Partscaster/DIY guitar Appreciation Thread 2009

[obzervr]

The Year is still Young... Anyone?

For Starters.... Here is a good site to learn about wiring your guitar
http://www.diyguitarmods.com/

[eieio]

Appetizer, as for my starter...
What are the basic tools needed to diy & where can I get them?
This is my no.1 weapon of choice available @diy store, to hammer those nasty rusty blues screws:



Btw where can I find other guitar specific tools, for eg. nut files?
thank you...

[j_m_s]

stewmac.com

[Dinky]

hi guys am not sure but is this thread mean for diy-ers?

idk just post...
here's a strat copy that i've been working on.
previously an aria sl-st-3 that has been passed down.

its current stage:



gonna do some designs onto the body soon.will update the process.

[obzervr]

Hi Dinky, Yup. I really hope that DIYers will post guitar pics, How-to links, tools & techniques etc. to pass on the inspiration and knowledge on DIY work. I am learning the tricks myself. For now, I am trying hard to learn finishing techniques. I'll post some pics of my 2009 projects soon. Btw, are you using only 4 screws on your tremolo bridge? I've tried using just the two outer most screws and the results have been very good. Smoother control and strings continue to stay in tune.

eieio... personally, most of my tools are what you can find at good hardwarestores around kelantan lane area. Some of my tools are DIY too. having started out as a technical student really helped me in understanding the basics. The biggest problem for me now is to try move the basics to proficiency and mastery... hehehe :mrgreen:

As for nut files... hmmm....

[bedokkids]

i am looking forward to someone posting their their guitar body made from CNC or woodcrave whichever.
haha

yet to see this, while over in US it's damn common

anyway, does anyone know where to find a workshop for rent or something so that DIYer can get their hands dirty?

[eieio]

j_m_s
what u mean stew mac?
online shop in usa? any local diy shop sell them?

bedokkids
what is cnc & woodcrave?
i only got this 3strat sunburst bodies waiting to.. dont know yet
you go find warehouse, then we be glad to come & disturb you.. hehe

[eieio]

obzervr
steady la, now up.. to phd level? finishing as in color/dyeing technique on wood?
last i went h/ware store, bought wrong tool(see first pic), its super fast, super hot, grind wood can become chrome lolx



dude love
my worn out squirel tele pick guard needed replacement, got an all parts 3ply tortoise frm love, thanks dude its done
almost a match fit but need to reallign 4screw positions, stock neck pup cover too big, changed to chrome cover smaller

[eieio]

Dinky
nice color, add sparkles..?
this is my friend's aria, see here..
What bridge brand is this, can replace with any 2screw tremolo bridge?

[Dinky]

stage im at now...
sorry for the amateur work...first timer.






named it the serpent...