kaso 8 ohms..
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Post by: albumin on June 06, 2012, 10:18:26 PM
mamamaximize mo ba yung output nung speaker kahit sa low wattage amp mo siya isaksak?? i mean, hindi ba kelangan na mas malakas yung source ng energy para makuha yung "full bloom" nung tunog?
may effect din ba sa headroom ang mas mataas na RMS wattage ng speaker??
$4 lang difference ng 12" na 4ohms na jensen mod sa eminence texas heat.. I saw good reviews nung texas heat.. mukang magfififit sa gusto ko... low end ng jensen yung MOD diba??
kung may 4ohm ver lang sana cannabis rex... :((
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Post by: ryechua on June 06, 2012, 10:23:09 PM
May 4ohm ver kasi yun... and priced quite cheap. :) kaso, 150watts RMS... di kaya sobrang overkill yun para sa 10watts na amp? mejo mahal kasi yung customized na weber speakers... at mahal din ang jensen...
when it comes to power consideration, di bale nang sobra wag lang kulang :mrgreen:
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Post by: r_chino18 on June 06, 2012, 10:33:38 PM
mamamaximize mo ba yung output nung speaker kahit sa low wattage amp mo siya isaksak?? i mean, hindi ba kelangan na mas malakas yung source ng energy para makuha yung "full bloom" nung tunog?
To some extent, not much.. Pero, mas ok yung mataas ang wattage, imo.. Less break up, more clean headroom kahit na 10 watts lang yung nagddrive sa kanya..
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may effect din ba sa headroom ang mas mataas na RMS wattage ng speaker??
Yep. More wattage, more clean headroom. Lower wattage, easier to break up at a certain volume. Depends on what you want to achieve, one may be better than the other.
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$4 lang difference ng 12" na 4ohms na jensen mod sa eminence texas heat.. I saw good reviews nung texas heat.. mukang magfififit sa gusto ko... low end ng jensen yung MOD diba??
Hahaha. Low end? I dunno.. Pero they're bang for the buck speakers.. Low end din ata ng Eminence ang Texas Heat, hindi ba?
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kung may 4ohm ver lang sana cannabis rex... :((
Hahaha.. Start ka muna sa head bro.. Tapos try mo mag hanap ng speaker/speaker cab na magffit ng maganda sa sound niya.. Mas ok yun kesa unahin yung cab.. Hit and miss kasi speakers eh.. Hindi lahat ng magandang speaker ay maganda tunog for a particular head..
Pag may cab ka na, mapipilitan kang tanggapin na maganda tunog nun with the head na bibilhin mo kahit di talaga sila tugma.. dahil lang kasi may cab na.. Just some insight. :-)
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Post by: albumin on June 06, 2012, 10:52:33 PM
Yep. More wattage, more clean headroom. Lower wattage, easier to break up at a certain volume. Depends on what you want to achieve, one may be better then the other.
Like!
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Hahaha.. Start ka muna sa head bro.. Tapos try mo mag hanap ng speaker/speaker cab na magffit ng maganda sa sound niya.. Mas ok yun kesa unahin yung cab.. Hit and miss kasi speakers eh.. Hindi lahat ng magandang speaker ay maganda tunog for a particular head..
Pag may cab ka na, mapipilitan kang tanggapin na maganda tunog nun with the head na bibilhin mo kahit di talaga sila tugma.. dahil lang kasi may cab na.. Just some insight. :-)
points taken! malapit na din akong makabili ng tube eh.. konting ipon pa :)
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Post by: r_chino18 on June 06, 2012, 11:03:52 PM
points taken! malapit na din akong makabili ng tube eh.. konting ipon pa :)
Cool.. :) If makabili ka ng head, try natin sa Jensen MOD ko dito sa bahay.. malapit ko na rin naman na matapos yung cab ko, before matapos ang June malamang go na yun.. :-)
Good luck bro! Ano yang head na tinatarget mo? Bogner din ba? :-)
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Post by: albumin on June 06, 2012, 11:36:37 PM
Cool.. :) If makabili ka ng head, try natin sa Jensen MOD ko dito sa bahay.. malapit ko na rin naman na matapos yung cab ko, before matapos ang June malamang go na yun.. :-)
Good luck bro! Ano yang head na tinatarget mo? Bogner din ba? :-)
lol. cant afford a bogner.. no plans of buying one kahit yumaman ako. :|
dadalhin ko na lang sa elbi pag nakabili na.. :)
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Post by: markcasq on June 07, 2012, 01:45:31 PM
@jobo_ph - commercial muna habang antay sa ginagawa mong re-fret.
I replaced the volume pot of my RG. I thought it's just a simple replacement, hindi pala kasya yung shaft sa hole, kasi mas malaki yung replacement pot. Dami pala pwede gawin ng file! Mas malinis pa. Before I used drill bits, and ang dumi tingnan.
Here's the process:
Stock pot not working properly anymore. So I'm replacing with Dimarzio 500k pot. (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zYQ9_xBHgRk/T9AZDH7t0RI/AAAAAAAALsY/IJV3fFurQP4/s640/P1000980.JPG)
Oops, the shaft is bigger than the hole. Should I drill this? Nope, too messy and sawdust can enter the pots and switches. I don't want to remove everything either for a small job. (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sidQ2eb92Fg/T9AZfH4iacI/AAAAAAAALso/9oBjS6RFWYY/s640/P1000993.JPG)
Maybe a circular file can do the job. I recently bought a file set after learning from DIYers here. (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4HfH-mvnVto/T9AZjD0zYkI/AAAAAAAALsw/CrMvPC9vaPM/s640/P1000985.JPG)
Soldered the wires to the pot. (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Rks3uSDLT3s/T9AZpfNslRI/AAAAAAAALs4/o_-eK2nR0zU/s640/P1000996.JPG)
I replaced the volume pot of my RG. I thought it's just a simple replacement, hindi pala kasya yung shaft sa hole, kasi mas malaki yung replacement pot. Dami pala pwede gawin ng file! Mas malinis pa. Before I used drill bits, and ang dumi tingnan. Here's the process: Stock pot not working properly anymore. So I'm replacing with Dimarzio 500k pot. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zYQ9_xBHgRk/T9AZDH7t0RI/AAAAAAAALsY/IJV3fFurQP4/s640/P1000980.JPG Oops, the shaft is bigger than the hole. Should I drill this? Nope, too messy and sawdust can enter the pots and switches. I don't want to remove everything either for a small job. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sidQ2eb92Fg/T9AZfH4iacI/AAAAAAAALso/9oBjS6RFWYY/s640/P1000993.JPG Maybe a circular file can do the job. I recently bought a file set after learning from DIYers here. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4HfH-mvnVto/T9AZjD0zYkI/AAAAAAAALsw/CrMvPC9vaPM/s640/P1000985.JPG Soldered the wires to the pot. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Rks3uSDLT3s/T9AZpfNslRI/AAAAAAAALs4/o_-eK2nR0zU/s640/P1000996.JPG Then, job done. ]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j_cUXm_VwJY/T9AZtP1LTWI/AAAAAAAALtA/RKDRP-cXJR8/s640/P1000999.JPG
Nice! Ganyan talaga bro. Metric versus Imperial/US spec... Metric yung stock pots ng Ibanez eh, mas maliit yung shaft nila.. Mas malaki ng konti yung US spec kaya lalakihan mo talaga yung hole.
Ang ginawa ko naman dun sa akin, pencil/ballpen wrapped with sandpaper. Tapos yun, up and down strokes hanggang lumaki yung hole. Job done!
Ang hassle na lang jan, kelangan humanap ka ng knob na magfifit sa shaft ng US spec pot. For sure di na kakasya jan yung stock dome knob mo. Panget naman pwersahin or pagdikitin yung split shaft ng Dimarzio. Pag lagay mo ng knob ay hindi pantay ang ikot saka unstable.
Good luck bro! Cool mod. Congrats din pala kasi nasolderan mo ng madali yung pot. Baka nag-iba ng design ang Dimarzio or maganda soldering iron mo. :-)
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Post by: rmanala on June 07, 2012, 02:10:11 PM
@jobo_ph - commercial muna habang antay sa ginagawa mong re-fret.
I replaced the volume pot of my RG. I thought it's just a simple replacement, hindi pala kasya yung shaft sa hole, kasi mas malaki yung replacement pot. Dami pala pwede gawin ng file! Mas malinis pa. Before I used drill bits, and ang dumi tingnan.
Here's the process:
Stock pot not working properly anymore. So I'm replacing with Dimarzio 500k pot. (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zYQ9_xBHgRk/T9AZDH7t0RI/AAAAAAAALsY/IJV3fFurQP4/s640/P1000980.JPG)
Oops, the shaft is bigger than the hole. Should I drill this? Nope, too messy and sawdust can enter the pots and switches. I don't want to remove everything either for a small job. (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sidQ2eb92Fg/T9AZfH4iacI/AAAAAAAALso/9oBjS6RFWYY/s640/P1000993.JPG)
Maybe a circular file can do the job. I recently bought a file set after learning from DIYers here. (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4HfH-mvnVto/T9AZjD0zYkI/AAAAAAAALsw/CrMvPC9vaPM/s640/P1000985.JPG)
Soldered the wires to the pot. (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Rks3uSDLT3s/T9AZpfNslRI/AAAAAAAALs4/o_-eK2nR0zU/s640/P1000996.JPG)
Nice! Ganyan talaga bro. Metric versus Imperial/US spec... Metric yung stock pots ng Ibanez eh, mas maliit yung shaft nila.. Mas malaki ng konti yung US spec kaya lalakihan mo talaga yung hole.
Ang ginawa ko naman dun sa akin, pencil/ballpen wrapped with sandpaper. Tapos yun, up and down strokes hanggang lumaki yung hole. Job done!
Ang hassle na lang jan, kelangan humanap ka ng knob na magfifit sa shaft ng US spec pot. For sure di na kakasya jan yung stock dome knob mo. Panget naman pwersahin or pagdikitin yung split shaft ng Dimarzio. Pag lagay mo ng knob ay hindi pantay ang ikot saka unstable.
Good luck bro! Cool mod. Congrats din pala kasi nasolderan mo ng madali yung pot. Baka nag-iba ng design ang Dimarzio or maganda soldering iron mo. :-)
Thanks. Ganun pala yun, US vs. EU pala, kaya iba. Very helpful info. O nga no, pwede din yung ballpen and sandpaper! Very resourceful! Normal lang yung soldering iron ko, 30w from deeco hehe. And I guess most likely iba nga yung design nung dimarzio na mahirap solderan.
Nag kasya naman yung knob, buti na lang. Medyo mataas nga lang since I don't have the right spacers. Pero pwede na. (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vAY6zDx8Pco/T9AZvXpi-TI/AAAAAAAALtI/7Tdm7FqAI8s/s640/P1010001.JPG)
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Post by: r_chino18 on June 07, 2012, 05:11:01 PM
Thanks. Ganun pala yun, US vs. EU pala, kaya iba. Very helpful info. O nga no, pwede din yung ballpen and sandpaper! Very resourceful! Normal lang yung soldering iron ko, 30w from deeco hehe. And I guess most likely iba nga yung design nung dimarzio na mahirap solderan.
Yep. Most Asian guitars kasi, metric ang gamit para sa hardware and stuff. Mga USA or other western countries, US spec ang gamit..
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Nag kasya naman yung knob, buti na lang. Medyo mataas nga lang since I don't have the right spacers. Pero pwede na. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vAY6zDx8Pco/T9AZvXpi-TI/AAAAAAAALtI/7Tdm7FqAI8s/s640/P1010001.JPG
Haha. Nice. Good for you bro. :-)
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Post by: Gunslinger on June 07, 2012, 08:09:05 PM
Any tips on how to remove these? Parang dumikit sa top coat eh. Notice the whiter area at the truss rod cover. Medyo dumikit din yung cover pero natanggal ko naman.
lol Okay na pala. Nung tinignan ko sa likod ng headstock, medyo nakaexpose pala yung washers. From dun, tinapat ko lang yung flat screwdriver tapos pinukpok ko na onti. Viola! Finished in less than 30 seconds. Still, thanks for the reply!
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Post by: markcasq on June 07, 2012, 11:40:59 PM
lol Okay na pala. Nung tinignan ko sa likod ng headstock, medyo nakaexpose pala yung washers. From dun, tinapat ko lang yung flat screwdriver tapos pinukpok ko na onti. Viola! Finished in less than 30 seconds. Still, thanks for the reply!
Gunslinger, washer pala yung gusto mo tanggalin, kala ko yung blemish sa metal, haha. Kaya wala ako nasagot.
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Post by: Gunslinger on June 07, 2012, 11:47:37 PM
Eto na lang, new topic. San nakaka bili nung parang soft rubber na nilalagay sa cavity ng floyd para ma pull up mo trem, parang yung nasa picture?
its an EVA foam same material used on some footwear's. long time ago i get them from canvas/shoe supply stores along DVsoria. If you need small part lang bili ka ng shoe inserts sa mr.quickie :-D
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Post by: Gunslinger on June 08, 2012, 12:21:06 AM
its an EVA foam same material used on some footwear's. long time ago i get them from canvas/shoe supply stores along DVsoria. If you need small part lang bili ka ng shoe inserts sa mr.quickie :-D
So pag bibili ako kunwari sa Mr. Quickie, sasabihin ko "EVA foam"? Kakatanggal ko lang kasi kanina sa guitar ko. Napunit ko pa nga eh. No plans of using it again, but I just kept it para alam ko anong klaseng material siya pag naghanap akong bago.
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Post by: markcasq on June 08, 2012, 01:51:33 AM
Jeo - yeah, pwede nga yung sa sapatos, so pwede sa mr. quickie bumili nga
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Post by: stringman on June 08, 2012, 05:57:17 AM
Pag punta mo sa Mr. Quickie sabihin mo, "Pabili ng foam para sa Flyd Rose Cavity" malamang kamut ulo staff dun he he he...
Yup pwede nga sa Mr. Quickie, or minsan sa SM shoe department meron sila nasa 20 bucks lang yata yung pair.
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Post by: markcasq on June 08, 2012, 08:05:51 AM
Pag punta mo sa Mr. Quickie sabihin mo, "Pabili ng foam para sa Flyd Rose Cavity" malamang kamut ulo staff dun he he he...
Yup pwede nga sa Mr. Quickie, or minsan sa SM shoe department meron sila nasa 20 bucks lang yata yung pair.
:lol: :lol: :lol: Ayus!
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Post by: jeo on June 08, 2012, 08:13:55 AM
^^^hehe, would like to see the reaction nung sales sa mr.quickie kung yun ang sabihin mo :lol:
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Post by: Eivar on June 11, 2012, 01:15:51 PM
Mga sir, ilang spray paint can ang nagagamit pang paint ng body (solid color) ilang can ng primer ilang can ng desired color (single solid color for body) ilang can ng clear coat ang recommended?
thanks sa mga magrereply!
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Post by: Gunslinger on June 11, 2012, 01:26:15 PM
Mga sir, ilang spray paint can ang nagagamit pang paint ng body (solid color) ilang can ng primer ilang can ng desired color (single solid color for body) ilang can ng clear coat ang recommended?
thanks sa mga magrereply!
Primer - just 1 can. Sobra na yun. Base color - 2 to 3 cans. Medyo makapal na yung pag inubos mo yung 3, considering thin coats ang ginagawa mo. Clear coat - 1 to 2 cans will do. Sobra pa siguro.
Here's the thing about the color, the more coats or layers you spray, the darker it gets, depending on the color. For light colors, more layers = brighter. For dark colors, more layers = darker. So depende yun sa hinahabol mong kulay. For example yellow (like my project before), the more layers I spray, the brighter it gets. Mas pronounced yung pagkayellow niya, mas maganda. Ganun din kapag ibang shade naman. For example blue, mas pronounced yung pagkablue ng paint pag mas maraming layers kang ilalagay. But don't overdo it. You get the point. Hope this helps.
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Post by: Eivar on June 11, 2012, 01:39:03 PM
Primer - just 1 can. Sobra na yun. Base color - 2 to 3 cans. Medyo makapal na yung pag inubos mo yung 3, considering thin coats ang ginagawa mo. Clear coat - 1 to 2 cans will do. Sobra pa siguro.
Here's the thing about the color, the more coats or layers you spray, the darker it gets, depending on the color. For light colors, more layers = brighter. For dark colors, more layers = darker. So depende yun sa hinahabol mong kulay. For example yellow (like my project before), the more layers I spray, the brighter it gets. Mas pronounced yung pagkayellow niya, mas maganda. Ganun din kapag ibang shade naman. For example blue, mas pronounced yung pagkablue ng paint pag mas maraming layers kang ilalagay. But don't overdo it. You get the point. Hope this helps.
thanks man, you're the one i was hoping to reply, i saw your yellow RG project and it was decent, in fact it looks really good! same din ang balak ko for my strat, YELLOW!!! i saw sa hardware and thinking of choosing the FLOURESCENT YELLOW! para nakakasilaw na yellow! ang mahal nga lang ng isang can, halos double ng isang ordinary na spray paint.
by the way, i'm loving the RG320 you sold to me, replaced the edge iii with gotoh (improve the tone a bit and abuse friendly), pero having problems with pickup change, newbie ako sa wiring... medjo frustrated DIYer ako ngayon... hehehe!
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Post by: free2rock on June 11, 2012, 01:47:00 PM
Mga sir, ilang spray paint can ang nagagamit pang paint ng body (solid color) ilang can ng primer ilang can ng desired color (single solid color for body) ilang can ng clear coat ang recommended?
thanks man, you're the one i was hoping to reply, i saw your yellow RG project and it was decent, in fact it looks really good! same din ang balak ko for my strat, YELLOW!!! i saw sa hardware and thinking of choosing the FLOURESCENT YELLOW! para nakakasilaw na yellow! ang mahal nga lang ng isang can, halos double ng isang ordinary na spray paint.
by the way, i'm loving the RG320 you sold to me, replaced the edge iii with gotoh (improve the tone a bit and abuse friendly), pero having problems with pickup change, newbie ako sa wiring... medjo frustrated DIYer ako ngayon... hehehe!
You're welcome. May project ulit kasi ako ngayon. Ibanez S naman. Onga ang mahal ng fluorescent. Nasa P300+ ata. Fluorescent pink naman kasi gagawin ko. Nung nakita ko presyo, medyo nagdalawang-isip ako lol.
Glad you're lovin' the RG320 man! Patingin naman ng bagong trem niyan! :-D
A primer is a preparatory coating put on materials before painting. Priming ensures better adhesion of paint to the surface, increases paint durability, and provides additional protection for the material being painted. - from Wikipedia
Here's another informative read. http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/civil/articles/59433.aspx
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Post by: Eivar on June 11, 2012, 02:15:14 PM
You're welcome. May project ulit kasi ako ngayon. Ibanez S naman. Onga ang mahal ng fluorescent. Nasa P300+ ata. Fluorescent pink naman kasi gagawin ko. Nung nakita ko presyo, medyo nagdalawang-isip ako lol.
Glad you're lovin' the RG320 man! Patingin naman ng bagong trem niyan! :-D
I'll inform you pag napost ko na sya sa Ibanez Thread, anyway, baka ituloy ko yung flurescent yellow, kahit mahal, worth it naman siguro... pano pala mag buff? easy DIY buff lang... para super glossy yung finish...
i read the thread, pero grabe, parang nahirapan ako dun sa ginawa nya, hehehe! di ko masyado naintindihan, pero anyway, good info... i need solid color so i need primer, ang hirap kasi kapalan yung paint to hide the wood design. transparent pa din ang kinalalabasan pag no primer. kahit ilang coats na.
maybe i'll do it the simpliest and easiest way, kasi papalitan ko uli ng paint pag nagsawa ako hehehe!
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Post by: Gunslinger on June 11, 2012, 02:20:34 PM
I'll inform you pag napost ko na sya sa Ibanez Thread, anyway, baka ituloy ko yung flurescent yellow, kahit mahal, worth it naman siguro... pano pala mag buff? easy DIY buff lang... para super glossy yung finish...
Ang ginagawa ko, microfiber cloth tsaka swirl remover. Mano-mano, no tools. lol
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Post by: free2rock on June 11, 2012, 08:14:58 PM
Literally babalutan mo ng tape after isolder together or itwist together para insulated siya. Yun lang. For insulation para hindi exposed yung wire. :-D
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Post by: Gunslinger on June 27, 2012, 04:28:32 PM
Literally babalutan mo ng tape after isolder together or itwist together para insulated siya. Yun lang. For insulation para hindi exposed yung wire. :-D
Ang pangit ng wiring nung isang gitara ko. May mga tape siya pero poorly done. Not to mention baligtad ang pickups niya. Dapat ba yung dulo lang itape? Kasi ang ginawa, halos buong wire binalutan ng scotch tape.
