robs ST-1 Build

[robin]

Quote from Gavin1393 on April 5, 2013, 13:02
Rob, don't stress about it. Removing Frets is dead easy just ask DB, He removes them from his Basses all the time!
It really is important to use the right methods, procedures and tools because the margin for error is limited if you don't. If you think about it, you dont want frets to be too high off the fretboard otherwise everytime tou try and sound a note it will be like you are bending the note sharp!
Did you read my thread on leveling Frets?

http://pitbullguitars.com/?page_id=4...iewtopic&t=179

Yes I did Gavin, thanks very much, and also the comments from DB and Scott. It was you guys that inspired me to have a go.

I did the best I could with limited tools and even less ability. I made sure not to take too much off, but having said that I imagine that a fraction of a mm will be the difference between a sweet sounding guitar and an interesting colorful wall hanging. Now you can see the logic of my first kit being the cheapest

Thanks for you help and guidance mate, one way or the other there will be some interesting posts on this thread in the next month or so. Happy face, sad face? Who knows lol.

Cheers
rob

[robin]

About time for a quick update.

Finally finished the Wudtone coats on the body so now can get back into it.

After 12 coats of Tru-Oil I also thought that I had finished the headstock, but after seeing Perry's GOTM comments about owning your build, I thought that I had better at least make an effort, so I sanded the face back to bare wood and started again. Still haven't "buried" the waterslide yet, but should be done in a few days, I hope.

I have been waiting a couple of weeks for the Copper shielding tape to arrive, and now it has I think I should have order a bit more :/

The interweb said (and everything on the interweb is true? right?) that aluminium foil is OK for shielding, so to save a bit of the copper tape I did the back of the scratch plate with a thick aluminium foil and the Pup and control cavity with the copper tape. I scuffed up the Ali foil a bit with 400grit paper where it contacts the copper so I hope it will be OK. Again, time will tell.

In case anybody is interested the Ali foil I used is from an aluminium foil BBQ tray. Have no idea how it will work, but it is way thicker than Alfoil etc. Hopefully it should do the trick.

Pic 1. Copper tape on the cavity
Pic 2. Ali on the back of the scratch plate
Pic 3. Secret Aluminium supply

rob

[dingobass]

Hi Rob,

Looking good buddy!

I have used alfoil to shield the back of pick guards and it seems to work OK.

[robin]

Thanks for that DB, good to know.

I know you hate sanding, but after having now sanded and shielded (is that even a word?) a guitar, I will swap you sanding for shielding any day.

I may be a bit strange, but I find endless hours of sanding quite therapeutic.

Cheers
rob

[wokkaboy]

Quote from robin on April 17, 2013, 14:51
Thanks for that DB, good to know.

I know you hate sanding, but after having now sanded and shielded (is that even a word?) a guitar, I will swap you sanding for shielding any day.

I may be a bit strange, but I find endless hours of sanding quite therapeutic.

Cheers
rob

where are you based Rob ? I'll bring a few axe bodies over for you to sand if you like it so much !
It's funny how some people hate some tasks and some enjoy them. I'm with DB sanding is monotonous and boring and the least fun part of building a Pit Bull Guitar.

Your strat come up a treat, what is the wudtone colour ? I see you have sanded it DB's method - SAND, SAND and more SANDING, then SAND once more !

[Gavin1393]

Looking Awesome there Rob!

[AJ]

Quote from dingobass on April 17, 2013, 10:36
Hi Rob,

Looking good buddy!

I have used alfoil to shield the back of pick guards and it seems to work OK.

Looks a million bucks there, nice job!
* Aluminum is just as good as copper for shielding purposes, only difference is making the "mechanical" connection to earth circuit is a tad more troublesome as not that easily soldered in situ, but can use a screw to connect a wire soldered back to the earth.

[keloooe]

Quote from wokkaboy on April 17, 2013, 14:56
where are you based Rob ? I'll bring a few axe bodies over for you to sand if you like it so much !
It's funny how some people hate some tasks and some enjoy them. I'm with DB sanding is monotonous and boring and the least fun part of building a Pit Bull Guitar.

Agreed. Sanding is the boring part of building ANY guitar in my view, the fun stuff is after it!!!

[robin]

@ Wokka
Haha, Brisbane mate, not saying where though. Didn't say I liked it THAT much. Anyway I'll have to wait for my cuts to heal first. Darn that stuff is sharp.

The Wudtone is Carmine Gypsy. I wish it looked that good but the iPhone camera did weird things to the colour. IRL its a bit more orange than in the pic.

@ Gav
Thanks mate, all encouragement gratefully received.

@ AJ
Thanks AJ. Not even sure what I've got to do next, but if I need to earth it, I will be doing it from the copper and not the Ali.

@ Callum
When you get old you will appreciate the simple things in life, like sitting on the back patio and just sanding.lol.

cheers guys
rob

[keloooe]

Well, I'm not as old as you (or anyone else here!), so that isnt really an option for me!
And the cuts, yeah, copper tape is damn sharp! I got a ton of cuts to my fingers (11 on one!!!) that forced me to stop playing guitar for a few days...