Old barnwood project - Page 3

Rich Rice · February 28th, 2008, 09:11 PM

More progress. New pics. Link in post above.

Rich Rice · March 5th, 2008, 08:19 PM

New pics posted today.

Link to thread

Rich Rice · March 8th, 2008, 02:42 AM

Figured I'd share them. Working on the finish now.

Fresh Link

keiths · March 8th, 2008, 10:39 AM

Rich, I followed the link. Very nice and I like the headstock shape!!

Rich Rice · March 8th, 2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keiths

Rich, I followed the link. Very nice and I like the headstock shape!!

Thanks! I'm liking these myself..

Pete Galati · March 9th, 2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Rice

Progress.. new pics

here.

Nice birdseye on that neck.

What're those Pigtail wrap bridges made of? Does he give you a choice?

Just kind of curious because I didn't like what switching from a zinc tailoiece to a Gotoh aluminum tailpiece did to the sound of my '82 LP.

I've heard good things about Pigtail hardware, but I'm a bit nervous about using aluminum right now.

Rich Rice · March 9th, 2008, 12:24 PM

The Pigtail is aluminum, just like the originals. I think there are all kinds of aluminum, and varying degrees of hardness. This appears to be a very high quality piece of hardware, and I have had aluminum wraparound bridges in the past which were excellent. The only thing I'm squeamish about is the price. Now that I've held it in hand, I think it is justified. We'll know about the tone very soon- I'm already thinking about buying one for a personal build.

Pete Galati · March 9th, 2008, 04:33 PM

I'll be interested to hear what you think of their tone. Anything lined up to use one on a solid body?

They aren't cheap, but TonePros has a wrap bridge that costs over $100!

I've been kicking around the idea of a used parts Tele, using mostly used parts. One of the parts I had in mind was a Jr. style compensated bridge from a '62 Epi Melody Maker. If I decide to go with a new one (shiny!) it'll only cost about $20. I kind of like the idea of a very solid bridge, even if it can't do perfect intonation.

Rich Rice · March 9th, 2008, 05:12 PM

Pete, my cost on this bridge was about $135. Figure $90 for the bridge + 36.50 for the studs & bushings, plus shipping.. It had better be great. It looks great, fits perfectly- I haven't yet played it.

Pete Galati · March 9th, 2008, 05:59 PM

Stewmac doesn't mention that what they sell doesn't include studs & bushings!

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,...nd_Bridge.html

That seems a bit odd. I'd be pissed if I ordered one expecting them to be included.

Rich Rice · March 9th, 2008, 06:07 PM

If you read their "Details" section, they specify Tone Pros studs, and stated that the studs aren't included. I didn't use Stew Mac anyhow, I called and talked directly with Steve Rowen, the guy who makes them. He's a good guy, and gave me all the information I asked for- and then some..

Pete Galati · March 9th, 2008, 06:27 PM

I usually try to avoid Stewmac. They've done stuff like sell me Tophat Tele switch knobs, that're made for their Japanese Tele switches, so they don't fit CRL or Oak switches.

I try to get things from Specialty Guitars if I can, and that kind of thing never happens.

I used to have the Pigtail homepage bookmarked.

Ahhh..... here it is (I think) http://www.pigtailmusic.com/

I had to search with "Pigtail Steve Rowen homepage"

Gotta add the secret words "Steve Rowen" to make it work.

Rich Rice · April 5th, 2008, 09:27 PM

I'll put up some pics and clips in the next couple of days. Turned out great!

Link here

Rich Rice · April 18th, 2008, 10:27 AM

Well.. After all the final tweaking- I finally did a video this morning. This is a rare bird. I'll post a link as soon as it gets uploaded- probably in a day or so. I'm very happy with the outcome of this project. It was a challenging build, interesting, and the final guitar is really something. Wow.

Rich Rice · April 18th, 2008, 08:34 PM

Here's the second vid.. the first one needs to be reduced in size. We'll get it working as soon as possible.

Be sure to listen with ear buds or a decent speaker system.. Laptop speakers kill the tone.

Nick JD · April 18th, 2008, 09:25 PM

Sounds wonderful. Those HB's don't need their other coils!

[I never thought I'd hear myself say that...]

What amp's that through?

Wild Rice Chris · April 18th, 2008, 09:29 PM

That's my '72 Deluxe Reverb with EV 12F speaker.

Dann-O · April 18th, 2008, 09:56 PM

Just a great thread Very nice to see someone who loves guitars like I do.

Buckocaster51 · April 18th, 2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Rice

I'll put up some pics and clips in the next couple of days. Turned out great!

Yes it did!

Thanks for sharing.

jimmybusk · April 19th, 2008, 10:43 AM

Nice guitar ..AMEN !!

February 28th, 2008, 09:11 PM	#81 (permalink)
Rich Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a dream world.. Just ask my wife. Age: 53 Posts: 2,501 11 Photos	More progress. New pics. Link in post above. __________________ Please visit my website! If you are driven to play, you will find a way.

March 5th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#82 (permalink)
Rich Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a dream world.. Just ask my wife. Age: 53 Posts: 2,501 11 Photos	New pics posted today. Link to thread __________________ Please visit my website! If you are driven to play, you will find a way. Last edited by Rich Rice : March 5th, 2008 at 08:32 PM. Reason: add pic

March 8th, 2008, 02:42 AM	#83 (permalink)
Rich Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a dream world.. Just ask my wife. Age: 53 Posts: 2,501 11 Photos	Bunch of new pics Figured I'd share them. Working on the finish now. Fresh Link __________________ Please visit my website! If you are driven to play, you will find a way.

