Recent content by Sunsolarguitar

New to forum, I’m a window tinter, 56 years old, married 32 years with one kid (just turned 30), he’s also my business partner. We own SunSolar window tinting in Gainesville, FL. I started building about 15 years ago, lost count of how many, lots of getting disgusted and going “Nexxxxtt…..” (I...

Hey guys, I got this 19 1\4 inch truss but seems too short, I wanted to put adjustment end at heel, maybe should have said that before, here’s pic, is it too short?

Just comments in forums now that I think about it. Thanks

But I read it’s unstable and prone to movement. More so in humidity climates, I’m in Florida. Not saying your wrong, that honestly makes no sense to me, considering the density of the wood. That why I started this project, I love the hardness of ebony fretboards, so why not make a neck out of...

Interesting, never heard of that. I already ordered carbon rods for the sides of the truss rod. I figured that would be enough. I read somewhere else that I don’t even need a truss rod using ebony, but that doesn't seem right to me. Plus, what’s the fun in that??

Thank so much, great advice!! Definitely gonna build a maple one first, hadn’t thought of that, great suggestion. Was thinking about putting in a couple carbon fiber rods in it as well, for the stability issues. Also gonna check other builders as suggested. Appreciate it!!

Ah geez, not really the negative advice I was expecting, I already got the wood and know it’s been done, so it’s happening. lol. From what I’ve read, it’s very doable. My main question was about truss rod size. Weight is not a concern, I like heavy guitars. Neck dive is my main concern but my...

Hello! Started playing bass about 9 months ago, been fooling around on guitar for over 30 years, so it’s not like from scratch but definitely different. Scales instead of chords mostly, a lot of work!! lol Also amateur luthier starting a bass build. Wanna build a short scale Meteora, mahogany...

Hello, Working on a 30” short scale Meteora style bass, gonna use ebony for neck. From what I can tell I’m gonna need a 20” truss rod. Does that sound right? It’s an odd size. Yes, it’s gonna be heavy, but it’ll look cool, lol. Appreciate any advice, been building guitars for about 15 years...