My First Builds - IB-6S Bass and LPA-7 Guitar

[P2ych0178]

Thanks Andy40,

I'm after doing a bit of a test-assembly to make sure that things are lining up right. The neck when screwed in is sitting slightly lower (maybe a mill?) than the veneer. I was going to try sand until they met but, I'm guessing that might be a bad idea??

Also, just to check my logic is right. I've only put one string on, just to check everything seems to be sitting right. I'm getting buzz on the first 5 frets and I'm noticing that the neck is ever-so-slightly curved back at that point (truss rod too tight). I'm guessing that that might correct itself once there's 5 more strings on, and neck is under full tension??



And cheers Fretworn =)

[Andy40]

Thanks Andy40,

I'm after doing a bit of a test-assembly to make sure that things are lining up right. The neck when screwed in is sitting slightly lower (maybe a mill?) than the veneer. I was going to try sand until they met but, I'm guessing that might be a bad idea??

Also, just to check my logic is right. I've only put one string on, just to check everything seems to be sitting right. I'm getting buzz on the first 5 frets and I'm noticing that the neck is ever-so-slightly curved back at that point (truss rod too tight). I'm guessing that that might correct itself once there's 5 more strings on, and neck is under full tension??



And cheers Fretworn =)

As a general rule, I do all modifications before laying any finishes and final sanding. So setting it up like this is a good way to check to see if you are going to run into problems, so if a modification is required you don't have to risk destroying a finish.

I would set up both high and low strings to check the real estate on the edge of the fret board and ensure the neck is straight.

I usually do not worry about neck bow, saddle heights/nut height until setting up the guitar. Its just a usual process you will go through