tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.comments2024-03-06T06:57:59.305-08:00DIY Strat (and other guitar & audio projects)stuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461220593169801487noreply@blogger.comBlogger721125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-44837442415313624882024-03-06T06:57:59.305-08:002024-03-06T06:57:59.305-08:00Ah, I've had some time to look into this. The ...Ah, I've had some time to look into this. The original VSPS page appears to have been updated (I'm guessing with improved values), so yes, please check that out. Thank for the heads up, Joe!stuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02461220593169801487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-60722902335564859752024-03-06T04:33:12.624-08:002024-03-06T04:33:12.624-08:00Well I just learned something new today. Thank you...Well I just learned something new today. Thank you!stuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02461220593169801487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-92198808929534568092024-03-06T04:24:12.643-08:002024-03-06T04:24:12.643-08:00Hey Wes, apologies. I've just noticed your pos...Hey Wes, apologies. I've just noticed your post now. That email address is still good, but your email may have gone to my spam folder, or I may have even assumed it was spam myself (sorry). If you want to try again, please do (maybe post here too and if I notice I'll pay more attention to incoming emails). Stustuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02461220593169801487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-44952860961361715952024-01-02T06:12:40.981-08:002024-01-02T06:12:40.981-08:00Great post! Really easy to follow. P.S I got my gu...Great post! Really easy to follow. P.S I got my guitar from: https://www.riffsandlicks.com.au/guitars/electric/fender/telecaster-japan/ . Amazing quality and I highly recommend it.Noah Hardesshttps://www.riffsandlicks.com.au/guitars/electric/fender/telecaster-japan/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-42868741696503824352023-10-01T18:53:42.533-07:002023-10-01T18:53:42.533-07:00your sand paper and pencil idea is brilliant ! the...your sand paper and pencil idea is brilliant ! they sell pre-powdered graphite on ebay for cheep . i have several little tubes of that . i also found a peanutbutter jar sized plastic container of very fine powdered graphite i found at a resale store for 2 usd . so i am set.<br /><br />i have begun using a tube of lip balm in place of the vasaline . i make it right on top of the tube of balm with a hobby knife which i use to apply it . it works well for me . i like to clean it up and try to not get it "everywhere" but it happens . nothing helps like a properly cut nut tho . graphtec makes the best 10 dollar strat mod in existence imo . petey twofingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740368817236312111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-51587178752324824712023-10-01T18:43:02.909-07:002023-10-01T18:43:02.909-07:00this is similar to a punch amp . the punch adds a ...this is similar to a punch amp . the punch adds a jfet buffer and a volume control . there is two versions of the chip , tda7052 and then the tda7052a . the A version has an allotment to "just" attach a potentiohmeter ( volume control) in on two of the pins and you are good to go . this chip is rated at 2x the ouput power of the lm386 . the 386 is much much much more popular than this tda7052 amp . the 386 amp is a complete piece of trash , comparing it to a 7052 design , which is simpler less parts count , twice the power ,sounds WAY way better especially the jfet version\. so my point is this , if you are looking to build a small battery powered amp . this is it . one could also look on ebay or ali express and purchase mono class d amp boards and do it that way . adding a jfet buffer for the front end is always a good idea . i like oto build something like the runoffgroove tone mender eq and run that as well as a jfet buffer . the tda7052 amp or punch amp is the far superiors design to ANYTHING related to an lm386 . you cant polish a turd . the chip itself is not good . the lm386 is the worst component in existance period . anyone who argues does so out of ignorance as they clearly never used a 7052 because they are not as incredibly cheap as the lm386 . dont let anyone tell you differently . never build anything if it calls for an lm386 . the release will have undesireable artifacts . this is not my opinion , it is fact petey twofingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740368817236312111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-77810037196189547192023-08-23T08:15:47.399-07:002023-08-23T08:15:47.399-07:00Scrape it with a knife. I would recommend a lead (...Scrape it with a knife. I would recommend a lead (graphite) block rather than a pencil (can be bought cheaply from art supply stores, thus preventing pencil wood chips in your mixture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-6296134698230976812023-05-30T21:30:09.932-07:002023-05-30T21:30:09.932-07:00i have the same guitar, my neighbor give it to me ...i have the same guitar, my neighbor give it to me cause it was in a very bad condition.<br />but i don´t find the wiring diagram.<br />if somebody has it can pass it to me?<br />(sorry for my bad english)StvsBroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17248894251180781480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-1619292049963393232023-05-29T10:57:50.792-07:002023-05-29T10:57:50.792-07:00Loveed reading this thanksLoveed reading this thanksChicken Recipeshttps://www.chickenfoodies.com/chicken/indian_chicken_tikka_5909514480.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-17961354563096045242022-08-17T06:35:37.559-07:002022-08-17T06:35:37.559-07:00This was a lovvely blog postThis was a lovvely blog postSump Pump Installation Biloxihttps://www.sumpexperts.com/us/mississippi-sump-pump-repair/sump-pump-installation-biloxi.