Rabz's LP-1M This will take some time...

[Rabbitz]

Small update.

Copper tape in the control cavities - not doing the pick up cavities as:
a) running out of tape
b) They're humbuckers so don't need to
c) This will never be used on stage or in the studio



Started applying TO over the DT finish. Lots of DT being picked up on the rubbing cloth - even on the third TO coat.

Another couple of coats today and then a reassess.

[KurtSlash123]

Sounds good Rabz! If your running out of tape, I suggest going down to Bunnings and grabbing a role of the slug and snail barrier repellant, it's a copper tape, same stuff, always good to do your pickup cavities just incase, hums and buzzes and can be annoying even if it's not on stage or studio! Can't really help you much with about the DT coming off, I've never used the stuff myself.

[Rabbitz]

I had a look at the hardware store that shouldn't be mentioned this morning (had to pick up some light fittings on a Sunday) and they didn't have any copper tape.

Don't see it being a huge deal as the humbuckers are enclosed and earthed.

One really has to be sensible about these things. The copper shield may help but it also is not a perfect Faraday shield as it is not a perfecr enclose and the overlaid sections have adhesive between the sheets which is effectively a dielectric - this means the shields can be slightly capacitive. Which can, in turn, affect the shielding effect as it could cause a potential difference in different areas of the shield and the ground potential. This is especially true if it is RF that is the cause of the hum.

I am not real worried and will address any hum that occurs as and when I need to.

The hum may well help cover my woeful playing

[wokkaboy]

Hey Rabbitz, some people don't worry about shielding pup cavities. As long as the control and switch cavities are shielded should be fine

[Rabbitz]

FINALLY!!!!!!

The body coats are where I want them.



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I've fluffed around with the neck and body finishes for so long I have forgotten everything I have read about putting a guitar kit together!

So what's next?

Bridge earth wire and bridge mounts I guess.

A question though - is it easier to mount the body hardware and get the wiring done before fitting the neck? I guess it doesn't make a difference other than it all being a little less unwieldy without the neck.

(Obviously the bridge hardware needs to be in place to square the neck)

[keloooe]

Mmmmmmmmmmmm looks sweet there Rabz, very AFD!

[Rabbitz]

'cept no burgundy back...

[KurtSlash123]

Looking good man! Digging it big time!

[gavinturner]

That top is looking amazing! She's going to be sweet all assembled!

cheers,
Gav.

[stan]

that is nice, I am now sold on the golden yellow look