drilling neck & alignment

So I think i'm on the right track, it feels like a guessing game a bit for me because i have no idea about wood work or electronics ( more to come).
I read through this post with some great tips:
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...l=1#post177325

Please reply in my diary:
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...l=1#post178960

I'll get some pictures up later on.

thanks in advance.

Here are some images, please reply in my diary:
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...l=1#post178960
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7880/...3a0dfc7e_z.jpg
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/...b92a31cf_z.jpg
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7924/...76451cc2_z.jpg
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7821/...3df15f40_z.jpg

Hey mate, just post all of this in your diary, there is no need to keep making new threads. Most of us browse by 'new posts' so we will see it regardless of where it's posted, but keeping it all in the same place is handy for reference later.

This looks fine as a method. I usually just use the strings - although I use thicker white ones as its easier to see. If the strings run true down the fret board to the bridge, with even gaps both sides, and the scale length is correct you should be fine. There is no need to find the exact centre line.

The gap from bridge to pickguard can be taken up by enlarging the bridge PU cavity slightly and moving it forward. Just be careful you have enough adjustment for intonation on the bridge.

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Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain

Hey mate, just post all of this in your diary, there is no need to keep making new threads. Most of us browse by 'new posts' so we will see it regardless of where it's posted, but keeping it all in the same place is handy for reference later.

This looks fine as a method. I usually just use the strings - although I use thicker white ones as its easier to see. If the strings run true down the fret board to the bridge, with even gaps both sides, and the scale length is correct you should be fine. There is no need to find the exact centre line.

The gap from bridge to pickguard can be taken up by enlarging the bridge PU cavity slightly and moving it forward. Just be careful you have enough adjustment for intonation on the bridge.

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Thanks for pointing that out Sonic there's lots of thing i'm new to & its not just building guitars??

All good man :). You’ll be an old hand in no time

I am having a bit of a giggle about it as long as o don’t stuff up the guitar I’m good!


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