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Post by: markcasq on June 27, 2012, 04:38:47 PM
yup, balot lang sya. actually dapat yung heat shrinks yung ginamit, not scotch tape. para malinis
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Post by: Gunslinger on June 27, 2012, 05:09:39 PM
Ganito kasi ginawa. Tama ba to? O pwede kahit dulo lang ang balutan?
I see. San ba nakakabili nun? Meron ba sa hardware store nun at anong section madalas?
haha, madumi nga. I bought mine from radio shack sa US. Bale ilalagay mo yung wires inside the heat shrink, then either painitan mo using the sides of the soldering gun or hot air blower para lumiit and mag wrap around sa wires.
Actually for dimarzio pickups na 4-conductor you don't need to wrap it like sayo. Di naman kelangan i scotch tape pa yun since insulated naman yung mga wires. Pakita ko sayo yung ginawa ko sa 7-string ng friend ko H-H with PAF7.
Actually for dimarzio pickups na 4-conductor you don't need to wrap it like sayo. Di naman kelangan i scotch tape pa yun since insulated naman yung mga wires. Pakita ko sayo yung ginawa ko sa 7-string ng friend ko H-H with PAF7.
Ah so pwede kahit di na balutin? So ang goal ko na lang dito, linisin ang wiring? :-D Sige wait ko yung H-H with PAF7.
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Post by: r_chino18 on June 27, 2012, 06:00:55 PM
Ah so pwede kahit di na balutin? So ang goal ko na lang dito, linisin ang wiring? :-D Sige wait ko yung H-H with PAF7.
Kaya siya binabalutan, para maiwasan na tumama sa mga ground spots -- shielding paint, aluminum tape, pots, etc.. baka kasi mag-intermittent yung sound mo or what, lalo pag malikot yung gumagamit at hindi niya namamalayan na gumagalaw yung wires sa loob...
Pwede nga rin yung heat shrink tubing. Yun usually ang gamit ng mga luthier pag nagwwire sila ng electronics kesa bastang itape. Kalimitan yung dulong part lang din ang may heat shrink. A little less than 1cm lang ang haba.
Dun sa earlier pic, ok din naman yung ganun, nakatape lahat... medyo messy nga.. hahaha.. pero kung wala naman problema, ok na rin.. Pero kung gusto mo balutan ng mas maayos, pwede rin naman.. hahaha..
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Post by: Gunslinger on June 27, 2012, 06:26:33 PM
San ba nakakabili ng heat shrink tubing locally?
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Post by: yahoo! on June 27, 2012, 06:30:05 PM
Sa mga local hardware meron. Parang may nakita ako ACE at Handyman eh. Naka pack yan mahahabang rubber tubes. Iba-iba ng diameter. Kung jan sa pickups mo gagamitin, hanap ka na lang ng maliit ang diameter para pwedeng magfit talaga pag ininitan mo. Siguro sa Alexan or E-Gizmo meron din niyan.
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Post by: kamoteflip on June 27, 2012, 06:46:59 PM
Hi everyone!
I have an old behringer strat, the ones they sell as packages. I've had it for around 8 years now, and I was thinking about Relic-ing it. haha any ideas on how i can do it by myself at home and what materials i'll be needing? thanks in advance! :)
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Post by: Gunslinger on June 27, 2012, 07:24:25 PM
Thanks guys!
@ kamoteflip: Try mo imessage si 'captainbackfire' about relic-ing. He's pretty good at it.
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Post by: jobo_ph on June 30, 2012, 08:05:32 PM
Here's what I look at every night before I go to sleep for close to a month while waiting for additional stuff to come in... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06948.jpg)
Finally, a few more stuff came and it was possible to continue... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/Electric%20Guitar/DSC06947.jpg)
Crudely checking if the fretboard is as flat as possible... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06949.jpg)
Started with 120 grit sand paper... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06975.jpg)
After a few passes, lots of lacquer powder. I don't push the radius block to the fretboard while sanding, just making sure it is flat and letting it's own weight do the work and sliding it from end to end. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06950.jpg)
Vacuum cleaner was on standby for clean-up. Wasn't able to take a picture but I also clean the sandpaper with the vacuum cleaner so it doesn't clog up too much. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06951.jpg)
After several passes... Notice the uneven portions. I guess partly because of uneven lacquer layer and/or warp. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06955.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06956.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06957.jpg)
After more passes, it is getting more even and the amount of sanded dust also became lesser (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06962.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06963.jpg)
And after more passes, it looks more even... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06966.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06967.jpg)
Marked the board with pencil marks to double check if there are still uneven portions... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06968.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06970.jpg)
After a few sanding passes, I observed the pencil marks were getting removed evenly. After all the pencil marks were removed, shifted to 220-grit sand paper. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06976.jpg)
After two rounds of sanding passes, here's the final outcome... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06971.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06972.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06973.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06977.jpg)
As reminded by free2rock, I ran a file through each slot to aid in easier fretwire insertion and help the fret wire seat properly (the undersides of the fret crown where it joins the tang is not "flat") (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06982.jpg)
Proceeded to hammer in the frets... First, I cleaned the fret wire. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06988.jpg)
Then I put Elmer's Glue All into the slots with the aid of a used guitar 1st string (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06989.jpg)
The fret wire I got was pre-radius 9.5" (too near 10") and should have bought ones with tighter radius. So, I couldn't really follow hammering ends first before running the hammer up/down the middle.
I didn't want to bother re-radiusing the current wire so what I did was just hammer it from one end to the other while firmly holding the wire and then going back and forth and closely inspecting if it has seated properly. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06990.jpg)
After a few fret wire installations that are about the width of the shorter 10" radius block I bought, I clamp it over the frets and wait for the glue to dry. I used some scrap silicon rubber sheet so the fret wire will not put indentations into the wood. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06992.jpg)
To be continued... Watching MotoGP and Wimbledon for now.
Thanks for reading. :)
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Post by: markcasq on July 01, 2012, 12:18:46 AM
Great progress sir Jobo! Ganda din ng mga tools nyo! I'm curious, so is Elmer's glue (or something similar) standard glue to use to glue frets?
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Post by: gandydancer123 on July 01, 2012, 12:19:06 AM
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Thanks for reading.
nice! great share Jobo_PH... :)
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Post by: jobo_ph on July 01, 2012, 02:25:44 PM
Great progress sir Jobo! Ganda din ng mga tools nyo! I'm curious, so is Elmer's glue (or something similar) standard glue to use to glue frets?
Salamat, Mark.
Nope. From what I had read, most were using CA glue and wood glue. I did find some info that some use Elmer's Glue-All.
I'm not comfortable working with CA on my refret. I might make a mess while trying to let CA wick into the slot.
I tried Elmer's Glue so that it would be easier to wipe any amount that seeps off.
Regardless, I wouldn't recommend using Elmer's Glue All. Took too much time to cure and I realized the resulting bond is weak (played around with a very small pool of glue that I let dried and I didn't like that I could remove it without too much effort).
Bought a small tube of a nondescript wood glue from Maquiling Hardware and Lumber this morning and did another very small pool test. It cured much faster than Elmer's glue (but not fast enough that I can still do a few slots at a time before clamping) and the bond is much better.
I redid the few frets I had installed yesterday.
Hammering, or more aptly, tapping frets in is not a walk in the park. I did read/watch how it is done. Key technique that I really took note is having the hammer shaft as parallel as possible to the frets and doing the tapping motions with the wrist as fulcrum point.
I also learned that the following plays a key factor when seating frets:
1. Correct depth of fret wire slot.
- I redid the cleaning of the slots and deepening them slightly using a coping saw where I thinned the saw blade using a knife sharpening stone so that it can fit nicely in the slot. I realized this when I did a test of tapping in a fret in yesterday (without glue) and there was an area that wouldn't seat and I saw that the tang was already flush with the slot when I did a troubleshoot.
2. Correct and consistent pre-radius of fret wire
- Although I wished I ordered fret wire with a tighter radius so I can do the tap ends first before running the middle, I think I fared alright with hammering in what I have. Jescar nickel fret wire is quite stiff and it takes more tapping if there is some portion where the curve is not that consistent.
Here's how it looks like after redoing it with wood glue... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06996.jpg)
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Post by: free2rock on July 01, 2012, 04:11:23 PM
Great progress sir Jobo! Ganda din ng mga tools nyo! I'm curious, so is Elmer's glue (or something similar) standard glue to use to glue frets?
I use CA glue. But for delicate work, watered-down white glue is sufficient.
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Post by: jobo_ph on July 02, 2012, 01:26:37 AM
By 4pm, I managed to install 14 frets and clamped things up and the family went out for grocery and dinner. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06998.jpg)
When we came back, here's how things look like after removing the clamp. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06999.jpg)
This is the nondescript wood glue I bought from a nearby hardware store. Wanted to opt for Selly's wood glue but the store only had big containers of it. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06997.jpg)
Ditched the used guitar string to help put glue into the fret slots and opted for a toothpick. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07000.jpg)
Every two fret wire install, I'd clamp things up and wait for an hour before installing the next two frets.
Finally I am able to finish installing all 24 fret around midnight... Nakaraos din sa yugtong ito! :razz: (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07002.jpg)
I'll post updates tomorrow night... Until then... :)
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Post by: markcasq on July 02, 2012, 01:38:29 AM
Sir Jobo, that must have been a very delicate job, and it also requires a lot of patience! Things are starting to take shape! Excellent progress, and I envy your tools :drool:
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Post by: free2rock on July 02, 2012, 10:40:20 AM
Sir Jobo, that must have been a very delicate job, and it also requires a lot of patience! Things are starting to take shape! Excellent progress, and I envy your tools :drool:
E di bumili ka. Panay gitara kasi binibili. Hehe
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Post by: markcasq on July 02, 2012, 11:53:49 AM
Haha, oo idol, naka pila na yung bibilhin ko, unahin ko muna yung gauged nut files from stewmac. Next month yun for sure. Di na nga ako bumibili ng gitara e! I have been NGD-less since January, hehe. Yung pang business lang, para may pambili ng tools ;-)
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Post by: jobo_ph on July 02, 2012, 12:13:55 PM
Haha, oo idol, naka pila na yung bibilhin ko, unahin ko muna yung gauged nut files from stewmac. Next month yun for sure. Di na nga ako bumibili ng gitara e! I have been NGD-less since January, hehe. Yung pang business lang, para may pambili ng tools ;-)
Nasa pipeline ko din bumili ng set ng gauged nut files.
May I suggest a source for Uo-Chikyu nut files? Go to http://www.japarts.ca (http://www.japarts.ca), browse around and send an email. They have sets for 9s, 10s, 11s, etc. and looks to be cheaper (if your getting a set), unless you are also buying other stuff (aside from the nut files) from Stewmac (and therefore pointless to spend extra on shipping).
I got my Uo-Chikyu crowning file set from this site (was shipped from Japan) and was paid for using Paypal.
Also, here's a good read on how different kinds of nut files cut slots. http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-technical/210187-cheap-er-nut-files.html#post2477598 (http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-technical/210187-cheap-er-nut-files.html#post2477598)
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Post by: markcasq on July 02, 2012, 12:44:56 PM
Sir jobo - thanks. very helpful site. I have tried using a folded sanding paper to file a slot - FAIL. I can't get the pivot to be on the edge so when I tune the E, the fretted strings are flat, and the tuning stability is very bad maybe because of rough edges. So diretso sa luthier to fix. I guess a good smooth, straight nut slot file will make sure the job is properly done. I'll research your suggestion below. Looks like even stewmac files are not that good. And I'd love to be able to get them at a lower price too.
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Post by: quaternotetriplet on July 02, 2012, 12:46:32 PM
Nasa pipeline ko din bumili ng set ng gauged nut files.
May I suggest a source for Uo-Chikyu nut files? Go to http://www.japarts.ca (http://www.japarts.ca), browse around and send an email. They have sets for 9s, 10s, 11s, etc. and looks to be cheaper (if your getting a set), unless you are also buying other stuff (aside from the nut files) from Stewmac (and therefore pointless to spend extra on shipping).
I got my Uo-Chikyu crowning file set from this site (was shipped from Japan) and was paid for using Paypal.
Also, here's a good read on how different kinds of nut files cut slots. http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-technical/210187-cheap-er-nut-files.html#post2477598 (http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-technical/210187-cheap-er-nut-files.html#post2477598)
eto next gas ko fretting tools..
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Post by: free2rock on July 02, 2012, 01:15:29 PM
A fret saw (or a tenon saw) is more useful IMO. For nut slots, you can use the fret saw to score the initial cut and then use a welding tip cleaner to fine tune the depth. Wala pang 100 pesos yun sa mall hardware stores.
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Post by: markcasq on July 02, 2012, 01:33:26 PM
Yun naman pala. This weekend I was at ace hardware looking for something for nut filing. Sobrang thick ng mga files nila. Then I went to watsons, baka pwede na yung nail file, hehe, pero hindi pala rough yung sides nya so hindi pwede.
gano ka narrow yung tenon saw? Pwede ba sya sa .009 na nut slot? If pwede to Ill treat you a 6-pack for saving me money :-)
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Post by: free2rock on July 02, 2012, 02:52:49 PM
Yun naman pala. This weekend I was at ace hardware looking for something for nut filing. Sobrang thick ng mga files nila. Then I went to watsons, baka pwede na yung nail file, hehe, pero hindi pala rough yung sides nya so hindi pwede.
gano ka narrow yung tenon saw? Pwede ba sya sa .009 na nut slot? If pwede to Ill treat you a 6-pack for saving me money :-)
Not sure. 0.040-0.050 maybe? Hindi naman yung saw cut ang final slot width. Starting point lang yun. Ima-match mo yung string gauge sa welding tip cleaner na gagamitin mo, tapos yun ang huhukay ng nut slot mo. Pwede rin ang pinakamanipis na hacksaw blade na mahanap mo. Nut lang naman eh.
If you don't mind buying online, 12 USD lang ang Stanley dovetail saw. My friend uses one. (not exactly like this, but something similar)
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Post by: yekoz on July 02, 2012, 04:23:04 PM
Hi markcasq,
patulong ako, gusto ko gumawa ng footswitch na pwede sa FENDER DELUXE 85, wala ako mahanap na for sale CHANNEL, BOOST, & REVERB. Meron na ako casing and switch, diagram na lang kulang ko.
Thank you in advance, Yekoz 8-)
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Post by: markcasq on July 02, 2012, 10:28:21 PM
patulong ako, gusto ko gumawa ng footswitch na pwede sa FENDER DELUXE 85, wala ako mahanap na for sale CHANNEL, BOOST, & REVERB. Meron na ako casing and switch, diagram na lang kulang ko.
Thank you in advance, Yekoz 8-)
Hi Yekoz, I have no diagram for the footswitch. But you can figure out the diagram on your own by testing how the wiring behaves. Connect a stereo cable at the footswitch jack of the amp, and then short the terminals to ground and see what happens. Whatever works, then replicate it using your switch (not sure if the switch is momentary or latching, but you can figure it out).
By the way, I found footswitch for sale sa ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Genuine-Fender-Footswitch-for-London-Pro-Stage-185-Deluxe-85-Eighty-Five-/200784906552?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ebfb68938#ht_2168wt_1163
Ganyan yun diba? You can order it worldwide shipping. Pag mahirap mag DIY, bili na lang! haha.
Not sure. 0.040-0.050 maybe? Hindi naman yung saw cut ang final slot width. Starting point lang yun. Ima-match mo yung string gauge sa welding tip cleaner na gagamitin mo, tapos yun ang huhukay ng nut slot mo. Pwede rin ang pinakamanipis na hacksaw blade na mahanap mo. Nut lang naman eh.
If you don't mind buying online, 12 USD lang ang Stanley dovetail saw. My friend uses one. (not exactly like this, but something similar)
Kevs, baka pwedeng lagaring bakal na lang? Then I'll just use the welding tip cleaner for slotting the nut. Sige I'll try that. Salamat! Lupet, I love this thread!
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: jobo_ph on July 02, 2012, 11:09:57 PM
Eto na sya after ko alisin ang pagka-clamp. :) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07007.jpg)
After inspecting things a bit, I started cutting off the excess wire. Gumamit ako ng pick (na ginupit ko lang dati) para mag-iwan ng allowance for filing (but it was not necessary as I went along). Kinlamp ko pa din sa bandang edges para kung may unecessary movement man habang pinipisil ko yung pliers, less chance ma-apektuhan yung pagkaka-seat ng fret. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07012.jpg)
Di ko muna fi-nile yung edges at i-bevel... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07013.jpg)
Sinimulan ko na mag-apply ng tru-oil... quite straightforward and very easy to do... Notice the contrast between side with tru-oil applied and side without. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07015.jpg)
1st coat all done! (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07017.jpg)
For the next several days, puro tru-oil application lang ang gagawin ko. Compared to the tedious Saturday and Sunday of fret wire installation, tonight was quite a breeze! :)
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Post by: markcasq on July 03, 2012, 12:42:56 AM
Sir Jobo, looking great! So that's how frets are seated, may sobra pala, and then pinuputol.
@ Yekoz - the footswitch is more complex than just a switch, if you look at the parts list below, there's pcb and switching diodes involved. You might want to write to Fender to ask for a schematic.
Sir Jobo, looking great! So that's how frets are seated, may sobra pala, and then pinuputol.
Pre-cut kasi yung fret wire kaya mahaba at tulad ng nabanggit ng ilan dati, maaksaya siya.
Kung mga 2ft straight lengths yung fret wire na binili ko at meron akong fret wire bending jig, mas ma-cut yung wire ng mas tama sa fret slot length at filing na lang ang ginagawa para maging flush yung wire sa sides ng fretboard.
Kaya nag-clamp pa din ako habang nagpuputol para maiwasang gumalaw yung pagkaka-seat ng fret wire. Matigas din kasi yung wire. Na-strain nga ng bahagya forearms muscles ko! :-D Parang nag-ganito na maraming beses...
A fret saw (or a tenon saw) is more useful IMO. For nut slots, you can use the fret saw to score the initial cut and then use a welding tip cleaner to fine tune the depth. Wala pang 100 pesos yun sa mall hardware stores.
Salamat sa mungkahi, free2rock... Hanapin/kilatisin ko din itong welding tip cleaners next time na mapadpad ako ng hardware store... Nababasa ko ito pero di pa ako nakakakita ng actual. :)
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Post by: yekoz on July 03, 2012, 09:30:10 AM
thank you markcasq, may bayad yung sa FENDER website ng diagram, try ko muna yung sinabi mo. Yung plug is mono pero try ko pareho kung ano magwork. may nakita rin ako sa sulit 2 channel at 4 channel naman.
thanks man for the prompt reply... 8-)
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Post by: free2rock on July 03, 2012, 10:16:23 AM
Salamat sa mungkahi, free2rock... Hanapin/kilatisin ko din itong welding tip cleaners next time na mapadpad ako ng hardware store... Nababasa ko ito pero di pa ako nakakakita ng actual. :)
Post ako ng pic nung sa akin mamaya. Nakakatamad itong ulan na ito...
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Post by: markcasq on July 03, 2012, 10:49:56 AM
i wonder what led you to make that assumption? hehe. would it surprise you if i told you we even had the same hairstlye? :-D
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Post by: markcasq on July 11, 2012, 02:59:04 AM
I decided to get the uo chikyu set. The welding tip cleaner kasi is not exact, eh noob ako baka ma damage ko lang yung nut slot ko sayang. So para sure, gauged nut file na lang.
Question lang. What should I get, 9 gauge set or 10 gauge set? Ill be using it both for 9s and 10s. Mahal na kasi if dalawang set. Im thinking 9s then medyo i widen ko na lang yung slot when using it for 10s. Or baka maging uneven and potential binding sa nut? If 10 gauge naman, dapat ok lang kasi mas wide so mas maluwag, pero baka naman it might affect string spacing. Help naman.
I decided to get the uo chikyu set. The welding tip cleaner kasi is not exact, eh noob ako baka ma damage ko lang yung nut slot ko sayang. So para sure, gauged nut file na lang.
Question lang. What should I get, 9 gauge set or 10 gauge set? Ill be using it both for 9s and 10s. Mahal na kasi if dalawang set. Im thinking 9s then medyo i widen ko na lang yung slot when using it for 10s. Or baka maging uneven and potential binding sa nut? If 10 gauge naman, dapat ok lang kasi mas wide so mas maluwag, pero baka naman it might affect string spacing. Help naman.
I had the same dilemma.
9s kasi ang original stringing nung Ovation Viper and then 10s naman yung sa Ibanez ART100DX. Later on in my refret project, I'll be making a new nut for the Ovation Viper and will be stringing it with 9s and I also plan to replace the plastic nut on my ART100DX, eventually.
I went for a set for 10s because:
1. I feel/think/anticipate that I'd be able to make a more consistent filing stroke if I'm concentrating on making the filing stroke as vertical/straight as possible rather than slightly influencing the filing stroke to produce a slightly wider slot.
