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  1. Thread: Build #2 EXA-7

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    Generally speaking, Australia Post still does a...

    Generally speaking, Australia Post still does a pretty good job most of the time. Odd exception at the moment is wine. Any wine we have delivered is taking an eternity. Most other things are ok....
  2. Thread: Build #2 EXA-7

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    All the goodies have now arrived. Boy it takes...

    All the goodies have now arrived. Boy it takes some time now with Aussie Post obviously overwhelmed. So as per the last post (10 days ago), the Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient pickups finally arrived...
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    Welcome. Have fun with it. Looking forward to...

    Welcome. Have fun with it. Looking forward to seeing the results.
  4. Thread: Build #2 EXA-7

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    Ok. I've grabbed some of the Mohawk fingerboard...

    Ok. I've grabbed some of the Mohawk fingerboard oil, I'll see how that goes.

    I've also managed to get hold of some ash wood off cuts so I can try out a few staining and finishing options ahead of...
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    I'm sure they're on the garage floor somewhere. I...

    I'm sure they're on the garage floor somewhere. I just haven't built up enough enthusiasm to properly search through all the dust and other assorted grime under and around my workbench.
  6. Thread: Build #2 EXA-7

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    Ok. Thank you both. That's helpful.

    Ok. Thank you both. That's helpful.
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    Also, the helping hands thing with the magnifier...

    Also, the helping hands thing with the magnifier and light has already turned out to be very helpful.
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    Success! So with a lot of additional electrical...

    Success! So with a lot of additional electrical detective work I managed to figure it out. I somehow managed to solder the output from the switch in a such a way that it wasn't properly connecting....
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    On the topic of the fretboard, how would you...

    On the topic of the fretboard, how would you suggest I finish that? I used tru-oil on the last kit which seemed to work out ok.
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    Lol. Well maybe not this time, but I quite like...

    Lol. Well maybe not this time, but I quite like the idea of a camo themed guitar.

    Sent from my CPH2173 using Tapatalk
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    We'll see if there's a number three and if it...

    We'll see if there's a number three and if it starts the same way... [emoji16]

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    The more I think it through the more options I...

    The more I think it through the more options I come up with. Not convinced about solid colours. Maybe a burst finish, but a fairly dark one. Aargh! Too many options.
  13. Thread: Build #2 EXA-7

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    Build #2 EXA-7

    Sigh. I should really learn not to browse the specials and seconds page on the Pit Bull site.

    But I did that, and spotted this 7 string EXA kit and couldn't help myself. Now that my tele kit is...
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    Pretty certain it's a faulty switch. I connected...

    Pretty certain it's a faulty switch. I connected the neck pickup hot wire to the switch output with a temporary jumper and immediately got good sound. So I guess I'll replace it. Takes care of all my...
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    I don't suppose I can just temporarily reconnect...

    I don't suppose I can just temporarily reconnect the neck pickup hot wire to the other end of the switch to test if it produces sound...
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    Ok. So now that I have my multimeter I can check...

    Ok. So now that I have my multimeter I can check a few things. Pickup appears to be reading ok so that doesn't look like the problem. Which is good.

    Getting some slightly odd results from the...
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    Thanks to you both. Very helpful.

    Thanks to you both. Very helpful.
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    Have any of you used one of the soldering stands?...

    Have any of you used one of the soldering stands? I've seen a few with magnifier and light built in, but they look pretty cheap and nasty. I'm definitely going to have to find some sort of gadget...
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    I'm going to have to look into that. Thought at...

    I'm going to have to look into that. Thought at one point that this would be a one-off, but since the next kit is due to arrive next week I guess I won't be hanging up the soldering boots just yet.
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    I have slightly odd vision. One eye is (very)...

    I have slightly odd vision. One eye is (very) short sighted, one is long sighted. And I can decide which eye to look out of so for some things not using glasses ends up working better. Marginally. ...
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    Great to hear you've solved your issue. I've...

    Great to hear you've solved your issue. I've parked it for tonight. Will have to get back to it in a few days.

    For some reason I just can't solder with glasses, even though I use them for almost...
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    Yep. Electrical gremlins. Joy. Not sure if having...

    Yep. Electrical gremlins. Joy. Not sure if having slightly less serious problems than you is going to help me feel much better. :D

    I'm sure we'll both work through our respective issues....
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    The neck end position. I can hear some electrical...

    The neck end position. I can hear some electrical buzz if I crank volume but no sound from the pick-up. Other two positions work. Bridge position sounds good.

    I'll try and get some clear photos. ...
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    Well that didn't do much. Still no neck pick-up....

    Well that didn't do much. Still no neck pick-up. Wiring looks correct now. Might be time to borrow a multimeter.

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    ... and here it is. Yes, alignment of the pick...

    ... and here it is. Yes, alignment of the pick guard is a bit wonky but other than that I'm really happy.
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