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-55512848840259144742022-07-06T22:57:55.242-07:002022-07-06T22:57:55.242-07:00Nice blog! This is useful for those who is looking...Nice blog! This is useful for those who is looking for the <strong><a href="https://diyguitarkits.com/" rel="nofollow">Electric Guitar Kit</a></strong>. Keep Sharing such information blog.DIY Guitar Kitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101004056387338350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-4879337402486300132022-06-01T12:25:32.953-07:002022-06-01T12:25:32.953-07:00Great Restoration Stu! Very helpful learning tool ...Great Restoration Stu! Very helpful learning tool for a new guitar restorer. I notice these posts are 8 years old. I tried reaching out to your posted email address, and it did not go through. How do I get ahold of you Stu?<br /><br />Thanks, <br /><br />Wes Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171137728120968327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-90832246430540601382022-02-23T22:25:53.250-08:002022-02-23T22:25:53.250-08:00
Thanks for sharing such informative blog,
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No Its a graTe 2030Its a piGnose ???<br />No Its a graTe 2030ENGELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872443138276693652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-70877006391545028092021-11-11T04:53:12.051-08:002021-11-11T04:53:12.051-08:00Goodness gracious! This is so ****ing clever! This...Goodness gracious! This is so ****ing clever! This is a message from the space time and hope you read it, because I want to tell you that you have done my day with this unvaluable posts, spreading your knowledge for all the people without asking any rewarding. That's the kind of things what makes you trust a little in the human beings. Awesome, clever and fine job. All the restoration. Thanks for all! Sitileenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-71256064976777281162021-11-08T15:12:23.995-08:002021-11-08T15:12:23.995-08:00YesYesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440240989206307370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-92058125840494278352021-10-25T20:08:15.380-07:002021-10-25T20:08:15.380-07:00Say, Stu - The component you "reefer" to...Say, Stu - The component you "reefer" to as a "joint" (wink, wink, nudge, nudge) is a gimbal, which has been known and used for over 2200 years! <br /><br />DIY Strat is a very spiffy site - I love to see an engineering-minded musician put their ingeniousness to work in such a variety of applications. You've given me a number of good ideas, after having read a number of articles over the past hour or so.<br /><br />Thanks to Dave Bowes of Sigil Pickups for providing the link to DIY Strat on his maker's-alter-ego site, Stunt Monkey Pedals. Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-70450507724234714492021-08-25T00:55:35.726-07:002021-08-25T00:55:35.726-07:00I don't agree that the original bridge was ide...I don't agree that the original bridge was identical to the pic you show, similar yes but fixed and featuring those little guide holes peculier to the early Coloramas. Can send you a pic of the original bridge on my Hofner Colorama serial No 245. Bob Lawson Curatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983343918010603827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-86151648777312239322021-05-24T20:56:58.929-07:002021-05-24T20:56:58.929-07:00hello, I'm Jay. yea I'm pretty knowledgeab...hello, I'm Jay. yea I'm pretty knowledgeable bout restringing different type bridges. but a few months ago i noticed something that I've never noticed before. I was just looking for dirt buildup and such, when I was awestruck when I looked down into the bridge saddles of the String Path. and the string was tuned against 2 edges....the bottom plate of trem bridge itself AND again against the bridgesaddles themselves. I this normalAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16537166726389858615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-30499150996228911942021-04-07T08:12:19.153-07:002021-04-07T08:12:19.153-07:00Just finding this very helpful article -- I have a...Just finding this very helpful article -- I have an old Silvertone model 1484 Twin Twelve that I want to work on. One thing I noticed about the head: for some reason the previous owner installed a TS jack in the back for the speaker, but used electrical tape to insulate the jack from the chassis. Anybody know why that might have been done? Thanks!<br /><br />Butchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-22525898780894095212021-04-06T01:04:35.236-07:002021-04-06T01:04:35.236-07:00Ciao!!! io ho acquistato una colorama e dovrei sis...Ciao!!! io ho acquistato una colorama e dovrei sistemarla!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165147883122173100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-61379736012205254492021-03-17T05:56:02.020-07:002021-03-17T05:56:02.020-07:00Hi there,
I just built this, I had a problem with...Hi there,<br /><br />I just built this, I had a problem with not much gain coming out, the Fix was that I had a Ceramic capacitor on the output (C3 47nf, I swapped it out for a Polyester and bingo worked first time. I get great tone now. Best wishes Matthew. Matthew Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17387779319629639338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-6861330939136962182021-01-04T21:44:45.072-08:002021-01-04T21:44:45.072-08:00Hi, just wondering where did you end up getting th...Hi, just wondering where did you end up getting the replacement knob from? (tone knob cap) I've been looking for one myself for quite some time. ThanksChazhttp://instagram.com/tiernancafenoreply@blogger.com