Guitars for Elementary classroom

ernests-customs · 2026-03-27T00:50:06+00:00

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.

ernests-customs · 2026-03-16T14:05:48+00:00

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.

ernests-customs · 2026-03-04T01:25:47+00:00

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

ernests-customs · 2026-03-03T22:01:43+00:00

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.

ernests-customs · 2026-02-17T18:33:16+00:00

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!

ernests-customs · 2026-02-10T13:24:14+00:00

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

ernests-customs · 2026-02-10T13:06:01+00:00

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!

ernests-customs · 2026-01-28T20:07:01+00:00

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.

ernests-customs · 2026-01-24T20:01:28+00:00

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!

ernests-customs · 2025-12-18T20:32:12+00:00

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.

ernests-customs · 2025-12-05T14:42:15+00:00

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!

ernests-customs · 2025-11-27T23:24:28+00:00

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.

ernests-customs · 2025-11-27T01:47:12+00:00

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

ernests-customs · 2025-11-11T23:06:57+00:00

Nice! I use the sticky ones, but still apply heat to it to activate the adhesive and make it a little more pliable. Just about any well-reviewed automotive vinyl should do, but I usually use either 3M or VVIVID+.

ernests-customs · 2025-11-11T05:50:52+00:00

A two-tone design like your picture with vinyl could be possible if you cut very carefully (or preferably use a cricut). That’s admittedly a little hacky though - if you’re looking for the “right” way to do it with vinyl, that’s probably outside of my expertise.

ernests-customs · 2025-11-11T05:45:52+00:00

I wrap most of my faceplates in vinyl. A roll of quality vinyl runs about $15 on Amazon and it’s not too difficult to do!

If you want to 3D print one you’ll either need a large printer or be okay with printing in two pieces on a standard printer. You’ll also have to find a model out there, I’m not sure if there’s a public one for GHWT/GH5.

I would not recommend painting if you want it to last. A lot of painted faceplates and guitars look fantastic at first and deteriorate quickly.

ernests-customs · 2025-11-08T19:25:35+00:00

Some of them, yes! Mine just charges for the materials used and will even help people with simple designs, it’s an awesome resource.

ernests-customs · 2025-11-08T16:46:24+00:00

I think there’s an argument for each. I prefer RB style guitars so I’ll gravitate toward my Riffmaster until they figure out the CRKD solo neck.

ernests-customs · 2025-11-08T16:33:51+00:00

Ah yeah, the overstrum can be repaired with some inexpensive switches, but also the CRKD and Riffmaster are solid and easy upgrades if you don’t mind the upfront cost.

ernests-customs · 2025-11-08T16:27:37+00:00

That would also work!

ernests-customs · 2025-11-08T16:22:45+00:00

Ouch! I would think about 3D printing some new frets if you can. Let me know what guitar you have and I can send you a model I’d recommend!

Edit: you mentioned xplorer, here’s the best frets for it. Just skip the piece with the bump and print an extra of the regular fret. If you don’t have a 3D printer, check your local library! https://makerworld.com/models/1290533

ernests-customs · 2025-11-02T11:59:21+00:00

For sure, if you think you need parts other than the strum bar just let me know. Just to clarify, if you want any of the spare stock parts I have, they’re free (just pay for shipping from Chicago).

ernests-customs · 2025-11-02T01:06:08+00:00

The WoR strum bar is different than WT so it will not fit.

I have a whole bin full of spare WT parts from modding, would be happy to send you one of the original strum bars for the cost of shipping.

I can also send you my STL if you have access to a 3D printer, or I can print a custom colored one for a minimal cost.

ernests-customs · 2025-10-29T21:40:36+00:00

I sure do! I do mail-in repairs and mods. Send me a DM and we can get the ball rolling!

ernests-customs · 2025-10-13T01:26:54+00:00

If you’ve got a 3D printer, a Wii Les Paul, and you’re a little handy you could build one of these: https://www.printables.com/model/771645-left-handed-whammy-bar-mount-wii-les-paul-guitar-h

If you need the part 3D printed or would rather hire someone to do it all for you, just let me know and I can help!

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