SG scratchy build

[WeirdBits]

Working outside the cavity but not working installed is often caused by copper shielding shorting a hot. In cases where the pot thread only just fits through the body the underside of the pot lug board is a prime candidate to be squeezed onto the copper and short. Insulating tape over the copper under that area is a good precaution and/or cure.

May be worth a check.

[Adam Barnes]

Thanks scott, but no sheilding tape as the the body is semi hollow. Culprit has been found we played a gig just before Christmas and looks like ive fried my leads 😁, (my ears were ringing the next day) pluged in 2 other guitars and nothing found a pit bull lead still in the packet and everything works, so ive been pulling it apart for 2 weeks because of dodgy leads. Doh

[FrankenWashie]

Thanks scott, but no sheilding tape as the the body is semi hollow. Culprit has been found we played a gig just before Christmas and looks like ive fried my leads , (my ears were ringing the next day) pluged in 2 other guitars and nothing found a pit bull lead still in the packet and everything works, so ive been pulling it apart for 2 weeks because of dodgy leads. Doh

That’s gold! Two weeks frustration because you rocked too hard and fried your leads!🤪😂🤣🤣 absolute classic!

[Sonic Mountain]

Oh dear Adam.. lol. Funny but sooo frustrating.

[Adam Barnes]

my first scratch build is all togather and working, im pretty chuffed that i built this from 3 sticks of timber into a playable guitar. Intonation is all good, pickups sound great, the on off on coil split switch works. The only fault is the neck is a bit thick but i can alwats tack some more off and re coat with oil when i get a chance. The wife was very happy to see it gone from the kitchen table after 3 months and hung up with the others.
I learnt so much on this, and its a great feeling to hear something ive made make sound

[Andy40]

Great work mate. and accomplishment. Although a classic design, looks unique