Filling stop tail piece holes

[Chiin]

I guess that sounds better than trying to find a solution for the problems with the V7.

[neverwas]

Hi Chiin

I built an earlier version of this kit (f-holes have changed shape but otherwise the same) and fitted a B70 to it.

I only filled the post holes with dowel and did not put a piece of veneer on top and the stain is darker on the dowel as you can see. The B70 is about 3mm wider than the B7 so you will see slightly more of the post hole repairs with yours.

To get the action down I used a Bigsby aluminium bridge. If you want to use a floating roller bridge it may be an idea to make a tapered shim for the neck pocket (Simon explained this recently in rook's RCA-4 build diary). Only down side to that is the angle of the strings over the bridge and down to the roller bar of the Bigsby will be greater, the roller saddles on the bridge may not make this a big issue. Whichever type of floating bridge you use, it is good practice to shape the underside of the bridge's base to suit the curve of the top of your instrument, which will lower it slightly at the same time.

Some food for thought and to show it can be done. Ooo, start a build diary if you haven't already, we love to see pics of what everyone is up to.

Grant