Recent content by Ripthorn

Ah,I suppose I should upload the files for SMD assembly. I'll have to do that when I'm back in a week. For values to tweak for bass, I would need to look at the schematic, but it should be fairly straightforward. It's just changing values to shift center frequencies down, usually by making caps...

If you've got any questions, feel free to ask!

In my files on my Github repo for this project (GitHub - brianthornock/TunablePickup: An Infinitely Tunable Guitar Pickup System), I have an SMD layout for the circuit that has 5 trim pots on there for setting things up however you want. You are looking for the file PickupShaper.zip. It is a zip...

So this is my project (and me in the video) The biggest differences are: 1. Full adjustability of all parameters (For example, the JTEX only allows changing the filter cutoff frequency and has 3 resonant peak amplitudes). That means you can dial in the Q to be as wide or narrow as you want...

Hey all, I've come up with a design for a tunable pickup that is free for personal, non-commercial use. It allows you to install one pickup and tweak the sound to your heart's content with swapping pickups. I did a video explaining the science and construction, as well as some sounds samples. I...

I recently had some parts printed in stainless steel and got a few questions about it. I decided to make a quick video discussing some consideration if you're interested in trying it.

I finished up another one of these. It's my PT2399 interpretation of the EP-3, complete with 24V jfet preamp. Sounds fantastic!

I've got a couple other bridges I've modeled where it works well, but for these I would like a smooth finish.

I got in a 3D printed stainless proto of my Dingwall-style bridge design. The bumpy surface finish is characteristic of 3D printed metal. Everything measures up nicely. Next step: get some CNC machined worth a nice surface finish and matte anodize.

They can obviously be more spaced out, but I'm a guitarist primarily and wanted a 5 string that want crazy wide at the bridge.

They are designed for 0.625" string spacing. They are only 0.61" wide, so there is a small gap between them.

I haven't been around here much for a while, but I've been doing some 3D modeling of guitar and bass parts. After significant prototyping, I have a model of some Dingwall-style single bridges done. I'm thinking of getting some manufactured for myself, but they get significantly cheaper the more...

I did a very similar thing for my mandolin that I finished recently. It's an 8 string bridge of my own design out of 360 brass. A milling machine is so nice to have!

Formby's tung oil finish. Adhesion has been good, but I only put one or two thin coats on, wiping off excess.

I love natural finishes. I think most will work well. As many have said, they each have their qualities. Here are some that I have done with examples. Crystalac Brite Tone I just did this one. I found that for spraying, their thinner/reducer really is necessary for good atomization. This is...