offricial DIY discussion thread

[dispatch87]

One of those answers is correct.

[analoguesounds]

lol, nice one

what headphones are they? (OT I know, but I am an off topic king)

[dispatch87]

Incase sonics. Damn good sound and a decent price. Built in mic too.

[LirvA]

show us a pic of the back of the headstock imo

[blkmagik98]

Originally Posted by dispatch87

So I got my les Paul fixed. The neck is bowed inward though causing only the D string to buzz when played open. I have the action set perfect as of now so I'm assuming I just turn truss rod to the left, correct?

Turn it to the left to put more bow in and to the right to straighten it. No more than a quarter turn at the time, then let it settle for a while before doing any more adjustments.

Michael

[blkmagik98]

Originally Posted by dispatch87

Shes back! Can't believe how easy this was to fix.



I even tried to snap the headstock at the break point and it didn't budge, I'm stoked.

Broken headstocks/necks on Gibson guitars are one of the biggest money makers for a repairman as you can fix one in no time with minimal expense.

Michael

[dispatch87]

Lirva - it doesn't look beautiful but it works. I would have done this 6 years ago had i known...

[dispatch87]

Blkmagik - I'm not surprised to hear that as I've had several people tell me Gibsons are garbage, though I'm sure professional repairs would look a lot better than mine. I'm happy with it.

Thanks for the help everyone.

[analoguesounds]

Not that it really matters now and it's only an aesthetic thing, but I would use something between the clamps and the wood so you're not left with large rings on your headstock.

Anyway, good job and as long as it is functional (that is the main thing).

[LirvA]

Originally Posted by blkmagik98

Broken headstocks/necks on Gibson guitars are one of the biggest money makers for a repairman as you can fix one in no time with minimal expense.

Michael

And because they break all the time.


Fender Stratocaster > Gibson Les Paul

[LirvA]

Originally Posted by Le Gonso

The painting part should be a breeze compared to the rest. You might want to consider using graphics/decals over the paint layer and before you clear coat it. I notice most pedals don't have a super-buffed perfect finish and it kind of works, less labor for you. Considering they're things made to be stepped on I don't think you don't want to get too fancy there.

Whatever I do I gotta try to get it as professional looking as possible. I'm trying to build and sell them for income, and I think a good paint job could be the difference between getting 50 bucks out of a pedal and getting 125 out of it.

[dispatch87]

Originally Posted by analoguesounds

Not that it really matters now and it's only an aesthetic thing, but I would use something between the clamps and the wood so you're not left with large rings on your headstock.

Anyway, good job and as long as it is functional (that is the main thing).

I tried to find clamps with rubber on the tips but got impatient. I guess I could have bought a sheet of rubber and cut it up but I'm fairly lazy. At this point I'm just happy it's playable.

[LirvA]

Alright so I've got some paint and scuffed up an enclosure with some 100 grit sand paper. Can anyone tell me how the hell you're supposed to paint the edges of this thing?

[blkmagik98]

Originally Posted by LirvA

And because they break all the time.


Fender Stratocaster > Gibson Les Paul

I'm a huge Les Paul fan and think that the neck design and string angle over the nut has a big effect on the tone. It happens to make it thin there though, and they are very prone to break. With that being said, I played one in a working band for years and I have never had one break, although I would immediately wipe the guitar down and put it in the case before that could happen. I also have an immense distrust of the usual tripod type guitar stand and never have owned one.

Michael

[blkmagik98]

Originally Posted by LirvA

Alright so I've got some paint and scuffed up an enclosure with some 100 grit sand paper. Can anyone tell me how the hell you're supposed to paint the edges of this thing?

I assume that you are talking about an effects enclosure? I always drilled mine before painting and bent a metal clothes hanger so that I could hold it up and paint it.

Michael