guitar customizing help

[georgeguitars]

hello

would a metal scratch plate cause problem with the magnets in the pick ups. also are thinner paint jobs better for tone? also how should i go about removing the nut? if anyone could help shed some light if poss. many thanks

[MarkSmith]

No. Maybe. With a HUGE hammer (not really)

[Skodster]

For scratchplates and custom bits, take a squint at these fella's. They did a black, three ply pick guard for me and charged something like £18.

Aurora

As for the nut, be very very careful.

As for the nitro paintjob on an electric guitar, I think that it's a complete myth. I can understand it being true for a lightly built acoustic however.

[shugz]

Not in anyway saying you can't do it but if you don't know how to do it be VERY careful mate. Removing the nut of a guitar is genuinely a difficult task to do correctly (I've done it once and vowed never to do it again!).

Just my 2p's worth, wouldn't want you to damage a fine guitar etc etc. That said, if you are brave, read Dan Erlewine's book on guitar maintenance and there's a good few pointers in there re nut removal.

Good luck
Hugh

[necrophonic]

Originally Posted by Skodster

For scratchplates and custom bits, take a squint at these fella's. They did a black, three ply pick guard for me and charged something like £18.

Aurora

Nice site - kinda wish my guitars had scratch plates to do the "glow plate" thing (though I do have some ideas on that line)

[MarkSmith]

Originally Posted by shugz

Not in anyway saying you can't do it but if you don't know how to do it be VERY careful mate. Removing the nut of a guitar is genuinely a difficult task to do correctly (I've done it once and vowed never to do it again!).

I've never found it hard to be honest. If there is any finish around it then carefully cut it with a Stanley blade to avoid damaging it. Then using a small block of wood and a hammer carefully tap the nut from the side to break the bond of the glue. Might take a few careful taps but shouldn't be that difficult.

[georgeguitars]

cheers guys

[shugz]

Originally Posted by MarkSmith

I've never found it hard to be honest. If there is any finish around it then carefully cut it with a Stanley blade to avoid damaging it. Then using a small block of wood and a hammer carefully tap the nut from the side to break the bond of the glue. Might take a few careful taps but shouldn't be that difficult.

Just saying from my experiences of this it can be a bit tricky and if the user is having to ask about it first then he might not be totally familiar in doing this job to begin with. We all have to start somewhere though so there's no problems in giving it a go, just maybe do it with some prior knowledge and a bit of caution. There's also a world of difference working on a sub £200 guitar to a vintage or Custom Shop Les Paul/ Strat as I'm sure you'll be aware (more from the damage to the instument's value if things go wrong).

Just my 2p's worth though

Cheers
Hugh