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... and if you can't be bothered with the detail, here's the finished product. I did the shape and also refashioned the transition on the rear, just to be true to the shape I chose (it's the '62 Custom Tele shape).
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...j-DSCN5985.JPG
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...8-DSCN5986.JPG
Did a test-build of the guitar this evening, following DB's suggestion that drilling all the necessary holes in the body after putting a beautiful finish on it may end up doing unintentional damage to said finish. This was a pretty good exercise to do, because I discovered a couple of things:
- the neck slot isn't square; and
the electronics tunnel from the bridge pick-up rout to the control panel rout wasn't finished (i.e. it didn't go all the way through)
The tunnel I fixed pretty easily, and it was a job better done now than later. However, the neck worries me a bit. I aligned the neck properly, and there's a gap on the upside of the slot, and the butt-end of the slot widens toward the bottom (i.e. at the high-E end). The first problem I'm not too sure about. the second would indicate the slot simply isn't square (out by a mil or so).
Anyone got any suggestions for rectifying this? I'm reluctant to start mucking about in there without the right tools. On the other hand, I understand it's quite important for there to be a nice snug fit, for tone.
Naturally, I'll also re-check all the measurements tomorrow (measure twice, cut once and all that), but if it comes up the same, what should my next step be?
GGP
Glenn,
Can you check the number on the neck of the guitar and the neck slot and ensure that they are the same?
Gav
Hi Glenn,
Can you email some pix to me at dingobass@pitbullguitars.com so I can see this?
I have had similar experiences with my ST 1 but in the end it did not affect the tone etc as the most important thing is the contact between the neck and the body where the screws go through.
Yep, Gav, definitely the same!Quote:
Quote from Gavin1393 on February 6, 2013, 21:27
Glenn,
Can you check the number on the neck of the guitar and the neck slot and ensure that they are the same?
Gav
DB, I'll set it up again when I get a chance (could be today, I have a sick minion to take care of) and send you some pics.
GGP
Try some Timbermate stained gold...Quote:
Quote from GlennGP on February 6, 2013, 19:40
Did a test-build of the guitar this evening, following DB's suggestion that drilling all the necessary holes in the body after putting a beautiful finish on it may end up doing unintentional damage to said finish. This was a pretty good exercise to do, because I discovered a couple of things:
- the neck slot isn't square; and
the electronics tunnel from the bridge pick-up rout to the control panel rout wasn't finished (i.e. it didn't go all the way through)
The tunnel I fixed pretty easily, and it was a job better done now than later. However, the neck worries me a bit. I aligned the neck properly, and there's a gap on the upside of the slot, and the butt-end of the slot widens toward the bottom (i.e. at the high-E end). The first problem I'm not too sure about. the second would indicate the slot simply isn't square (out by a mil or so).
Anyone got any suggestions for rectifying this? I'm reluctant to start mucking about in there without the right tools. On the other hand, I understand it's quite important for there to be a nice snug fit, for tone.
Naturally, I'll also re-check all the measurements tomorrow (measure twice, cut once and all that), but if it comes up the same, what should my next step be?
GGP
All righty - looks like I've got a case of "over-reaction" combined with "hasty-boy". What I saw as evidence of the neck slot being out of square is, I'm assured, wriggle-room to get your alignment right.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...5-DSCN6002.JPG
However, I did go ahead and drill the holes for all the other bits. Now I think I need to go back and re-measure stuff and move the holes if necessary. That'll be a bugger if I have to do it. Sometimes I just have to learn stuff the hard way.
GGP
The great thing about learning stuff the hard way is you never forget it!Quote:
Quote from GlennGP on February 8, 2013, 17:04
All righty - looks like I've got a case of "over-reaction" combined with "hasty-boy". What I saw as evidence of the neck slot being out of square is, I'm assured, wriggle-room to get your alignment right.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...5-DSCN6002.JPG
However, I did go ahead and drill the holes for all the other bits. Now I think I need to go back and re-measure stuff and move the holes if necessary. That'll be a bugger if I have to do it. Sometimes I just have to learn stuff the hard way.
GGP
And hopefully never do it again...... Not that I have ever taken any notice of lessons I have learned, I still make the same stuff ups from time to time... Oh well, at least the most important thing I have learned through not listening to myself is,
There is Always a work around! :P
This arvo I performed a second mock-build and measure, and it turns out there's nothing to worry about. It all checks out nicely and all the holes are in the right places. It's safe to sand. Bring on the Wudtone!
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...8-DSCN6003.JPG
GGP
Lookin' good Glenn!