2. I foresee preferring 10s strings over 9s, long term.
Ganyan na lang inisip ko when I decided. Kung tutuusin, pwede din naman talaga set ng 9s tapos ingatan lang yung pag-widen. Di magiging problema yung binding for 4th to 6th strings kasi pwede i-rub yung string sa slot.
I guess you can go with a set of 9s if most of your guitars are strung 9s.
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Post by: markcasq on July 11, 2012, 10:01:42 AM
9s kasi ang original stringing nung Ovation Viper and then 10s naman yung sa Ibanez ART100DX. Later on in my refret project, I'll be making a new nut for the Ovation Viper and will be stringing it with 9s and I also plan to replace the plastic nut on my ART100DX, eventually.
I went for a set for 10s because:
1. I feel/think/anticipate that I'd be able to make a more consistent filing stroke if I'm concentrating on making the filing stroke as vertical/straight as possible rather than slightly influencing the filing stroke to produce a slightly wider slot.
2. I foresee preferring 10s strings over 9s, long term.
Ganyan na lang inisip ko when I decided. Kung tutuusin, pwede din naman talagaa set ng 9s tapos ingatan lang yung pag-widen. Di magiging problema yung binding for 4th to 6th strings kasi pwede i-rub yung string sa slot.
I guess you can go with a set of 9s if most of your guitars are strung 9s.
Thanks. Here's the dilemma - I really have a mix. What would be the potential issue if I use 10 gauge for nuts where I put 9s?
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Post by: rowley75 on July 11, 2012, 10:08:25 AM
Thanks. Here's the dilemma - I really have a mix. What would be the potential issue if I use 10 gauge for nuts where I put 9s?
I think a certain string diameter can only wander too much in a wider slot if the bottom of the nut slot is flat. If it's round, then the string should settle at the lowest point of the round slot and have lesser movement.
Considering string size differences, I think there shouldn't be an issue.
A 9s string can only wander half the difference from center (0.0125mm - 0.05mm) on its respective 10s slot, IF it is flat. Should be less or none at all if the slot is round because the string would have to overcome the tension to climb up the slope of the curve for it to wander significantly.
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Post by: jobo_ph on July 11, 2012, 11:32:12 AM
May hinihintay pa ako na mga gamit para sa refret project ko. Two of them are the notched straightedge and a 35/90deg bevel file from gmitools/eBay.
Unfortunately, nakaka-5 weeks na, wala pa din. Already contacted the seller from Greece to inform him of the situation. He replied and assured me he can issue a refund, in case.
But I'm still hoping it will arrive this week because I still have until July 14 to file a "case" at the eBay resolution center at sayang na din yung panahon ng paghintay.
Pero kung hindi talaga pagpalain...
Naglibot na ako sa paligid ng likuran ng factory kahapon at nakahanap ako ng block ng pine wood. Hala, pinakialaman ko na yung table saw sa may workshop area ng Engineering department namin and made this with a 30 degree angle.
As for the notched straightedge, bibili na lang ako ng mahabang stainless na ruler at lagyan ito ng mga notches.
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Post by: markcasq on July 11, 2012, 06:20:33 PM
Thanks jobo! With the Uo Chikyu, I'd go with 10s since as you pointed out rounded file sya.
About your shipment, our attitude here in the philippines should be "order and forget", kasi nakaka frustrate if aantayin mo. So once nag order ako, kinakalimutan ko na, tapos one day dadating na lang yung notice from the post office. Kaya I never knew how long it took for the item to arrive, haha.
Ayan, that's the beginning of your luthier quest. Ayus yung office nyo a, dami gamit!
@Kevs - so for nut slot filing ba yan? Or more for smoothing?
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Post by: free2rock on July 11, 2012, 08:30:38 PM
nasa page 5 yung schematic at nasa grid B 8 yung part ng footswitch :)
(http://www.eldin.net/fender/fw.jpg)
:-D
thanks renz13 will try this also... 8-)
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Post by: yekoz on July 23, 2012, 09:33:54 AM
Update: Share ko lang DIY ng PEAVEY RAGE AMP.
This amp has a CLEAN and DIRT channel.
Problem: The switch channel (push button) is located in between the knobs of the AMP. So if I want to switch channel between CLEAN and DIRT channel I will need to push the small button with my finger.
Solution: Created a foot switch channel at the back of the AMP using STEREO JACK PL, wired the push button switch.
Materials: Stereo Jack PL (female), any wire (with 3 wires) HOT, COLD, GROUND, A regular foot switch.
I'll try to post some pics...
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Post by: siore on July 23, 2012, 09:12:51 PM
Problem: The switch channel (push button) is located in between the knobs of the AMP. So if I want to switch channel between CLEAN and DIRT channel I will need to push the small button with my finger.
Solution: Created a foot switch channel at the back of the AMP using STEREO JACK PL, wired the push button switch.
Materials: Stereo Jack PL (female), any wire (with 3 wires) HOT, COLD, GROUND, A regular foot switch.
I'll try to post some pics...
Yung silver ba yan? RAGE 258? Yung red stripe kasi toggle yung channel select, and I couldn't get my head around which traces to drill holes into, and I abandoned the idea of a footswitch. Nilagyan ko lang ng ext. speaker jack.
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Post by: nerobin on July 23, 2012, 09:32:38 PM
DIY 4x12 speaker cab celestion... mas makakamura ba... or bumili nln ??
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Post by: r_chino18 on July 23, 2012, 09:49:50 PM
DIY 4x12 speaker cab celestion... mas makakamura ba... or bumili nln ??
Masmakakamura ka syempre, lalo na may plywood ka na or makukunan na masmura. Hindi lang kasi makakamura ang tinitingnan mo dyan pati enhancement of ability to create, enhance and developed... self development ika nga, :cool:dyan umuunlad ang ibang bansa!
You can customize kahit anong designed gusto mo at color :)
Marine plywood gamitin mo para good quality. 1 inch okay na okay. 1/2 pwede gamitin pero lagyan mo lang ng support yong mga gilid kahit dos pordos at pakuan. para hindi lumangitngit sa speaker at gumalaw.
tapos dapat may Jigsaw ka para pambutas mo sa paglalagyan(bilog) na 4 na speaker. Kong wala kang Jigsaw hanap kalang ng meron may jigsaw at pabutas ka mga P20-30 pesos lang.
Tapos the rest pwede na lagare. Kong gusto mo naman sobrang dali tapusin ay buy ka ng circular saw, saglit lang yan. Actualy lagare lang okay na para exercise narin tutal maliit lang naman na kahon yan saglit lang.
Buy ka lang ng hawakan sa raon metal or plastic pwede na. Tapos yong clip na nilalagay sa mga gilid ng kahon(cab) meron din sa raon yon, mura lang yon doon mismo sa mga nag babangketa sagilid ang dami, tawaran mo mahal pa iyon.
Tapos after nyan yong socket/connector/speaker kahit yong ordinary lang ala naman problema yon(mura lang) bastat maayos lang pagkakasulda mo, Lagyan mo ng type yong every solda ng wire para sure hindi magkadikit. Kasi yong malalaki like xlr connector may purpose yon pang outdoor para sa mga malalakas na speaker at malalaking wire at tight ang pagkakabit ng cable para kong magalaw man hindi madaling mabunot or nahila yong wire.
Butasan mo yong likod ng kahon gamit ang malaki laking pako or any sharp object na metal na pwede ibutas. Kong meron ka naman or alam sino may drill pabutasan mo saglit lang yan secondo lang. Tapos don mo ilusot yong plug may screw yan naiipit sa kahoy.
Tapos sa pakinisin mo yong gilid buy kalang ng makapal na liha tapos dikit mo sa kahoy using rugby at kaskas mo sa gilid ng cab.
so, sa coating buy kalang ng masilya or yong sa kotse kahit paghaluin mo yong dalawa na iyon or hindi at isa lang gagamitin mo pwede yong color abo lang yon lang 1 day or maghapon mo patutuyuin, masmaganda bilad mo sa araw. Tapos pag tuyo na lihain mo na, saglit na liha lang pwede na. Tapos kong gusto mo yong buddy eh flawless sa pintura pahiran mo lang ng masilya (isabay muna) gamit ka ng dalawang piraso ng metal smooth object like yero para mangpahid mo para pantay. Pag natuyo kahit anong kulay gusto mo pwede. Kong may compressor spray ka makinis din maganda kong wala pwede na yong brush sa pintura basta wag masyadong malabnaw yong pintura.
Kong gusto mo naman may balot pwede rin nabibili lang sa apolstery yong pambalot at rugby ayos na yan.
so yong hatapan alam mo na siguro kong ano gagawin madali lang yan :). Mamili kana rin sa apolster yong ano tela sa pangharapan na ilalagay mo marami dyan magaganda may makakapal at makikinis. Metal screen pwede rin pero mapapamahal kalang. tapos buy ka maliit at payat na kahot (maliit na dospordos na square na pahaba don mo ikakapit yong screen mo. :) Almost tapos na
yan speaker nalang.... Enjoy
SA UNA PAG BINASA MO PARANG MAHIRAP, PERO HINDI YAN MAHIRAP PATIENCE LANG KONTI KONTI AT WAG KA MAGMADALI. PAG NAGAWA MO YAN ... yong mga susunod sobrang dali na sa iyo at madali mong tapusin.
Give time and chance to train yourself!
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Post by: r_chino18 on July 23, 2012, 10:41:57 PM
SA UNA PAG BINASA MO PARANG MAHIRAP, PERO HINDI YAN MAHIRAP PATIENCE LANG KONTI KONTI AT WAG KA MAGMADALI. PAG NAGAWA MO YAN ... yong mga susunod sobrang dali na sa iyo at madali mong tapusin.
Baliktad sakin.. hahaha.. nung una kong binasa bro, parang ang dali.. pero in actuality, hindi siya ganun kadali.. challenging siya.. medyo nakakapanghinayang pag hindi matatapos kasi maraming masasayang, pero fulfilling at masaya pag natapos.. I've already built a 1x12 and 2x12 cab.. :-)
Peace bro.
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Post by: surplusmusic on July 23, 2012, 10:45:27 PM
Baliktad sakin.. hahaha.. nung una kong binasa bro, parang ang dali.. pero in actuality, hindi siya ganun kadali.. challenging siya.. medyo nakakapanghinayang pag hindi matatapos kasi maraming masasayang, pero fulfilling at masaya pag natapos.. I've already built a 1x12 and 2x12 cab.. :-)
Peace bro.
Madali lang yan bosing wag mong takutin yong gagawa, para matututo sila at may kakayahan rin silang gumawa. walang masasayang dyan sa plywood meron naman lapis at ruler ... AGAIN DAHAN DAHAN "PATIENCE" ...libre ito walang bayad hehehe.
Ako since grade 6 gumagawa na ako pero nakaya ko wal pa sa akin nag tuturo nyon pinag aralan ko lang yong every parts na kinabit. ... sya pa kaya .
Kaya mo yan sir trust yourself. Andito kami sa forum tutulungan ka namin.... pag meron ka hindi sure write kalang dito :)
:? Hmmm I wonder paano mo sisimulan pag kabili ng isang plywood? hehehe ito ang technique
1. i drawing mo muna ang gusto mong itsura. sa internet dami itsura design pwede na mamili. sa google.com >> imgaes type mo 4x12 cab. 2. after mo i drawing ihiga mo yong plywood. at pag tabi tabi hin mo yong 4 na 12" na speaker mo like this ... wait post ko picture
(http://s18.postimage.org/jee7f4qix/1st.jpg)
So bali ito ang outlook nyan after mo butasan yong plywood.... :). Doon sir sa pag butas ang kukunin mong size yong sa loob ma eestemate mo naman yon tapos hanap kalang ng takip na pangguhit na kasukat ng bilog meron yan sa mga takip ng kaldero hehehe... pwede rin mala ala protaktor (http://s16.postimage.org/oe66ujds5/outlook.jpg)
tanong kalang sir wag ka matakot .... madali lang yan. wag mo isipin yong masasayang walang masasayang dyan maliit lang yan. Kong kasing lake ng refrigerator ang speaker yon medyo complicated ng konti yon kailangan bibisitahin na .
Para hindi OT: para doon sa Guitar DIY na gumawa sa mga previous page galing mo po sir. :)
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Post by: r_chino18 on July 23, 2012, 10:57:55 PM
Madali lang yan bosing wag mong takutin yong gagawa, para matututo sila at may kakayahan rin silang gumawa. walang masasayang dyan sa plywood meron naman lapis at ruler ... AGAIN DAHAN DAHAN "PATIENCE" ...libre ito walang bayad hehehe. Ako since grade 6 gumagawa na ako pero nakaya ko wal pa sa akin nag tuturo nyon pinag aralan ko lang yong every parts na kinabit. ... sya pa kaya . Kaya mo yan sir trust yourself. Andito kami sa forum tutulungan ka namin.... pag meron ka hindi sure write kalang dito :) :? Hmmm I wonder paano mo sisimulan pag kabili ng isang plywood? hehehe ito ang technique 1. i drawing mo muna ang gusto mong itsura. sa internet dami itsura design pwede na mamili. sa google.com >> imgaes type mo 4x12 cab. 2. after mo i drawing ihiga mo yong plywood. at pag tabi tabi hin mo yong 4 na 12" na speaker mo like this ... wait post ko picture
Haha. Di ko naman tinatakot boss. Pero kailangan ng pasensya ang pag-gawa..
Eto yung DIY 2x12 build ko dati... extrapolate nalang niya yung para sa 4x12.. Baka makatulong.. http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=261470.msg3567060#msg3567060 (http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=261470.msg3567060#msg3567060)
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Post by: surplusmusic on July 23, 2012, 11:21:29 PM
Haha. Di ko naman tinatakot boss. Pero kailangan ng pasensya ang pag-gawa..
Eto yung DIY 2x12 build ko dati... extrapolate nalang niya yung para sa 4x12.. Baka makatulong.. http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=261470.msg3567060#msg3567060 (http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=261470.msg3567060#msg3567060)
Meron ka naman pala. lets give other a chance bigyan natin sila ng pagkakataon at gabayan / i train using this forum. Lahat tayo pwede naman matuto , wala naman agad marunong na. Hobby lang
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Post by: siore on July 23, 2012, 11:27:35 PM
It's easy to build. But not so easy and it won't be cheap if you really want to do a good job. And you WILL make mistakes. And you WILL need patience, ergo.. time. Gastos paunti-unti, in the long run mas mahal. If you intend to build in stages, take your time, and focus on building something really good instead of cutting cost... it's a worthwhile learning process. Builds confidence, and what you build, if you took pride in building it, is always yours.
Some cabs in the classifieds are good. Personally I found myself drooling over upfront's old re-finished Sunn 2x15.
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Post by: surplusmusic on July 23, 2012, 11:35:40 PM
ganyan kaliit hindi magastos yan , hindi ka naman uubos ng isang plywood dyan. material nyan mura lang , except speaker siguro kong anong klase ilalagay mo. Kong peavy speaker original medyo masmahal lang.
sinasabi lang naman nilang magastos dahil pag natuto na hindi na bibili sa mga shop nila.
Sa lahat ng gagawa I recommend try it ... wag kayong matakot. kong gusto nyo pangmurang mura lang sa budget hanap kalang ng mga 2nd hand plywood na buo pa kahit may pintura walang problema yan.
Marami ng gumagawa nyan noon pa ... hehehe
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Post by: siore on July 23, 2012, 11:46:39 PM
ganyan kaliit hindi magastos yan , hindi ka naman uubos ng isang plywood dyan. material nyan mura lang , except speaker siguro kong anong klase ilalagay mo. Kong peavy speaker original medyo masmahal lang.
sinasabi lang naman nilang magastos dahil pag natuto na hindi na bibili sa mga shop nila.
Sa lahat ng gagawa I recommend try it ... wag kayong matakot. kong gusto nyo pangmurang mura lang sa budget hanap kalang ng mga 2nd hand plywood na buo pa kahit may pintura walang problema yan.
Marami ng gumagawa nyan noon pa ... hehehe
I'm not sure what you mean? But yeah, more DIY is good. I like it because you build for your purpose. Whether that means being strapped for cash, truly wanting a one-off build that no one else will make, or you're ultimately hyper-critical of typical custom jobs.
"Maybe if i do it I'll get it right, get exactly what I want, and learn something in the process" is my favored attitude going into a build.
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Post by: surplusmusic on July 24, 2012, 12:01:36 AM
pag okay okay na fiber glass naman .... halukayin natin ang baol ni pedro :)...
"help other and share ideas...."
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Post by: yekoz on July 24, 2012, 09:37:13 AM
Yung silver ba yan? RAGE 258? Yung red stripe kasi toggle yung channel select, and I couldn't get my head around which traces to drill holes into, and I abandoned the idea of a footswitch. Nilagyan ko lang ng ext. speaker jack.
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Post by: nerobin on July 24, 2012, 08:21:20 PM
mga sir... ako ang gagawa haha... my mga electric machine nmn ako kaya kayang kaya.. ndi ako mano mano... flywood ndi ko alam ang name nya pero dun sa nabasa ko same ng spec.. ang nabili ko ... kaso ndi ako sanay mag wiring nung 4-6 oms.. tpos yung 16 oms ba yun... ang alam ko lan wiring yung mga speakers ska yung plug
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Post by: markezekiel on July 24, 2012, 08:25:32 PM
mga sir... ako ang gagawa haha... my mga electric machine nmn ako kaya kayang kaya.. ndi ako mano mano... flywood ndi ko alam ang name nya pero dun sa nabasa ko same ng spec.. ang nabili ko ... kaso ndi ako sanay mag wiring nung 4-6 oms.. tpos yung 16 oms ba yun... ang alam ko lan wiring yung mga speakers ska yung plug
:) Galing, Plywood marine po sir. 1/2, 1inch pwede... Price nyan ngayon nasa P1K each mahal na sobra. dati P400-P500 lang isa nyan tapos yong totong Marine is P750. Bali kong nakikita mong sinasabi nilang marine plywood dito ay hindi talaga yon ang totong marine plywood , pautot lang yon for market purposes. Ang totoong marine yong solid at hindi pinagdikit dikit na plywood na sinabi nilang marine...hahaha :wink:
Ang yong wiring marami nyan sa internet sample andyan si google.com hehehe "type mo lang kong anong klase gusto mong wiring like how to wire 40hms speaker" meron din mga video at sample . Pati sa youtube meron din. =)
Post ka din dito pwede ka namin tulungan sa wiring
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Post by: nerobin on July 24, 2012, 09:08:59 PM
ask nmn... yung amp ko alang footswitch socket... gusto ko sana sya gawan... kaso ndi ko makuha kung . panu wiring gagawin ko...bali tanggal na yung on off nung 2 channel... bali wwiring nln sya.. help nmn..
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Post by: surplusmusic on July 24, 2012, 09:33:35 PM
Here's what I look at every night before I go to sleep for close to a month while waiting for additional stuff to come in... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06948.jpg)
Finally, a few more stuff came and it was possible to continue... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/Electric%20Guitar/DSC06947.jpg)
Crudely checking if the fretboard is as flat as possible... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06949.jpg)
Started with 120 grit sand paper... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06975.jpg)
After a few passes, lots of lacquer powder. I don't push the radius block to the fretboard while sanding, just making sure it is flat and letting it's own weight do the work and sliding it from end to end. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06950.jpg)
Vacuum cleaner was on standby for clean-up. Wasn't able to take a picture but I also clean the sandpaper with the vacuum cleaner so it doesn't clog up too much. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06951.jpg)
After several passes... Notice the uneven portions. I guess partly because of uneven lacquer layer and/or warp. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06955.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06956.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06957.jpg)
After more passes, it is getting more even and the amount of sanded dust also became lesser (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06962.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06963.jpg)
And after more passes, it looks more even... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06966.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06967.jpg)
Marked the board with pencil marks to double check if there are still uneven portions... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06968.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06970.jpg)
After a few sanding passes, I observed the pencil marks were getting removed evenly. After all the pencil marks were removed, shifted to 220-grit sand paper. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06976.jpg)
After two rounds of sanding passes, here's the final outcome... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06971.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06972.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06973.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06977.jpg)
As reminded by free2rock, I ran a file through each slot to aid in easier fretwire insertion and help the fret wire seat properly (the undersides of the fret crown where it joins the tang is not "flat") (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06982.jpg)
Proceeded to hammer in the frets... First, I cleaned the fret wire. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06988.jpg)
Then I put Elmer's Glue All into the slots with the aid of a used guitar 1st string (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06989.jpg)
The fret wire I got was pre-radius 9.5" (too near 10") and should have bought ones with tighter radius. So, I couldn't really follow hammering ends first before running the hammer up/down the middle.
I didn't want to bother re-radiusing the current wire so what I did was just hammer it from one end to the other while firmly holding the wire and then going back and forth and closely inspecting if it has seated properly. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06990.jpg)
After a few fret wire installations that are about the width of the shorter 10" radius block I bought, I clamp it over the frets and wait for the glue to dry. I used some scrap silicon rubber sheet so the fret wire will not put indentations into the wood. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC06992.jpg)
To be continued... Watching MotoGP and Wimbledon for now.
