Recent content by HogieWan

Even if you found a 1.5" 5 string nut (hint: you won't), it would need adjusting with nut files. Either buy a set of files or pay the $50 to get it done

[Invalid or Expired Link Removed] It doesn't show the 400, but everyone I looked at shows a 305mm (12 inch) radius)

Take a closer look at the Samick - there is a lot of maple there, but the dark veneer is thin, making it look much thinner by the nut. I have seen one in person, it has plenty of wood there.

Is the bridge held in place by string pressure alone?

check acoustic guitar pickup makers

I am looking at building a semi-bari as well. I have been using a larger gauge to tune down to D, I need room when I capo up. I calculated that a 28 5/8 scale puts the second fret just a hair over the 25.5 scale used by fender and a lot of acoustic makers. That is about 3 1/8 inches or...

It can be - also note that Gibson guitars have thick bodies

Cypress is very soft. Maybe as a body, but it would ding easily

agreed on the maple/padauk contrast!

would last longer and be heavier

MDF is used for speaker cabinets because it doesn't resonate as much as hardwood

Zero radius does not make it easier or harder to get low action

sawdust and wood glue?

UPDATES - we need updates, man!

I vote for trans red with black guard