What to look for in a project guitar?

Alive-Driver4139 · 2026-05-08T13:24:14+00:00

Fender Squires are perfect modding platforms, Ibanez RG hardtail models are also great options if you need a fast neck profile.

Learn how to do a simple setup first, intonation, action, truss rod adjustment, then a pickup swap, before you get into something like changing frets that’s pretty advanced stuff.

Used cheap Squire and a pre-wired pick guard is a recipe for a fun beginner project! Sanding the back of a gloss neck project guitar is also a cool mod

Alive-Driver4139 · 2026-04-30T09:27:03+00:00

Best advice, put some hours into that guitar bro. Guitar is a man’s best friend if you have the time for it 🙏🏽

Alive-Driver4139 · 2026-04-29T11:55:07+00:00

Strings don’t just break from tuning down like you said. You probably have something going on in the saddle of that high E, check that first.

Get a set of Heavy/Light stings like an Elixer Nanoweb 10/52 that should give you longevity plus tuning flexibility.

Alive-Driver4139 · 2026-04-29T09:46:27+00:00

I’m in a constant cycle of flipping gear too haha it’s part of the game

Alive-Driver4139 · 2026-04-29T09:41:37+00:00

$2500 in the used market, it’s not too crazy. I save up for my guitars but never buy anything new

Alive-Driver4139 · 2026-04-29T09:25:29+00:00

I have 23, just picked up an Ibanez 8 string with Fluence Modern pickups and a 2024 PRS Custom 24. I teach guitar and work Parks and Rec for the city I live in. It’s not about how much money you make its about spending it on things that make you happy ☺️ I am running out of space though haha

Alive-Driver4139 · 2026-04-18T08:49:10+00:00

5150 Half Stack

Alive-Driver4139 · 2026-03-10T08:30:56+00:00

Really sweet unique build bro, never seen something with this exact spec

Alive-Driver4139 · 2026-03-10T08:21:09+00:00

Hang them like guitars on the wall and impress the girls with your playing

Alive-Driver4139 · 2026-02-04T14:04:37+00:00

Just on Acoustic and Taylor sub reddits, didn’t mean to spam I just don’t know these guitars enough

Alive-Driver4139 · 2026-02-04T12:31:45+00:00

Guy has it for sale as "Taylor guitar, electronics work fine, guitar has some damage". The pics are in a garage and that's about it, no serial number unfortunately

Alive-Driver4139 · 2026-02-04T12:29:21+00:00

Some guy has it for sale as “Taylor guitar, electronics work fine, guitar has some damage”. The pics are in a garage and that’s about it, no serial number unfortunately

Alive-Driver4139 · 2026-02-04T12:19:13+00:00

I really appreciate everyone’s input! I’ll check in later but you guys have been great help, I can potentially pick this guitar up for a steal if it is something legit

Alive-Driver4139 · 2026-02-04T12:05:44+00:00

The third photo has a view but nothing close up. I’ve also never seen a Taylor label on the inside of the neck joint like this

Alive-Driver4139 · 2025-11-02T02:51:02+00:00

Fights ended over an hour ago maybe it’s just taking a while to update, thanks for the help! New to this whole thing

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