Does anyone have a template for the drilled standard LP kit headstock?
I've measured and marked up based on a Standard Gibson LP and it all seems a bit wrong.
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Does anyone have a template for the drilled standard LP kit headstock?
I've measured and marked up based on a Standard Gibson LP and it all seems a bit wrong.
Hi Frankie,
This is the one I used for my LP and 335 builds. Most times it didn't fit the paddle 100% so a little fiddling with the placement was required. I use it for the top shape. The tuner holes in the template never line up with the pitbull kits. Just print it at 100%.
cheers,
Gav.
Appreciate it Gav, I've got some data but i want to cross reference against some verified data also and see how what i have marked up translates.Quote:
Originally Posted by gavinturner
Well I've sanded. I've agonised, I've sanded some more and I've plotted. State of play so far:
- All machine sanding marks are sanded out.
- Nut, PUPS, Machine Heads and Bridge decisions are made, along with wiring choice.
- Body and neck are ready for a TM fill coat
As much as it pains me to do so, the flamed top is going to have to be covered. The reason for this is that the bridge I want to use will need to have the existing anchor points filled and new ones drilled. A trans burst finish is not going to hide these filled holes.
The spec for it was simple and unadorned, that also means eliminating a tone and a volume pot and running with only one of each, so two of the control holes will need to go as well. Probably something I should have considered at order, but what can you do.
So far the only thing done that isn't Sanding or Plotting is this:
Attachment 15778
I've got some sourcing to do, and its nearly Christmas, so this'll probably go on hold until into the new year when we shall pick it up again. Hopefully by then I may have finished an EXA-1!
I like the headstock shape Frankie. Is this the final version? It's a great take on the classic shape, but with personal flair. Great work.
cheers,
Gav.
That's pretty much how it's going to stay.Quote:
Originally Posted by gavinturner
I was pondering putting a downward curve from the l/r points to the outer edge, but I kind of like it how it is.
The pencil line around the edge was going to be a 45 degree chamfer but the spec is simple and unadorned so I'm going to drop that as well.
Love that headstock. I wouldn't change a thing.
Cheers G, similarly, the more I contemplate altering it the less inclined am I to do so. I think i really want to see how it looks blacked out.Quote:
Originally Posted by G-Axe
I'd still drill the post holes though. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Yurp, that bit i will do, but not until after i have sourced the machine heads.