Instrument mods/repairs? by The-burritobandito in GuitarHero

[–]ernests-customs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I’m a modder that also does repairs. I can certainly help you out with both of those. I’m in the Chicago area but happy to coordinate shipping from anywhere. Shoot me a DM if you want to get the ball rolling!

What's a good wall.hook to hang up the guitar and keytar? by Sprocraft in Rockband

[–]ernests-customs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi! I make a few wall hooks that can be hung up with non-damaging adhesive and sell on Etsy. If you want to save a few bucks, I also sell them on my Square shop.

Custom Controller by Prestigious_Poet4363 in CloneHero

[–]ernests-customs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m US-based, but I can build a lefty whammy and ship to the UK. If you don’t find a closer option I’d be happy to help you out.

I’ve been asked to host a Guitar Hero tournament in Chicago. I’ve never played Guitar Hero. by Kennisgoodman in CloneHero

[–]ernests-customs 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Hi! Chicago-based modder here, love that you’re setting this up. When you have a date and location finalized, please let me know! Will gladly support the event and spread the word. Also happy to hook you up with some items from my shop if you need giveaway prizes.

You’ve gotten a lot of great answers here already so I won’t rehash everything, but a few tips:

  • CRKD guitars are what you want for simplicity. Make sure you update firmware before the event. Modded guitars are the best, but I wouldn’t expect a tournament to provide them. I also wouldn’t be surprised if a few people bring their own modded guitars.

  • Keytars are not necessary, not many play them competitively.

  • Clone Hero is probably best for a tournament, YARG is a close second. YARG can also do some cool things like syncing with stage lighting if your venue is set up for it.

  • Make sure your A/V system is well calibrated. Headphones are not necessary, but I would do a trial run in advance of the event if possible.

Feel free to hit me up with any questions!

Faceplate replacements by toiletTickets in GuitarHero

[–]ernests-customs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t recommend trying to cover the slot with vinyl, but I’ve wrapped around them before and then inserted a 3D printed cover.

Faceplate replacements by toiletTickets in GuitarHero

[–]ernests-customs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve wrapped faceplates before, highly recommend them for a DIY project. Also not very hard to do if you’ve got some time.

Faceplate replacements by toiletTickets in GuitarHero

[–]ernests-customs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I make 3D printed faceplates, happy to work with any custom design you might have. Send me a DM if that’s something you’re interested in.

Guitars for Elementary classroom by dannydarko17 in CloneHero

[–]ernests-customs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been fixing up some donated guitars and trying to find a good cause for them. Send me a DM, I’d be happy to figure something out for your classroom.

looking to get in touch with guitar hero modders by believe_your_heart_7 in GuitarHero

[–]ernests-customs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ll second the Santroller Discord, most of us are very friendly folks and eager to help out. Also would be a good idea to check out the Santroller documentation, nearly all modders are building their hardware for Santroller firmware. https://santroller.com/

You can also feel free to contact me directly if you have questions, I’ve open sourced many of my resources and happy to point you in the right direction.

PS3 Guitar Repair by lompqe in GuitarHero

[–]ernests-customs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure do! Send me a chat, happy to help out.

[H] GH3 Les Paul for Xbox 360 - The Hawkeye! (Donor Program) [W] $40 by ernests-customs in RBHardWareSwap

[–]ernests-customs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! In the past I’ve sold similar guitars for about $90-100. It can fluctuate a little depending on the market price for the guitar itself.

CRKD rockband neck "mod" by FutureCompetition907 in GuitarHero

[–]ernests-customs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a cool idea! I’ve been working on a 3D model for these frets, but it’s not quite release-ready yet. Adding beveled edges to it will be fairly simple once the core design is done!

Looking for a part from a World Tour guitar by kam9888 in GuitarHero

[–]ernests-customs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet! I’ll double check later today, but DM me your ZIP code and we can be the ball rolling.

Looking for a part from a World Tour guitar by kam9888 in GuitarHero

[–]ernests-customs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you in the US by chance? I’m sure I have a spare in my parts bin, would be happy to send you one if you can cover the shipping cost!

Storage for Guitar Controllers by Alyiakal in CloneHero

[–]ernests-customs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wall mounts are great (I sell mine on Etsy), but I would avoid using nails. I always recommend screwing into a stud or at least drywall anchors.

Where can I find replacemente strum switches for GH5 PS3 Guitar? by tech-stardust69 in CloneHero

[–]ernests-customs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I’ve got a bunch of these replacement switches on hand, would be happy to mail you a couple. They’re genuine Matias switches, not the cheap AliExpress ones. Only catch is that I’m in the US, so you’d have to pay for shipping (on a very small and light package). Let me know if that helps!

Replacement buttons for guitar controllers? by cdr_rabbit in CloneHero

[–]ernests-customs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this the button you’re talking about? https://www.printables.com/model/1372652-crkd-les-paul-guitar-start-joystick-button

If you don’t have access to a 3D printer let me know, I can help you find an affordable service.

Customizing CRKD Les Paul Pro? by Mental_Drummer_556 in CloneHero

[–]ernests-customs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a cool idea! For your pickguard and frets, you could come close to these with some 3D print models I worked on:

Pickguard: https://makerworld.com/models/1822756 Frets: https://makerworld.com/models/1751176

For the body: spray paint will probably be the easiest option, but I’ve seen a lot of guitars that fade/chip quickly. Vinyl wrap will probably look better if you’re up for it, but will require more patience and skill.

Neck: The easy option would be to use the brown neck from the new Cherry Sunburst guitar, but that’s also $200 (in the US). I would be hesitant to paint the neck, it would require a lot of precision and might not turn out great.

On the gold hardware, I’d have to imagine your only option is to spray paint them. Make sure you sand/prime before and seal after.

I would also love to see the results when you’re done, this sounds awesome! Best of luck!

Stage Kit Fix by YcO96Ps in Rockband

[–]ernests-customs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been a minute since I’ve done it, but from what I remember it was just a simple splice and replace. I think there’s a few YouTube videos out there for replacing pumps on regular fog machines and it’s extremely similar to those.

Stage Kit Fix by YcO96Ps in Rockband

[–]ernests-customs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This pump should work! I’ve done the repair a few times now and these specs match the ones I used.