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Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:53 pm
by BTL
Next up, my custom rings and plates as they arrive to me...laser-cut from 0.059" mild steel.
Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 4:50 pm
by BTL
Adding a 10-string baseplate using the existing saddles and intonation screws is an easy path forward. I'm adding 10 of these to the existing 8-string order and it sounds like they might sell pretty quickly.
This was so much simpler than I imagined.
Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:12 am
by BTL
Proof of life: 8-string & 10-string base plates.
Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:14 pm
by BTL
The 9-to-5 has kept me beyond busy since I started my new role, but I have a few things cooking in the background.
One little update is that I have decided to offer what I'll call a "standard" symmetrical shape on the new necks coming through the pipeline. These will be based on the 3+2 shape, but without the bottle-opener. I'm curious to see if these sell quicker as replacement necks vs. the bottle-opener.
I think they will, but only time will tell.
Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 3:48 am
by Shadoweclipse13
I think they will sell pretty well especially with the scale options you offer. It's a nice shape!!
Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:01 am
by BTL
Shadoweclipse13 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2024 3:48 am
I think they will sell pretty well especially with the scale options you offer. It's a nice shape!!
Thank you so much! It's hard to believe I've been at this for fourteen years, now, and I'm still trying to figure out what works.
The conversion necks and the 8-string bridges have been my hottest items, but I still enjoy doing complete builds, even though they have been a "loss leader".
The bottom line is that I'm still having fun, so I keep moving ahead.
Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:20 pm
by BTL
This little Weldon countersink bit is the right tool for the job. These pickup rings will be chrome-plated along with my 8-string bridge parts by Advanced Plating in TN.
Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:22 pm
by BTL
Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 6:30 pm
by BTL
Here's another one of those things that I've been thinking about for a while, and it's finally happening: a lightweight chrome-plated aluminum Strat-style knob. The sample is nickel, but the production item will be shiny chrome.
Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:42 pm
by GilmourD
Will nickel also be an option?
Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:00 am
by Gordon
GilmourD wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:42 pm
Will nickel also be an option?
Yes, for only $0.05 more!
Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:30 am
by BTL
GilmourD wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:42 pm
Will nickel also be an option?
Yes, if these sell well, I will offer them in nickel, too.
Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:32 am
by BTL
Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:00 pm
by BTL
When I have ideas I'm trying to flesh out, paper and pencil is my go-to. This is a Bahama shutter layout for a patio cover at the shallow end of our pool deck.
Re: Lowe Guitars shop notes
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:22 pm
by Badabababa
Would you consider making Mustang bass mute? It’s a folded thin metal sheet with holes. With your skills and resources, it shouldn’t be too hard. I know there is a market for it.