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This project has been going really slowly because I have been a bit busy recently but the tuners and bridge are now mounted. I realised that the screw holes in the neck pocket don't match screw holes in the neck (idiot!!) so i need to drill two new holes in the neck..... then install the tremolo springs, string it up and hope it doesn't all fall apart! The soundhole cover neatly covers a blood stain from a coping saw accident. I also need to buy the actual tremolo arm, and am quite annoyed that they seem to cost at least 8 quid, which seems quite expensive for just a piece of metal.

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Comment by javi formoso on April 11, 2010 at 8:32pm: Big works and many imagination, congratulation.

Comment by Fergus Morris on November 17, 2009 at 9:46am: Hmm my skills and tools are very limited and I wouldn't know how to go about making a whammy bar that would screw in to the socket already in the bridge, nice idea though!

Comment by HENRY LOWMAN on November 17, 2009 at 3:43am: I was going to suggest the same thing, building your own tremolo arm (in keeping with the DIY aesthetic). A tricky proposition, but doable nonetheless. Your design is coming along quite nicely! Can't wait for it's maiden voyage (have a bottle of champaign ready!)...CHEERS!

Comment by Lou on November 16, 2009 at 1:17pm: Sorry about the typo, that should read,"Have you given any thought to making you're own tremolo arm?

Comment by Lou on November 16, 2009 at 1:15pm: Quite the build, I can see why it's taken you awhile, lots of detail, good work.

Have you given ant thought to making you're own tremolo arm?

Comment by Will Carter on November 16, 2009 at 1:08pm: Cool Fergus, I am interseted in knowning about the mounting of the machine heads. I assume the box will always open to allow restringing? I have had internal bracing issues with a zitherpin arrangement and would be keen to see a pic or drawing of what you are doing here. Keep up the good works mate.

Comment by Delta Blues Classics - JStoltz on November 16, 2009 at 11:16am: Looks pretty sweet to me. Maybe the blood loss will add a little mojo to it. Stick with it, it's gonna be cool.