Recent content by daerek

Beej, that's probably the best and most useful post in this thread. I'll try to find a big enough sheet and do just that. And I won't post any more questions here until I have done so and have made an in-depth study of Hiscock and Koch's books. And that quote... :p

First of all, thanks to Rickett Customs and Thom Walker for stating their opinions in a clear manner. Your advice is taken. Actually, there is not a single point in your posts that I directly disagree with. However, I have a tendency to jump into things, and so far the results of that have...

Because, if I ask questions in public, anyone can answer, thus increasing the chance of me actually getting useful answers. What I mean is, if I wasn't 100% set on doing this, mikeyswood's comments would have put me off from ever starting the actual build, thus discouraging instrument building...

I know the shape I want now. I do, however, feel that you consistently criticize my planned build and this thread. You have also, directly and indirectly, stated that you expect me to fail. Even if you disapprove of what I want to do, or what I ask and reply, I would prefer if you don't post...

The LMIs are significantly more expensive than [This invalid link has been removed], are they also significantly better? Ok, I'll go with one rod. The strings I think I'll be getting (Circle K) will be specially put together for tension as even as possible with my scale lengths. Then, what is...

That's what I'll be doing! But I still only have a single opinion on number and type of truss rods I should use... I would really appreciate the opinions of more experienced builders...

Guys, don't worry, I think there's a high chance I might actually end up with something at least somewhat playable. I already said I'm a persistent perfectionist, right? And even if this train does wreck, at least I'll know what I'll need to improve next time!

Page four now, actually :p And I'm working on a design, I think I've even come up with a shape I like. A question: You would rather I not care about fretwire before I have read those books and gotten a workshop? I would end up asking about it anyway, what's wrong with being a bit early...

Um... I am going to need it, right? So... And what exactly do I have to read or research first then? Um... Thread derail?

Another thing I'm wondering, what fretwire would you recommend me using? Also, bumping the questions: One or two truss rods? which truss rod(s)?

Thanks!

Hipshot seems to only offer their one type of convertible ultralites...

I'm going to build a 7-string tuned F# B E A D G C, main thread here. I think I'll go with Hipshot Ultralites. I'm thinking of a 4+3 tuner configuration. It is frequently stated that they can easily be converted between left and right side, but I cant find anything on exactly how that is...

Ok, thanks.

Thanks! But I still have no idea if I'll use one or two rods, and what truss rod(s) I'll use...