Thanks for reading. :)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: nerobin on July 24, 2012, 10:10:25 PM
PLS HELP sir help panu po ba gagawan to ng wiring..? ala kasi footswitch ang amp ko gus2 ko sana sya lagyan... ok na yung audio input jack wiring... iyan nlan ang natitira. THX
PLS HELP sir help panu po ba gagawan to ng wiring..? ala kasi footswitch ang amp ko gus2 ko sana sya lagyan... ok na yung audio input jack wiring... iyan nlan ang natitira. THX
Ang ma-mungkahi ko kung ako ang nasa katayuan mo, gagamit ako ng multimeter (set to continuity mode) at i-figure out ko yung on-off switch kung alin sa anim na legs ang nagiging connected at alin ang hindi kapag naka-on yung switch. Ganun din kapag naka-off naman. From there, pwede ma-figure out kung pa'pano ang magiging wiring sa PCB towards sa footswitch na ginawa mo.
Puntahan mo yung link na shinare ni yekoz a few posts before. It is a very good reference for it is very similar to what you are trying to achieve.
Btw, the link to the bigger pic is just the same size as the pic you shared.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: nerobin on July 24, 2012, 10:36:19 PM
Ang ma-mungkahi ko kung ako ang nasa katayuan mo, gagamit ako ng multimeter (set to continuity mode) at i-figure out ko yung on-off switch kung alin sa anim na legs ang nagiging connected at alin ang hindi kapag naka-on yung switch. Ganun din kapag naka-off naman. From there, ma-figure out mo kung pa'pano ang magiging wiring sa PCB towards sa footswitch na ginawa mo.
Puntahan mo yung link na shinare ni yekoz a few posts before. It is a very good reference for it is very similar to what you are trying to achieve.
Sir thx ala ksi ako knowledge sa wirings.. ala kasi jack ang amp ko para sa footswitch... gusto ko lan lagyan.. pra mod...
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: jobo_ph on July 24, 2012, 11:13:53 PM
sayang kasi eh. edge yung trem ko now. thanks in advance
Looking at the pics, mukhang possible naman. Highly dependent sa dimensions nung trem bar na gusto i-convert.
Ipapa-machine shop mo?
Mahirap lang maging ganun ka-accurate kung wala yung original para maging basehan ng pag-convert... Pero baka madaan sa educated trial and error by using a caliper at sukat-sukatin yung saksakan sa trem unit.
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On second thought and looking at the pictures again, mukhang maiksi yung sinasaksak na portion nung iniisip mo i-convert na trem bar compared sa orig...
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: yekoz on July 25, 2012, 08:59:18 AM
Ang ma-mungkahi ko kung ako ang nasa katayuan mo, gagamit ako ng multimeter (set to continuity mode) at i-figure out ko yung on-off switch kung alin sa anim na legs ang nagiging connected at alin ang hindi kapag naka-on yung switch. Ganun din kapag naka-off naman. From there, pwede ma-figure out kung pa'pano ang magiging wiring sa PCB towards sa footswitch na ginawa mo.
Puntahan mo yung link na shinare ni yekoz a few posts before. It is a very good reference for it is very similar to what you are trying to achieve.
Btw, the link to the bigger pic is just the same size as the pic you shared.
madali lang yan, kuha ka ng wires with 3 wires inside, remember yung gitna ang ground
1 hot 2 ground 3 cold
follow mo yung 6 and 7 pic sa link na binigay ko. Kaya mo yan try mo muna...
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: markcasq on August 06, 2012, 02:17:32 AM
Ayan natapos ko na din ang DIY front-of-amp to FX loop switcher pedal... after months of procrastination <_<
Here it is from idea to product: Design quoted below:
- Assembly (now ko lang na-realize na di ko na kelangan ng ground wire since naka-dikit na yung ground ng jacks sa enclosure :oops: (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-J-qwUKfVXnw/UB6vOJQavMI/AAAAAAAANU8/M_6Ui3hvZ6I/s640/P1010664.JPG)
- Exterior (still need LED and DC jack) (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fH4g0r4EHXM/UB6uzZBF5sI/AAAAAAAANU8/fs699Hgsb60/s640/P1010660.JPG)
Anyone tried to create a switching unit that does the following: * ON: Your pedalboard chain is routed as follows: Guitar --> pre-pre effects --> Amp preamp --> efx loop (mod effects + delay) --> back to amp * OFF: your whole pedalboard goes in front of the amp.
I've researched some stuff in the net, and I found someone who used a 3PDT switch and 2PDT, so this looks feasible. But I did not know what the result was. So I'm trying to design a box with 3 in and 3 out and a 3PDT switch to achieve the above. See below:
Anyone tried to do this? Magkaka problem ba to sa ground? Before I buy the materials, I'd like to know if this will work. Appreciate any inputs. Please do not ask me "why I want to do this?", hehe. I know I can just turn off the amp and re-configure my cable so I don't have to do this, but I just want to :-D. Anyway, appreciate your help if you have experience on this.
Routing when switch is "ON" (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vVfirgZlJis/T5wambW8nUI/AAAAAAAAKbc/kvExUBV89nI/s640/Slide1.JPG)
Signal routing when switch is "OFF" (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FD3sE4AwWPs/T5wamFkHtMI/AAAAAAAAKbc/olwbQrDoRpI/s640/Slide2.JPG)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: yekoz on August 06, 2012, 10:54:43 AM
AT markcasq, astig yung diy mo saan nabibili yung enclosure? ty in advance,,, 8-)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: markcasq on August 06, 2012, 10:59:36 AM
Yekoz, bro, sa mammoth electronics ko nabili, meron din sila iba ibang kulay. Pero medyo madali din matanggal yung paint. Pero oks na din.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 06, 2012, 11:22:24 AM
:-o Ruru guitar ba yan??? sakto sa PAMGS! :lol: Idol talaga kita Kevin!
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: charles_1016 on August 12, 2012, 09:20:56 AM
Hi PM. Tanong ko lang sana kung paano ako mag.di.drill ng hole sa aking zoom g3 for the patch mod. How to drill a hole "safely" and what tools do I need. And meron po bang drill na kamay lang ang pinaiikot. Ung tipong manual lang para safe tlga ang pagkabutos. Pasensya na, newbie talaga when it comes to modding. Yung metal back portion po ang kelangan ko lagyan ng butas for a small stereo jack.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: reji05ramos on August 12, 2012, 03:10:36 PM
Hi PM. Tanong ko lang sana kung paano ako mag.di.drill ng hole sa aking zoom g3 for the patch mod. How to drill a hole "safely" and what tools do I need. And meron po bang drill na kamay lang ang pinaiikot. Ung tipong manual lang para safe tlga ang pagkabutos. Pasensya na, newbie talaga when it comes to modding. Yung metal back portion po ang kelangan ko lagyan ng butas for a small stereo jack.
tanong mo dito (http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=39729.msg3751719#msg3751719)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: Musikerochan on August 24, 2012, 09:20:00 AM
couldnt find schematics so i wired up my own switching mods this RJ Musicman copy/
master volume control (potentiometer), left-most 4-way tone cap selector (rotary switch, right
4-way pickup selector (rotary switch): 1st position: OFF 2nd position: single coil 3rd position: humbucking, PARALLEL 4th position: humbucking, SERIES
3.5mm stereo jack na plastic ang enclosure para di mag.touch sa aluminum casing ang ground?Or meron kayong naiisip na alternative na pwde kong gawin.. thanks! Pa-pm na man po. From davao pa po pala ako..
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: Slowpoke on August 26, 2012, 12:57:54 PM
Nagkaroon ng buzzing problems yung no-brand hollow body ko. Akala ko kailangan lang i-adjust ng konti yung bridge height, pero upon closer inspection, nadiskubre ko na may angat na yung fret board hanggang sa 5th fret. Inevaluate ko kung kayang singitan ng glue na lang yung affected cracks, pero nagdesisyon ako na iangat na ng buo para ma-reinforce yung buong fret board thru re-gluing. Natanggal ko naman sya ng maayos, walang naging damage sa fretboard at neck. Ok pa din yung neck, walang masyadong bow.
This is my first time to attempt a DIY repair sa gitara at this level. My specific questions are;
1. Would "stickwell" wood glue work for this job? If not, ano yung marerekomenda nyo? 2. Is sanding recommended before applying glue? If yes, anong grit? 3. Once glue is applied, gano katagal sya dapat i-cure bago ko kabitan ng strings? 4. Ano pa yung mga specific reminders in doing this particular repair?
Your replies would be greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: Gunslinger on August 26, 2012, 01:05:20 PM
Where to buy fine grade (#0000) steel wool? ACE, Handyman, True Value.. they don't have it.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: free2rock on August 26, 2012, 01:14:49 PM
This is my first time to attempt a DIY repair sa gitara at this level. My specific questions are;
1. Would "stickwell" wood glue work for this job? If not, ano yung marerekomenda nyo? Yes. You could buy Elmers wood glue too. Tip: masmura sa National Bookstore 2. Is sanding recommended before applying glue? If yes, anong grit? Yes. Kahit 100 lang pwede na. 3. Once glue is applied, gano katagal sya dapat i-cure bago ko kabitan ng strings? Give it 24 hours 4. Ano pa yung mga specific reminders in doing this particular repair? Make sure both the neck and fretboard is true before gluing. I suggest buying a carpenter's level to attach the sandpaper to. You will need to check if the frets are level after.
Your replies would be greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: free2rock on August 26, 2012, 01:19:28 PM
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: Slowpoke on August 26, 2012, 09:10:22 PM
By the way, forgot to ask. I have read that C-clamps are recommended for holding the newly glued neck, but in the event that once can't find any C-clamps, are there any home-material alternatives? I was thinking of using heavy rubber strips (like cut tire interiors) to hold the fret board and neck in place.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: Gunslinger on August 27, 2012, 12:02:33 AM
I bought mine at ACE Viramall months ago. Section where you find scotch brite products. I found some in ACE Taytay not too long ago, too.
Really can't find 'em. Dun ako actually unang pumupunta. Walang fine grade. Kahit yung staff sasabihin sakin wala daw.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: hydrohalogenation on August 27, 2012, 12:32:42 AM
Hi guys! I've been reading up on this thread and on others as well about DIY cabinet making. The posts are very informative. I've one question though. Where can you purchase speakers? Celestion, Eminence, etc. Or any good-sounding speaker that isn't expensive. I plan to make a 1x12 or 2x12 cab soon as an extension for my Laney. And maybe a tube head soon if finances permit. Hope you could help out. Thanks :)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: Gunslinger on August 27, 2012, 12:36:11 AM
Hi guys! I've been reading up on this thread and on others as well about DIY cabinet making. The posts are very informative. I've one question though. Where can you purchase speakers? Celestion, Eminence, etc. Or any good-sounding speaker that isn't expensive. I plan to make a 1x12 or 2x12 cab soon as an extension for my Laney. And maybe a tube head soon if finances permit. Hope you could help out. Thanks :)
Eminence speakers at Lyric music stores.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: r_chino18 on August 27, 2012, 12:38:28 AM
Hi guys! I've been reading up on this thread and on others as well about DIY cabinet making. The posts are very informative. I've one question though. Where can you purchase speakers? Celestion, Eminence, etc. Or any good-sounding speaker that isn't expensive. I plan to make a 1x12 or 2x12 cab soon as an extension for my Laney. And maybe a tube head soon if finances permit. Hope you could help out. Thanks :)
Ahem.. Just in case, I've got a pair of cheap Jensen MOD 12-70.. check my sig.. :-)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: free2rock on August 27, 2012, 06:55:48 AM
By the way, forgot to ask. I have read that C-clamps are recommended for holding the newly glued neck, but in the event that once can't find any C-clamps, are there any home-material alternatives? I was thinking of using heavy rubber strips (like cut tire interiors) to hold the fret board and neck in place.
9-inch F-clamps are available at DIY Hardware, Japan Home and Daiso, 66 pesos each. Use small pieces of wood to protect the neck and fingerboard from being marred. I suggest practice clamping without the glue so you can get the hang of it first. You wouldn't want to remove the fingerboard again if something went wrong.
Rubber strips and tubing will work, too. Again, practice first. :-)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: Slowpoke on August 27, 2012, 08:41:54 AM
9-inch F-clamps are available at DIY Hardware, Japan Home and Daiso, 66 pesos each. Use small pieces of wood to protect the neck and fingerboard from being marred. I suggest practice clamping without the glue so you can get the hang of it first. You wouldn't want to remove the fingerboard again if something went wrong.
Rubber strips and tubing will work, too. Again, practice first. :-)
Again, thanks for the reply! Will remember all of your tips. Mocking the fret board this morning before doing the final gluing. :)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: Slowpoke on August 27, 2012, 11:06:24 AM
Finished mocking up the fret board and neck. Applied stickwell and used cable ties since I had no access to clamps. Books were useful to in applying pressure on the other end. Will let this cure for 24 hours before removing the cable ties. Crossing my fingers.
Finished mocking up the fret board and neck. Applied stickwell and used cable ties since I had no access to clamps. Books were useful to in applying pressure on the other end. Will let this cure for 24 hours before removing the cable ties. Crossing my fingers.
After that, string it up and leave it overnight to test. Check if anything changes. :-)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: jobo_ph on August 27, 2012, 10:44:18 PM
It has been a real long while since an update to my DIY refret project. Got sidetracked because a notched straightedge and bevel file tool from an Greek eBay seller did not arrive. I was able to get a refund but time was wasted waiting for it.
However, I still kept busy with some minor stuff and has since made my own bevel file tool with 90 and 30 degree slots and screws to hold the file in place... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07097.jpg)
I bought a notched straightedge (24.75" and 25.5" scales) from another seller on eBay and got it more than two weeks ago.
I had also decided to remove the frets I had installed before, cleaned off glue remnants with the aid of a precision screwdriver and a magnifying lamp, and taped them up in order on a piece of bond paper. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07232.jpg)
I lightly resanded the neck to remove the initial application of tru-oil I did more than a month ago, and restarted applying a layer of tru-oil every day (scuffed with steel wool #0000 before each layer of application).
I also learned that I got a smoother and more even application of tru-oil when using my finger with very very light wiping motions along the grain of the wood. I also always check light reflections on the board for smoothness and evenness of the application.
@Jobo - nice to hear from you again! Looking good!
@SEAN - Ano yung ginagawa ng 4 way capacitor select?
@j-sonic. What material gamit mo sa case? Wood ba or aluminum?
simpleng tone cap selector lang bro. 25nf, 33nf, 47nf caps.
mas komplikado yung wiring para dun sa coil switching: off, single coil, parallel humbucking, series humbucking. sumakit ulo ko dun, walang schems sa net eh.
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Post by: markcasq on August 29, 2012, 03:49:29 PM
Oks. Nice. Similar to siopao's build. Where did u buy the latches and handles?
@Sean, para saan yung selector ng cap? Mas ok ba yun vs using tone control? And pano nagwo work ang 4 way switch.? Parang nakaka sakit nga ng ulo haha
gusto ko lang i-try iba-ibang tone cap values hehehe. masakit sa ulo yung wiring scheme para sa coils. took me two tries, mali yung una. instead na off/single/parallel/series (arranged by volume output), yung una parallel/series/single/off. baliktad. inayos ko lang ulit. naisip ko mas maganda yung coil switching kesa stock parallel setup nung coils.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: pao2pao16 on August 30, 2012, 07:00:20 PM
I actually just bought one of these to clean my fret wires. (http://static.www.odcdn.com/pictures/us/od/sk/lg/215051_sk_lg.jpg)
For me this is way better than rolled steel wool. Kasi makalat un. Unlike this one may flat surface ka. So it's going to be leveled for the frets and won't touch the rosewood board.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: masarapangtaho on August 30, 2012, 07:04:05 PM
I actually just bought one of these to clean my fret wires. (http://static.www.odcdn.com/pictures/us/od/sk/lg/215051_sk_lg.jpg)
For me this is way better than rolled steel wool. Kasi makalat un. Unlike this one may flat surface ka. So it's going to be leveled for the frets and won't touch the rosewood board.
I use the black one since medyo gunky yung frets ko from all the sweat and oil. and i mask off the fretboard when cleaning, para safe. :)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: Gunslinger on August 30, 2012, 07:12:59 PM
For me this is way better than rolled steel wool. Kasi makalat un. Unlike this one may flat surface ka. So it's going to be leveled for the frets and won't touch the rosewood board.
Balak ko bumili nito dati kung walang steel wool. Pero dahil OC ako, gusto ko kasi pati side ng frets tamaan. Para kasing cotton yung steel wool so madaling makasingit sa side ng frets. So hanggang ngayon, naghahanap pa din akong steel wool. Pag wala talaga, scotch brite na lang.
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: pao2pao16 on August 30, 2012, 07:21:00 PM
Put no pressure sa side ng frets habang hawak mo ung scoth brite. With the thickness of the yellow sponge, you will have an easy handling of the scotch brite. Nabasa ko rin na ang green pad is heaiver than a 0000 steel wool. So put no pressure. Lalo na sa side ng frets kasi tatama un sa wood
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: free2rock on August 30, 2012, 07:33:18 PM
Balak ko bumili nito dati kung walang steel wool. Pero dahil OC ako, gusto ko kasi pati side ng frets tamaan. Para kasing cotton yung steel wool so madaling makasingit sa side ng frets. So hanggang ngayon, naghahanap pa din akong steel wool. Pag wala talaga, scotch brite na lang.
Taga-saan ka ba? Kung sakaling makabili ulit ako, bigyan nalang kita or something. Hehe
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Post by: Gunslinger on August 30, 2012, 07:44:07 PM
So nice of you. :cute: Quezon City ako and and feeling ko magkalayo tayo. Nakakahiya naman. Pabili na lang ako, wag na bigay. :-)
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: Slowpoke on August 31, 2012, 07:54:36 PM
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: free2rock on September 03, 2012, 06:17:18 AM
Nice. So RED! Are those EMG's?
Title: Jobo's DIY Refret Project
Post by: jobo_ph on September 09, 2012, 08:14:21 PM
After more than a week of curing tru-oil, it was time to re-clean the fret slots which were clogged with tru-oil... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07329.jpg)
I applied painters tape to protect the finish and I have an improved tool to clean the slots. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07327.jpg)
Masarap gamitin yung Japanese fret slot cleaning saw kaysa sa notched cutter blade. Mas pulido ang resulta ng trabaho.
Tru-oil really takes a while to cure when thick. The gunk I got off the fret slots were still gummy. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07328.jpg)
After more than a week of curing tru-oil, it was time to re-clean the fret slots which were clogged with tru-oil... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07329.jpg)
I applied painters tape to protect the finish and I have an improved tool to clean the slots. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07327.jpg)
Masarap gamitin yung Japanese fret slot cleaning saw kaysa sa notched cutter blade. Mas pulido ang resulta ng trabaho.
Tru-oil really takes a while to cure when thick. The gunk I got off the fret slots were still gummy. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07328.jpg)
Aha! So that's how those tools are used! Good progress!
@Kevs - yan ba yung pang acoustic? Premium na Alice kaya yun!!! :-D
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Post by: thuzkee02 on September 10, 2012, 06:25:58 AM
subscribed.
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Post by: tonwins11 on September 10, 2012, 06:36:53 AM
Guys, a question for DIYers who have experience doing such. How do you route or convert the guitar body from a floating trem to a floyd rose. I don't have power tools eh kaya I would appreciate those ideas using the least tool available. Thanks.
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Post by: free2rock on September 10, 2012, 08:01:27 AM
@Kevs - yan ba yung pang acoustic? Premium na Alice kaya yun!!! :-D
We'll see. Hehehe!
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Post by: thuzkee02 on September 10, 2012, 12:32:54 PM
Magrerestore po ako ng 2 guitars... isang electric (unbranded i think) and isang acoustic...
eto ung mga issue nila...
Electric: >> Pick ups >> looks >> mabigat ung fretboard >> Hindi na pantay ung ibang frets (may dents na) >> Grounded ung guiter.., may buzzing sound pag sinasaksak ko sa amp
Acoustic >> busted na ung tuner nya >> sira na ung pick up but i think the EQ/Tone knob is still functional >> jack slot nya maluwag na >> need to repaint
I'll be posting the pictures once I get them.
Sana po mabigyan nyo ako ng advice on how I can restore them.
Thanks po mga ka-PM!
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Post by: stringman on September 10, 2012, 12:57:48 PM
Guys, a question for DIYers who have experience doing such. How do you route or convert the guitar body from a floating trem to a floyd rose. I don't have power tools eh kaya I would appreciate those ideas using the least tool available. Thanks.
