Read this. It's important.
Your puzzle piece is a number.
This build has been about appreciation for forum participation.
Let's find out how you did.
Using the links below add up how many times you voted on a poll. (not every option voted on, just each poll you participated in. The max possible is 16)
Add up how many times you commented in each thread up to the time of this post.
No comments that occur after this moment will be considered.
Post those two numbers.
Example: I voted in every poll, so my Poll Points = 16, let's pretend I made 100 comments over those 16 threads, so Comment Points =100
Don't stress believing that needing the highest number here picks the winner.
But I do need those numbers, and I'm not going to fetch them for all of you.
I will confirm them, though. Have screenshots, so don't try to delete or modify.
This does not include the final poll thread (controls and hardware color). Do not count those.
Pull out a notepad and prepare to scroll.
The Black Winters and Duncan Distortions took the two top spots.
So, we're going to do a final runoff poll to see which of the sets will make it into this build.
Posted a few video comparisons below to help y'all decide which direction you would prefer.
We're almost done with this build and getting closer to doing the giveaway!
Control layout and hardware color polls are all that will be left after this one.
This poll will close in two days.
Current Build Specs:
Mahogany Dinky Body in Reign in Cherry Blossom finish
Maple Neck with Fender Standard Modern C Carve (0.80"@1st to...
With a few hours left to go there is no way actives are taking over in the last poll. So, we'll move onto the next; Pickup selection.
No one really had any input that didn't already mirror options I had suggested. So, if you don't like the choices, sorry.
Would recommend checking out SD's website, Mike Stamper on YT, or others for comparisons as I cannot post every one.
https://www.youtube.com/@mikestamper/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2
Y'all may be familiar with some of these options. Tried to give a bit of variety to select from on top of what I felt would pair nicely with...
Looks like Reign in Cherry Blossom wins.
Will come up with something lovely.
Pickups? Tried my best to ask y'all thoughts on what you would like to see with little response.
I have my favs, but would really like some input on what y'all would like to see.
That said, perhaps we should start with the basics?
Active or Passive?
Choose wisely, cannot change your vote.
This poll will close in 2 days.
Current Build Specs:
Mahogany Dinky Body in Reign in Cherry Blossom finish
Maple Neck with Fender Standard Modern C Carve (0.80"@1st to 0.85"@12th)
43mm (1.69") Nut Width
Reverse Pointy...
Aware that the previous poll doesn't end until later this evening, but short of an asteroid strike "Reign in Cherry Blossom" is the overwhelming winner.
Here are the designs it inspired (click to enlarge)
Select 1 base design.
You can change your vote up until the last moment.
This poll will close in 3 days.
Current Build Specs:
Mahogany Dinky Body
Maple Neck with Fender Standard Modern C Carve (0.80"@1st to 0.85"@12th)
43mm (1.69") Nut Width
Reverse Pointy Headstock
Rolled Edge Ebony Fingerboard with 16"...
Continuing to narrow down finish options. These three colors received the most votes and/or tied. Reign in Cherry Blossom seemed to get a lot of love, so that will be the final graphic option for this build. Be aware that the actual version of the graphic will be different, but on par/better than the below design and will have a few final options to choose from in a final poll if selected.
You can change your vote up until the last moment.
This poll will close in three days.
Be aware that the colors below are only the basic color choice and actual final color shade as well as tint, and...
In the last poll we decided on a dual humbucker configuration. (By "we", I mean y'all
)
Going to circle back around to what pickups and control layout (feel free to post comments in this thread on what options you would like to see).
Let's move onto something fun for now!
This is going to be the first poll of the body finish color.
Exact shades, Satin, Gloss, Metallic, Sparkle, etc... will come after this basic color selection poll.
If you want a graphic; select one color
and emoji this post with a sad face and post the graphic you want (POST ONLY ONE GRAPHIC).
If enough...
We're nearing the end everyone!
Coming along lovely so far.
Very sleek and simple, are we going to keep it that way?
Sorry, no HSH or HSS configurations will be available on this build.
Final routing type will depend upon actual pickup selection poll results (if active emg neck single coil routing vs standard neck strat single coil routing, for example).
You can change your selection up to the last moment.
Ties will result in a runoff poll.
This Poll will close in 3 days.
Current Build Specs:
Mahogany Dinky Body
Maple Neck with Fender Standard Modern C Carve (0.80"@1st to...
