Members chiro972 Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 This guy is beyond amazing. If you like build threads, you have to look at these. The guy's attention to detail are simply incredible. He makes pretty much everything from scratch too. 1955 Strat http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/148966-1955-stratocaster-build.html 1956 tele http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/145299-1956-telecaster-build.html And it looks like he is starting another. I definitely would love to have one of this guys guitars someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mdintx Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Those threads are epic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ssureshot Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Man I wish I had all the tools and a shop to do those types of builds! Awesome stuff. I'd like to see a more detailed thread of creating the neck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SenorSpanky Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Not for the purists, but Scott Miller started doing Variax conversions and builds a number of cool modern guitars. http://www.guitaristjeffmiller.com/guitars.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 It'd be nice if he'd take some detailed shots of the progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chiro972 Posted March 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 It'd be nice if he'd take some detailed shots of the progress. I'm not sure I follow. His threads are hundreds of posts long and each post has several large, detailed pics. Other than trying to snap pictures while using both hands to control a running power tool (which just might be a little dangerous) I don't know how much more detailed he could be. EDIT: Oops, I didn't notice your rolling eyes there. Can I assume you were kidding?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ajcoholic Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 I'm not sure I follow. His threads are hundreds of posts long and each post has several large, detailed pics. Other than trying to snap pictures while using both hands to control a running power tool (which just might be a little dangerous) I don't know how much more detailed he could be. Most non builders dont realise how much of a PITA it is to try and stop, take photos, etc while you are involved in a build... seriously. It interupts your train of thought. The builds are well done indeed. AJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chiro972 Posted March 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 I always love reading your build threads Andrew, but these ones just blew my mind. If you read some of his other threads, he is doing computer analysis of the tonal properties of the wood before he chooses it for necks too. I have no idea if any of it would make a difference to my wooden ears, but it sure is interesting to watch the guy's work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ajcoholic Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 I always love reading your build threads Andrew, but these ones just blew my mind. If you read some of his other threads, he is doing computer analysis of the tonal properties of the wood before he chooses it for necks too. I have no idea if any of it would make a difference to my wooden ears, but it sure is interesting to watch the guy's work. Yes, thats beyond what I can devote to any build... heck, he said he spent three days just making a template from the old Tele... in three days I would have gone from rough lumber to playing the dam thing But they are awesome guitars! AJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MahaloVision Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Most non builders dont realise how much of a PITA it is to try and stop, take photos, etc while you are involved in a build... seriously. It interupts your train of thought.AJC Not to mention the fact that (most of us) only have two hands to begin with. Keeping the camera from getting dusted is also a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 I want someone beuilding an SG, then we'll talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chiro972 Posted March 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 I want someone beuilding an SG, then we'll talk. He actually has a les paul in the works, so who knows maybe an SG will come after that! The guy's english isn't the best (its not his first language) but the descriptions and pictures are amazing. Face it, for most of us (me included) putting a guitar together from parts that we buy is as far as we'll ever go. So seeing a guy build his own pickups from scratch (he cuts the magnets and magnetizes them and cuts his own plates and winds them) and making his own pickguards and trem tips just to get them vintage correct is just mind boggling to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HKR Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Wow!! I'm speechless, there are some talented people out there, what happened to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 He actually has a les paul in the works, so who knows maybe an SG will come after that! The guy's english isn't the best (its not his first language) but the descriptions and pictures are amazing. Face it, for most of us (me included) putting a guitar together from parts that we buy is as far as we'll ever go. So seeing a guy build his own pickups from scratch (he cuts the magnets and magnetizes them and cuts his own plates and winds them) and making his own pickguards and trem tips just to get them vintage correct is just mind boggling to me. I dont think lingual skills mean a lot here. And my teacher says us Israelis dont build good guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members atrox Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 he said he spent three days just making a template from the old Tele... I don't get that part. it only takes a router bit with a bearing and an hour to make perfect and exact templates every time. :confused: This guy is incredible regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chiro972 Posted March 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 he goes so far as to make sure and put nails into the proper spot on body and then cover up the nail hole later just to replicate what was done in the Fender factory back in the day. the guy is definitely anal, but I still love watching the guitar come to life. The pics of the final product are just stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paulojcduarte Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 A finished product from Jack Briggs http://www.briggsguitars.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=121 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 he goes so far as to make sure and put nails into the proper spot on body and then cover up the nail hole later just to replicate what was done in the Fender factory back in the day.the guy is definitely anal, but I still love watching the guitar come to life. The pics of the final product are just stunning. I wonder what's the price on his creations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 I was intrigued by his choosing of the grain on the neck in the strat build. Also his mention of tap tone and tuning fork technoques. AJC, Atrox, can you guys speak to that? I feel like it is some divine technique like dowsing. And I wants to learn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mackage Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thanks for the link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ajcoholic Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 I was intrigued by his choosing of the grain on the neck in the strat build.Also his mention of tap tone and tuning fork technoques. AJC, Atrox, can you guys speak to that?I feel like it is some divine technique like dowsing. And I wants to learn it. Man, thats way WAY beyond what I can do/know. I just pick up a piece of wood I think might make a good body blank and rap it sharply with my knuckles while suspended between my thumb & finger. If it rings and has a definite tone/sustain, its good. If it sounds dull and dead I pass. AJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sylvesterlowery Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Very epic build threads indeed!The Strat thread is killer. He builds a lot of stuff from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mind Riot Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Man, thats way WAY beyond what I can do/know. I just pick up a piece of wood I think might make a good body blank and rap it sharply with my knuckles while suspended between my thumb & finger. If it rings and has a definite tone/sustain, its good. If it sounds dull and dead I pass. AJC Same here. That guy's got mad skills, that's for sure. There's room for everyone in the DIY guitar world, from wacky and out there to ultra purist, and he definitely fills the ultra purist slot for us. Gotta respect that level of meticulous skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BTF Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 simply amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Bear Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 That's incredible.Thanks for the links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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