Build/mod/refurb threads

V8

Hi All,

One of the big plus points to GFSA is the content YOU generate...content (usually) particular to South Africa. Where to source parts, local DIY solutions, current contacts for speciality parts/work, etc...

And we've seen some great work done - so why not collate the useful threads into a few pinnable threads we can point people towards for ideas/inspiration/etc...?

Why not start with Instruments and Amps as two categories subdivided by :

Builds : Where parts were created from scratch. E.g lapdawg's builds (59 LP & Firebird), EZ's 18 watt marshall build, Rikus's La Carbonita, Manny's tele's, Wizard's Violincaster, Cabenda's Tele are all excellent examples.
Refurb/Repair : Where you've stripped it apart for a refinish, repair or something you took apart and restored to original.
Mod : Installed a pickups, changed wiring, etc..

Any thoughts, suggestions?

I'm familiar with a few builds, but I can't recall them all, so if you think it's a decent idea - trawl GFSA and help us root in the treasure trove that is the GFSA 'archives' 8)

ezietsman

Sure. Here's mine:

18 watt build: http://www.guitarforum.co.za/amps-speakers-and-valves/one-small-step-at-a-time-or-my-18-watt-marshall-build/
Fender Deluxe Build http://www.guitarforum.co.za/amps-speakers-and-valves/new-(f3nd3r)-amp-kit-day!/
Plexi build: http://www.guitarforum.co.za/amps-speakers-and-valves/i'm-building-an-amp-with-big-bottles/

Shibbibilybob

I documented my Casimi Course build here: http://www.guitarforum.co.za/setup-mods-and-repair/casimi-acoustic-guitar-building-course/
But it seems I must have linked to Facebook images, so this:
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351112&highlight=afican+blackwood

May be a more rewarding thread to read on the topic.

joel

Cool idea Meron !

http://www.guitarforum.co.za/setup-mods-and-repair/neon-gecko-fixes-my-guitar-a-pictorial/?PHPSESSID=v3vmbb9d3ircus59tif71drae7

G-Man

My 2c

http://www.guitarforum.co.za/setup-mods-and-repair/bass-guitar-rebuild/

http://www.guitarforum.co.za/setup-mods-and-repair/i-bought-a-7-string!-err-kind-of/

V8

G-Man

Meron Rigas wrote: Let's see how much data we can get together - want to add another category "other" for projects that don't fit into the guitar/amp categories - E.g. I recall a electronic kit being DIY'ed with peizo buzzers...

I knew I forgot something...

http://www.guitarforum.co.za/drums-and-percussion/megadrum-builds-thread/

And a bass rewiring thread

http://www.guitarforum.co.za/setup-mods-and-repair/carson-bass-wiring/

Xiphos rewiring thread

http://www.guitarforum.co.za/setup-mods-and-repair/ibanez-wiring-blues/
?

rikus

Nice list!! Thanks for putting it together. We've cobbled together some cool stuff on the forum.

I've also got a partial amp build here: http://www.guitarforum.co.za/amps-speakers-and-valves/my-5f2a-project/

V8

You might have thought I forgot about this...added RIkus & G-man's updates & I got inspired by the thread ticker Norio added to the forum lately, added a few threads I hadn't seen before.

If you see anything pop up in the ticker that you think should be here, please pop a link in this thread.

Guitar/Bass

Repair/Refurb
20/10/2011 Racman https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/14734-logan-custom-tele-refinish-bands-custom-guitars
04/10/2015 G-Man https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/24860-i-bought-a-7-string-err-kind-of
23/11/2014 lapdawg https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/24023-crack-neck-repair-job-my-way (acoustic neck repair)
10/12/2014 V8 https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/24083-project-bat-strat
28/02/2012 Clint https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/16466-ibanez-rg570-project

09/09/2015 V8 https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/24768-hofner-bass-restoration-questions
12/12/2013 G-Man https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/22283-bass-guitar-rebuild
29/01/2009 g1 https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/2264-g1s-3rd-bass-build

Mod
13/5/2016 Peter https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/25372-electrifying-my-guitalele
06/12/2015 Meron https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/24993-project-pimp-o-caster
22/07/2010 G-man https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/8204-carson-bass-wiring
22/05/2013 G-man https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/20730-ibanez-wiring-blues
22/12/2013 G-man https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/22283-bass-guitar-rebuild
Amps

Repair/Refurb
Mod
12/09/2013 wirt/jayhell https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/21638-laney-cub12r-speaker-upgrades

Other (pedals, cases, other instruments)
27/09/2012 Peter https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/18700-first-fx-build-bazz-fuss
23/09/2013 G-man https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/21577-megadrum-builds-thread
06/11/2011 deefstes https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/15048-so-im-building-this-guitar-case-now
03/11/2013 Various https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/22030-diy-di-box
17/08/2013 G-man https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/21476-usb-keyboard-trigger-controller-tutorial

V8

Bumping this topic for our newer members - hopefully you'll be inspired to share your projects in time.

P.s. Anyone feel free to recommend/update with new threads.

V8

A 2018 bump and Update!

Amended links that got 'lost' since the forum revamp - they should all work now (if not tag me and I'll fix 'em)

Found and added some coooool old content...
Manny's tele builds (x2)
Racman's acoustic builds (x3)
A couple amp builds and guitar mod threads
and a entire pedal building section (31 posts!) by mtmattan (of Ashton Audio fame)

Please help me out by adding your own build/mod/other threads and I'll update the main section with them.

Thanks all!

P.s. I'll be tagging people when I'm happy I've trawled enough that this is a decent representation of what all's in our archives.

Guitar/Bass Repair&Refurb
20/10/2011 Racman https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/14734-logan-custom-tele-refinish-bands-custom-guitars
04/10/2015 G-Man https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/24860-i-bought-a-7-string-err-kind-of
23/11/2014 lapdawg https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/24023-crack-neck-repair-job-my-way (acoustic neck repair)
10/12/2014 V8 https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/24083-project-bat-strat
28/02/2012 Clint https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/16466-ibanez-rg570-project

Guitar/Bass Mods
13/5/2016 Peter https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/25372-electrifying-my-guitalele
06/12/2015 Meron https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/24993-project-pimp-o-caster
22/07/2010 G-man https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/8204-carson-bass-wiring
22/05/2013 G-man https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/20730-ibanez-wiring-blues
22/12/2013 G-man https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/22283-bass-guitar-rebuild

Amp Repair&Refurb&Mod
12/09/2013 wirt/jayhell https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/21638-laney-cub12r-speaker-upgrades

Bill-Rosenberg

Having all these links in one place is awesome. I've got stuck on a 335 kit that I'm putting together, and reading through these is giving me the inspiration that I need. Thanks!!!!!!

V8

Bill-Rosenberg Coool, glad you are enjoying this - I'll be adding as I trawl the archives...

Here's a thread from @Tuckstir that I think you'll dig.

04/10/2017 tedibear https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/26331-something-to-keep-me-busy-for-awhile

guidothepimmp

I think i remember a few i done years ago. Probably around 2010 or 2011. I will see if i can find them in the old threads

V8

guidothepimmp Please do! This content is what sets GT apart from Facebook - 'our' archives are a treasure trove of good stuff ?

V8

Alllrighty, think it's time for a 2019 bump for this thread.

Aside from @Yeti's Bandmaster conversion is there anything interesting I might have missed? Post here and I'll update.

Thanks!

Yeti

V8 You could throw in my klone thread as well.
... it's also got a plexi channel now, so the original thread title isn't too accurate anymore.