Final choices for the neck and fingerboard.
Radius and nut width are limited to the Gotoh 1996 Tremelo.
You can change your choices up to the last moment of the poll.
Poll will close on Saturday the 15th (3 days from posted date instead of the usual 2) as it's Valentine's weekend, and I don't know about you, but...
Current build specs include:
Mahogany Dinky Body
Maple Neck with Fender Standard C carve (0.80"@1st to 0.85"@12th)
Reverse Pointy Headstock
Ebony Fingerboard
25.5" Scale
24 Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets
Gotoh 1996 Tremelo/Vibrato
Current Rendition (thanks 7704a for the...
Jackson headstock design seems to be out of the question from any of the vendors. Must be an IP licensing issue. I've come up with these models and may be possible to rework the first version into a Jackson pointy, but I kind of like it. Let me know what y'all think. Respond to this post with a sad face in the like button section and comment if you want none of these designs (There wasn't room left in the poll to post that option).
Refer to the letters below for the poll. (yes, those are the back of the headstocks on some of the pics, but are available in reverse so just used those images...
We had a tie between the GOTOH 1996 recessed into the body and a flush mounted FLOYD ROSE ORIGINAL!
So, we're doing a runoff poll. Super crazy to me that the Gotoh camp wants recessed and the Floyd end leans toward a flush mount.
I feel this is going to be close, but let's find out. If another tie happens, I will be the tie breaker at my discretion.
In the mean time use your words to convince other members of your position. I could go either way, tbh.
You can change your selection up until the last moment if you want.
I love the comfort of the Gotoh, but the Floyd is the standard by which...
Still waiting on hearing back if a Jackson style pointy is available to add to the options for headstock design. I feel like skipping inlay selection would be a good thing until we select the headstock shape. Fingerboard radius may be dependent on bridge selection. So, that's what we're going to do today! Hardware finish options poll will happen after future body/neck finish option polls have concluded. If you are unfamiliar with the bridge options, please ask or research prior to voting. This poll will close in two days. Ties will have a runoff poll.
So far our build includes:
Mahogany...
Waiting to hear back about some available headstock shapes, in the mean time let's work on some of the other neck options.
So far we have selected:
Mahogany Super Strat Body
Maple Neck
Ebony Fingerboard
25.5" Scale
24 Frets
Neck Carve Options (dimensions in poll selections )
AMERICAN STANDARD/THIN MEDIUM C
D
59/PRS
WIZZARD
CHUNKY BOY
So far we're working with a Dinky/Soloist Super Strat body made from Mahogany.
PSA: To clarify again; this particular one is a bolt on build.
Neck Carve, Nut width, Fingerboard Radius, Fret Material/size will be on the next poll followed by a poll for headstock shape and figuring (if applicable).
String spacing will likely be limited to bridge selection in a later poll.
Given the runoff results were on close to par with the original results, all members are welcome to vote.
Any ties will have a runoff poll.
You can change your selections up to the point the poll closes if you...
Sorry, maybe it's just me, but I feel like something is fishy about the results from day 2.
Hate me all you want but we're doing a runoff poll to verify the community's decision.
I'm not going to spend time and money on a joke that nobody would actually want.
I just want to verify so don't be offended.
This is to fairly gauge a build for the average RT Member.
That said; I am excluding votes from those who have joined in the last 12 months and/or have less than 250 posts and/or haven't posted in years and suddenly started.
If there is a tie, we will do another runoff.
Thanks for your...
Super Strat handily beat everything in the first poll selection, though may do another in the near future matching up the V and Explorer. ?
In the mean time; let's get a bit more specific.
Note that neck/fingerboard woods, flame/quilt tops or just paint/stain will be available in later polls, focusing only on main body wood for now.
Choose one from each category (Specific body shape AND wood selection)
I'm allowing you to change your vote in case you accidentally select the wrong choice.
Poll closes in 24 hours.
Pondering a future contest/giveaway.
Not asking for every spec right now since the poll choice amount is limited.
So, will do each selection one day at a time (ie; body shape, body wood, neck/fingerboard wood, pickup configuration, bridge type, hardware color, finish).
For the first day we'll get down to the obvious (predicting two are going to come close).
No takesy backsies, choose wisely.
[/EMBED]
This is the perfect example for any of those who may be wondering.
