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Lol, not bad for Masonite, right?

I do have enough walnut for a telecaster build....

Thanks for checking it out!

It's a pretty good combination, thanks for suggesting!

Thanks! This one was definitely an educational journey. I learned a lot about what not to do!

It's a good circuit for guitar.

Try just a few strings at a time...

I'd go for any of those! Finding the necks and parts is the hard part though!

Hey, thanks for checking it out! Yeah, the paintjob was initially a let down, but considering the type of build(kind of a knock-around song writing instrument) I can live with it. The paint only really looks suspect up close. From a few feet away it looks pretty decent. I have a few more of these to build before I move onto some solid body builds, which might merit some Nitro-Lacquer or some type of danish oil.

Hey, thanks! And thanks for checking it out!

Sure, hardboard guitars are nice to have around. They make great songwriting instruments.

That's how danelectros and Silvertones were made back in the day

1. You cannot control bleed without headphones. 2. Try to find an adapter for headphones for your Google pixel. Maybe amazon has one? 3. Bluetooth will always lag, I don't think there's a good solution for keeping tracks properly aligned with bluetooth. I'd try to find a way to use wired headphones and that should solve all your problems.

The first bend locks the string into place, keeping it from slipping. The second(upward) bend just allows the string to pass above the pegs so it doesn't "whip" during tightening.

😅😅 Maybe we just make the next one at your shop!

he has a CNC and he chooses to do it the hard way. builds character i suppose😂

Yep.

Start with an 8" long piece of thin solder. Fold it in half, twice. It should now be four strands. Twist the four strands into a braid. Not too tight, or it will break apart.

Thanks man. I already feel this build is a success, since each guitar tone inspired it's own new part!

Hey, thanks for checking it out! I'd kind of like to try out some thin birch plywood as a top for one of these builds. I've been eying the Flying V. I have a few more planks of wood to use up, so I guess I've got some decisions to make!

Hmm, the only advice I have for the unit is to double check that your outputs are set up properly. The inputs and outputs can be a little tricky when multi-tasking with this pedal. If you don't have them set up perfectly with panning, settings and patching you may not get sound. You could save your settings on your computer and then do a factory reset and see if that helps. I suspect it's either a bad cable or one of the input or output routing settings. Also, it's good to plug headphones directly into the pod to monitor what you're doing. Is your expression pedal set up to be a volume/panner? Because sometimes that gets tricky too.

@@FrankOlsonTwins I didn’t think about the pedal! I will look into that! And I’ve tried all the different outputs to no avail, and also I have my headphones directly connected the whole time too! Gonna give the factory reset thing a try after saving the files I have on pod if edit or whatever! Thank you for the advice man, and the expedited reply!

Like I can’t even hear the mic just hooked directly without it even going usb to the computer! Makes me feel like something has to be set wrong, my guitar works fine though and when I change the inputs to mic, I still can’t hear lol it’s driving me nuts! Because I can monitor my guitar playing, but the mic is just non existent lol

I would take a look at the manual. I remember it being enormous but helpful. It could be that your XLR connector is not functioning properly. What kind of microphone? Dynamic? Because a condenser won't work on this POD.

@@FrankOlsonTwins it is a condenser mic 🫠 I had no idea man, it’s the mic that comes with the focusrite solo studio kit, I just assumed it would work on the pod too! Why wouldn’t a condenser mic work? Sorry I’m a noob brother, but I appreciate your help so much!

This is an old squier, i believe from 2004. It plays surprisingly well, but the pickups could be a little better

Thanks! The amps used on the first song are Ampeg Jet J12 for rhythm guitar, Fender Deluxe Reverb for the solos. Second song, it's just the Fender Deluxe Reverb.

@@FrankOlsonTwins Thank you sir!! and good morning!! reply from Japan(I'm Japanese). someday I'd like to hear the sound diy red-tele and tiny cute LM386 amp.

I'll make a short and put it up in the next few days, the red tele and mini DIY amp... Good idea!

New short video with the Tele and mini amp: czcams.com/users/shortszfZq-ERFlZE

Thanks! Not yet, I haven't tried a silent plug!

Thanks! The hardboard measures about 4mm thick, or about 1/8". Let me know how the Pro turns out!

@@FrankOlsonTwinsYeah no problem bro! Just is it good if I use 3mm ?

Yep, I've used 3mm and it works great. You can also use thicker, like 1/4" or even 3/8" but you have to adjust the depth of your neck pocket accordingly.

Hardboard, also known as Masonite.

Sorry for being annoying but what is the thickness of the plywood ?

No worries. The plywood is 3/4" AC grade, but actual measurement is 23/32. That's just how they sell 3/4" plywood. If you're going the plywood method to make the body, I would use the thinner Masonite board we chatted about. Since the neck pocket will be exactly half the thickness of the body, you'll get a little more room near the neck to sit above the top layer of masonite. The masonite board i used in this video is about .12" thick, or almost 1/8." If you use anything thicker, you might need to shim the neck pocket(if you use my method in the video here).

@@FrankOlsonTwins ok man, thanks for replying !

No problem!

Sounds like it's time for a string change!

One nice thing is, you can cut the foam smaller if you want less dampening...

One of the few problems with owning lots of guitars!

Cleaning your strings can be a dramatic difference in sound!

Nah, these are pretty flexible

Very true!

Keep an eye open at thrift stores and yard sales!

@@FrankOlsonTwins 👍