When a string breaks, the al the other strings get out of tune, because the bridge is always in tension, so this would fix that but you sacrifise the tremolo

But Clapton loves me!

Hey thanks! If I get real lucky, I can hit 100K before the end of the year. Fingers crossed!! 🤞🤞

Thanks!

It's on the list! I'm collecting donor parts, waiting for a good deal on a neck!

That only works to record. The adapter will shunt(block) the sound of the monitoring and playback systems. So you won't be able to listen while recording or at all until you unplug the cable. At the very minimum you'd need something like this: amzn.to/3COdlYm That will split the signal so you can plug in headphones as well. I made a cable from an old set of Headset-mic-earbuds, and it worked fine, but there was noise on the guitar pot when the volume was adjusted. Not a big deal if you don't adjust the volume while you're playing. This one works great, and is less than $20: amzn.to/3Bg9G53 Hope it helps!

I used a top loader for few reasons on this build. I wanted to build it in the style of the old Danelectros, which were top loading. Also, I've never tried a top loading telecaster, and wanted to see if it lived up to the reputation of being easier to bend. Finally, it saved some work of drilling holes accurately through the body, and setting the string ferrules. Mostly #2, though!

No, Dunlop 01 and 02 fretboard products. Amazon Link: amzn.to/3CGbh4v

To be honest, there are a number of reasons a strat style guitar can have tuning issues. If your strings are more than a few months old, they'll begin to stretch or break randomly. If my guitar starts randomly going out of tune while playing, I know it's time to change the strings. If you use the whammy bar/trem bar, that's alone will require a re-tune after every song. Also, I try to make certain that the string on the peg head is properly attached. If it's not, or it has too many winds around the peg, it will be prone to slipping. I prefer what I call the "Z Bend" shown here: kzbin.info-UCp-CyhX40 Another thing is brand new strings require some "break in," which can be done by hand in a few minutes, or by just playing over the course of a few days. The safest way to break in strings is to just play a variety of chords and string bends for a few hours, and just keep tuning to pitch as it goes out. Once you're sure the strings are on tightly(not slipping), you can start ruling out things like tuners, adjusting or blocking the bridge or truss rod adjustment. I rarely blame tuners nowadays. They have gotten so good in the last 20 years that most will hold tuning just fine. Sometimes on the very cheap Squeirs (the $99 retail ones), the tuners just won't be great. I think most players agree, it's better to start saving up for a nicer guitar than buying new tuners for a very cheap guitar. For the record, I tune my guitars every time I pick one up. Some hold the tuning better than others, but I never expect to pick up ANY guitar and expect it to be perfectly "in tune." To me, that just asking to much of a very imperfect instrument.

Thank you! Glad it helps!

Squier Affinity Stratocaster, 2002

This is a TC electronic Guitar interface. I think there's a link in the description

Yes, I just hooked it up to my Windows PC, and it works. Depending on your program, you may experience latency.

Generally speaking, a basic setup usually consists of adjusting the truss rod, nut slots, the saddle, cleaning and oiling the neck, and changing the strings. If the frets are already level, a basic cleaning and setup is around $75-$100 plus the cost of strings. A full setup including a fret level costs around $200 plus the cost of strings. If the frets on your Nighthawk need attention, I'd guess you're looking at around $200-$250 for a setup, fret level, crown and polish. If you just have a high fret or two, and need the truss rod adjusted, I'd say it would be less than $100.

Thanks! It comes in handy for separating the braid on some cables!

It gets easier if you do it every day for a week or so!

Thanks! I must admit, I've made a few clones of it myself...but I'm excited to give this one a spin! I'm undecided about changing out the original grille cloth. As it sits, the original cloth only has one tiny hole and it's hard to find the exact replacement!

@@FrankOlsonTwins I have been following your channel for a few years. Didn't you make one out of wood? I know it was a ribbon mic of some sort. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and keep up the great work.

Yes, that was me! I still have one more ribbon mic to make, the famed RCA KU3. I have most of the parts, I just need to find the time to fabricate it!

That's a ratchet with a socket attached to tighten the tuner nuts.

Yes, just as simple as that.

Hey, thanks! I really enjoy making these Masonite guitars. They're nice playing guitars, and in my opinion, sound cool plugged in or unplugged. I made a tele version using douglas fir instead of plywood. Overall, I really like it, but next time I'd skip the douglas fir and use an aged pine 2x8 or 2x8.

Thank you! It was fun to build, and I've been enjoying playing it!

On some guitars, it makes tuning easier. It's more an of issue on 3+3 Gibson style headstocks.

Aircraft ply is a great idea! I own a few vintage plywood guitars that sound really great. I've thought about making another guitar like this from thin birch plywood, but maybe maple would be better...

Yes, bigger speakers almost always sound better with these amps!

Hey, thanks! Hope it helps!

Oh true, very similar

$15 is about the right price for one of these. I think I bought this at a yardsale for a few bucks, and later sold it for about $15. Lots of value for a $15 dollar amp!

Both guitar parts are recorded with the mute, the rhythm and the solo

100% agree. If this were my amp, it wouldn't get turned on until proper grounding/wiring mods were in place. No amount of vintage authenticity is worth your life!

Hope it helps!

@FrankOlsonTwins I have a 1957 Kay Speed Demon, hollow body electric that could use a bit of TLC

Thanks, this was my favorite build so far! I like the hand done roundover- looks a little more unique to me.

I recorded the Narration with it, pretty good!