Custom Parts for Guitar-Builders (Luthiers)
Parts: Custom Nested Concentric Tone/Volume Potentiometers, (set of 2), $90. These are not standard concentric pots. Each of these custom-made assemblies features dual 500K potentiometers, with custom logarithmic resistance curves optimized for this application -- the 'inner' pot is optimized for adjusting volume, and the 'outer' pot is optimized for adjusting tone. (Custom log curves courtesy of Bill Bartolini.) Two-pot set comes with your choice of chrome or gold-colored premium metal knobs with set screws. Parts come unwired and ready to install, and capacitors included suitable for melody and bass tone adjustment. This set is offered for guitar-builders; these types of custom components are unavailable through normal channels.)
Parts: Blank Black Megatar Pickguard, $65. Standard black megatar pickguard cut to shape, and drilled to accept tone/volume pots. Also includes stereo output jack, and (if requested) small ground wire with male bullet clip. Pickguard is beveled and sized to fit onto standard Mobius Megatar body. There are no holes drilled for pickups or additional switches, so that you can custom-install almost any conventional pickup easily. Final fitting usually requires minor hand-filing for snug fit. Comes with pickguard mount screws (specify chrome or black). This assembly is offered for guitar-builders; these custom components unavailable through normal channels.)
Parts: Roll-Your-Own Pickguard with Dual Tone/Vol Pots, $145. Standard black megatar pickguard with dual concentric tone and volume pots ready to install and wire up. Also includes stereo output jack, and (if requested) small ground wire with male bullet clip. Pickguard is beveled and sized to fit onto standard Mobius Megatar body, drilled for tone/volume pots and stereo output jack. There are no holes drilled for pickups or additional switches, so that you can custom-install almost any conventional pickup easily. Comes with pickguard mount screws (specify chrome or black) and capacitors suitable for bass and melody tone control. This assembly is offered for guitar-builders; these custom components unavailable through normal channels.)
Parts: Custom Bridge Saddles (Set of 12), Chrome $40, GraphTech $90. Custom set of 12 "strat-style" bridge saddles, with rounded channel for string passage produces even tone and accurate intonation. Saddles custom-drilled to accept M3 intonation adjustment screws, which are sharp-looking, secure-fitting black hex-cap socket screws. Saddles come with height-adjuster set-screws, an included allen wrench (if you request it), an assortment of various-length black metric socket-head cap screws, and an assortment of intonation springs. Saddles are available in GraphTech TusQ (ivory look and sound), GraphTech String-Saver (charcoal colored with smoother sound and lubrication to extend string life and improve tuning accuracy), or in Chrome. (This set is for guitar-builders; these custom components unavailable through normal channels.)
Parts: 12-Tone Bridge Platelles, (set of 12), $120. Custom 12-part bridge plate set, available in Chrome, Brass, or Black. Installation screws provided, in nickel or brass. These individual bridge platelles are extra-long, to accommodate intonation of low bass strings all the way up to high-pitched melody strings. Platelles can be individually positioned on instrument body to permit fanned-fret installation, the offset of your choice, or just to obtain maximum sonic separation. (This set is for guitar-builders; these custom components unavailable through normal channels.)
Parts: 12-Tone Bridge Platelles, with Saddles (Set of 12), $145 (with Chrome Saddles), $195 (with GraphTech saddles). Custom 12-part bridge plate set comes with choice of Graph Tech Tusq, Graph Tech StringSaver, or Chrome string-saddles, includes height adjuster set screws, tensioning springs, and custom black metric hex-head cap screws for intonation adjustment. These individual bridge platelles and saddles can be individually positioned on instrument body to permit fanned-fret installation, the offset of your choice, or just to obtain maximum sonic separation. Platelles are available in Chrome, Brass, or Black. (This set is for guitar-builders; these custom components unavailable through normal channels.)
Parts: TrueTone UniBridge (custom bridge plate), $70. Custom chrome wide bridge plate manufactured with a deep throw greater than standard bridge plates, to allow for the range of intonation found on instruments containing both bass and melody strings. Bridge plate will accept two sets of six strings. Comes with installation screws in nickel or brass. (This set is for guitar-builders; these custom components unavailable through normal channels.)
Parts: TrueTone UniBridge, with Saddles, $100 (with Chrome Saddles), $150 (with GraphTech saddles). Custom chrome wide bridge plate manufactured with a deep throw greater than standard bridge plates, to allow for the range of intonation found on instruments containing both bass and melody strings. Bridge plate will accept two sets of six strings. Assembly comes with choice of Graph Tech Tusq, Graph Tech StringSaver, or Chrome saddles, plus height adjuster set screws, tensioning springs, and custom black metric hex-head cap screws for intonation adjustment. (This set is for guitar-builders; these custom components unavailable through normal channels.)
Parts: Graph Tech custom Nut, U-Lite $45, Tusq or StringSaver $70. This is a wide nut made of U-Lite Composite, or of Graph Tech's exotic materials. Choose 'Tusq' for ivory-like brilliance and increased sustain, or chose 'StringSaver' for enhanced sweetness and greater string life. Nut is V-notched to use as string guide or as universal nut for all string sizes. Suitable for use with zero-fret or traditional nut design. The industry standard 'U-Lite' composite nuts are ivory-colored, and have an excellent sound, though neither as brilliant as TusQ nor as long-lived and mellow as StringSaver. (These items are for guitar-builders; these custom components unavailable through normal channels.)
Parts: Tuner Machines (Set of 12), Chrome $75, Black $85, Gold $95. This is a complete set of twelve precision tuner machines, with six left-sided and six right-sided tuners. Tuners have a 16 to 1 ratio for precise tune-up, and are geared for holding the tuning you've set. Includes mounting screws, threaded hex peghead bushings, matching washers, and removable metal knobs. Schaller/Gotoh design with higher tuning ratio. (This set is for guitar-builders; sets of twelve generally unavailable through normal channels.)
Parts: Availability Custom parts for builders are not guaranteed to be available, because Mobius must stock adequate inventory for the construction of Mobius instruments. Therefore these parts are noted "AS AVAILABLE" only.
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