You would need this... a router.... Good brands are around 4k but it's worth the investment. (http://www.diywoodworkingfurniture.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/woodworking-router.jpg)
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Post by: tonwins11 on September 10, 2012, 02:30:27 PM
You would need this... a router.... Good brands are around 4k but it's worth the investment. (http://www.diywoodworkingfurniture.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/woodworking-router.jpg)
ayos ah. any particular brand for this and where I can procure one?
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Post by: free2rock on September 10, 2012, 02:47:40 PM
Not just mad carpentry skills.. sana din makisama yung kahoy.. haha.. :-)
And experience, syempre. Parang girls lang yan. Dapat alam mo kung pano i-handle para makisama sayo. :lol:
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Post by: stringman on September 11, 2012, 02:52:36 PM
Tone is in the bones! Just finished fabricating a bone saddle for a Takamine Acoustic Guitar. string resonance is more balanced and the piezo pickup contact to the saddle was better.
The one on the top is the fabricated bone saddle. The one on the bottom is the stock plastic saddle. (http://i48.tinypic.com/2yke0w2.jpg)
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Post by: free2rock on September 11, 2012, 04:00:40 PM
Tone is in the bones! Just finished fabricating a bone saddle for a Takamine Acoustic Guitar. string resonance is more balanced and the piezo pickup contact to the saddle was better.
The one on the top is the fabricated bone saddle. The one on the bottom is the stock plastic saddle. (http://i48.tinypic.com/2yke0w2.jpg)
Naalala ko tuloy yung kinain kong nilaga kanina.
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Post by: stringman on September 11, 2012, 05:48:01 PM
Pinapa-stretch ko pa. So far so good. Medyo trebly siya kasi bago pa. Initial impression after noodling with it: lumalaban siya. Nag-gupit tuloy ako ng kuko. :-D
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Post by: orient_04 on September 12, 2012, 10:53:24 AM
I am thinking of buying a vox amplug metal and I was wondering if someone can do this for me (for a fee of course)? http://www.nadergator.com/proj16.html (http://www.nadergator.com/proj16.html)
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Post by: markcasq on September 12, 2012, 11:18:08 AM
Pinapa-stretch ko pa. So far so good. Medyo trebly siya kasi bago pa. Initial impression after noodling with it: lumalaban siya. Nag-gupit tuloy ako ng kuko. :-D
oks, will be installing one in my acoustic pag naluma na yung strings. I guess the real test is gano sya tatagal!
Title: Jobo's DIY Refret Project
Post by: jobo_ph on September 13, 2012, 01:40:23 AM
Tonight, I went about filing the fret ends flush to the fret board sides and filing for bevel... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07395.jpg)
I have to rethink and improve my bevel filing block. It was a bit unwieldy and could be easier to use.
How it looked liked while filing the sides... I realized how you consistently trim the excess fret wire is important for better efficiency. I also preferred using the rough cut file until things were near enough to the fret board sides. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07397.jpg)
A slight waste of tape but instead of only protecting the sides of the fret board for the current job, I went about taking a "taping rehearsal" for the eventual fret leveling process. (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07399.jpg)
A bit of a tense work night for me. Double the effort at concentration in order to avoid making any mistakes and possibly marring the finish. I couldn't bother to take any more pictures as I went along.
Here's a portion after being done with beveling... (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg46/jobo_ph/My%20DIY%20Refret/DSC07404.jpg)
Quite tired...
Busy schedule in the next few days and will be resuming to inspect, assess and evaluate things more thoroughly after this weekend before going any further.
Until then...
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: tonwins11 on September 15, 2012, 08:08:30 AM
Guys, is it possible na gawing head ang combo amp? May 25 watt, 8 inch speaker amp ako. Plano ko sana yung 12 inch speaker eh. Is it possible na pag gagawa ako ng parang extension cab with a 12 inch speaker, makokonek ko ito sa combo amp ko? Bale, parang gagawin kong am head yung combo amp ko. If ever possible, pano yung style ng connection? Wala kasing line out yung amp ko.
Gusto ko muna kasing makasigurado bago ako sasabak sa DIY. Maraming salamat. ^-^
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Post by: r_chino18 on September 15, 2012, 09:18:12 AM
Guys, is it possible na gawing head ang combo amp? May 25 watt, 8 inch speaker amp ako. Plano ko sana yung 12 inch speaker eh. Is it possible na pag gagawa ako ng parang extension cab with a 12 inch speaker, makokonek ko ito sa combo amp ko? Bale, parang gagawin kong am head yung combo amp ko. If ever possible, pano yung style ng connection? Wala kasing line out yung amp ko.
Gusto ko muna kasing makasigurado bago ako sasabak sa DIY. Maraming salamat. ^-^
Pwede. Disconnect mo yung "head" dun sa 8" speaker sa combo. Tapos tap mo yung (+) at (-) lead wires nung head papunta dun sa bagong 12" speaker mo.
Di mo kailangan ng line-out.
Take note lang yung impedance. Kung ano yung impedance na inaaccept ng head, dapat ganun din yung impedance rating nung speaker na ikakabit mo.
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Post by: tonwins11 on September 15, 2012, 09:32:26 AM
I knew it na ikaw yung sasagot ng tanong ko. Salamat Chin. Ma try ngang bilhin yung DIY cab ng kaibigan ko. Anyway, since I need to extend the lead wires, anong guage ng wire ang bibilhin ko?
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Post by: r_chino18 on September 15, 2012, 09:42:51 AM
I knew it na ikaw yung sasagot ng tanong ko. Salamat Chin. Ma try ngang bilhin yung DIY cab ng kaibigan ko. Anyway, since I need to extend the lead wires, anong guage ng wire ang bibilhin ko?
Welcome.
Masyado bang maiksi? Pwede mo kasi yan isolder nalang sa female jack, (-) sa ground, (+) sa tip. Para speaker cable nalang gagamitin mo papunta dun sa speaker mismo. :-)
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Post by: tonwins11 on September 15, 2012, 12:59:45 PM
ayos din yung ganon. anyway, I've been canvasing a crown 12-inch instrumental speaker. I saw some sa internet with 200 watt, 8 ohm impedance. My combo is a 4 ohm, 25 watt combo. Would this work? Since I'm not sure with everything yet, you would understand why I'm trying it out with a "crown" brand. :wave:
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Post by: jeo on September 15, 2012, 09:58:09 PM
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Post by: polens on September 17, 2012, 07:55:29 PM
my DIY pedal board ang hardcase :-D (http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss238/amber5910/Photo0407.jpg) (http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss238/amber5910/Photo0408.jpg) (http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss238/amber5910/Photo0410.jpg) (http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss238/amber5910/Photo0411.jpg) (http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss238/amber5910/Photo0412.jpg)
sorry for the crappy pics... less than 500 and eto ang nagawa ko :wave: 2 cans of paint,hinges locks.. not done yet.. ipapa airbrush ko pa sa friend ko :-D hanap pa ng design..
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Post by: washburnt25 on September 17, 2012, 10:15:10 PM
Thanks for all your suggestions. The dremel suggestion gave me an idea to use the routing bits that I use for guitar wood. And then today I learned how to use sanding paper!
So here's the process: 1. I used the routing bits (not sure if that's what it is called) to cut through the already existing hole in the back plate. I used a chopping board with rubber edges to clamp the back plate :-D. (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FK1X89vu43s/T4JrT2NsPlI/AAAAAAAAKCk/yPS3dmsLdNQ/s800/P1000382.JPG) (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-dUjseDWwYuU/T4JrULZW-VI/AAAAAAAAKCg/GvFggXIfQoA/s800/P1000385.JPG)
It was a messy outcome, and I thought I would just have live with a crooked hole, anyway it's in the back of the guitar. (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_vhsJJ2PqP0/T4JrTCugvqI/AAAAAAAAKCc/WqIG897QOXo/s800/P1000387.JPG) (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hMVz3WwToWk/T4Jri6x0PBI/AAAAAAAAKC0/F-6_9OlS488/s800/P1000389.JPG)
2. Then I remembered I had some sanding paper, so I tried to use it, and I was surprised at the result. I have 150, 280, and 400 grit sitting around that I bought 6 mos ago to lower a locking nut, but never got to do it. It's not perfect, but it's far from the initial crooked cut from the routing bit. (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tOQszmQJShM/T4JsfEXy0_I/AAAAAAAAKDI/CMjKEtWI32Q/s800/P1000390.JPG)
3. And here it is attached to the guitar. It's not perfect, but it's good enough for me. What I realized was good with DIY is that if I make mistakes, it's not a very big deal vs. if I paid someone to do it and they didn't do a good job. I am more forgiving to myself :-D (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HTwIYSAInNs/T4Jsej_qOcI/AAAAAAAAKDA/MRAfpnandkA/s800/P1000394.JPG) (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-l5dxKVJ5wWY/T4Jsd_Iq88I/AAAAAAAAKC8/mTcfpoQvXPU/s800/P1000396.JPG) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QFTwf2ezITg/T4JssbfXi-I/AAAAAAAAKDU/C56N6TJTqmQ/s640/P1000398.JPG)
ganda pagkagawa sir. kala ko nung una fail sa mga unang pics nung na sand paper okay na luffett!!
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Post by: markcasq on September 17, 2012, 11:40:55 PM
ganda pagkagawa sir. kala ko nung una fail sa mga unang pics nung na sand paper okay na luffett!!
hahahaha, o nga e, buti na lang bro madami tumulong dito at nag suggest gumamit ng sand paper. Na gulat din ako sa resulta, ayus pala yung sand paper. Kala ko din fail e, haha
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Post by: Mapz182yo! on September 18, 2012, 03:12:09 PM
anyone here knows how much the budget is for a pvc pipe material guitar stand? (5 guitars in one stand type)
anyone here knows how much the budget is for a pvc pipe material guitar stand? (5 guitars in one stand type)
Something like this:
Thanks!
mas madali at mura siguro kung kahoy gagamitin mo, under 500php lang yata nagastos ko dito, hindi nga lang ganun ka-"gara", but hey, I'm a cheap bastard. :-D
The bulk of the budget for PVC guitar stand projects will lie with the number of T and L connectors.
I can't recall exactly how much (my PVC guitar stand project was several months ago), but I think you might be looking at around Php700 total for that project.
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Post by: r_chino18 on September 19, 2012, 09:40:27 AM
hah! when that trips over, dont come to me crying dahil imma spank your stubborn butt! hehehe.
Hahahaha! Lol. Seriously. But I'm in the process of making another wooden guitar rack here. Good for 5-7 guitars. Should hold up well and be stable. Kawawa naman kung magtrip, tapos 7 na gitara yung babagsak. Ultra suicide.
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Post by: yekoz on September 19, 2012, 05:20:50 PM
patulong mga masters:
1. anong value yung capacitors dito? im planning to replace the pickups and pickguards as well...
http://www.sonic.net/~emgman/seldiag.html choose number 5 http://www.sonic.net/~emgman/pdf/2SEHG%201v%201t%203wb%20DPDT.pdf
patulong mga masters: 1. anong value yung capacitors dito? im planning to replace the pickups and pickguards as well... http://www.sonic.net/~emgman/seldiag.html choose number 5 http://www.sonic.net/~emgman/pdf/2SEHG%201v%201t%203wb%20DPDT.pdf Thank you in advance, Yekoz 8-)
Passive humbucker? You may want to try a 0.047uF cap.
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Post by: renz13 on September 19, 2012, 05:53:13 PM
Hahahaha! Lol. Seriously. But I'm in the process of making another wooden guitar rack here. Good for 5-7 guitars. Should hold up well and be stable. Kawawa naman kung magtrip, tapos 7 na gitara yung babagsak. Ultra suicide.
aba may plano pa atang dagdagan yung collection ng guitars ngayon :lol:
Q: May naka try ng gumamit ng CAT5 cable sa wiring ng guitar o stompbox?
nag palit kami ng cable ng network dito sa bahay sayang naman tong mga lumang cable :-D
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Post by: yekoz on September 20, 2012, 08:28:43 AM
Hahahaha! Lol. Seriously. But I'm in the process of making another wooden guitar rack here. Good for 5-7 guitars. Should hold up well and be stable. Kawawa naman kung magtrip, tapos 7 na gitara yung babagsak. Ultra suicide.
imagine the stress levels shooting up when that happens :eek:
@kevin, man PM me. ship ko lunchtime :-)
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Post by: r_chino18 on September 20, 2012, 11:48:37 AM
aba may plano pa atang dagdagan yung collection ng guitars ngayon :lol:
Actually, yes.. Pero I'm waiting for the right guitars, hindi basta bastang splurge.. Haha.. Di ako bumibili dati ng gitara kasi hassle sa maintenance ng strings.. Pero since may Elixir naman, ok lang kahit maraming naka tengga.. Hindi kakalawangin..
The bulk of the budget for PVC guitar stand projects will lie with the number of T and L connectors.
I can't recall exactly how much (my PVC guitar stand project was several months ago), but I think you might be looking at around Php700 total for that project.
Thanks sir! Kc max budget ko for this is 1k pero as much as possible hndi ko paaabutin ng ganun cheap person din ako eh. hehe
Will check out the PVC's on my local hardware store.
Mag post din ako ng pics once finished! yehey!
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Post by: siopao69 on September 23, 2012, 01:00:50 PM
Just finished: -no gigs this weekend, so weekend carpentry:
Result: Amplifier stand / sound enhancer for my little vypyr 15 watter. The amplifier is open backed , so I put in a back cover to throw the sound forward, adding some bottom end.
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Post by: free2rock on September 23, 2012, 08:23:09 PM
LUPET!
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Post by: Chow23 on September 24, 2012, 06:37:25 AM
Result: Amplifier stand / sound enhancer for my little vypyr 15 watter. The amplifier is open backed , so I put in a back cover to throw the sound forward, adding some bottom end.
GALING SIR! ASTIG!!! THANKS for SHARING!!! :mrgreen:
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Post by: siopao69 on September 24, 2012, 09:00:47 AM
salamat brothers- iba talaga pag may mga power tools, i highly recommend you build up you tools. inspired ako kay clint eastwood sa gran torino
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Post by: Chow23 on September 27, 2012, 06:45:19 AM
GOOD DAY MGA SIRs and giliw na Philmusicians!!!
sir ask ko lang,,, balak ko kasing gumawa ng DIY tap tempo,,, pero di ko alam kung saan makakabili ng mga housing or yung metal chasis for the for the whole unit of the tap tempo ,,,
saan po ba makakabili nun? meron po bang nagbebenta nun sa here
thanks, and GOD BLESS everyone!!!
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Post by: renz13 on September 27, 2012, 09:29:20 AM
sir ask ko lang,,, balak ko kasing gumawa ng DIY tap tempo,,, pero di ko alam kung saan makakabili ng mga housing or yung metal chasis for the for the whole unit of the tap tempo ,,,
saan po ba makakabili nun? meron po bang nagbebenta nun sa here
thanks, and GOD BLESS everyone!!!
dito meron http://epektos.com/ or kung may switch ka na may mga metal enclosure din sa alexan
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Post by: charles_1016 on September 27, 2012, 10:13:58 AM
would anyone here know where I could get these? http://elderly.com/images/accessories/MISC/CH24-BRASS.jpg not necessarily brass pero yung ganyang latch?
They say marami sa Raon for cheap.. Pero meron din niyan sa ACE, brand is Stanley (if I remember correctly), which goes for about 200-300/piece.. It's gold as well.
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Post by: masarapangtaho on September 28, 2012, 01:56:41 PM
They say marami sa Raon for cheap.. Pero meron din niyan sa ACE, brand is Stanley (if I remember correctly), which goes for about 200-300/piece.. It's gold as well.
Thanks Chino! scouted Ace yesterday, nakita ko lang is parang push-button. better to make a trip to Raon na lang nga. :-D
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Post by: nitroaurora on September 28, 2012, 05:24:15 PM
mga sir ask ko lang po, wala kasi ako makita sa search e, need to replace yung tone pot nung strat ko, nakabili naman ako 250k na pot, problem is kapag tine-test ko gamit multitester ang actual value lang nya is 200k, ok lang ba yun?
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Post by: jobo_ph on September 28, 2012, 05:42:57 PM
mga sir ask ko lang po, wala kasi ako makita sa search e, need to replace yung tone pot nung strat ko, nakabili naman ako 250k na pot, problem is kapag tine-test ko gamit multitester ang actual value lang nya is 200k, ok lang ba yun?
For a +/-20% tolerance pot, it qualifies... just too far from 250k, imho.
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Post by: nitroaurora on September 28, 2012, 06:24:53 PM
thanks ng marami bro, nagpa-second opinion din ako kay sir. emil, maaari nga daw magka-problem kapag gagamitin ko sya sa ganung actual value, papapalitan ko na lang, thanks thanks...
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Post by: Musikerochan on September 28, 2012, 06:41:37 PM
mas importante pati IMO ang taper. a 200K resistance is fairly high enough to "take out"the tone cap from the hot signal. make sure to use an audio log pot (A-taper) para mas feel mo yung sweep pag roll ng tone knob.
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Post by: renz13 on September 28, 2012, 09:33:44 PM
Sorry kung hindi guitar related pero need ko para sa isang project ko wala akong ibang alam na pwedeng pag tanungan :-D
san may nabibiling insulated binding post dito? yung nakikita ko dito puro yung hindi insulated (http://speakerbug.com.au/shop/images/BPFI-G%20Fully%20Insulated%20Binding%20Post%20Pair%20Gold.jpg)
at insulated din na RCA jack? (http://www.eosbg.com/UserFiles/53-RJ_133GT.jpg)
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Post by: siopao69 on September 29, 2012, 07:47:22 AM
mas importante pati IMO ang taper. a 200K resistance is fairly high enough to "take out"the tone cap from the hot signal. make sure to use an audio log pot (A-taper) para mas feel mo yung sweep pag roll ng tone knob.
hindi ko na sir natry, bumili na lang ako ng bago sa Lyric, curious lang ako sa bagong nabili ko, although ok na yung value, mas maliit yung size nya ngaun compare sa CTS na nabili ko before, although Alpha A250k yung naka-engrave sa kanya, any thoughts on this mga bro bago ko sya i-solder?
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Post by: yekoz on October 02, 2012, 09:12:39 AM
Questions mga masters: I have an IBANEZ PUE5 with 12ax7 tube, currently the tube is not well lit. So I bought a new one and still the new tube is not well lit. When I have the PUE5 brand new way back in the 90's the tube is well lit... Any issues on my PUE5? 8-)
Thank you in advance, Yekoz
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Post by: stringman on October 02, 2012, 02:11:38 PM
Maybe it's not the tube. Baka may back light yang tube mo to give it the effect it's glowing. Try to check again. Normally the tubes will not glow that much.
