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Title: Nylon Stratocaster
Added: Aug 4, 2010
Author: lavendell
Duration: 1:28
Description:
Still some things I need to fix on it, but it's definitely playable as it is now. Although the action is very high, and there's also some intonation problems. For those that are interested about the specs;Fender Japan body from the 90'sWarmoth (scalloped) neck w/ XJ frets and Sperzel locking tuners (locking tuners is a must!), and a graphite nut. I'm not sure graphite is the right way to go with nylon though, so I'll probably try something else. Fender tremolo bridge with piezo pick-ups on the bridge saddles. The piezos are GraphTech's Ghost system, which also has MIDI out available. The pick guard is very custom - i carved it out myself. I'm going to build in a compressor (BOSS CS3) under the pickguard, and also a simple eq which will be controlled by pressing the volume knob. All powered by a 9V battery. For now the strings are medium tension, but I think that causes some problems, so I'll try extra high tension too see if it plays better.That's about it i guess! Just ask if you have any questions :)/Marcus
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Youtube Comments: 538
soulassasin10 Says:
May 7, 2012 - Yngwie Malmsteen had a similar model guitar .... awesome instrument :)
soulassasin10 Says:
May 7, 2012 - /watch?NR=1&v=ZKMsXBfXbbk this will answer your question :)
Lean540 Says:
May 9, 2012 - Sweet baby Jesus up in Heaven, Lavendell............If baby Jesus could play, it would be this, on this very instrument, ........ played just like this!!!
Toca91 Says:
May 9, 2012 - Thank you :)
moffatsghost Says:
May 11, 2012 - well, I know what I'm doing with my other strat.....very awesome and stunningly close to the Ovation Viper's tone! Well done!
guizim9612 Says:
May 16, 2012 - what would make someone do a nylon guitar?
atokombeled Says:
May 17, 2012 - This is some jawdropping stuff, man, love it!! :)I haven't heard of this GraphTech Ghost system, what is this like compared to the Fishman Fender compatible trem bridge? Is it cheaper, better / worse / any different?
ososturk Says:
May 19, 2012 - Hi Marcus. Have you been able to solve the intonation & action problems? I am thinking of assembling a similar one this summer..
guiesseppe Says:
May 20, 2012 - Im gonna say its a Piezo bridge pickup
krank4life Says:
May 20, 2012 - At :53 you tapped the volume. Does it do something specific? Awesome guitar!
wildbird5150 Says:
May 21, 2012 - That's something unique I must say!
Judokkaa Says:
May 21, 2012 - that last little bit at the very end... Where is that from? Ive heard it before somewhere, it sounds so good.
GradientPain Says:
May 24, 2012 - Must-have thing for Malmsteen, lol)
lord1423165 Says:
May 25, 2012 - piezo
StickManga Says:
May 25, 2012 - THAT IS SO COOL O_O
andybirger Says:
May 25, 2012 - How does it sound with Overdrive?
iCoverBands Says:
May 26, 2012 - someone likes diminished. (yngwie much?)
lavendell Says:
May 27, 2012 - LOL! Yep :)
lavendell Says:
May 27, 2012 - I actually tried that, but it doesn't sound nearly as cool as one would hope. It's a nice idea though :)
lavendell Says:
May 27, 2012 - Cheers buddy :)
lavendell Says:
May 27, 2012 - Really? I honestly thought I came up with that part myself. Hey, let me know if you find out what song it is :)
lavendell Says:
May 27, 2012 - Yeah, it just adds som compression.
lavendell Says:
May 27, 2012 - Yes, high tension strings pretty much solved the problems. Cool, good luck with your summer project!
MrDepit7 Says:
May 27, 2012 - sounds a bit like babe im gonna leave you led zeppelin
druno82 Says:
May 7, 2012 - How are the strings anchored? Do you tie a knot on the end and string it like a regular Strat? It's a different concept, and quite creative.