Recent content by Cymbaline

It's finally here after 2 months.  I ordered it on August 10 and it arrived yesterday so it's 2 months and 10 days. BODY: Swamp ash body from the showcase Universal pickup route Black-Red-Black sunburst on front and back Routed for Gotoh 510 tremolo Black/white/black pickguard NECK: Maple...

It's almost here!

I usually just dump the whammy all the way down with one hand while adjusting the side adjuster with the other.  I haven't had any problems yet.

No need to guess, I can tell you're gonna play traditional Grand-Ole-Opry country with this!

It's been 13 years since I've posted here, ever since I built my Gilmour Tribute Strat back in 2008.  So, it's about time for another build! I wanted to have something that looked really classy, but be a kick-ass shred machine. Here are the specs on what I'm about to order: BODY: Swamp ash...

I agree, Cymbaline is a great name! :icon_biggrin:

Excellent!  That's almost exactly my guitar, except mine doesn't come with the cool Gilmourish strap.  Here's the thread I did on it back when I built it: http://unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=2826.msg28886#msg28886

I like that idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLLmtpoxkRE

You guys are slackin'.  8 pages and no mention of Jennifer Batten. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vOsTLyh1uE

Have you guys seen the Chrome paint by Alsa corp.?  They've got some pretty awesome stuff. http://www.alsacorp.com/products/mirrachrome/mirrachrome.htm

Jimi Gilmour!  I Like it!

Surprised more people haven't mentioned Nancy Wilson... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUE5fc7eiWk

I wound up using the 20" gauge and it plays great now.  :headbang: (Don't have a 18" gauge.)

I'm wondering how to set the action at the bridge.  My Warmoth neck is compound radius, 10-16", so what should the radius be at the bridge?  I downloaded a neck radius gauge template here http://www.pickguardian.com/pickguardian/Images/Pickguardian%20Neck%20Radius%20Gauges.pdf and was going to...