More detail on the DIY Guitar components

More Detail on the kit involved

Some more detail on the components mentioned in DIY Guitar Spec and following on from deciding to build my own guitar.

In this post, I've focussed on the hardware I intend to use. The main concept I'm aiming for is a HSH (Humbucker at the neck, single coil in the middle and humbucker at the bridge configuration), however I'm not happy with the output of most single coils so I've chosen another humbucker instead, but one which I can coil-tap for a single-coil sound. In addition, I'm also aiming to achieve an acoustic-type sound from the bridge which in this case is provided by the Graph Tech Ghost bridge and preamp.

DiMarzio DP200 Steve Morse Pickup Black Neck

DiMarzio DP200 Steve Morse Pickup Black Neck

DiMarzio puts his name on the DP200 Steve Morse Pickup and it's just what you need to generate his sound. Very clean, very articulate pickup.


DiMarzio DP215 Evo 2 Bridge Pickup Black Regular

DiMarzio DP215 Evo 2 Bridge Pickup Black Regular

The original Evolution bridge guitar pickup did exactly what Steve Vai wanted it to do: kick butt and produce serious scream. The Evo 2 DP215 bridge pickup was designed to be more complex - the same basic tone with increased headroom and dynamics, so that the sound kills on 10 and cleans up when the volume is rolled down. With a little less power than the original Evolution, Evo 2 balances perfectly with the Evolution neck model and performs equally well with high gain and vintage amps.


Graph Tech Ghost LB-63 Floyd Rose Bridge with Piezo Pickups Black

Graph Tech Ghost LB-63 Floyd Rose Bridge with Piezo Pickups Black

The Graph Tech Ghost LB-63 Bridge is a drop-in replacement for Floyd Rose Original and Licensed bridges. The bridge comes loaded with Ghost piezo crystals encased in String Saver Saddles.Ghost By encapsulating custom-engineered piezo crystals in a set of String Saver Saddles, Graph Tech Ghost Saddle Pickups use a natural compression that is very similar to an acoustic guitar. You can play as hard as you want without overloading the input channel or experiencing the dreaded piezo "quack." The Ghost Pickup system provides the benefits of longer string life, improved sustain, and full-bodied tone.The Graph Tech Ghost LB-63 Bridge and saddles are made of steel. The saddles have piezo inserts made from patented Graph Tech String Saver material. The Ghost LB-63 bridge fits most guitars routed for Floyd Rose Original and Licensed bridges.


Graph Tech GHOST Acousti-Phonic Preamp

Graph Tech GHOST Acousti-Phonic Preamp

The Graph Tech GHOST Acousti-Phonic Modular Preamp captures the natural acoustics of your electric guitar and delivers an amplified tone that is warm, full-bodied, and clear. It features automatic switching for mono or stereo applications with an auto-sensing jack, an onboard piezo/magnetic mix/volume knob, and an automatic battery shut-off sensor. Works perfectly with GHOST Saddle Pickups (See recommended accessories on this page).


ProLine Metal Dome Control Knob 2-Pack Black

ProLine Metal Dome Control Knob 2-Pack Black

Proline offers a huge selection of guitar parts, all made with top-quality components, for today's most popular guitars. Whether you're looking to replace a part or jazz up your guitar, ProLine probably has the part you're looking for, at an affordable price.


DiMarzio 5-Way Split Coil Pickup Selector Switch

DiMarzio 5-Way Split Coil Pickup Selector Switch

This is the multipole DiMarzio Split Coil Pickup Selector Switch for Fender guitars with 5-way switching. DiMarzio includes black and white knobs and necessary screws with this pickup selector. If you've been disappointed in your selector's performance lately, or you just want a quality DiMarzio part for your project, this is the one.


Fender Replacement Strat Jack Ferrule

Fender Replacement Strat Jack Ferrule

When you need to replace the jack on your Stratocaster, this is the genuine Fender Replacement Strat Jack Ferrule that you want.


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