Shortscale Snakehead

[impala59]

Thanks Simon, you just about nailed it with your description, with the tone midway it is a very Gibson like sound and 2 finger power chords sound pretty epic (I may have upset the neighbours a touch earlier as I cranked up the old AC30) who needs pedals? With the tone at full treble it screams, though at the other end at high volumes it is a touch muddy. At more sensible levels it is a usable round, warm tone. I am quite pleased overall as the wire up was more by luck than judgement! I would be interested if you have a diagram of what you would consider an optimum single pick-up loom as I hope to finish a couple of others for friends shortly

[impala59]

I've been laid up for a while, (not C19 thankfully, but a foot problem) so no building etc. Been sitting at home playing and practising scales etc. As a way back to this obsessive pastime, I decided to finish the shortscale in walnut wax, after some success with the tenor and wax. The wood is a bit uneven in shade and I may apply another coat in the future to darken and level the shades. The wiring fell together without problems and the only hiccup was the bridge humbucker was very low volume. After cursing the maker, supplier and myself, I realised that it was at its lowest possible position about half an inch away from the strings! Homer Simpson moment Doh! Pulling it up many turns on the set screws revealed a real screamer. Of all my builds, this Tele has always been the nicest to play when it was initially put together and rested, virtually no set up issues were encountered. I took the brass nut down a few thou and it is even better. So, happy with this one!