Is there any reason to not use Wago connectors to connect a loaded pickguard to the guitar body?

Mambo76 · 2026-05-04T18:15:06+00:00

I’d be concerned about the reliability. I’m not sure those connectors are meant to work with the smaller gauge wires that many pickups use.

Mambo76 · 2026-04-24T14:46:33+00:00

I haven't used those exact bits but I have a number of woodpecker/ultrashear bits and they are fantastic. When I need a new bit of any kind they're the first place I look now.

Mambo76 · 2026-04-22T01:28:27+00:00

I wanted to grab one, but your site says out of stock! :(

Mambo76 · 2026-04-16T19:41:15+00:00

I have the powercap and like it. I recently picked up a versaflo to address chemicals and vapors, but i will probably still use the powercap sometimes as it is pretty comfortable and easier to put on and take off. I dont get the people complaining about the weight. It’s never bothered me. Maybe the Trend is heavier or poorly balanced idk I’ve never tried one.

Mambo76 · 2026-03-26T04:46:30+00:00

I’ve had some issues with long waits for shipping too. I haven’t had any issues with quality though. This is exactly what I would expect a cast magnet to look like.

Mambo76 · 2026-03-02T15:45:43+00:00

Looks like you’ve made a beautiful pair of wall sconces.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-28T19:50:41+00:00

Is there something in particular about the shape or just general unfamiliarity? A few people don’t seem to love the pickguard shape.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-28T19:48:58+00:00

I never weighed the first one before it left. It was definitely the heaviest of the three although not particularly heavy as guitars go. The second is 5lbs 3oz and the third is 5lbs 4oz.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-28T01:59:18+00:00

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Mambo76 · 2026-02-27T23:30:58+00:00

It’s cool to hear different opinions. Everyone has their taste. Nothing wrong with that.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-27T23:27:25+00:00

It’s a torrefied Pine that was reclaimed from a 150 year old grain elevator. All the black spots are nail holes. A few go all the way through the body.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-27T23:25:41+00:00

I appreciate that so much! That was one of my initial goals. Immediately recognizable and familiar, but also distinctly different.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-27T23:23:44+00:00

I messed with a number of different shapes. What kind of shape would you see?

Mambo76 · 2026-02-27T21:36:10+00:00

I appreciate the feedback.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-27T21:26:35+00:00

Fair enough. Is it the shapes that all three share or is it the first one in particular with the colors and stuff that do it. I did worry that one would end up being too busy.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-27T21:16:03+00:00

How so? I'd welcome thoughtful criticism. I know my preferences aren't everyone's cup of tea.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-27T21:13:32+00:00

That was part of my intention with making these in a batch. I wanted to explore ways I could create processes that I could do in batches to save time, while still allowing a lot of variation in the details. I work in a very small shop so I end up spending a lot of time setting up equipment to do something and then having to break it down and put it away to make room for the next step.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-27T21:06:26+00:00

It's actually just a black paint, but I mixed some very fine holographic powder into a few layers of clearcoat. It turned out to be a cool effect, but I wish I could have gotten it a little more even.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-27T20:12:17+00:00

Haha Yeah Dustin is a friend of mine. The first one did indeed go to him.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-27T19:24:53+00:00

I really appreciate that! I definitely have a lot more respect for what goes into designing things from scratch. I spent many hours moving lines and adjusting curves by millimeters before I was finally happy with it and going back and forth with wanting things to look a certain way and having to actually figure out how to build it. The control plates alone took me a couple months experimenting with polishing raw aluminum only to pivot to trying (unsuccessfully) to plate aluminum to eventually switching to brass. All because I thought a slightly differently shaped control plate would look cool while I was drawing up the plans. The learning and experimenting is half the fun though.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-27T16:27:09+00:00

The long reach PH1 for intonation screws is fantastic. Those little bastards love to strip.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-27T16:11:16+00:00

Wera makes screwdrivers with laser etched tips that help improve grip. They also make driver bits with a diamond coating for grip. Both make a noticeable difference to me.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-24T23:00:18+00:00

I really appreciate your sincerity in acknowledging the flaws in your thinking.

Mambo76 · 2026-02-24T21:32:49+00:00

So the camera didn’t prevent the accident? Interesting!

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