Recent content by rlscherer

I have a Fender American Standard flat mount, but no screws. This is my first time installing this type of bridge. I'd love to run over to the hardware store and pick up some stainless steel screws for this project. Does anyone know what screws work best with this bridge? I apologize for the...

Does raw rosewood oxidize or otherwise change over time? thanks, RLS

Hey, I am wondering how a raw all-rosewood neck ages, responds to sweat, handles normal wear & near, etc. I tend to gunk up my rosewood fretboards with whatever comes off of my fingers, and I think I read somewhere that people with acidic sweat have stinky rosewood necks. I have no idea if I...

Hey, Thanks. Yeah, I am only going T-style or Thinline because I love playing that shape guitar, and I love semi-hollow bodies, as well. I'm considering all rosewood, walnut, korina, mahogany, koa, and any combination of backs & tops that will get me there. Pretty much the only woods I'm not...

+1 on this one... What was the call? To fill or not to fill? muchas gracias, RLS

Hey, I am a minimalist when it comes to finish. And, so I ask: What body wood do you recommend for a Thinline or T-style guitar that will get the minimal finish necessary? What does best with the least? I would prefer not to use grain filler if I don't have to; I want the guitar to look and...

I play a 2 hum partscaster now and the neck hum is mounted in a pre-cut pickguard. I haven't measured carefully, but it's clear that the bobbins are too close to the bridge to really be under the 24th fret. In my new build I am hoping to capture some of the Gibson-style neck HB sound and I am...

Hey TOM users: What do you like about it? I've been using a fender 6-saddle style for years, but love the look of a recessed TOM. Thanks!

Hey, Forgive me if this is in the wrong forum... And I know the interweb has a bunch of discussions on this.... But, I'm a 99% neck-humbucker-player and I want that aspect of my build to be perfect (I'm gearing up to start a semi-hollow T-style build, most likely with Lollar Imperials)...

Hey, I am getting ready to build a custom and I hope to get sme ideas about bridges. I plan on building a two-humbucker T-style guitar, and am looking at bridge options. All non-trem options are on the table, except the Gotoh tele-style humbucker-holding giant slab of chrome. I'm mainly...

Hey, I am new here, but I have been reading for a while and already learned a ton. This place is an amazing resource. I'm preparing for my first guitar build, and I was wondering if there are any Warmoth guitars (or similar) in the San Diego area. Specifically, I'd love to check out anyone...

Oops, I posted this in Pickups. I'm going to copy/paste it to General Discussion. Can I make it more obvious that I'm new here? :doh:

Hey, I am new here, but I have been reading for a while and already learned a ton. This place is an amazing resource. I'm preparing for my first guitar build, and I was wondering if there are any Warmoth guitars (or similar) in the San Diego area. Specifically, I'd love to check out anyone...