FrankAtari

Welcome to the forum !

11 hours ago, ezbass said:

 

 

Thread and pics are coming   that was just a teaser 

4 hours ago, ibanezImy said:

Hey Frank How are you doing buddy.. That's true i suppose, it sometimes feels like sending out an SOS in the middle of space where no one can reach you lol.. I just happen to live in a dead town aha. I've tried calling guitar centers and schools but they get the impression im just cold calling.

Fine thanks, buddy. I totally get where you're coming from because I live in a ghost town too. I told you I was trying to move etc...

Now you have to go to the school in person, it is very important, because apart from the formal education you may get, you want to see if you like the environment, because at the end of the day, you're going there to socialize and meet other people. If they teach many instruments, so much the better.

If the school is not right next door, a little bit of travel won't harm you.

Keep me posted.

ps I bought a new guitar

People on a forum are scattered all over the country and even farther away. I myself would like to practice with you or gather with other people but I am nowhere near your area. Too bad.

The best advice I can offer is to look for some kind of music school near you (not private lessons) where you'll find like-minded people and be able to have a group sooner or later.

Hope this helps.

Keep rocking!

I love it when a plan comes together !

4 hours ago, Dad3353 said:

Fret spacing can be established quite easily, using a well-known formula (scale length divided by 17.817...); it's the same formula for basses, guitars, mandolins etc. Here's an easy-to-read page explaining in more detail. It's fastidious (the jig makes it easier, of course...), but it's not complicated to calculate. Cutting accurately is another subject, though..! 

 

Calculating fret distances...

I'd rather go for the jig, why should anyone get involved with maths?

39 minutes ago, Frank Blank said:

Hi. I am getting this message...

 

 

...on an advert I've just placed in Effects For Sale, only seems to work in the default theme?

I couldn't open the thread either.

I'm amazed by your skills, you're going the full monty... usually people buy the neck and build the rest. How can you get the right distance between the frets (as shown in the pics above)? 

OMG did you dismantle your washing machine for this project?! 

Good luck, judging from the silhouette it looks pretty cool to me.

But still I don't get how it will work...

will you wash your socks in your guitar

or your machine will spin in Eminor?

Good luck with your action pal and all the best

I am totally sold man, I love this guitar. Unfortunately I am in the market for a strat (copy) at the moment and also I prefer the sleek neck and sound of the electric guitar. Saying that, this silent Yamaha keeps coming back to my attention. Who knows... good luck by the way.

5 minutes ago, ezbass said:

It’s doubtful that you could do cheaper for the same level of components

Yeah I had a feeling that would be the case. Any suggestions for a pre-wired pickguard?

I am tempted to go for the Custom Shop Fat 50's but you'll never know what you get until you try. They Fat 50's sound bright and cheerful, but again, who knows...

Hi there wonderful people,

as some of you may know, I am going to get a new guitar. And I would like to upgrade the electronics from day one. Guitar is a Stratocaster copy and I want 3 single coils in it. Actually in the end it is gonna be a partcaster, because I am getting a Harley Benton guitar with the view of upgrading what is necessary etc. 

How do I put together a custom pickguard? Where do I buy switches, pots, wires, the pickups themself, etc. Is all of this available on Thomann?

I also saw they sell pre wired Custom Shop fender pickguards (eg fat 50's pickups) for 250 or something. Is it worth getting a pre-wired one or can I do better (and cheaper) on my own?

Thanks,

Frank

Hi guys,

thanks a lot for your answers, they were very useful indeed. Given budget restrictions and the fact I am kind of craving a Strat I am leaning towards...

Harley Benton ST62dlx - which should be 3.5 kg

https://www.thomann.de/intl/harley_benton_st_62dlx_vw_vintage_series.htm

and then being as foolish as I am I will change the pickups and install Fender 50s custom shop pre-wired

Any comment on HB? Does it make sense to you guys?

4 hours ago, Crusoe said:

Nobody else can get a word in edgeways! 

Yeah I should be banned from the forum !

Why not?

Hi everybody,

I have made my mind up and I want to get a new guitar. The most important quality, for me, at this stage, is the weight, because I have learnt from experience that practicing hurts my shoulders due to the weight of the guitar etc. I like headless guitars, but I can't buy yet into the proprietary hardware they use.

Ideally I am oriented towards a super light strat, that doesn't break the bank. Any suggestions? Is there any wood that is noticeably lighter than the others? They say American Basswood is light, is that true?

FYI

HB Travel St -------------------- 2.2 kg - 4.8 pounds

Ibanez Quest ------------------- 2.4 kg - 5.2 pounds

Brad Paisley Telecaster --------- 2.8 kg - 6.1 pounds

...

Some links...

https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_st_travel_candy_apple_red.htm

https://www.thomann.de/intl/harley_benton_st_62dlx_vw_vintage_series.htm?shp=eyJjb3VudHJ5IjoibXQiLCJjdXJyZW5jeSI6MiwibGFuZ3VhZ2UiOjJ9&reload=1

https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_brad_paisley_road_worn_tele.htm

Welcome to the forum! I'm sure you'll love it

8 hours ago, Crusoe said:

Welcome to the site. It can be a bit quiet...

Quiet? Are you joking, I am a chatterbox !

16 hours ago, Axe2Grind said:

 

16 hours ago, Axe2Grind said:

Hi all,

 

I've just signed up here and looking forward to contributing to this forum. I've been playing electric guitar on and off for a few years, also play keyboards too, just a bedroom hack, nothing serious.

I'm based in Essex, UK and can't believe I missed this forum lol, looks very cool. 

Well, welcome to the forum!

As mentioned by others, try to make sure your set up is good before you buy something useless. You need to test the guitar with fresh strings, and lubricate nut and string trees.

Also, if the guitar is new, there a possibility that the neck is adjusting to the new environment in your house.

If I were you, I would give the guitar a good month before modding it.

Hope this helps.

Hi Ryan,

welcome to the forum!

At the end of the day what you really need to learn guitar is motivation, a good guitar and a tuner. If you are smart enough and find good books you need no course, I promise. If I were you, I would keep the 1000$ with me as long as I could, for with time you'll learn what you need by yourself. Good luck and God bless you.

These things are sick, I love them. I saw them before but they're not exactly my cup of tea. Is anybody aware of something similar but meant for the electric guitar player? From a big brand like Yamaha or something?

9 hours ago, Frank Blank said:

I am very seriously thinking about purchasing a Yamaha SLG200NW. Does anyone have any experience with these or opinions on them?

 

Since it is Yamaha, in my opinion you can't go wrong. Watch a few reviews on Youtube to have an idea of how they work.

1 hour ago, ezbass said:

I returned from the Co-Op today with 4 bottles of beer, a 4 pack of cider, a large pizza and a bag of bombay mix. Release the inner student in halls!  

Ha ha so you see what I mean! And don't forget some summer movies with bouncing boobs