Churchie's JRM-1DC Build

[Andy40]

Yeah, its only happened to me once before too.

[Dedman]

Give Aus Post a call. From what I can gather after 10yrs in the mail order biz is that often they will "pre- enter" tracking numbers as arriving at a destination, then when that crate doesn't make it onto the plane/train/pidgeon they have to take them back out. Aus post is the laughing stock of world postal systems.

[churchie]

It got returned to Adam as they said there was a problem with the address label, which apparently wasn't really the case.

It's back in the mail stream now.

This guitar is on its third trip across the Nullabor

[Sonic Mountain]

Yeesh, that's annoying.

[JohnH]

I've been saying it for ages, but AusPost are def getting worse

[king casey]

This guitar is on its third trip across the Nullabor

Good luck with that. Bet it arrives way before my telephone connection is fixed.

cheers, Mark.

[churchie]

Aaaaaand it's here!

Very happy with the quality of the kit.

There are a few differences to the pics on the website, but nothing that worries me. The differences are the bridge (intonated wraparound vs badass style), and the nut (which is black). However I plan on getting a Wilkinson Bridge, and also getting a bone nut.

Unpacking:



Body:



Body grain:




Headstock:



Fingerboard:




I then went ahead with a mock build. All the bits are there.




Only thing I will need to be wary of is the neck fit in the pocket. There is some sideways wiggle room, so I will need to be certain to glue the neck on straight. May need a shim along one of the lateral walls of the pocket once I work out exactly where the neck needs to sit.

Unfortunately I'm working this weekend, so will have to wait until I can get time to really sink my teeth in.

[Simon Barden]

Nice. As it's come by air, I'd let the wood settle for a few days before doing anything with the neck pocket. It's gone through quite a lot of temperature and humidity changes. You may find the joint becomes tighter or looser (or it may just stay the same). Even so, its worth waiting a few days before tackling the neck joint.

[Sonic Mountain]

Agreed. Let it settle a bit.

Lovely looking kit.

[churchie]

Thanks for the tip Simon. I won't be doing much until next week anyhow.

Trying to decide on Tuners.

I want vintage style with white/pearloid buttons.

The plan would be either some Klusons or Grovers as below. The Klusons will need 10mm adapter bushings

https://www.realparts.com.au/tuning-...rs-nickel.html
https://www.realparts.com.au/tuning-...rs-nickel.html

Any thoughts? I think the Grovers are more akin to classic Gibbo tuners

The other think I'm thinking of is a tortoiseshell pickguard, but will wait till I stain the body