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Post by jb on Sept 21, 2014 15:00:10 GMT -6
Hi , I back after a long absence . Would like to build a flying v this winter. Was wondering if any kits were around? Did anyone build one from kit , scratch, give me your feed back please. Does anyone have a .pdf on the body dimensions. Thanks for any help !
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claptonpage
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Post by claptonpage on Sept 21, 2014 23:55:29 GMT -6
Hi JB! I have a Gibson Flying V studio, based on the 1967 V. I would be happy to help if you need some specifics
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Sept 22, 2014 5:54:00 GMT -6
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Post by jb on Sept 23, 2014 17:14:50 GMT -6
Thanks for the replys, clapton i would like a picture of your V . I am working on a printable diagram of the V body hope to find one online?
GA thanks for the link,looks like there on order put my name on the list looks like a good deal on the kit thanks again
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Post by jb on Sept 23, 2014 17:18:34 GMT -6
Hey forgot to ask what bridge, tail do you guys like and why?
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Post by jb on Sept 23, 2014 17:23:20 GMT -6
this style or? Attachments:
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Sept 23, 2014 17:59:01 GMT -6
I like the string-thru V tailpiece...but I am a traditionalist!
Actually, anything looks good on a V.
John
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claptonpage
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Post by claptonpage on Sept 24, 2014 1:15:52 GMT -6
Sure! I'll have to round up the digital camera, but I'll take some pick with a scale for you soon.
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Post by jb on Oct 5, 2014 7:32:21 GMT -6
Sure! I'll have to round up the digital camera, but I'll take some pick with a scale for you soon. Hi Did you get a chance to take some pix thanks |
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Post by jb on Oct 7, 2014 9:53:50 GMT -6
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Post by jb on Oct 7, 2014 10:00:50 GMT -6
Forgot couple of questions. What should the bridge mount be in terms of measurement from the nut 25 1/2 or other ? What color do you guys think would be cool leaning toward purple or transparent blue? I think the neck back would be good satin lacquer? Please give me your feedback !!!!
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Oct 7, 2014 13:42:55 GMT -6
1. The bridge is placed according the the scale of the neck. Measure from the bridge side of the nut to the center of the 12th fret wire. Take that distance and us it to measure from the 12th fret wire toward where the bridge should be placed. The distance (double the distance from the nut to the 12th fret) is the scale of the guitar and where you should place the middle Seles of the bridge.
2. I like Lake Placid blue...nice old Ford color. Or Plum Crazy, an old Mopar color from the late 60s/early 70s.
John
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Post by jb on Oct 9, 2014 14:33:40 GMT -6
Hi John, I got the kit today the body wood looks good some flaws guess that makes it a solid color only. The neck looks real good. I measured the nut to 12 fret center 12 3/4 '' so it looks like 25 1/2 scale? The only problem is i have to drill the body for the bridge and tail mount inserts. I know the bridge is going to be 25.5 but where should the tail part be installed from the bridge ? Also do u kick the lower e side of the bridge in toward the neck if so how much ? What size drill for the inserts? please ck my pics Thanks Attachments:
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Oct 10, 2014 6:29:41 GMT -6
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Post by dnic on Oct 10, 2014 8:40:46 GMT -6
The bridge needs to kick toward the rear of the guitar on the bass side. 3/16" is a good amount. The distance between the Tom and the stop bar looks good in your pic. 2.5 to 3" if memory serves. You just don't want it so close the strings hit the back edge of the Tom.
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