Maddog's STA-1

[Maddogm]

Now the slot isn't flat, the nut sits perfectly flat on my table, in the slot has almost 1mm of rocker at the ends. I can't for the life of me see what it's catching on

[Simon Barden]

I doubt if DB replaced the nut then. I wouldn't worry about trying to see what's causing the rock, (1mm at the ends should equate to a 0.5mm hump in the middle), but get a suitable width needle file and level the slot off. It may simply be clear glue residue causing the rocking.

[Maddogm]

Thanks Simon,

I've got it near to flat but I'm worried about damaging the slot, especially filing the front of the slot.

When i did my tele I did the whole thing and played it before doing any finishes just to make sure (cos teles are cool like that).

I'm considering doing something like this before I start on the dingotone to make sure I've got everything working/fitting. Is there any reason I shouldn't?

[Simon Barden]

You can always stick some masking tape on the slot sides, which should offer enough protection. If you start to wear it away, simply replace it. Or if you've got an old feeler gauge set you no longer use because its gone a bit rusty, then you could hold one of the thin feelers against the front of the slot.

Ideally, you'd go and get a suitable sized needle file, then grind the side edges off so that they're smooth and then dedicate the file to nut slots.

[Andy40]

Thanks Simon,

I've got it near to flat but I'm worried about damaging the slot, especially filing the front of the slot.



I'm considering doing something like this before I start on the dingotone to make sure I've got everything working/fitting. Is there any reason I shouldn't?

Try to avoid drilling any of the pickguard holes on the face as when wet sanding the water will get in the holes and sometimes lifts the wood a bit. Mind you, this never happened to me.

you can put the strat together and tape the pickguard to the body and play no problems. I did it recently and found the the pickguard was a bit off because i replaced the pots with CTS pots (which are bigger) and had to widen the rout a bit. (wouldn't have wanted to do that after I completed the finish)

[Maddogm]

Yeah I've done the same thing with the pots so of course want to test that at the least

[Andy40]

Good job Maddog, looks like you take as long as me for your builds.

[Maddogm]

Good job Maddog, looks like you take as long as me for your builds.

The catch being I've gradually upgraded parts as time has gone on

[Maddogm]

I've been experimenting with some headstock logo's, what do people think?

[andrewdosborne]

Look great especially the second one

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