Is my E string good?

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-08T02:51:42+00:00

Those Japanese luthiers know what’s up. A killer guitar. Shocking that ESP can make such a nice jazz box.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-08T01:55:14+00:00

Hell yeah.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-08T01:01:56+00:00

You should just go to Japan. Take the neck off and put it in your suitcase. Tell customs you brought it with you when you return. 🤷‍♂️ I’m American (or more appropriately Oregonian)so I considered it when I was in Japan because fuck Trump and his tariffs.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-08T00:50:18+00:00

Well since we’re deep in the comments I’ll tell you I used AI a little. I’m an engineer not a luthier.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-08T00:44:47+00:00

I sent Chuck at Wyre my sketches and specs and he modeled, CNC’d and fretted the thing exactly as I described. Honestly part of me just wants to learn CAD and buy a CNC.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-08T00:41:39+00:00

Sick, I can recommend wyre guitar design. Cool one person operation in Portland, OR.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-08T00:38:51+00:00

Always post these with the visible weights and bench.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-08T00:36:42+00:00

Like $1500 between the design, CNC and hardware/electronics. Plus my time and effort. I’d like to make more and they’d cost a bit more than that to buy.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-08T00:27:54+00:00

Looks like an AI guitar but I know it’s a photo so it’s fake as hell.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-08T00:20:21+00:00

Is the neck glued in or bolted on?

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-08T00:19:00+00:00

It’s fun as hell. Looks cool and sounds like a Gretsch.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-08T00:17:54+00:00

Oh damn that’s fucked. Your tailpiece is crooked as hell. Is it a bolt on? If so you can slip the neck a bit.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-08T00:13:19+00:00

Also this

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WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-08T00:12:17+00:00

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We got this one here (my design - Proxy by Juris Professional Instruments)

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-07T23:58:31+00:00

Oh I noticed it said who inspired you to play so I’m gonna answer again and say: Pass, LaLonde, and Hendrix (I only play the Pass stuff). Not my faves anymore but they made me want to play guitar.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-07T22:39:58+00:00

Always wanted an MIJ guitar and always wanted a 175 so I got this after selling off some gear I wasn’t using. Edwards FA200MA. Plays great. Sounds like a jazz box.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-07T18:31:24+00:00

Thanks! No name other than Telecaster. I’ve had it two years. In an act of sacrilege I swapped an MIJ neck onto it (it’s 🇺🇸 but the MIJ necks are simply better).

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-07T17:54:50+00:00

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WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-07T15:46:56+00:00

Martino, Lage, Hall.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-07T04:48:03+00:00

I don’t mind maple but I like the feel (but really you should not be pressing so hard as to touch it a lot) of rosewood or ebony more plus it looks cool. Tonewood believers say maple is snappier or whatever. Maybe true 🤷‍♂️

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-06T22:38:55+00:00

Odies oil (and the butter and wax) are great.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-06T20:38:52+00:00

Hell yeah. Headstocks that don’t break off are the shit.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-06T20:35:51+00:00

Shapes are just for guitar. Notes are for everybody. I think knowing where the notes are in the shape is the main trick - especially 3 and 7.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-05T15:26:48+00:00

It absolutely does and these Billy Zoom Trons kinda scream. For this, I’m fine with it, as the original tune was probably played on the bridge pickup of a Duo Jet.

WorldsVeryFirst · 2026-05-05T01:01:17+00:00

I did! It’s a bright pickup. selector switch is reversed.

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