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Originally Posted by m_d
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12-19-2022 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by skiboyny
I suspect that most of the guitar is made by CNC machines.
The difference between the higher end models and the lower end models boils down to what specifications the manufacturer wanted to use - to hit a particular price point. Cheaper woods, electronics, hardware, etc.
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some folks may find this interesting...Epiphone china factory tour. From 6 years ago. I heard that much more is automated today.
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Originally Posted by jzucker
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Originally Posted by jzucker
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Originally Posted by skiboyny
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Originally Posted by jzucker
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Originally Posted by m_d
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Originally Posted by m_d
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Originally Posted by blackcat
Maybe the big retail model wasn't so wise and the net result will be less guitars being churned out like toys on the assembly line and a rededication to instruments ?
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Originally Posted by skiboyny
*) Besides: who makes the common adjustable saddles for archtops, be they TOMs or "just" wood micro-compensated ones? More skilled workers than those who build guitars?
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Originally Posted by jzucker
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Originally Posted by m_d
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Originally Posted by RJVB
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Originally Posted by skiboyny
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Originally Posted by jzucker
I do realise I'm approaching this with the assumption of an acoustic guitar, where the (wood)working skills requirements are probably a bit higher than for the average e-guitar.
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Originally Posted by RJVB
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Originally Posted by jzucker
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Originally Posted by RJVB
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Originally Posted by RJVB
Ken Lesko built his own.
Plek uses something similar but is automated and allows you to select the string brand and type via computer and then applies the pressure via automation techniques.
STS - String Tension Simulation - Plek
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Originally Posted by jzucker
Why is the internet out of tune, and what can you...
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