Zandit's First Build Thread

[wokkaboy]

Hi Zandit, yes ebony timbermate is the darkest I think so use that for a black stain. Be careful when you are fitting/removing the neck - the timbermate being on an edge will break off very easily. Clear coats should give it a bit more strength.

Yes the tall lug on the output jack will touch the jack tip. Once you have moved the lugs plug a jack lead in to make sure the tip isn't too tight to remove and the hot lug (short lug) is well away from the lead shaft/tip.

I wouldn't use ebony timbermate on the spalted veneer, you will cover up too much character. I usually leave the small cracks and crevices as they are - not worth risking sanding through the cap. A lighter colour timbermate may work.

Once you have done the mock build please post the distance centre of 12th fret to both E string saddles. Align the ruler in a similar alignment the string would go. Wind the saddles as far forward (toward the nut) as they go for the measurements.

[Zandit75]

Once you have done the mock build please post the distance centre of 12th fret to both E string saddles. Align the ruler in a similar alignment the string would go. Wind the saddles as far forward (toward the nut) as they go for the measurements.

OK, I positioned the bridge as close to center of the mounting holes, and wound the saddles as far forward they would go.
With the neck clamped in position, I have 314mm from the nut to the 12th fret on the Bass E string, and 315mm from the 12th fret to the saddle.
The treble E string is so close to the same measurements, it not worth mentioning it.
BTW, should the saddles be orientated differently between the bass and treble sides? Is this part of the compensation I've been reading about?
It's a Bolt-on neck, so do I need to worry about getting the neck straightened out yet?