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Flanno
10-08-2016, 05:01 AM
Hi all,
I am currently building my first build. Its a TLA-1 with tonerider pickups. Not sure if anyone has noticed but the Tonerider bridge pickup is too large for the cavity? Whats the best way to make the cavity larger? I have been thinking of buying a cheap router from bunnings as a last resort.
Thanks
David
Dedman
10-08-2016, 07:08 AM
I used a drum sander in an electric drill, you dont need to remove much.
wokkaboy
10-08-2016, 07:14 AM
Hi David welcome to the forum. As suggested a small sanding bit in a dremel/electric drill or careful use of small chisels. If you think you will have use for a router in future that is the best method
Flanno
10-08-2016, 12:42 PM
Thanks guys. Bought a dremel. It did the trick in about 2mins.
wokkaboy
10-08-2016, 12:48 PM
sounds good Flanno. The Dremels are a very versatile tool so sure you will get plenty of use out of it. Before you go to much further do a mock build, and please post the measurements centre of 12th fret wire to both the E saddles of the bridge ? In most cases the bridge pup cavity is too far south so don't pack away the dremel just yet ! distance to low E should be no more than 330mm and to high E about 324-325mm. Wind the saddles as far forward as they will go.
Be best if you started a build diary then keep us updated at progress of the build
Brendan
10-08-2016, 06:11 PM
+1 for Dremel - very useful in so many ways...
dingobass
10-08-2016, 07:13 PM
Be lost without my Dremel...
Rabbitz
14-08-2016, 03:38 PM
Dremel?
Router?
Drum sander?
Nah.
There are very few problems that cannot be solved with the application of the correct amount of C4 and a speed 8* detonator.
:p
wazkelly
14-08-2016, 06:12 PM
Dremel?
Router?
Drum sander?
Nah.
There are very few problems that cannot be solved with the application of the correct amount of C4 and a speed 8* detonator.
:p
I think he wanted to end up with a useable guitar, not splintered fire wood haha.
Rabbitz
16-08-2016, 01:45 PM
Splintered guitar would mean the incorrect application and amount of the aforementioned C4...
It is a fine line at that scale.
:)
Dedman
16-08-2016, 02:56 PM
whenever I see this thread come up it's shorten to "best way to enlarge..." I'm always expecting to see some Chinese spam for blue pills
wokkaboy
16-08-2016, 03:04 PM
haha good one Dedman, very true !
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