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Back to the wiring now and I got problems. Neck pick up dead. Bridge fine and dandy.
Checked and double checked all my wiring and still Nada. I’m hoping that it’s the neck volume pot that’s dodgy or broken and not the neck pick up. Eek.
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Well it’s not the toggle switch as I swapped the neck and bridge connections around and it still only the bridge pickup that works.
Please please please don’t be a bust pick up :(
I’ll change the pot tomorrow. Hoping we have one at work.
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Is that the neck pot bottom left? I'd say there is a very good chance you've cooked it going by the amount of solder on there.Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffaloGhost
It may be a good idea to invest some time in soldering technique.
cheers Mark.
That’s actually the bridge pot where everything in the entire universe is earthed!!!!
It’s not pretty but the issue doesn’t lie with that pot I don’t think.
The pot on the right is the neck pot and it does have a lot of solder on it as this is the second time I’ve built this loom. It is possible that it’s all fried. I’m going to run some electric meters over it today.
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Sorted the pickup. It wasn’t wired properly to be a humbucker. Only a single coil hence the drop in power. One quick solder later. Bingo. It all works.
Three attempts to get thebwiring in. Phew. You will be able to see the cables in the back of the body but at this point I don’t care. It’s bloody in. And starting to look very pretty. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ded89c1315.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5995f85f13.jpg
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OMFG...I think i just messed myself.....Its definitely looking pretty!!
I need to install my bridge pins. A test fit tells me they are TIGHT!!! Bit nervous about just banging them in (gently of course) do I need to widen the holes at all?? I’m using different pins that can with my roller bridge not the stock PB ones.
Advice please gang?
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Usually putting them in the freezer first helps. That’s providing the replacement ones aren’t dramatically larger than the kit ones. Do you have some calipers to compare sizes ?
Nice idea. I do have something to measure them with so I’ll check. Thanks
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Sooo sparkly!
Ok so the bridge pins are the same size as stock 12mm. Great, I thought. They will go straight in. Left them in the freezer and started tapping one in. It’s tight!!! Like waaaaaaay tight. The hole - I measured after starting this is 10mm
2mm of give in that sort of hole?? Not sure. I’m now really really nervous. Should I keep knocking it in?? Or try and get it out?
On the other hole should I file it out a little??? Advice please gang? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...204dec584c.jpg
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I've no idea on the bridge pins (other than thinking that a 2mm difference seems too large to me) but I just wanted to say that finish looks amazing!
Thanks. I think so too. I don’t want anything to split :(
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Might have to try and pull it out again :( eek not looking forward to thatQuote:
Originally Posted by BuffaloGhost
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2mm is way too much. About 1mm should be good. Being a mechanic, I've had to freeze and fit bearings and the like before. But that is metal to metal so there is no "give" in the materials. Wood allows more give as the fibers will crush more around the hole as you are fitting the post. I reckon between 0.5 and 1mm should be ok. Anything outside that and it could be too loose or too tight. Remember though, if it is too loose, you can always wrap the posts with plumbers tape, etc as a fix. Just try drilling in stages to get the best fit. I did it with my ES and got it right.
Buggering bloody bridge pin buggers!!!
Ok I redrilled the holes. Pins I’m apart from one is not sitting flush still on the top side. I think this may be causing my issue a little. But it’s sooooooo frustrating.
The bridge holes are way out by at least 1mm. I’ve even drilled out the bridge holes by half a mm but the only way they fit is if the bridge pins are fully wound out which of course is not acceptable action wise. I could do with pulling the pin that’s not quite in and reaming that hole again but it’s never coming out now.....
Thoughts??
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Actually managed to get it on at the top and screw the pins down and force the bridge down. Getting somewhere!!!
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I think that's pretty normal BG. Some are better than others from what I can gather. Frustrating, but you are getting there. At least it won't rattle from being too loose.
I guess I need to get some strings on it now and have a look. Not dressed the frets but I’d rather get this sorted and then go back and do that.
Thanks.
Getting there
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I've had to do that before to get it to work. Frustrating, but gets you there none the less.Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffaloGhost
Ok so I got everything sorted and tonight I shall string up and assess the setup situation. For now I can tuck it up. It’s looking purdy still.
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Scratch plate or no scratch plate?? I think not
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Ok so I strung it up and.... it works. It feels great. I need to sand the sides of the neck a little as the clearcoat difference has made a little tiny ridge. It’s not a huge thing but.
My amp is in need of a serious service but it twangs and honks nice!! I need to go somewhere I can really turn up and play!!! But....... it’s pretty much finished.
Finished.
Almost. Ha ha
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Oh and I forgot to tighten the teen arm!!! So need to sort that out.
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Gotta be happy with that!
Maaate, she is gorgeous. I hope you are proud of yourself - this is an effing awesome achievement!
Come up a treat! Looks great.
Must say, that is a big guitar (unless you are unusually small :) ) I reckon I'd struggle with it to play.
Just stunning. I pity the foo' who goes up against it in GOTM.
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Congratulations! You made it to the end. Enjoy playing it.
Nice job BG! Looks a million bucks!
It’s weird. It feels small. I’ve been playing my acoustic loads recently (Taylor 12 feet) so I’m used to a wide neck.... this feels teeny.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain
But yeah the body is a beast. It’s lovely though
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Wow that’s a lovely thing to say. Thanknyou. I just see the flaws but yep. I guess I’ll enterQuote:
Originally Posted by G-Axe
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Are these things ever finished? I’m going to give the neck another sand and even thinking if some sign writing on the back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fretworn
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Def. thanks for all the help. And I WILL remix that track soon promise. Got my own EP launch in may!! EekQuote:
Originally Posted by blinddrew
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Ha! No plan survives contact with the enemy and all that. ;)Quote:
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Good luck with the EP launch :)
It doesn’t get much better than this. I’d encourage you to post a sound demo.
Oh I’ll def do this once my amp is working a little better. I think it just need a pot cleanQuote:
Originally Posted by DarkMark
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So the guitar is still not technically finished as I need to sort the intonation and another couple of bits and bobs. Does that mean I can enter for June gotm
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Well, you could. But will you be presenting the guitar in it’s best possible form?Quote:
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