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Post by: iamdeo on October 03, 2012, 11:15:43 AM
mga sir ask ko lang, gonna paint kasi old guitar ko (found on our basement :P )
I sanded thru its coating, hanggang wood. so bare wood nlng siya.. I applied wood filler sa mga scratches and dings.. then applied primer then sanded again with 600 grit..
aaplyan ko siya ng acrylic solid color coat (color yellow as background color, and another color for details' design :idea: )
kelangan ko ba siya lihain ng pino (i got 1500grit sanding paper) before applying ung coat ng yellow?
and I assume more than one coat of yellow ang gagawin ko, so after i apply ung unang coat, lilihain ko ba muna siya ng pino 1500 grit (and ofcourse after an hour or two), before applying another coat ng yellow? or kahit d ko na siya lihain? at apply nlng ng second coat?
and I plan din pala na patuyuin muna ng 1 day ung yellow color, before patungan ng another color for the design (which is somekind of metallic color, may parang glitters ba, so i'm not going to sand it every after coat, baka mababoy).. do I need to sand first the yellow coat kung san ko papatungan ng another color? or pwede ipatong ko nalang dun without sanding..
salamat :)
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Post by: renz13 on October 03, 2012, 02:56:00 PM
ano pwedeng pang cut ng bone?
nag ulam kami ng bulalo nung isang araw :wink: eh maganda pag ka putol nung mga buto nag decide ako na gawing pick dahil kulang sa haba para makagawa ng saddle
parang may thread dito nun pero nut ata ginawa nya nun Thanks! :razz:
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Post by: free2rock on October 03, 2012, 03:19:35 PM
nag ulam kami ng bulalo nung isang araw :wink: eh maganda pag ka putol nung mga buto nag decide ako na gawing pick dahil kulang sa haba para makagawa ng saddle
parang may thread dito nun pero nut ata ginawa nya nun Thanks! :razz:
A small saw will do :-)
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Post by: yekoz on October 03, 2012, 05:09:41 PM
mga sir ask ko lang, gonna paint kasi old guitar ko (found on our basement :P )
I sanded thru its coating, hanggang wood. so bare wood nlng siya.. I applied wood filler sa mga scratches and dings.. then applied primer then sanded again with 600 grit..
aaplyan ko siya ng acrylic solid color coat (color yellow as background color, and another color for details' design :idea: )
kelangan ko ba siya lihain ng pino (i got 1500grit sanding paper) before applying ung coat ng yellow?
and I assume more than one coat of yellow ang gagawin ko, so after i apply ung unang coat, lilihain ko ba muna siya ng pino 1500 grit (and ofcourse after an hour or two), before applying another coat ng yellow? or kahit d ko na siya lihain? at apply nlng ng second coat?
and I plan din pala na patuyuin muna ng 1 day ung yellow color, before patungan ng another color for the design (which is somekind of metallic color, may parang glitters ba, so i'm not going to sand it every after coat, baka mababoy).. do I need to sand first the yellow coat kung san ko papatungan ng another color? or pwede ipatong ko nalang dun without sanding..
salamat :)
1. sanded down to 1500 grit 2. apply one coat yellow then let it dry for 1 day 3. sanded down to 1500 grit (lightly just to make it even) 4. apply second coat yellow then let it dry (depends on how many coat you want imo 3 max) for 1 day 5. sanded down to 1500 grit (lightly just to make it even) 6. apply 3rd coat yellow then let it dry for 1 day 7. sanded down to 1500 grit (lightly just to make it even) 8. apply the final coat... 9. optional you may apply clear coat no sanding needed. 8-)
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Post by: stringman on October 03, 2012, 05:35:13 PM
1. sanded down to 1500 grit 2. apply one coat yellow then let it dry for 1 day 3. sanded down to 1500 grit (lightly just to make it even) 4. apply second coat yellow then let it dry (depends on how many coat you want imo 3 max) for 1 day 5. sanded down to 1500 grit (lightly just to make it even) 6. apply 3rd coat yellow then let it dry for 1 day 7. sanded down to 1500 grit (lightly just to make it even) 8. apply the final coat... 9. optional you may apply clear coat no sanding needed. 8-)
Actually masyado pino ang 1500 grit baka di kumapit ang 1st coat mo dun. Base coat is always crucial. 600 grit will do on bare wood then apply 1st yellow coat. After 1st coat check for any imperfections and sand it off. Apply the 2nd coat then sand off again 600-800 para kumapit ang 3rd coat. Apply 3rd coat. then apply clear coat to protect the paint, kung walang clear coat madaling mabakbak ang paint. Youc can apply 3-5 coatings. After the last coat ng clear coat makikita mng parang balat sibuyas siya, sand it off using 1000 grit up until mag pantay siya, better off you wet sand. Then you can move to 1,200 grit to 1,500 grit hangang maging makinis yung surface. After that you can polish using polishing compound.
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Post by: iamdeo on October 03, 2012, 09:10:47 PM
currently nka primer na siya and sanded to 600, i think ok na to for the first coat. then 800 (or 1000 maybe?) after every coat? just to remove any dust or etc.
before applying clear coat, what grit ang gagamitin for sanding? 1500? wetsand or dry?
and pag ba liniha ung color coat (yellow) hindi ba maapektuhan ung kulay nito? pansin ko kasi sa primer, nung liniha ko, parang namuti?
I'm planning a high-contrast, or matingkad na yellow..
**** additional before clear coat, AND AFTER last coat ng yellow, lalagyan ko ibang parts ng body ng metallic color, do i need to sand ung mga part na un before applying first coat ng second color? or pwede rekta nalang patungan?
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Post by: stringman on October 04, 2012, 08:33:54 AM
currently nka primer na siya and sanded to 600, i think ok na to for the first coat. then 800 (or 1000 maybe?) after every coat? just to remove any dust or etc.
before applying clear coat, what grit ang gagamitin for sanding? 1500? wetsand or dry?
and pag ba liniha ung color coat (yellow) hindi ba maapektuhan ung kulay nito? pansin ko kasi sa primer, nung liniha ko, parang namuti?
I'm planning a high-contrast, or matingkad na yellow..
**** additional before clear coat, AND AFTER last coat ng yellow, lalagyan ko ibang parts ng body ng metallic color, do i need to sand ung mga part na un before applying first coat ng second color? or pwede rekta nalang patungan?
Mag 1500 grit ka lang sa clear coat pag mag popolish ka na. Afer every coat of paint ok lang ang 600-800 grit kasi kailanagn mo pa rin yung gaspang para kumapit ang mga next coat mo. Pag masyadong makinis yan di kakapit mga succeeding coats mo. Yung primer wag mo na lihahin, after putting primer, let it dry tapos apply ka na ng 1st coat. Wag ka mag alala sa gaspang kasi you need that sa mga next coating ng paint. After each coating ng paint lightly sand off with 600-800 grit tapos mag coat ka ulit ng paint. Sa top coat mo, mag coat ka as much as you want kasi this will seal the paint and protect your paint. Just remember na mag sasand off ka rin ng mga 2 coats ng top coat once you polish your body. Example nag top coat ka ng 5 coatings, 2 coating nun mawawala pag nag sand ka na ng 1500 grit and nag polish ka. Kaya you can do upto 7 coatings sa top coat. Ang advise ko lang is wag mo kapalan ang paint mo. Just use enough paint to cover and give an even color sa body mo, ang importante yung top coat.
before clear coat, AND AFTER last coat ng yellow, lalagyan ko ibang parts ng body ng metallic color, do i need to sand ung mga part na un before applying first coat ng second color? or pwede rekta nalang patungan?
What do you mean? Are you planning on a 2nd metallic color?
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Post by: iamdeo on October 04, 2012, 08:27:07 PM
yes sir, planning to paint metallic color (metallic ba tawag dun sa parang may glitters na makintab? )
plan ko is, after perfect na ung base color (yellow), saka ko patungan ng metallic color (for details/design) then after that, clear coat na..
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Post by: renz13 on October 04, 2012, 09:05:32 PM
yes sir, planning to paint metallic color (metallic ba tawag dun sa parang may glitters na makintab? )
plan ko is, after perfect na ung base color (yellow), saka ko patungan ng metallic color (for details/design) then after that, clear coat na..
Ah ok, sand mo muna yung yellow then patong ka ng metallic color. kadalasan pag sinabi mong metallic color mga mica siya. sa mga paint center alam nila mag timpla niyan and kung ganong karaming metallic specs ang gusto mo. My advise is kung going metallic ka pala don't use acrylic pain in cans kasi limited lang ang choices mo. Pa timpla ka na lang sa knowledgable.
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Post by: stringman on October 05, 2012, 10:07:21 PM
thanks sir nag try ako pumutol kanina gamit hacksaw na ngalahati ako bago ako mangalay
at may weird na smell yung bone dust :-D
Yeah parang kinayod na ngipin. That's the smell of calcium.
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Post by: iamdeo on October 06, 2012, 01:46:47 PM
nkabli na kasi ako ung nasa spray can na, so un nlng gamitin ko, bahala na sa kalalabasan na kulay,
pag ba sinand ung final color coat, mwawala gloss nun d ba, then pag pinatungan ng clear coat, kikintab pa rin ba ung outcome ng guitar?
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Post by: stringman on October 06, 2012, 05:30:41 PM
Pag nag sand ka ng final color grit 1000 gamitin mo and just lightly sand it para kumapit clear coat.
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Post by: iamdeo on October 06, 2012, 07:42:57 PM
ok lang ba if 1500 grit or 2000 grit gamitin ko? naubusan kasi ako 1000, :-P
wetsand gawin ko
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Post by: stringman on October 06, 2012, 09:23:19 PM
The higher he grit mas makinis. Remember may top coat ka pang ipapa kapit sa paint mo.
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Post by: iamdeo on October 06, 2012, 10:06:49 PM
sige sir thank you, try ko bumili 1000, pag wala, bka 1200 wetsand nlng.. kaysa 1500,
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Post by: chocotech27 on October 07, 2012, 05:02:01 PM
Mga sir ask ko lang kung may nakaag DIY na ba ng power supply dito thanks.
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Post by: by on October 08, 2012, 01:01:04 PM
Saan pong store/locally nakakabili ng 12000-grit?
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Post by: rickbig41 on October 11, 2012, 06:27:00 PM
I am planning to strip the paint of my project guitar, luma na kasi siya, and pag strip k ng paint, I noticed na may mga cracks na ang kahoy, ano po ba magandang pang masilya dun? and ang ginamit ko pang strip ng paint, cutter po, any idea po? and after ko ba siya isand na matangal ang paint, primer ba agad or masilya? first time DIYer ako mga sir...thanks...bigay lang kasi siya saken and try ko buoin ulit...salamat mga sirs... :?
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Post by: stringman on October 11, 2012, 07:22:55 PM
May nabibiling masilya pang wood. Yung masilya sa wood pwede mo rin haluan ng tint para mag match sa color ng wood mo.
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Post by: rickbig41 on October 11, 2012, 07:31:56 PM
anong brand po sir? pasensya na, first timer...yung iba binasa ko na mula sa start nitong thread,, actually black ang gusto ko ipaint sa kanya... :?
Meron bysen kung enamel based ka. It would really depend kung anong paint gamitin mo. Better ask the local paint store they would know best. AKo kasi pag bumibili pa tingitingi miinsan. Ang important is the putty you use would be applicable for the paint you will use.
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Post by: stringman on October 12, 2012, 12:23:17 PM
Eto, practicing my Dremel skills kanina. Kamagong and bone picks, medyo rough pa sila. (https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/397271_376408895771065_813686995_n.jpg)
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Post by: rickbig41 on October 12, 2012, 09:14:29 PM
na strip ko na ang paint ng luma kong guitar, what's next po? primer na po ba? or lihahin ko muna ng mas mataas na grit?
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Post by: peklester on October 14, 2012, 02:07:53 AM
Mga sir questions lang po:
1. After mastrip yung paint ng guitar, ano ng next? apply primer? or yung wood filler thing muna?
2. Ano pa pong kailangan aside from the woodfiller, primer and colored spray paints?
3. Anong magandang brand ng wood primer ang maganda at budget friendly?
4. Sa colored spray paints naman po ano ung mura at oks na brand?
5. After applying the desired color of the guitar ano pong materials ang kailangan para mprotect ung paint ng guitar?
6. Ano po yung mga nilalagay sa screw holes para pagpinaint hndi malagyan ung butas?
8. What grit of sand paper to use for a certain step?
9. And last, When and How to properly wet sand?
Sorry po kung madaming tanong! Thanks ng marami in advance sa mga sasagot! :-D
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Post by: stringman on October 14, 2012, 10:55:27 AM
1. After mastrip yung paint ng guitar, ano ng next? apply primer? or yung wood filler thing muna? Prep mo maige guitar mo to avoid body filler. As much as possible walang body filler. Kung di maiwasan What I do is I mix saw dust with wood glue (saw dust of the same wood as musch as possible) If you plan to dye the wood use hide glue mixed with saw dust.
2. Ano pa pong kailangan aside from the woodfiller, primer and colored spray paints? Spreay paint is ok acrylic based siya pero mas maganda you use a compressor. You have control overthe spray gun and more option with paint mixing.
3. Anong magandang brand ng wood primer ang maganda at budget friendly? Not brand conscious almost the same naman silang lahat and the same price. Sometimes I don't use wood primer para sa color labas ang grain ng wood. You can also use sanding sealer to close the wood pores meron Boysen.
4. Sa colored spray paints naman po ano ung mura at oks na brand? As long as acrylic based ok na.
5. After applying the desired color of the guitar ano pong materials ang kailangan para mprotect ung paint ng guitar? Clar coat or top coat upto 5 layers. mas maganda 1-2 coatings ng paint the upto 6 coatings ng top coat, mababawasan pa kasi coating niyan pag nag sand and finish ka. k92 top coat maganda and mura.
6. Ano po yung mga nilalagay sa screw holes para pagpinaint hndi malagyan ung butas? ??? :-o Kung small screw holes, di na maiiwasan yan butasan mo na lang ulit ng screw pag balik mo ng parts.
7. Spray Painting technique? (Para di mangyari yung lumulobo yung paint haha) You have 2 choices lang naman acrylic or urethane. Urethan consists of a catalys para ihalosa paint. Sun light is not important. Ang important ay malinis yung place na pag sprayhan mo para di kumapit ang dumi. Always spray in 1 direction.
8. What grit of sand paper to use for a certain step?For preparation upto 600, the reason is kailangan kumapit mga suceeding paint overs mo. Kung masyado makinis ang pag sand mo (higher grit) di kakapit ang mga paint coats.
9. And last, When and How to properly wet sand? I wet sand pag naka top coat na, wet sand and rubbing compound. Ang kailangan kasi dito kuminis yung balat sibuyas ng top coat mo. Wet sand means you wet the area to be sanded portion by portion and not soak the whole guitar body in water.
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Post by: peklester on October 14, 2012, 12:34:44 PM
Sir! Maraming Salamat! Noted na po to! hehe
Eto po pahabol, saan ako makakakuha nung rubbing compound? and para saan ba yun? :D
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Post by: stringman on October 14, 2012, 03:48:57 PM
Lahat yan available sa hardware na may paint center. Or sa paint center. Before mo galawin ang guitar mo research ka muna ng marami, also yung painting system na ginagawa sa car is a good baseline on how to paint.
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Post by: rickbig41 on October 14, 2012, 03:50:03 PM
Lahat yan available sa hardware na may paint center. Or sa paint center. Before mo galawin ang guitar mo research ka muna ng marami, also yung painting system na ginagawa sa car is a good baseline on how to paint.
Sir, may nabibili bang tingi tingi ng rubbing compound? masyado yatang marami yun?
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Post by: yahoo! on October 14, 2012, 03:56:26 PM
advisable ba gumamit ng ganitong sprayer? thinking buying one. ang mura eh.
Ryan, di ako sure diyan. Wala siyang compressor, yung air pressure niya galing lang sa valve sa labas. Dapat consistent ang air pressure para pulido ang work. Meron mga surplus compressors ngayon mga portable 1hp nasa 5k plus lang.
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Post by: rickbig41 on October 14, 2012, 04:18:59 PM
Thank you sir Stringman... :) hehehe... uumpisahan ko na to, madami na akong nababasa dito sa thread lalo na yung mga advise mo...I think sapat na to para maumpisahan ko ang repaint ko...post ako ng pic pag natapos ko na... :) salamat po...
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Post by: free2rock on October 14, 2012, 04:37:55 PM
Merong Turtle Wax brand rubbing compound na sachet sa ACE.
Ok sir, silip ako dun...hehe...excited na ako na ipagpatuloy ang project guitar ko... :)
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Post by: rickbig41 on October 17, 2012, 04:01:52 PM
pa help ulit sir stringman, nung bare wood na lang yung guitar na irerepaint ko, madaming crack sa kahoy, pag minasilya ko siya ng fulatite, pag natuyo po may crack pa rin, pano po ba tamang gawin dito? salamat... :cry:
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Post by: stringman on October 17, 2012, 06:33:38 PM
pa help ulit sir stringman, nung bare wood na lang yung guitar na irerepaint ko, madaming crack sa kahoy, pag minasilya ko siya ng fulatite, pag natuyo po may crack pa rin, pano po ba tamang gawin dito? salamat... :cry:
Post pictures.
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Post by: rickbig41 on October 17, 2012, 06:44:25 PM
(http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y390/rickbig41/DSCI0106_zps1cd0df17.jpg) Yan po sir...bali niliha ko na lang siya ulit kasi nag bitak bitak din po...
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Post by: stringman on October 17, 2012, 06:56:04 PM
Hindi pa bare wood yan. May sanding sealer pa yan.
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Post by: rickbig41 on October 17, 2012, 06:57:29 PM
Since pareho naman ng material, try mo bro kung kakagatan ng solder sa mga gilid.. parang naglalagay lang ng pickup cover.. :-)
actually natry ko yun solder pero natanggal din nun naglagay na ako ng springs <_<
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Post by: rickbig41 on October 25, 2012, 02:57:00 PM
kaya yan isolder tlaga sir Rmansh tulad ng sabi ni sir R_chino18....pero if hindi mo kaya, punta ka sa mga nag rerehaul ng mga radiator? kaya yan isolder dun malamang...ewan ko kung ano tawag dun sa ginagamit nila, pero baka masunog ung cloth na cover ng pick up mo...mas maigi tlaga isolder mo na lang ng lutong luto, baka kasi sinolder mo taz nahilaw...
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Post by: ryechua on October 25, 2012, 03:00:01 PM
actually natry ko yun solder pero natanggal din nun naglagay na ako ng springs <_<
solder lead is not that effective unless you melt lots of it on a sanded metal surface (1 or 2mm thick). try mo super glue made specifically for metals.
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Post by: musicdigitalsounds on October 25, 2012, 03:01:26 PM
Sir, Rmansh.. try Epoxy Steel po :cool:
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Post by: Rmansh on October 25, 2012, 03:18:49 PM
@chino, rickbig, ryechua, musicdigitalsound
will try all your suggestions, solder again if not then epoxy. thanks :)
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Post by: stringman on October 25, 2012, 03:56:18 PM
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Post by: Rmansh on October 25, 2012, 05:52:53 PM
i dont know kung napansin nyo, yun 2 legs ay pinutol ng original owner at dinikit sa baseplate, yun nasa left natanggal, what i wanted to do is restore it back to its original state like this connect it at 90 degree
i dont know kung napansin nyo, yun 2 legs ay pinutol ng original owner at dinikit sa baseplate, yun nasa left natanggal, what i wanted to do is restore it back to its original state like this connect it at 90 degree
Kung ganyan it's best you fabricate a long strip of metal then bend it to the exact curves and drill the hole. Then idikit mo siya kahit 5 drops of mighty bond along the line.
or fabricate a long strip give around 5 drops of mughty bond on the bse plate, then use the existing ends as the 2 eras, still use mighty mond to stick the ears to the fabricated metal. You need the brace to have those ears lean on.
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Post by: mikko21ganja on October 27, 2012, 06:28:56 PM
Gusto ko lang sana yung parang finish ng fretboard ng mga new prs or prestige, anong grit sir? edit : parang factory standard...
May coat yung rosewood fingerboard (i.e. clear coat, varnish)?
Or grime lang na nag-accumulate over time?
Baka madaan sa pag-scrape. I have this relatively blunt piece of cutter blade at home that I don't throw away and I use it as a scraper for cleaning rosewood fingerboards.
Paumanhin sa dami ng tanong. Baka straight answer lang ang hanap mo :-D. 80 at 120-grit ang usual na ginagamit for working on fingerboards (radiusing, leveling) then smoothen with 220 grit up.
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Post by: by on October 29, 2012, 09:52:45 AM
May coat yung rosewood fingerboard (i.e. clear coat, varnish)?
Or grime lang na nag-accumulate over time?
Baka madaan sa pag-scrape. I have this relatively blunt piece of cutter blade at home that I don't throw away and I use it as a scraper for cleaning rosewood fingerboards.
bare lang yung rosewood walang coat... hindi na cleaning sir... gusto ko na isandpaper yung fretboard baka po may idea kayo sa GRIT na ginagamit ng mga factory parang finalsand before ilagay yung fretwires...
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Post by: jobo_ph on October 29, 2012, 10:32:45 AM
bare lang yung rosewood walang coat... hindi na cleaning sir... gusto ko na isandpaper yung fretboard baka po may idea kayo sa GRIT na ginagamit ng mga factory parang finalsand before ilagay yung fretwires...
I see. Kung final sanding na... 220 then 320 grit.
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Post by: yekoz on November 08, 2012, 11:57:13 AM
Jan ko nga binase yung mock-up nung cab.. hahaha.. sa maroon na Deluxe.. :-P
Wala kasi ako nung ganyang grill cloth eh.. :-( pag naman yung gray ang pinili ko, imagine mo na yung Deluxe yung itsura ng head ko, tapos papatong dun sa gray.. hahaha.. di rin bagay.. masyadong contrasting yung kulay.. :lol:
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Post by: yekoz on November 15, 2012, 01:39:14 PM
Jan ko nga binase yung mock-up nung cab.. hahaha.. sa maroon na Deluxe.. :-P
Wala kasi ako nung ganyang grill cloth eh.. :-( pag naman yung gray ang pinili ko, imagine mo na yung Deluxe yung itsura ng head ko, tapos papatong dun sa gray.. hahaha.. di rin bagay.. masyadong contrasting yung kulay.. :lol:
astig,,, RED na lang or BLACK carbon fibre looks IMO 8-)
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Post by: panterica on November 15, 2012, 01:56:22 PM
not sure kung may nagpost na ng ganito, pero meron bang nakapagtry na mag-diy ng irig? or something similar.
tia.
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Post by: siopao69 on November 15, 2012, 02:02:25 PM
meron, check the classifieds.
