DIY Thread - post your guitar DIYs and ask your DIY questions here

[markcasq]

Yekoz, bro, sa mammoth electronics ko nabili, meron din sila iba ibang kulay.  Pero medyo madali din matanggal yung paint.  Pero oks na din.

[gandydancer123]

Nice!

Mark just saw an SG for trade sa Classifieds..baka pwede mo check out..

[free2rock]

Just checked my long overdue project for a mockup. Noticed that there was a slight upward bow even when the truss rod is loose.



Left it overnight to settle.

[jobo_ph]

Just checked my long overdue project for a mockup. Noticed that there was a slight upward bow even when the truss rod is loose.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k299/sa_karinka/Wood%20Stuff/SAM_0556.jpg

Left it overnight to settle.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k299/sa_karinka/Wood%20Stuff/SAM_0555.jpg

Kudos, dre! Maybe some day, I will attempt to build an electric guitar

[reji05ramos]

Where can I buy a cheap but durable wah enclosure? I checked epektos but wala silang stock ng wah enclosures..

[markcasq]

Where can I buy a cheap but durable wah enclosure? I checked epektos but wala silang stock ng wah enclosures..

you can order wah enclosures mammothelectronics through our shippers.  http://www.mammothelectronics.com/4SWah-Enclosure-p/500-1008.htm

   Ruru guitar ba yan???  sakto sa PAMGS! 
Idol talaga kita Kevin!

[charles_1016]

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.

[reji05ramos]

you can order wah enclosures mammothelectronics through our shippers.  http://www.mammothelectronics.com/4SWah-Enclosure-p/500-1008.htm



   Ruru guitar ba yan???  sakto sa PAMGS! 
Idol talaga kita Kevin!

Thanks! Pero wala bang makukuhanan locally?

[free2rock]

  Ruru guitar ba yan???  sakto sa PAMGS! 
Idol talaga kita Kevin!

Yamaha na ginawan ng surrogate body. Eto yung lumang body.

[jmwreck]

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

[Musikerochan]

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

[charles_1016]

Meron na bang nakakita ng ganito locally?

http://www.markertek.com/productImage/HI-RES/30-712.JPG

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..

Edit: What I have po is ung katulad sa epektos.

http://epektos.com/images/productimages/IMG_9911.jpg
http://epektos.com/images/productimages/IMG_9914.jpg

[Slowpoke]

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!

[Gunslinger]

Where to buy fine grade (#0000) steel wool? ACE, Handyman, True Value.. they don't have it.

[free2rock]

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!

[free2rock]

Where to buy fine grade (#0000) steel wool? ACE, Handyman, True Value.. they don't have it.

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.

[Slowpoke]

Much appreciation for your reply. Cheers!

[Slowpoke]

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.

[Gunslinger]

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.

[hydrohalogenation]

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

[Gunslinger]

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.

[r_chino18]

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.. 

[free2rock]

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.

[Slowpoke]

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. 

[Slowpoke]

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.