Just asking out of interest, I had done the math in my head about what it would cost to even pay you minimum wage to make!
The Duovette (the guitar Gretsch didn't make)
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Re: The Duovette (the guitar Gretsch didn't make)
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Re: The Duovette (the guitar Gretsch didn't make)
really impressive work there. great thread
There are still some that think the neck PU is moved to accommodate the extra frets which only proves they cannot detect the difference in length of each.
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Re: The Duovette (the guitar Gretsch didn't make)
Sitting at 105 hours to date, probably another 2 days to finish. Parts are over $600 and wood materials I haven't even costed as I have used from my own supplies.
From an economic point of view, it is a time expensive hobby with no return other than that rewarding feeling of having created something functional and unique.
Who knows, perhaps in another 100 years time my creations may sell for big bucks...
When faced with quality, I recognise it every time.
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Re: The Duovette (the guitar Gretsch didn't make)
Thank you Sir! And the wood I have used, together with the TVJ Classics, will ensure its own unique sound
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Thank you very much... hopefully I can borrow your fingers again for a demo?
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Re: The Duovette (the guitar Gretsch didn't make)
nothing wrong with new wood now and again.
There are still some that think the neck PU is moved to accommodate the extra frets which only proves they cannot detect the difference in length of each.
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Re: The Duovette (the guitar Gretsch didn't make)
I'd be happy to
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Re: The Duovette (the guitar Gretsch didn't make)
Oooerrr vicar!
Slowy wrote: That's the problem; everything rewarding is just such hard work. Regret takes much less effort.
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Impressed with the way you dodged the obvious while creatively constructing a Laugh from something much more subtle. well done sir
There are still some that think the neck PU is moved to accommodate the extra frets which only proves they cannot detect the difference in length of each.
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Re: The Duovette (the guitar Gretsch didn't make)
Testing different capacitors and different wiring schemes... been phucking around a bit...
All going well, I'll pull all the parts through the bridge pick-up opening into its designated place coming Monday.
Hoping to have this in a playable state for gearfest next Saturday. Final bridge, pots, pickguard and truss rod cover etching can wait.
All going well, I'll pull all the parts through the bridge pick-up opening into its designated place coming Monday.
Hoping to have this in a playable state for gearfest next Saturday. Final bridge, pots, pickguard and truss rod cover etching can wait.
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Re: The Duovette (the guitar Gretsch didn't make)
Ta, hopefully it will exhibit that great gretsch sound
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Re: The Duovette (the guitar Gretsch didn't make)
They had a sale on recently in which they sold all the collected 'blemished' ones over the last few years. They were quite a bit cheaper and you barely can see any blemish. Should have bought a few more...
When faced with quality, I recognise it every time.