Build a Risa Stick?
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coolkayaker1
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It's been done, and with success. I forgot who, but someone on UU did it, early 2013 or late 2012, with photos and a video sound sample.
So, yep, it can be done.
So, yep, it can be done.
DanielHulbert
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I made one back in 2012. I posted about it here on UU, but here is a link to a build log that I did. http://ukeland.co.uk/article/1333
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I used that style of tuner because I wanted gears, but I didn't want to use banjo style planetery tuners. They don't get the way at all because I play around the 12th fret.
I'm now working on one with a built-in headphone amp powered by a 9 volt battery.
I'm now working on one with a built-in headphone amp powered by a 9 volt battery.
coolkayaker1
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JG, I just remembered. I think it was a UU member named Daniel Hulbert. See if that helps refine your search. Yeah, I'm pretty sure (but not 100%) that was the fellow.
Telperion
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Looks like Dan beat you to the punch!
Very nice work, Dan, and a nice idea to build in the headphone amp. I used to use a Vox Amplug, but that was a little annoying hanging off the bottom of the Risa.
-Steve
Titchtheclown
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To keep the tuners out of the way on my version I pointed the knobs back into my body. Those planetary tuners are priced out of my comfort zone for fun builds like these things. I also routed down the central area leaving a 3mm thick soundboard, which gives at least some unamplified volume. I may use the heatshrunk pet bottle trick on my next one. I must admit I find playing without a headstock weird as I tend to rest the headstock on my knuckle when I play and I nearly drop the stick every time I play without one.
Edit: Forgot to mention the stroh copy resonator cones on similar looking things over on cigar box nation. That place is a bit disorganised so you may have to browse for a while before you see a good one.
Edit: Forgot to mention the stroh copy resonator cones on similar looking things over on cigar box nation. That place is a bit disorganised so you may have to browse for a while before you see a good one.
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coolkayaker1
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Oh. Nevermind.
Could you share a picture of your model? I'm really curious and have some difficulty making out the visual of what you describe.
Thanks.
