Steel Guitar Builder

Very well may be , I would go with what Bent told you the conversion chart(s) I looked at were pretty convoluted with about 6 different answers. I'm looking at mine right now and would have to say that 18 sounds like the gauge I have. 8-)I just micrometered it and it is indeed #18 gauge music wire. ...

Iuse .029 diameter which is #12 gauge music ( according to a google search) wire as it was a recommendation from Bent, and Marty Weenick....Stormy

I'm kinda in the same kayak but since my only "roomate" is my dog, I just live in my shop/home LOL, later dude...Stormy

So are you aiming at reducing the cabinet depth (top to bottom dimension)? I have always thought it was a bit deeper than most other cabinets, (not meant in a derogatory way, just an observation) now you have my attention and am anxious to see your next build and what ,if any, changes you make. In a...

Ron what did you do ? Maybe change the scissor rivet position to gain a bit of leverage?or maybe the distance from the axle center to the pivot rivet ?

Dave what Ron said as to mounting to the deck surface is right on the money. I take it a bit further in that I measure and establish the position at preferred distance between the pickup and the strings, then calc the distance I have from the pickup bottom to the deck surface. I make a solid wood mo...

Dave this ShoBud housing (specifically for a Super Pro) is 4.75" x 4.75"..the pickup whole is 4.5"x 1.375" I would make my pickup cutout more like Ron spec. no less than 1.75 and 2" if it fits your housing, I said 1.75" referencing my Bud housing it apparently is cutout for stock Bud pickups but I'm...

Hi ya Ron, thanks for that link got put that url in my book what a fantastic variety of rivets and leather and leather supplies ,awesome. Thinkin about a leather loafer pad for the back deck. A little pricier but not a lot adios crappy vinyl shit.....Stormy

That do look nice Ron, what's the diameter of the rivet? Stormy

Dave that looks on the money wish I would quit bein a lazy ass and learn alittle of this Auto Desk (Autocad) proggy I got my oldest son when he graduated. I just can't seem to work up the ambition to tackle monster software programs.(I don't use "apps" at least don't use that word instead of program...