March 9th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#87 (permalink)
Rich Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a dream world.. Just ask my wife. Age: 53 Posts: 2,501 11 Photos	The Pigtail is aluminum, just like the originals. I think there are all kinds of aluminum, and varying degrees of hardness. This appears to be a very high quality piece of hardware, and I have had aluminum wraparound bridges in the past which were excellent. The only thing I'm squeamish about is the price. Now that I've held it in hand, I think it is justified. We'll know about the tone very soon- I'm already thinking about buying one for a personal build. __________________ Please visit my website! If you are driven to play, you will find a way.

March 9th, 2008, 05:12 PM	#89 (permalink)
Rich Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a dream world.. Just ask my wife. Age: 53 Posts: 2,501 11 Photos	Pete, my cost on this bridge was about $135. Figure $90 for the bridge + 36.50 for the studs & bushings, plus shipping.. It had better be great. It looks great, fits perfectly- I haven't yet played it. __________________ Please visit my website! If you are driven to play, you will find a way.

March 8th, 2008, 10:39 AM	#84 (permalink)
keiths TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Age: 35 Posts: 68	Rich, I followed the link. Very nice and I like the headstock shape!!

March 9th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#88 (permalink)
Pete Galati R.I.P. Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,104 2 Photos	I'll be interested to hear what you think of their tone. Anything lined up to use one on a solid body? They aren't cheap, but TonePros has a wrap bridge that costs over $100! I've been kicking around the idea of a used parts Tele, using mostly used parts. One of the parts I had in mind was a Jr. style compensated bridge from a '62 Epi Melody Maker. If I decide to go with a new one (shiny!) it'll only cost about $20. I kind of like the idea of a very solid bridge, even if it can't do perfect intonation.

March 9th, 2008, 05:59 PM	#90 (permalink)
Pete Galati R.I.P. Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,104 2 Photos	Stewmac doesn't mention that what they sell doesn't include studs & bushings! http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,...nd_Bridge.html That seems a bit odd. I'd be pissed if I ordered one expecting them to be included.

March 9th, 2008, 06:07 PM	#91 (permalink)
Rich Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a dream world.. Just ask my wife. Age: 53 Posts: 2,501 11 Photos	If you read their "Details" section, they specify Tone Pros studs, and stated that the studs aren't included. I didn't use Stew Mac anyhow, I called and talked directly with Steve Rowen, the guy who makes them. He's a good guy, and gave me all the information I asked for- and then some.. __________________ Please visit my website! If you are driven to play, you will find a way.

March 9th, 2008, 06:27 PM	#92 (permalink)
Pete Galati R.I.P. Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,104 2 Photos	I usually try to avoid Stewmac. They've done stuff like sell me Tophat Tele switch knobs, that're made for their Japanese Tele switches, so they don't fit CRL or Oak switches. I try to get things from Specialty Guitars if I can, and that kind of thing never happens. I used to have the Pigtail homepage bookmarked. Ahhh..... here it is (I think) http://www.pigtailmusic.com/ I had to search with "Pigtail Steve Rowen homepage" Gotta add the secret words "Steve Rowen" to make it work.

April 5th, 2008, 09:27 PM	#93 (permalink)
Rich Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a dream world.. Just ask my wife. Age: 53 Posts: 2,501 11 Photos	It Sings! I'll put up some pics and clips in the next couple of days. Turned out great! Link here __________________ Please visit my website! If you are driven to play, you will find a way. Last edited by Rich Rice : April 5th, 2008 at 10:52 PM.

April 18th, 2008, 10:27 AM	#94 (permalink)
Rich Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a dream world.. Just ask my wife. Age: 53 Posts: 2,501 11 Photos	Well.. After all the final tweaking- I finally did a video this morning. This is a rare bird. I'll post a link as soon as it gets uploaded- probably in a day or so. I'm very happy with the outcome of this project. It was a challenging build, interesting, and the final guitar is really something. Wow. __________________ Please visit my website! If you are driven to play, you will find a way.

April 18th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#95 (permalink)
Rich Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a dream world.. Just ask my wife. Age: 53 Posts: 2,501 11 Photos	Here's the second vid.. the first one needs to be reduced in size. We'll get it working as soon as possible. Be sure to listen with ear buds or a decent speaker system.. Laptop speakers kill the tone. __________________ Please visit my website! If you are driven to play, you will find a way.

April 18th, 2008, 09:25 PM	#96 (permalink)
Nick JD Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2007 Location: North NSW, Australia Age: 35 Posts: 2,043	Sounds wonderful. Those HB's don't need their other coils! [I never thought I'd hear myself say that...] What amp's that through? __________________

April 18th, 2008, 09:29 PM	#97 (permalink)
Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 2,794 24 Photos	That's my '72 Deluxe Reverb with EV 12F speaker. __________________ --Insert Signature Here-- Enjoy, and please visit my homepage.

April 19th, 2008, 10:43 AM	#100 (permalink)
jimmybusk Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kew Gardens N.Y. Posts: 321	Nice guitar ..AMEN !! __________________ Click on my name to see a couple more carved guitar threads .:

April 18th, 2008, 09:56 PM	#98 (permalink)
Dann-O TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Erie PA Posts: 40	Just a great thread Very nice to see someone who loves guitars like I do.