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Post by: panterica on November 15, 2012, 02:07:50 PM
Now, heres my question. Ano ano ba mga gamit ninyo sa pag DIY? mga basic tool or mga tools na importante na palaging ginagamit sa pag DIY, mga sizes ng drill bits, kung mas preffer ninyo desolder braid or vacuum desoldering... Alam ko makukuha ko ang mga info nito sa google pero gusto ko malaman mismo sa inyo na kapwa ko forumites kung ano ano mga gamit ninyo sa pag DIY :)
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Post by: musicdigitalsounds on January 11, 2013, 11:31:23 PM
:cool:
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Post by: dharzfreeman on February 13, 2013, 09:38:32 AM
1. Pano ba malalaman na true bypass nga output ng lahat effects mo (chain)? Nakikita ko kasi itong issue sa iba kahit sa youtube pedal reviews..
2. Saka san talaga ideal ilagay sa chain ang tuner? before wah?
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Post by: Musikerochan on February 13, 2013, 10:06:58 AM
1. Pano ba malalaman na true bypass nga output ng lahat effects mo (chain)? Nakikita ko kasi itong issue sa iba kahit sa youtube pedal reviews..
2. Saka san talaga ideal ilagay sa chain ang tuner? before wah?
pulling the dc plug is not a sure-fire way to tell; you can do so by checking the connections using a multimeter for example. minsan kasi may mga switching scheme na mukhang tbp using the power-plug-pullout test pero nakalawit naman pala ang outputs/inputs nung effect. ang medyo clever pagkagamit ng bypass system - apart from Keen's Millennium bypass - despite using a 6-pole switch is voodoolabs.
http://stinkfoot.se/articles/bypass-systems
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Post by: Super BisDak on February 13, 2013, 10:24:21 AM
1. Pano ba malalaman na true bypass nga output ng lahat effects mo (chain)? Nakikita ko kasi itong issue sa iba kahit sa youtube pedal reviews..
2. Saka san talaga ideal ilagay sa chain ang tuner? before wah?
1. I affirm to Musikerochan's statement.
2. Although tuners are safe to place anywhere in the signal chain, try to make it the first pedal in the chain, so it receives the completely clean, unprocessed signal from your guitar.
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Post by: dharzfreeman on February 13, 2013, 11:43:12 AM
2. Although tuners are safe to place anywhere in the signal chain, try to make it the first pedal in the chain, so it receives the completely clean, unprocessed signal from your guitar.
Thanks bro and to brother chan :-D
.. indeed sa first place nga dahil baka may issue dun sa by-pass.. saka yun pag pull out ng power supply hindi ko pa na try.. check ko talaga..ill review sir musikerochan's post about other way later.. hinala ko din kasi baka nga hindi true by-pass ang boss PH3...
btw sa chain ko kh wah-boss od3-ds1-ph3-mt2-ps6-dd3-bf2
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Post by: crimson crew on April 30, 2013, 02:54:00 PM
My DIY pedal board. Medyo napaliit lang gawa ko good for micro pedals. :-D Made from black iron sheet metal. pina powder coat ko na lang. >:D
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Post by: mbsunga on May 11, 2013, 07:53:19 AM
Share ko mga DIY ko na guitar related
Footswitch for my cube 40xl (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/Pedalboard/0E3379CD-87B5-4252-B23E-CF372FAC390B-5786-000001B837BE1A13.jpg)
My ampstand (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/Pedalboard/DSC_2992.jpg) (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/Pedalboard/DSC_2991.jpg)
My diy vh1 paintjob using spray cans Black paint (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image018.jpg) Put some tapes for the stripes (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image0203.jpg) Then white paint (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image0291.jpg) Removing the tapes (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image0392.jpg) (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image024w.jpg) Finished (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/DSC_7184.jpg) (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/DSC_7193.jpg)
:)
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Post by: dharzfreeman on May 11, 2013, 09:33:16 AM
Ha ha galing nung PVC pipe amp stand.... madali nga yan pagdikitin lalo na kung PPR gamit mo init init lang :wink:
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Post by: sweeplikevai on May 11, 2013, 09:56:57 AM
hello po,, share,, my diy reverb.. (http://i44.tinypic.com/pn253.jpg)
salamats. :)
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Post by: fretzburner on May 11, 2013, 10:00:06 AM
3 channel switcher (http://s21.postimg.org/x8zl1yijb/P5092487.jpg) (http://postimage.org/) windows screenshot tool (http://postimage.org/app.php) 1.lead channel with noise gate 2.dirty rhythm 3.clean rhythm
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Post by: lordpogi on May 11, 2013, 02:39:07 PM
3 channel switcher (http://s21.postimg.org/x8zl1yijb/P5092487.jpg) (http://postimage.org/) windows screenshot tool (http://postimage.org/app.php) 1.lead channel with noise gate 2.dirty rhythm 3.clean rhythm
do you have a demo for this kind sir? want one!!!
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Post by: fretzburner on May 11, 2013, 08:03:43 PM
I don't have a demo but it is just a simple switching. 3 sets of send/return-1 for clean effects(like comp,chorus,etc),1 for crunch effect(like OD,etc),and 1 for lead effects(like Dist,OD,Fuzz,etc).If only using 1 delay then global na yung delay and connected after the switcher. first button is for lead/rhythm switching,and while on rhythm mode another button switch for clean and dirty rhythms(just like eric johnson switching setup).one box lang ito at may built-in noise gate.
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Post by: giftmones on May 12, 2013, 10:02:49 AM
Panu palabasin yung wood nung painted na guitar? After kasimnung paint meron pang glue kahirap tanggalin. Any suggestion kung panu yun matatanggal bukod sa pag sand nun?
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Post by: Chow23 on May 12, 2013, 11:23:45 AM
Footswitch for my cube 40xl (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/Pedalboard/0E3379CD-87B5-4252-B23E-CF372FAC390B-5786-000001B837BE1A13.jpg)
My ampstand (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/Pedalboard/DSC_2992.jpg) (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/Pedalboard/DSC_2991.jpg)
My diy vh1 paintjob using spray cans Black paint (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image018.jpg) Put some tapes for the stripes (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image0203.jpg) Then white paint (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image0291.jpg) Removing the tapes (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image0392.jpg) (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image024w.jpg) Finished (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/DSC_7184.jpg) (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/DSC_7193.jpg)
:)
astig ng bagong look ng gitara nio sir! galing!!! 8-)
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Post by: r_chino18 on May 12, 2013, 11:37:11 AM
Made this amp channel switcher for my Peavey Classic 30 a few years back..
astig ng bagong look ng gitara nio sir! galing!!! 8-)
Hehe thanks bro. I had fun doing it also
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Post by: r_chino18 on May 12, 2013, 11:51:29 AM
Had the chance to build a few cabs..
Cab # 1 (1x12 based on an Egnater Rebel 112 cab) (http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/297460_2190733728856_1940997164_n.jpg)
Cab # 2 (2x12 based on a Fender Bandmaster 212 cab) (http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/529050_3386301817311_1712023707_n.jpg)
Cab # 3 (2x12 based on a Fender Twin Reverb combo shell w/o the chassis mount) (http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/reichinopua/1974%20DSR/dsr2_zps4c36151d.jpg)
Cab # 4 (2x12 based on a Marshall Bluesbreaker 212 cab) (http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/reichinopua/2x12%20Bluesbreaker%20cab/DSC00656.jpg)
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Post by: r_chino18 on May 12, 2013, 11:53:53 AM
Also made 2 guitar racks which holds 5 guitars per rack. Both are fitted with casters for easier transportation.
Footswitch for my cube 40xl (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/Pedalboard/0E3379CD-87B5-4252-B23E-CF372FAC390B-5786-000001B837BE1A13.jpg)
My ampstand (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/Pedalboard/DSC_2992.jpg) (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/Pedalboard/DSC_2991.jpg)
My diy vh1 paintjob using spray cans Black paint (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image018.jpg) Put some tapes for the stripes (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image0203.jpg) Then white paint (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image0291.jpg) Removing the tapes (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image0392.jpg) (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/Image024w.jpg) Finished (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/DSC_7184.jpg) (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/mbsunga/VH1%20project/DSC_7193.jpg)
:)
nice van halen design :mrgreen:
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Post by: leonard on May 13, 2013, 11:35:50 PM
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Post by: peter.6strings on May 19, 2013, 05:23:31 PM
My Homemade EVH inspired Pedalboard. marami kasing pakalat-kalat na kahoy sa bahay sayang naman kung hindi naman ito gagamitin at mabubulok lng ito. :-D
Marami yun metallic enclosure kasing laki ng casing ng behringer PH9. Sakto sa may business ng mga DIY peds. Hahalungkatin mo nga lang sa classifieds <_<
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Post by: ayussh on May 29, 2013, 01:10:12 PM
eto po gawa ko controller sa guitar rig baka po gusto nyo din pagawa. baka lang po
eto vids:http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Z8QQiW472GU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Z8QQiW472GU)
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Post by: giftmones on May 29, 2013, 05:40:16 PM
^ ayus yan ah
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Post by: dharzfreeman on May 29, 2013, 07:06:29 PM
^^ :-o aush nga yan... kasama na yun software sa DIY controller sir?
:-)
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Post by: ayussh on May 29, 2013, 07:08:20 PM
yes sir kasama na po lahat
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Post by: ayussh on May 29, 2013, 07:17:44 PM
one to sawa sa effects sir dahil software driven po sya. assignable po lahat ng switch kaya full control po sya
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Post by: giftmones on June 01, 2013, 10:22:42 AM
How can i get rid dun sa sealer ng guitar? Bukod sa pag gamit ng heat gun wala ako nun. Haha. I'm having a hard time removing that. Tnry ko na paint striper ayaw pa din. :-(
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Post by: Gunslinger on June 03, 2013, 11:57:43 AM
How can i get rid dun sa sealer ng guitar? Bukod sa pag gamit ng heat gun wala ako nun. Haha. I'm having a hard time removing that. Tnry ko na paint striper ayaw pa din. :-(
You wanna remove the sanding sealer? Dry sand mo with 60-grit. Saglit lang yan.
Guys, question. Do you know any DIY sanding block na curved? Para sa side sana ng body ng guitar ala strat. Baka magmukang RG yung body if I used a flat sanding block.
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Post by: tonwins11 on June 03, 2013, 12:50:21 PM
Guys, question. Do you know any DIY sanding block na curved? Para sa side sana ng body ng guitar ala strat. Baka magmukang RG yung body if I used a flat sanding block.
Our local luthier uses the blade of the cutter and just scrape it off. Then finish it off with a sandpaper...
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Post by: Gunslinger on June 03, 2013, 03:54:03 PM
You wanna remove the sanding sealer? Dry sand mo with 60-grit. Saglit lang yan.
Guys, question. Do you know any DIY sanding block na curved? Para sa side sana ng body ng guitar ala strat. Baka magmukang RG yung body if I used a flat sanding block.
wala ako machine sir nanpangbdry sand din.:( any chemicals na pwede?
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Post by: Gunslinger on June 03, 2013, 10:51:02 PM
QUESTION: When changing power tubes in an amp, kailan dapat at hindi dapat mag-bias?
FOLLOWUP QUESTION: Kung hindi marunong mag-bias, dapat ba aralin o ipagawa nalang kay mang raul?
May mga amps na hindi na kailangan i-adjust ang bias ng power section... meron ding amps na kailangan ibias kahit matched pair or quad ang ipapalit..
As for bias, the best pa rin kung aalamin niyo yung technical aspect ng amp para kaya niyo itroubleshoot pag nagloko.. Iba-iba rin ang style ng pagbias eh..
Meron yung ginagamitan ng multimeter, meron din yung hum bias.. alam ko si mang raul, hum bias ang ginagawa sa mga vintage na fender..
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Post by: giftmones on June 13, 2013, 09:59:14 PM
You wanna remove the sanding sealer? Dry sand mo with 60-grit. Saglit lang yan.
In my experience, hindi saglit yan. Hahaha! Some guitars have 1-1.5mm thick sealers! X-(
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Guys, question. Do you know any DIY sanding block na curved? Para sa side sana ng body ng guitar ala strat. Baka magmukang RG yung body if I used a flat sanding block.
May mga amps na hindi na kailangan i-adjust ang bias ng power section... meron ding amps na kailangan ibias kahit matched pair or quad ang ipapalit..
As for bias, the best pa rin kung aalamin niyo yung technical aspect ng amp para kaya niyo itroubleshoot pag nagloko.. Iba-iba rin ang style ng pagbias eh..
Meron yung ginagamitan ng multimeter, meron din yung hum bias.. alam ko si mang raul, hum bias ang ginagawa sa mga vintage na fender..
Thanks, I guess kailangan ko rin matutunan ito sooner or later (even though I don't know anything about electronics).
Anyway, I've already downloaded Electric Guitar Amp Handbook by John Darr *hingang malalim*.
Anyone who wants a copy of the PDF version, just let me know. :)
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Post by: kym005 on June 17, 2013, 10:27:33 AM
In. Sarap magbasa. :)
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Post by: mawts_gwaps on July 01, 2013, 10:00:15 PM
So I tried putting a 12ax7 to my Phase Inverter slot to get more gain / earlier breakup (one of the more popular mods on fender amps). The sound came out horrible when I cranked the amp above 7, it was harsh and shrilly. So i put back the stock 12at7 and the amp pretty much went back to its stock sound.
Now, when I pulled out the 12ax7, it had a small burnt spot but i can't remember if it had this before i put it there or if i inflicted this..Can anybody tell me if i busted this tube? Or it was busted to begin with? Or is this a normal thing?
(http://i.imgur.com/RE6Wx2q.jpg)
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Post by: dennis22opina on September 09, 2013, 04:43:31 PM
Question: In making a Channel selector footswitch for a 2 channel amp, anu kelangan na switch? SPDT or SPST?
TIA.. :)
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Post by: r_chino18 on September 09, 2013, 05:00:13 PM
I see.. Yup, SPDT.. You can wire it with a LED indicator (w/ 9V battery clip inside or DC jack if the amp cannot provide enough voltage to power the LED).. :-)
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Post by: dennis22opina on September 10, 2013, 08:53:49 AM
I see.. Yup, SPDT.. You can wire it with a LED indicator (w/ 9V battery clip inside or DC jack if the amp cannot provide enough voltage to power the LED).. :-)
Thanks sir Chino.. :-)
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Post by: dharzfreeman on September 16, 2013, 10:35:14 AM
Ask lang po mga sir :-\ San pwede mag pa set-up ng pick up? Saka magkano ang fee?
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Post by: voodoo on September 16, 2013, 12:07:54 PM
by default these 2 tubes are interchangable. the burn marks might be a big contributor to the "harsh and shrill" sound you got so with that being said you might have gotten a bad tube to begin with.. although im also not disregarding other factors that could cause such burn marks since i do not know the exact type of amp your using...
So I tried putting a 12ax7 to my Phase Inverter slot to get more gain / earlier breakup (one of the more popular mods on fender amps). The sound came out horrible when I cranked the amp above 7, it was harsh and shrilly. So i put back the stock 12at7 and the amp pretty much went back to its stock sound.
Now, when I pulled out the 12ax7, it had a small burnt spot but i can't remember if it had this before i put it there or if i inflicted this..Can anybody tell me if i busted this tube? Or it was busted to begin with? Or is this a normal thing?
(http://i.imgur.com/RE6Wx2q.jpg)
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Post by: free2rock on November 07, 2013, 10:57:26 PM
Ah dito pala. Nai-post ko sa DIY circuits kemerlu.
I used 40 AWG magnetic wire, so the DC is just at 2.59 ohms. Used some Neodymium magnets to charge the poles. Winding the neck pickup as we speak. :)
I didn't count how many winds I made because the goal was to learn how to properly assemble a pickup.
Now if only I had a tele... :lol:
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Post by: shred8693 on November 08, 2013, 04:17:26 PM
ano po ba ang magandang pang sapin sa solder part ng PCB?
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Post by: albumin on November 24, 2013, 11:08:44 PM
Papi, tanong lang. I dunno kung tama yung ginawa ko na pagsosolder lalo na dun sa may pickup selector. I tried to follow the 50s style wiring. Pero feel ko may mali sa ginawa ko eh. Di ko kasi matest yung gawa ko kasi wala akong amp ngayon. Nasa ibang bahay ako at naiwan yung amp ko sa bahay talaga namin..
here's the pic. (https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q75/s720x720/1463180_10201977194844344_2032270519_n.jpg)
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Post by: yekoz on November 25, 2013, 05:14:04 PM
ano po ba ang magandang pang sapin sa solder part ng PCB?
So far ang nakikita ko is plastic or paper
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Post by: dharzfreeman on December 01, 2013, 09:52:25 AM
Ask lang mga sir.. may gumawa na ba dito ng transparent na pedal board / flight case using poly carbonate, pvc sheet, and equivalent?
Id prefer D.I.Y. flight case para lang mag kasya ang 15 pedals and wah... Im thinking na transparent na rin ^-^
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Post by: thuzkee02 on December 05, 2013, 03:04:23 PM
I've just recently bought a Washburn Mercury Series na guitar... for a low price kasi sira na ung wirings nya :-D . But all the Pick-Ups are stock Washburns... H-S-S configuration. 5-way switch. Try ko siya i-restore... hihihi... Excited dahil may project guitar na ako...
Tulungan po niyo ako, ha? :wave: :wave: :wave:
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Post by: Jnsk on December 07, 2013, 03:51:08 PM
Mga ser, mas okay ba gumawa ng diy flight case ng pedal board kesa bumili? I have zero experience in building stuff like those, pero mas okay kaya yung pag aralan ko na lang kung pano? A few months ago bumili ako ng flight case doon sa classifieds.. After ilang weeks may natatanggal na na screw tapos yung part sa hinge parang nasira.
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Post by: dharzfreeman on December 08, 2013, 06:15:49 AM
Mga ser, mas okay ba gumawa ng diy flight case ng pedal board kesa bumili? I have zero experience in building stuff like those, pero mas okay kaya yung pag aralan ko na lang kung pano? A few months ago bumili ako ng flight case doon sa classifieds.. After ilang weeks may natatanggal na na screw tapos yung part sa hinge parang nasira.
Yan din experience ko bro..
Kaya ko binenta yun surelock ko dati, dahil di magkakasya mga boss pedals ko magdadagdag pa ako ng zoom. Yun pinaka-malaki sa bilihan which will cost 4K+ minimum di rin magkakasya mga pedals kaya naiisip ko mag D.I.Y. para makatipid... nag canvass ako ng poly carbonate
para transparent na.. makikita na kung may nawawala sa board after ng gig :-D It cost 1.8k wala pa yun mga hinges, angle bar for sidings. mag canvass na rin ako mamaya sa work shop kung magkano mag pa rivet
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Post by: argentum on December 29, 2013, 12:47:44 AM
So, after ten years I got the itch to play guitar again, I picked up a vintage Morris MD-502 dreadnought in pcpark Makati square and played a couple of familiar tunes. It called to me, it was like my hands were measured for the dimensions when they made this guitar's neck, it just felt so nice to play it. I felt like I had owned it before in another time haha.. :) I then proceeded to check the body, neck, frets, machine heads and everything in between, a fair assessment would be 91% mint condition, there was only a total of 6 dings on the body and they were something I could fix myself. The finish was unbelievably shiny and mint for a guitar of this age. It had a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides and sported a nato neck. Really didn't need much convincing at that point haha.. And so, the guitarist and DIY'er in me opened the wallet and forked over a fair amount for this lovely vintage guitar.
And then the DIY story begins! :-D
I decided to update this baby just because she felt so special to me. I had never done any previous modification or repair work on guitars but I'm an avid DIY hobbyist with years of experience in building. Plus it doesn't hurt to come from Don Bosco Makati where music and technical training are a part of the everyday scene, except that my shop was Industrial Drafting hahaha!!! But really, the education and technical training from that school is still something that I apply everyday. Really great! Here we go!
Adding a pickup:
Firstly, I looked up some info on acoustic pickups and found some interesting reads on both piezo and magnetic types. I spent a lot of enjoyable hours on youtube watching demos for both. I finally decided to go with internal mounted piezo pickups because I like the vibration activated concept, seemed appropriate for an acoustic guitar, and it was mounted and hidden away underneath the soundboard away from view.
I did my homework on the simple construction concept of piezo pickups and also found nice examples online (youtube is a very good source). Piezos are fairly easy to work with, you just have to be careful when soldering the white side because it burns easily. You'll find them locally and very nicely priced and available at Deeco Quiapo, 3rd floor, ask for transducers.
I have built a lot of cables for my other hobby which is hifi audio and chose to use, based on experience, 100% double shielded, fpe insulated, very low capacitance and high bandwidth belden brilliance series, small gauge solid core coaxial cable to wire it up.
And finally, I sourced out a nicely priced and attractive, modern-looking, very shiny endpin jack locally from guitar salon, great guys there and nice selection of DIY parts! :)
Here's what my piezo pickup looks like fully assembled:
Second on my list was to upgrade these two parts, the saddle and the nut. I read that these two components contribute significantly to a guitar's overall tone signature and performance.
I can attest to that claim. Upgrading these two parts brought forth so much richness to the tone, beautiful harmonics, overlapping textures and so much more sustain and openness to the sound.
