1st Build IC-1

Finished the wiring tonight. I plugged it into an amp and the right pick-ups are making noise when they should when tapped with a screwdriver. Phew!
Installed the pickups, switch, output jack and bridge posts - I did (just) remember the ground wire to the bridge post.
Now just waiting for the extra shielding tape for the cavity covers.
next job will be attaching the neck.

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It's always a relief when your wiring makes all the right noises!!! :confused:

You're a more patient man than I as far as doing final assembly. I'd have that neck on, strung up and crankin' already!
The control cavity covers can be shielded any time after assembly.

Nearly there!

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Originally Posted by McCreed

It's always a relief when your wiring makes all the right noises!!! :confused:

You're a more patient man than I as far as doing final assembly. I'd have that neck on, strung up and crankin' already!
The control cavity covers can be shielded any time after assembly.

Nearly there!

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It was very tempting. I went to put the neck on last night but it was a really tight fit. I think I've put TO on the side of the neck where it fits into the pocket and this has created a much tighter fit. It was already a pretty tight squeeze for the neck.
I plan to sand back the neck very slightly, little bit at a time, rather than trying to force it in. That was not a job for the tired person that I was at 11pm last night. Thought I'd wait until today.
Cheers.

Graham

Wise choice

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On Friday I got around to the final assembly. Just have to fit the covers on the back when the shielding tape arrives.

Fitted the neck, attached the volume knobs, fixed the truss-rod cover, strung it up.

I plugged it in - it works! One thing that was odd was that when I had the switch in the middle position and turned up the bridge volume, I get nothing, neck volume works as expected in the middle position. When the switch is in the bridge setting it works fine?? Any suggestions.

Tonight I did the intonation. All good so far but I'll give it a few days to settle before fine tuning.

Here are some pics:

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Looks great Graham! Hope it plays and sounds great too.

Neck/string alignment needs a little kick towards the bass E string though.

Well done Graham. Looks great.

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Originally Posted by McCreed

Looks great Graham! Hope it plays and sounds great too.

Neck/string alignment needs a little kick towards the bass E string though.

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Thank you McCreed, I did notice the neck before doing the intonation and gave it a little nudge.

Anyone else on here who has built an Iceman IC-1, Where did you place the strap buttons?
I've seen different options online and not sure which is best for this kit.

Huh, that's something I hadn't thought about!

It's like a cat in a round room trying to pee in the corner!