Hi all!! Back again for another fun build!
Since my last build thread , I have made alot of new friends all around the world! This is what this site is all about!! It can't get any better then here!. I am a member on other sites but this site is my HOME!! The best!! I have learned alot of new "stuff" , and hope that I have contributed some "stuff" also! Now, let us all step out of the "circle" and get on with the build!
This will be a multi build thread made popular by sparkely Steve ( aka..Buckocaster). It will be a broadcaster build in the traditional sense, also a 60s' verneer neck complete with pearloid markers and maple cap neck thrown in. (I would like to replace some purchased necks with ones that I built myself).
The wood for this build came mostly from my good friend Dwight (aka Superc_1) who I met here. Dwight lives in Arkansas. He aquires some mighty fine wood! He is a great builder also! Some great mandolins and teles!
The inspiration for the truss rod anchor came from Jack (aka jwells393) He sent me a picture of a truss rod anchor which I used to make mine for the broadcaster neck. I altered it abit. I'll explain as we go along.
I will be winding the pickups for this the same way the broadcasters of the 50s were done. 43 guage wire for both the bridge and neck pickups.
Electronics will be the "Blend" control.
Tuners will be Kluson single line. I am also machining the jack cup! Should be fun!