My cousins and some friends who heard this guitar before the mods were so pleasantly surprised at the change, they said it was like unwrapping the real tone of the guitar for the first time. I really have to agree with that, it really is a worthy and true upgrade wether you'd like to DIY it or have a luthier do it for you.
Now some pictures, a DIY nut and saddle isn't an easy project, and that's the truth.. But I've been DIY'ing stuff from cars to cues and almost everything in between. I love doing it! And this was a worthy challenge haha!!:
The old nut was made of bone, previous owner must have upgraded this long ago, oh well time to let the old dog get the bone (nut) :-D:
I chose to use G10, I make a lot of knife scales for a client so I had these. They are, without a doubt, one of the best modern-day synthetics that have a multitude of applications for anything and everything. They possess superb vibration transfer properties so I thought it would be perfect to try out, but it is not a material that's easy to cut and tool. Fair warning, it'll kill your files and sanding discs fairly quick when you work with it as much as I do. The masochist/guitarist builder in me says...Perfect! :lol:
Moving on to the saddle, the stock saddle was just a cheap strip of soft plastic, really bad. Here, I've cut out a similarly dimensioned blank from the same G10 material of the nut:
I used some small files and sandpaper to shape the saddle. When I finished making everything I strung up the guitar, pulled out my chromatic tuner and did the compensation on the saddle. Here's the new saddle:
Nice and snug fit, strung up. I also changed to black colored d'andrea bridge pins to highlight the orange saddle, the original cream colored bridge pins clashed with it. I might upgrade these to brass or carbon fiber rods when I find the time to make them. But I'm happy for now.
The original black pickguard looked old and dated, I wanted to change the asthetics to give this guitar a more modern look. I chose to use a semi-transparent sheet of polyethylene so that it also hid the discoloration of the finish left by the old pickguard, but would still be transparent enough to put the rosette into full view, I like that:
The guitar sounds so nice and alive now! I can play it straight as an acoustic or plug it into an equalizer and amplifier combo and have even more fun with friends! I love the subtle but noticeable facelift and so does everyone else who's seen and played it Enjoy the pics. Happy building! -Les
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Post by: argentum on January 01, 2014, 02:22:51 PM
Happy New Year! Here's my latest guitar mod, a DIY aftermarket soundport! Just the thing to get the creative juices flowing and to start a new year, right? :)
A lot of nice custom guitars have this feature built in as an option, I found it looked odd at first glance but nonetheless interesting enough to warrant further investigation. There are so many opinions as to the hows and whys of multi ported guitars. A lot of pros, some cons, and a lot of "how does it sound?" queries. I'm not into flagging people to one side of the fence, so I'm just gonna best describe the personal experience for me and show you some pics along the way. :)
Here is the guitar, my vintage Morris MD-502 dreadnought with the side port installed:
How does it sound at the player's position unplugged?
Here is my best answer:
I can hear the instrument better from my perspective. There is a definite increase in the dispersion pattern of the guitar's sound as I play it, I can hear the played notes better than before, and grasp their decay length more than having no side port. The added sonic and acoustic information benefit from the side port has introduced me into a much more relaxed playing situation. My timing is now much better while playing.
Sound volume is perceivably increased also, but the dispersion effect is more useful than the volume increase IMHO.
I now have a better grasp of my guitar's sound. :-D
Another question:
How does it sound from the listener position?
Here is a polled answer from friends and family:
"It sounds better, not necessarily louder per se, but clearer and more pleasing to listen to."
I'd guess the increased radiation pattern created by the added port contributes to a more stable stereo image. :-D
My father was the late Maj. Lawrence S. Dulawan (Airforce), formerly of the country's elite Blue Diamonds aerobatic squad. They were the ones who did those spectacular aerial maneuvers during independence day celebrations in the 1960's-1970's. Their insignia was a "golden-winged, blue diamond" proudly located on the sides of the F-86 sabre jets that they piloted with pride.
I take my design inspiration from their proud name and sign. :)
Use small buff e.g. Dremel (without removing the strings and bridge) 8-)
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Post by: mother_earth! on January 19, 2014, 02:02:29 AM
Guys help..
After selling my MXR 10band EQ i realized na ang nipis ng tunog ng bridge humbucker ko and its too bright. Ano po ba nag pwedeng gawin aside from replacing the pickup para pakapalin yun tunog and mabawasan ng konti yung highs? The pickup that Im using is Entwistle HDN bridge....
Thank you in advance!
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Post by: free2rock on January 19, 2014, 08:07:28 AM
Is that supposed to be black? I've seen black chrome plating services if that's what you're looking for.
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Post by: shoegaze geezer on January 19, 2014, 10:44:34 AM
Nice thread.
Posted this in another thread. Just thought I might share it here also.
My Squier VM Jaguar has Microphonic Pickups...so it is D.I.Y. time.
1. Melting some Paraffin Wax (http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt62/noel2x/3_zps4d2b8358.jpg) (http://s598.photobucket.com/user/noel2x/media/3_zps4d2b8358.jpg.html)
2. Detaching the Pickups from the guitar (http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt62/noel2x/2_zps0b86e918.jpg) (http://s598.photobucket.com/user/noel2x/media/2_zps0b86e918.jpg.html)
3. Paraffin Wax fully melted and ready (http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt62/noel2x/4_zpsc0ea2d1f.jpg) (http://s598.photobucket.com/user/noel2x/media/4_zpsc0ea2d1f.jpg.html)
4. Getting ready to be Hanged and Dipped (http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt62/noel2x/5_zps592e66d3.jpg) (http://s598.photobucket.com/user/noel2x/media/5_zps592e66d3.jpg.html)
5. Wax Dipping Time (http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt62/noel2x/6_zps0efceeda.jpg) (http://s598.photobucket.com/user/noel2x/media/6_zps0efceeda.jpg.html)
6. Drying, Cleaning and Cooling Off (http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt62/noel2x/7_zps16ac3e96.jpg) (http://s598.photobucket.com/user/noel2x/media/7_zps16ac3e96.jpg.html)
After selling my MXR 10band EQ i realized na ang nipis ng tunog ng bridge humbucker ko and its too bright. Ano po ba nag pwedeng gawin aside from replacing the pickup para pakapalin yun tunog and mabawasan ng konti yung highs? The pickup that Im using is Entwistle HDN bridge....
Thank you in advance!
Try fuzz
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: Gunslinger on January 20, 2014, 07:34:43 PM
Is that supposed to be black? I've seen black chrome plating services if that's what you're looking for.
It's called Cosmo Black. It's like chrome, only darker. Check mo yung knob sa photo. Ganun yung color. Problem sa plating, kakapal yung bridge diba? Pati screw holes and string groove, madadamay.
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Post by: free2rock on January 20, 2014, 09:46:33 PM
Really? Natry mo na? How did it go and what toothpaste did you use?
Don't have power tools eh. I'll try to borrow one though. Pano yun, ano yung nasa dulo ng dremel?
It's called Cosmo Black. It's like chrome, only darker. Check mo yung knob sa photo. Ganun yung color. Problem sa plating, kakapal yung bridge diba? Pati screw holes and string groove, madadamay.
Black Chrome. Some gun shops have that service available. You can ask if they have sandblasting services. Not sure if that can be done with small parts :-P
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Post by: Gunslinger on January 21, 2014, 05:18:03 PM
Black Chrome. Some gun shops have that service available. You can ask if they have sandblasting services. Not sure if that can be done with small parts :-P
Hindi ba masstrip yung bridge pag nisandblast?
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Post by: free2rock on January 21, 2014, 11:32:57 PM
Posted this in another thread. Just thought I might share it here also.
My Squier VM Jaguar has Microphonic Pickups...so it is D.I.Y. time.
1. Melting some Paraffin Wax (http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt62/noel2x/3_zps4d2b8358.jpg) (http://s598.photobucket.com/user/noel2x/media/3_zps4d2b8358.jpg.html)
2. Detaching the Pickups from the guitar (http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt62/noel2x/2_zps0b86e918.jpg) (http://s598.photobucket.com/user/noel2x/media/2_zps0b86e918.jpg.html)
3. Paraffin Wax fully melted and ready (http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt62/noel2x/4_zpsc0ea2d1f.jpg) (http://s598.photobucket.com/user/noel2x/media/4_zpsc0ea2d1f.jpg.html)
4. Getting ready to be Hanged and Dipped (http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt62/noel2x/5_zps592e66d3.jpg) (http://s598.photobucket.com/user/noel2x/media/5_zps592e66d3.jpg.html)
5. Wax Dipping Time (http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt62/noel2x/6_zps0efceeda.jpg) (http://s598.photobucket.com/user/noel2x/media/6_zps0efceeda.jpg.html)
6. Drying, Cleaning and Cooling Off (http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt62/noel2x/7_zps16ac3e96.jpg) (http://s598.photobucket.com/user/noel2x/media/7_zps16ac3e96.jpg.html)
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Post by: j-sonic on February 03, 2014, 09:38:34 AM
very nice! :)
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Post by: judas.cradle on July 29, 2014, 06:14:24 PM
goodDay boss, ask ko lang how to install a TrussRod sa Neck ng Generic Strat ko? wla kase syang TrussRod e. mas mura ba qng bibili nlng ako ng neck o bili ako trusRod tapos iInstall ko nlng? salamat. :)
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Post by: mbsunga on July 29, 2014, 07:51:51 PM
goodDay boss, ask ko lang how to install a TrussRod sa Neck ng Generic Strat ko? wla kase syang TrussRod e. mas mura ba qng bibili nlng ako ng neck o bili ako trusRod tapos iInstall ko nlng? salamat. :)
Bro sure ka ba talaga na walang truss d. Baka 62 strat yan baka nasaevk plate yung adjustment..imposibleng walang trussrod yan bro r
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Post by: kellinquinn on August 18, 2014, 01:29:17 AM
ano ba ang magandang wood glue na pang dikit sa neck ng gitara
katulad nyan yung wasak ng neck :-(
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Post by: siore on January 17, 2015, 06:23:08 PM
Notes: 1) WD-40 muna, at full strength, for 30mins. Then I mixed in the lemon oil. 2) After 1 hr total, I used a toothbrush, plain green scouring pad, and 1000 grit sandpaper, in that order, to get the stubborn spots. 3) A small spoon works well to remove saddles on a tune-a-matic bridge. Also used same spoon to re-seat the saddles. Remove wire first. 4) Give everything a clean wipedown before re-assembling.
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Post by: KennyKen on January 17, 2015, 07:03:14 PM
^Isn't WD-40 BAD for chrome plated metals?
I notice sa mga nilalagyan ko ng WD 40 mukhang corrosive sa mga chrome-plated materials.....brass is ok though.
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Post by: siore on January 17, 2015, 08:32:55 PM
I didn't let it soak for too long in WD. Lemon oil was also used. It has its uses, but if you're averse to it, just any mineral oil bath will do. :-) It might be you applied WD-40 and didn't wash/wipe it off.
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Post by: r_chino18 on January 17, 2015, 08:43:58 PM
Siore, I'm digging the brushed metal look after. :wave:
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Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on January 26, 2015, 11:14:41 AM
mga DIY Friends, question lang sana...
How do I shrink some shrink tubes for my wires kung wala akong heat gun? :( planning to make DC Cables pero gusto ko sanang malagyan ng shrink wrap :(
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Post by: r_chino18 on January 26, 2015, 11:21:44 AM
Idikit mo sa body (hindi sa tip) ng soldering iron for a short time until it shrinks. Di naman yan natutunaw basta-basta. :)
thanks ng marami paps chinooo! labuu porever!
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Post by: Jellybean on February 21, 2018, 06:42:23 PM
DIY refret...planning to refret my CV 60s Strat with stainless steel frets myself, any advice on Do's and Don'ts? I have been researching on this including watching Youtube videos but I'd appreciate your inputs based on first hand experience.
P.S. Do you recommend any specific brand of frets? tools you used? tips and tricks?
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Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on February 22, 2018, 10:10:21 AM
DIY refret...planning to refret my CV 60s Strat with stainless steel frets myself, any advice on Do's and Don'ts? I have been researching on this including watching Youtube videos but I'd appreciate your inputs based on first hand experience.
P.S. Do you recommend any specific brand of frets? tools you used? tips and tricks?
I really wouldn't experiment on a brand name guitar for my first run. suggest you practice first on a beater/el cheapo guitar to get the knack of it. Fret work is no walk in the park.
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Post by: Jellybean on February 22, 2018, 06:21:08 PM
I really wouldn't experiment on a brand name guitar for my first run. suggest you practice first on a beater/el cheapo guitar to get the knack of it. Fret work is no walk in the park.
Maybe I should buy one of those cheap Chinese necks then experiment on it. thanks!
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Post by: r_chino18 on February 22, 2018, 10:57:04 PM
I really wouldn't experiment on a brand name guitar for my first run. suggest you practice first on a beater/el cheapo guitar to get the knack of it. Fret work is no walk in the park.
Moreso with stainless steel! :lol:
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Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on February 23, 2018, 10:15:23 AM
Title: Re: DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here
Post by: zinitsi on March 04, 2018, 10:40:43 PM
hi, patulong lang po, bali nag diy po ako sa wiring ng ibanez s570b ko po. pinagawa ko po kasi na push pull yun dati, kaso mejo maingay sya may hum, so ang ginawa ko pinalitan ko nalang lahat ng pots cap at pickup selector. dimarzio na lahat but stock pickups. inf1 and 2. ok naman na sya. kaso ang nangyari yung position 4 mejo humina, parang puro treble. para syang naka equalizer na treble lang. all the positions are working fine except sa 4. mejo nagdrop yung bass, masyadong matreble po. parang yung tunog ni john scofield kapag gumagamit ng equalizer. actually gusto ko sya. pero gusto ko lang din matutunan kung ano ba yung tamang wiring. ano kaya possible cause nun? inadjust ko na pickup height ganun pa din. iba talaga sya eh. yung pickup selector ko pala po yung dimarzio na 5 way na parang natural sa fender strat na ginagamit po.
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Post by: r_chino18 on March 05, 2018, 09:44:57 AM
hi, patulong lang po, bali nag diy po ako sa wiring ng ibanez s570b ko po. pinagawa ko po kasi na push pull yun dati, kaso mejo maingay sya may hum, so ang ginawa ko pinalitan ko nalang lahat ng pots cap at pickup selector. dimarzio na lahat but stock pickups. inf1 and 2. ok naman na sya. kaso ang nangyari yung position 4 mejo humina, parang puro treble. para syang naka equalizer na treble lang. all the positions are working fine except sa 4. mejo nagdrop yung bass, masyadong matreble po. parang yung tunog ni john scofield kapag gumagamit ng equalizer. actually gusto ko sya. pero gusto ko lang din matutunan kung ano ba yung tamang wiring. ano kaya possible cause nun? inadjust ko na pickup height ganun pa din. iba talaga sya eh. yung pickup selector ko pala po yung dimarzio na 5 way na parang natural sa fender strat na ginagamit po.
Post a pic of your current wiring po.
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Post by: zinitsi on March 05, 2018, 02:27:11 PM
mejo magulo yung pagkasolder ko po eh. pero eto po ginawa ko. may 4 wires yung HB tapos 2 wires ang single coil. yung HB 4 wires red, black white, blue and bare tapos yung single coil white and black lang po. so ang ginawa ko po yung red ng both humbuckers papunta sa switch, tapos yung black and white wala ko pinaglagyan. tapos yung blue and bare sa ground ng volume pot. may sinasabi na reverse polarity siguro mali na red ang ginamit ko sa bridge pickup. sabi kasi reverse daw polarity sa inf 1 and 2. im not sure
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Post by: r_chino18 on March 05, 2018, 04:05:41 PM
mejo magulo yung pagkasolder ko po eh. pero eto po ginawa ko. may 4 wires yung HB tapos 2 wires ang single coil. yung HB 4 wires red, black white, blue and bare tapos yung single coil white and black lang po. so ang ginawa ko po yung red ng both humbuckers papunta sa switch, tapos yung black and white wala ko pinaglagyan. tapos yung blue and bare sa ground ng volume pot. may sinasabi na reverse polarity siguro mali na red ang ginamit ko sa bridge pickup. sabi kasi reverse daw polarity sa inf 1 and 2. im not sure
Okay gets. Yung position 4 niyo po ba ay middle single coil + bridge pickup?
Baka po out-of-phase yung nangyayari sa position na ito.. Subukan niyo lang po na pagpalitin yung blue and red wires nung bridge pickup. Bale red and bare sa ground, tapos blue sa switch..
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Post by: zinitsi on March 06, 2018, 05:58:46 AM
got it sir. naging ok sya. binaligtad ko nalang po muna yung polarity gaya nung sabi nyo. pero may isa pa ko concern po. 1st and 5th position tahimik kasi humbucker gamit. pero pag naka2nd, 3rd and 4th, umiingay sya pag mejo mabigat distortion pero pag crunch ok lang. diba dapat sa 3rd lang maingay bakit kaya yung 2nd and 4th ganun din? salamat po sir r_chino18
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Post by: r_chino18 on March 06, 2018, 08:41:39 AM
got it sir. naging ok sya. binaligtad ko nalang po muna yung polarity gaya nung sabi nyo. pero may isa pa ko concern po. 1st and 5th position tahimik kasi humbucker gamit. pero pag naka2nd, 3rd and 4th, umiingay sya pag mejo mabigat distortion pero pag crunch ok lang. diba dapat sa 3rd lang maingay bakit kaya yung 2nd and 4th ganun din? salamat po sir r_chino18
Most probably po yung middle single coil niyo is not "reverse-wound, reverse-polarity" (RWRP) kaya kahit magkasama sa positions 2 and 4 with the single coil mode nung humbucker, ay hindi sya hum-cancelling.
Meron kasing mga middle single coil pickup na RWRP talaga para maging hum cancelling pag kasabay ng single coil na neck and bridge.
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Post by: titser_marco on March 06, 2018, 12:51:40 PM
Anyone here who can mod my Ethos Overdrive pre amp to have an effects loop? The reason I want this is that I want to route my mod/delay/verb effects BEFORE it hits the final buffer going into the output jack. That way, I would have the effected signal in both the non-speaker sim and speaker sim out of the Ethos.
I've given up on Custom Tones because the team hasn't been responsive to my queries around this.
Here's a block diagram of the Ethos and I want the effects send/return tap just before the triangle leading to the output jack and after the active/bypass switch:
Anyone here who can mod my Ethos Overdrive pre amp to have an effects loop? The reason I want this is that I want to route my mod/delay/verb effects BEFORE it hits the final buffer going into the output jack. That way, I would have the effected signal in both the non-speaker sim and speaker sim out of the Ethos.
I've given up on Custom Tones because the team hasn't been responsive to my queries around this.
Here's a block diagram of the Ethos and I want the effects send/return tap just before the triangle leading to the output jack and after the active/bypass switch:
Anyone here who can mod my Ethos Overdrive pre amp to have an effects loop? The reason I want this is that I want to route my mod/delay/verb effects BEFORE it hits the final buffer going into the output jack. That way, I would have the effected signal in both the non-speaker sim and speaker sim out of the Ethos.
I've given up on Custom Tones because the team hasn't been responsive to my queries around this.
Here's a block diagram of the Ethos and I want the effects send/return tap just before the triangle leading to the output jack and after the active/bypass switch:
Update: Here's how I imagine the mod to be done. Notes:
- FX Send: It needs to come after the active/bypass switch so that the send jack still has a buffered signal when bypassed, and has the clean/OD signal when the pedal is activated. If I am not mistaken the triangles here represent a buffer circuit (Ethos OD is not true bypass).
- FX Return: It needs to come before the output buffer that goes into the non-speaker sim out. By doing this, I am going to get the effected signal (Mod, Delay, Verb ,etc) in the loop into both the non-speaker sim and cab sim out since the cab sim out has a tap after the output buffer.
- It needs to use switching jacks so it'll work without a jack plugged in either send or return.
Help!
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Post by: zinitsi on March 07, 2018, 03:15:00 AM
Most probably po yung middle single coil niyo is not "reverse-wound, reverse-polarity" (RWRP) kaya kahit magkasama sa positions 2 and 4 with the single coil mode nung humbucker, ay hindi sya hum-cancelling.
Meron kasing mga middle single coil pickup na RWRP talaga para maging hum cancelling pag kasabay ng single coil na neck and bridge.
wow salamat sir, salamat ng madami po. now i have to research about that reverse wound or polarity thing. madali po ba gawin? maraming salamat po talaga.
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Post by: r_chino18 on March 07, 2018, 07:51:17 AM
wow salamat sir, salamat ng madami po. now i have to research about that reverse wound or polarity thing. madali po ba gawin? maraming salamat po talaga.
Hindi sya simple po sir. As far as I know, kung gusto niyo po gawin RWRP yung single coil niyo, kailangan sya irewind.
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Post by: zinitsi on March 07, 2018, 01:26:39 PM