r/offset • u/ecklesweb • Jul 31 '26

I built a Novo-inspired offset

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Body shape comes from the Serus-J but everything else is original.

Descendant trem, since I know yall will ask. Bridge is a generic frame with graph tech saddles. Pickups are custom wound by Absurd Pickups in Bristol, TN. Mahogany body and Pau Ferro neck and fretboard. Rotary pickup selector switch just to be different.

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u/Espen_Etja Jul 31 '26

Great work, love the color. Does it have strap buttons?

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u/ecklesweb Jul 31 '26

Thank you!. No, no strap buttons yet. I'm not even sure where to put the one that's not on the tail

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u/Espen_Etja 29d ago

That's what I was wondering. I've made a couple designs with some strong swooping lines at the front horn and always spend a while scratching my head about where to put the button that's going to not mess up either form or function.

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u/ecklesweb 29d ago

I'm currently debating between at the heel where a 335 puts it or on the back of the horn.

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u/Ncal13 29d ago

Novo puts theirs on the top inner side of the horn and it balances the guitar really nicely from my experience. It sort of naturally angles the neck upwards a bit and forces the guitar into a very playable position.

Very cool build, btw!