First build finished!

Ironwolf · May 4th, 2008, 09:13 PM

Well it's done, and to say the least, I'm pleased.

It finished up at 8.6 lbs, exactly the same as my Fender, but it doesn't feel as heavy for some reason. The effort I put into shielding it payed off big time; even with single coil pickups it's the quietest of my guitars by far. I highly recommend it to anyone who is displeased with hum.

Here are some relatively poor, due to low resolution, pictures.

Ironwolf · May 4th, 2008, 09:15 PM

And here are two more shots, again low res.

I think I'll aquire a few more tools then attempt a twelve string. A Rickencaster? A Telebacker? Hmmm.

Ironwolf · May 5th, 2008, 02:10 PM

Does any one know what size Allen wrench is used to adjust the bridge hight on the Bigsby bridge? If the unit came with a wrench I have misplaced it somewhere, and the sizes I have dont work. The 1/16'' is too large and the .050 is to small.

Norrin Radd · May 5th, 2008, 02:13 PM

Damn that looks good! Nice work, man.

ajgus · May 5th, 2008, 02:13 PM

Sorry, can't answer your question, but Ouch! Daddy Likey!

jwc5 · May 6th, 2008, 09:51 PM

Wow! That is one gorgeous looking piece man. Really nice work.....

cpeters01 · May 6th, 2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironwolf

Does any one know what size Allen wrench is used to adjust the bridge hight on the Bigsby bridge? If the unit came with a wrench I have misplaced it somewhere, and the sizes I have dont work. The 1/16'' is too large and the .050 is to small.

Probably metric, 2.5mm or so...

WisconsinStrings · May 7th, 2008, 12:02 AM

Really nice. I love the wood grain on the back.

Westerly Sunn · May 7th, 2008, 12:31 AM

Excellent work; looks great! How're ya' liking that Rockin' Jag bridge? I have a B5 Fender logo kit, but I was thinking about modifying a mustang bridge to fit to some fixed tunamatic type studs. Think it's worth it... for function or tone?

Ironwolf · May 9th, 2008, 01:57 PM

Can't say for sure, but it's possible. I like the way tunamatics are fitted on their studs.

May 4th, 2008, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ironwolf TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 52 Posts: 76	First build finished! Introducing the 'Caster SS Custom. Well it's done, and to say the least, I'm pleased. It finished up at 8.6 lbs, exactly the same as my Fender, but it doesn't feel as heavy for some reason. The effort I put into shielding it payed off big time; even with single coil pickups it's the quietest of my guitars by far. I highly recommend it to anyone who is displeased with hum. Here are some relatively poor, due to low resolution, pictures. __________________ Oderint Dum Metuant Last edited by Ironwolf : May 4th, 2008 at 11:07 PM.

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Ironwolf TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 52 Posts: 76	A couple more. And here are two more shots, again low res. I think I'll aquire a few more tools then attempt a twelve string. A Rickencaster? A Telebacker? Hmmm. __________________ Oderint Dum Metuant Last edited by Ironwolf : May 4th, 2008 at 09:45 PM. Reason: addition

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Ironwolf TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 52 Posts: 76	Does any one know what size Allen wrench is used to adjust the bridge hight on the Bigsby bridge? If the unit came with a wrench I have misplaced it somewhere, and the sizes I have dont work. The 1/16'' is too large and the .050 is to small. __________________ Oderint Dum Metuant

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ajgus Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 861	Sorry, can't answer your question, but Ouch! Daddy Likey! __________________ I am serious...& don't call me Shirley.

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Westerly Sunn Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S.E. North Carolina Posts: 390 2 Photos	Excellent work; looks great! How're ya' liking that Rockin' Jag bridge? I have a B5 Fender logo kit, but I was thinking about modifying a mustang bridge to fit to some fixed tunamatic type studs. Think it's worth it... for function or tone? __________________ My white hairs had you fooled, didn't they, son? Yes, Sir! Ha! Drive on!!!

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Norrin Radd TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Saint Paul Age: 41 Posts: 24	Damn that looks good! Nice work, man.

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jwc5 Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft. Worth Posts: 156	Wow! That is one gorgeous looking piece man. Really nice work.....

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WisconsinStrings Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arcadia, Wisconsin Age: 37 Posts: 595	Really nice. I love the wood grain on the back.

May 9th, 2008, 01:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ironwolf TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 52 Posts: 76	Can't say for sure, but it's possible. I like the way tunamatics are fitted on their studs. __________________ Oderint Dum Metuant