Has anyone else made a biscuit tin guitar ?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Poptop2, Mar 3, 2013.

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  1. bekyip

    bekyip

    This is in a category of awesomeness. love it.
     
    bekyip, Mar 6, 2013
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  2. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Looking good matey - will it get a pick-up?
     
    Zed, Mar 7, 2013
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  3. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    yep - when i sort the action , have you ever fitted a pickup ?
     
    Poptop2, Mar 7, 2013
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  4. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Yes it's just wires. :)
     
    Zed, Mar 7, 2013
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  5. 3901mick

    3901mick

    Is that a genuine Westfalia hub cab ? If so the value has just trebled:) I hope its not a cheap repro it will either a) fall of, or b) rust very quickly:D
     
    3901mick, Mar 7, 2013
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  6. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    No - i couldn't get genuine Westfalia strings either ;)
     
    Poptop2, Mar 7, 2013
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  7. beatnick

    beatnick

    Could you not have used brake,clutch,heater cables for strings?
     
    beatnick, Mar 7, 2013
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  8. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    if only - brill :thumbsup:
     
    Poptop2, Mar 7, 2013
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  9. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    a few mods to make it playable - lowered the action to the neck and widenened the fret board , highered the action above the sound board , so sanding soon and fitting a pick up that i have ordered off ebay -

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    It will soon tidy up ready for some finish - sound good too :thumbsup:
     
    Poptop2, Mar 9, 2013
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  10. moley76

    moley76

    Awesome malc i know of someone who might be interested in one of these to use in there band if you can get it electric! :D
     
    moley76, Mar 9, 2013
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  11. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    it is easy to electrify it - or amp it up i have looked up leccy pick ups on ebay a tenner gets you a ready to go pick up - stick it on plug n play :thumbsup:
     
    Poptop2, Mar 9, 2013
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  12. moley76

    moley76

    :thumbsup: :D
     
    moley76, Mar 9, 2013
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  13. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Put the pick-up near the neck for a deeper sound. Looks great. :)
     
    Zed, Mar 9, 2013
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  14. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    ta :thumbsup:
     
    Poptop2, Mar 9, 2013
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  15. Jack Tatty

    Jack Tatty Supporter and teachers pet

    This is all very reminiscent of the late great Les Paul! Well done :)
     
    Jack Tatty, Mar 9, 2013
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  16. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Had a try - still needs work but getting there :)

     
    Poptop2, Mar 9, 2013
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  17. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Promising!
     
    Zed, Mar 9, 2013
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  18. beatnick

    beatnick

    If I get you a scammell hub cap can you make me a double bass please.
     
    beatnick, Mar 9, 2013
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  19. Terrordales

    Terrordales Nightshift

    :D:D:D
     
    Terrordales, Mar 9, 2013
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  20. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Top bridge is wrong according to Neil - string slots are too loose so i have to remake that tomorrow , he will be back to try it at Easter , hopefully it will have a pick up then :thumbsup:
     
    Poptop2, Mar 10, 2013
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