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Thanks Simon, I didn't think about the capacitor. I ve got some 3mm copper to make a new control plate but I d like to able to revert back to the original if I struggle with it. I ll do a dry run...

Thanks Oli, neck hasn't turned out quite as I had hoped but still quite pleased with it.

Bit of advice needed please, electronic kit arrived yesterday and I routed the control cavity slightly to...

Its been a while since I posted and thought I would update my progress.

I routed the neck socket (after a bit of practice) so it is now flat and the neck sits in there much better, there is still...

Thanks very much for the advice, used calipers on the pocket and the neck end is 2mm lower than the body end. I ll look into making a shim and at sanding before I decide which way to go. Thanks...

Realise I was a bit foolish filling those holes in. Measured the bridges with the callipers and I think the Wilkinson bridge saddles are 3.6mm lower than than the tune o matic. Thought about putting...

Hello, I could with a bit of advice please.

I am measuring up for the bridge position, happy with the scale length and have put on the 2 e strings to see how they fit on the neck which again...

Some progress this weekend, I ve filled in the pre drilled bridge holes using some 12mm dowels that i sanded down to fit. Going to put a Wilkinson tele style bridge in and borrowed a drill press but...

Ok, so figure this is a strat neck not a tele neck and is going to change the scale length if I shorten it. Guess I am going with the rosewood.

Thanks Simon, the copper sheet I have is only .9mm so glad you said that - won't need it for a while so that's not a problem.

I got 2 necks, the maple fretboard one I was going to use is rounded...

My Kit arrived yesterday and is looking pretty good, semi hollow basswood tele body, maple neck & fingerboard. I decided to swap from the ATL-1SB as that wasn't due in for another couple of months,...

Thanks Fretworn, I ll check that out

Wow I love that guitar, great job Scott

Thanks Simon,

Samples arriving tomorrow so I am going to get started then. I ll leave the books for the time being, it very quickly becomes all consuming doesn't it, I ve spent most evenings over...

Hi Everyone,
Probably a little premature starting a build diary but I have a couple of questions. I ve got a few months until the kit will arrive and I ve ordered some samples of maple veneer to do...

Thanks Dan & Simon, some good info there. I've gone for the overwound steel foundry pickups. Lots to think about with the tools and bridge. I ll start a build diary when the kit arrives. Thanks again...

Hi Everyone, I am Alex in the U.K.

Just ordered my first kit a few days ago, Thinline T ATL-1SB. I had planned to keep the body really simple with Tung Oil and a clear urethane varnish, depending...