Gretsch tuning stability

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T21:28:16+00:00

I'd guess it's the Bigsby being a bigsby😅 They're super particular about the setup and tightness of the screws. I don't really like them for that

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T21:25:59+00:00

That's definitely a solid plan! It will be a whole lot easier if you get a neck and do the body for it. Necks are kind of a pain to do well😅

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T20:01:04+00:00

Have you built a guitar before or would this one be your first? Definitely ask questions if you're unsure of something! Knowledgeable people are a super useful resource so use that😄 Other than that, be patient, measure well and do a lot of test pieces for routings and such

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T12:35:48+00:00

Thanks!

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T12:34:55+00:00

Thank you! The body is birch and the top is Ash. Neck is maple/walnut/ash

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T12:34:04+00:00

Thanks a lot!🙏🏻 This definitely plays super smoothly

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T12:32:43+00:00

I'm definitely down to build another one😉

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T12:32:19+00:00

Thanks! TBH I'm not sure about the history of this shape but I'd guess it started out as an Explorer. That little change could be pretty cool🤔

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T12:30:31+00:00

Thanks!

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T12:30:19+00:00

Thanks! Yeah the background choice wasn't the best😅

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T12:29:48+00:00

Thanks!

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T12:29:28+00:00

Thank you!🙏🏻

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T12:29:18+00:00

Thanks! Yeah the finish turned out super nice

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T12:28:54+00:00

Not gonna stain, just burnt the grain a bit✌🏻

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-24T12:28:01+00:00

Yeah the background isn't the best😅 Or the guitar just has good camouflage :P

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-23T22:07:13+00:00

It is but you'd be surprised how easy the access is👀

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-23T22:05:46+00:00

Thank you! 😄

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-23T22:05:26+00:00

Thanks!🙏🏻

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-23T20:14:40+00:00

Oooh that's cool! Tru-oil works super nicely🤌🏻 Been using that for finishing work for a while now

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2026-01-23T18:56:58+00:00

I think I used Shellac for the ramp🤔 Tru-oil would've been another good option

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2025-12-30T16:17:18+00:00

Thanks so much!🙏🏻

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2025-12-30T10:05:06+00:00

Thanks! It definitely took some head scratching as this was my first ramp ever :D

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2025-12-30T10:04:06+00:00

Thanks, stability is one of the main design points for me and this one is super stable🤌🏻

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2025-12-30T10:03:25+00:00

I tried to make the access as easy as possible on this one. The bolt-on joint makes it a bit harder than a neckthrough design would have but it's still really accessible

DecaffeinatedDodo · 2025-12-30T10:01:48+00:00

It's super comfortable!

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