The Ghost: v2 outline and scratchplate poll

[ddlooping]

Hi all

Once again I call upon you for your opinion.

Simple really: which is your favorite body-scratchplate shape, A or B?
the image switches from one to the other every 5 seconds



P.S: I would also appreciate your opinion about the positioning of the through-holes.

[daveyh]

A

[ddlooping]

A

Thanks for your vote, daveyh, I appreciate it.

Any opinion on the position of the through-holes?

[Sporky_McGuffin]

A.

On B the scratchplate doesn't follow the body lines on the upper bout - it looks sloppy as a result.

Through-holes are fine. Much better than the curve before. You might want to consider the effects on string-feel though (that's not to say that the position is wrong or that you haven't already).

[ddlooping]

A.

On B the scratchplate doesn't follow the body lines on the upper bout - it looks sloppy as a result.

Thanks Sporky.

Through-holes are fine. Much better than the curve before. You might want to consider the effects on string-feel though (that's not to say that the position is wrong or that you haven't already).

I have tried to position them both from a visual and strings break-angle perspective.
AFAIK, the ideal setting for the latter would be:
- narrow enough to allow for good strings/saddles pressure
- wide enough not to make string-bending harder than it should be

Not having enough technical knowledge on the subject, I hope Neil will be able to advise me.

[ianpdq]

A and a less acute angle on the positioning of the through-holes I think

[ddlooping]

A and a less acute angle on the positioning of the through-holes I think

Thanks Ian.

[BlueBuddha]

A.


string holes are nice, straight lined up ones look 'meh' i like the angle muchly.

(can you get the string retainers on the back of the guitar fully recessed?)

[ddlooping]

Beware, there is a grumpy monkey in the house.

[Sporky_McGuffin]

Thanks Sporky.

I have tried to position them both from a visual and strings break-angle perspective.
AFAIK, the ideal setting for the latter would be:
- narrow enough to allow for good strings/saddles pressure
- wide enough not to make string-bending harder than it should be

Not having enough technical knowledge on the subject, I hope Neil will be able to advise me.

The more string you have beyond the nut and behind the bridge, the more string you need to stretch to get a given pitch change. As it is you'll get easier bends on higher strings. This may be fine - it may even be desirable. It's just worth considering.