https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:08:57 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/paged/2/#post-119990 Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:43:09 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/paged/2/#post-119990 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/paged/2/#post-119919 Wed, 24 Aug 2005 20:13:55 +0000
13 different sounds (out of 27 different switch positions 1 is off, plus 13 "positive polarity" are sonically equivalent to 13 "negative polarity"), but not all of these 13 sounds are terribly useful.

Also, about those mini-toggles: Some players find these very annoying to use. Others have learned how easy it is to break these off if they happen to be in one's strumming path (me, for one).]]> Guitar Players Discussion gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/paged/2/#post-119919 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/paged/2/#post-119899 Wed, 24 Aug 2005 18:01:52 +0000
http://cgi.ebay.com/Super-strat-13-Sound-electronics-guard-Kit-White-F26_W0QQitemZ7340566981QQcategoryZ22670QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

You know, there are some things that look too good to resist. I can even throw 3 humbucker rails OR coils with almost twice the output as stock in that for another $30.

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If the frets aren't worn and strings don't buzz with proper setup (bridge and nut heights, neck angle and relief) there are really only two things to consider on the frets: dressing the edges and polishing. Only do a dressing (filing) if the fret edges feel too rough (catch skin) when sliding your hand along the edges of the fingerboard. Feels nice? Then there's nothing to do here, and all that's left is polishing. Best to remove the neck, but not required -- just have to be more careful and mask off the delicate parts (pups and the like). Also mask off the fingerboard if it's laquered or poly coated (more likely) maple. This operation won't hurt rosewood or ebony. Then use 000000 (SIX zeros), ultra fine polishing steel wool to polish the frets to slippery smoothness. Remove all possible filings before unmasking and/or re-installing the neck.

If all you need to do is polish the frets, you will have some money left over for a new cable or strap.]]> Guitar Players Discussion gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/#post-119285 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/#post-119281 Sun, 21 Aug 2005 22:27:27 +0000
Pick Guard, Mighty Mite. I may not use the guard but I'll use the pickups for sure. Cost $30

Tuners. Gonna try to score a set of grovers for this price. $30

Intonation & other adjustments - $0

Strings - $5

That leaves me $35 for tools & supplies to do the fret work that gnease suggested.

In the end, I'll get to learn some basic guitar maint skills to use on good guitars, and, hopefully end up with a little better cheapie guitar to show for it.

It'll be a few weeks to get the stuff at the prices I need. I'll keep you posted.]]> Guitar Players Discussion rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/#post-119281 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/#post-118749 Fri, 19 Aug 2005 04:09:03 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/#post-118749 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/#post-118748 Fri, 19 Aug 2005 04:05:42 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion vink https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/#post-118748 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/#post-118747 Fri, 19 Aug 2005 04:01:23 +0000
Sadly, the little misses would be really angry with me if I spent money on another guitar, but is OK with me fixing up one I already have.]]> Guitar Players Discussion rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/modifying-a-cheap-guitar/#post-118747