Recent content by dmraco

this would be interesting. ALSA make silver...gold...rose gold... Very labor intensive but could sell.

You were correct. I had a stray piece of wire touching the ground on the toggle. My 55 year old eyes did not see it. I really need to get some cheater glasses for when I do wiring. Another rant...why braided wire? Come on...solid core is where its at!✌️ It has been a while since I have...

I just finished what I though was a simple wiring job. 2 P90s with a three way toggle and single volume. For some reason my bridge pickup is not working when selected. I also hear nothing in the middle position. Neck pickup is working fine with no issues when selecting it by itself. Any...

Wow. That is sweet! I am a sucker for flake

Thanks.  1:1.  Wow.  It was pretty thin 3:1. 

I have a question about lacquer drying.  I have always used the smell test when checking.  Typically I would hang the body in a room and check it weekly.  When the smell of lacquer was gone, I figured the finish was done drying and gassing.  This usually took about 4-5 weeks. I have started...

just curious when placing a bridge on a 24.75 scale neck, or any other neck for that matter.  When using a strat style bridge, what process does everyone use? I usually set all the saddles in the middle of their adjustment range, measure the scale from the nut and place the bridge...

Stellar.  I cannot wait to see it polished up

agree.  I would think the ash to be super stable.

All amazing build with a high degree of taste and restraint.  One of the harder choices to make.  Congrats to all.

Nice work.  I had one bloodwood next and loved it.

Thanks everyone.  Always an honor considering the company

Nice.    that is not easy to do on an angled surface.

agreed.  We just had out kitchen remodeled.  The interior of the cabs used some figured wood.  AMAZING!

I remember seeing ZZ Top two consecutive nights on the Eliminator Tour when I was 15.  Hard to believe the history and staying power of this band.  There is a ZZ Top documentary on  Netflix.  I highly recommend it. https://www.netflix.com/title/81212488 Dusty was such a HUGE part of the...