Hoopers ES-1G Build

[dvous]

Quote from pablopepper on June 9, 2013, 14:40

Quote from dingobass on June 8, 2013, 16:13
Maybe one of our guys who works with CNC machines can throw some light onto this?

There are two ways this can happen. First way is the file used to cut the body is wrong, but since Gavin said his was ok, chances are the cutter being used in the machine is a slightly smaller diameter than the one the file is set up for.

Btw, I've had the same problem with my brother's es-1g. I very carefully took a couple of mm off the mounting part of the pick up.

My local guitar guru who actually uses a CNC checked over my ST-1 kit before it was put together. He doesn't think it was actually done with a CNC machine because there were too many inaccuracies inconsistent with a CNC job. He thinks it was done with a duplicator, such as those in the pix below. He also suggested that if the "original" body construction was inaccurate or worn, or any part of the duplication process was imperfect, then that would be reflected in the final output. Duplicators would be much a much cheaper way of working than a CNC, which would appeal to Chinese suppliers who are looking to make and sell something as cheaply as possible.

Perhaps Adam could find out whether PBG bodies and necks are made by CNCs or duplicators?

[wokkaboy]

yer thats a bummer that neck passed quality control. I just hope the replacement neck fits the body snugly, there's a small risk of the neck heel size being slightly different but most necks I've seen on kits are very close in size

[sfkhooper]

Painting finished. Very happy. On to the top coat.

[wokkaboy]

looking good Hooper, you did have a win in another way looks like you dodged the glue on the cap near the edges like some of the earlier ES kits !

[Brendan]

Hooper - just read your post on the neck - man that bites... sounds like you ran over a black cat while smashing mirrors on this kit. Sorry to hear that. Hope Adam and the guys get it sorted for you quickly...

[adam]

sfkhooper, I've tried calling you and no response, maybe you're locked away in your man cave.

We can find no record of you purchasing an ES-1G kit from us; either from our site or eBay. Did someone else buy it for you as a gift perhaps? If so, what was their name (I need this to determine when the kits was supplied to us).

Or, is there a chance you actually bought it from another supplier and genuinely, mistakenly thought it was from us?

The reason I ask is that there is no way that fretboard blemish would get past Phil W, who is a cabinet maker by trade and I'd given him specific instructions to look for faults in the fretboard, as they are almost impossible to repair.

Anyway, if it's not our kit, no problem, I'm sure the others would agree with me that we'd be happy to help you with this difficult build. If it is our kit, then we will certainly fulfill our obligations in whichever manner you prefer.

More importantly, if we're going to have a thread full of images of horrible flaws, I think you'll agree its important we name the correct suppler.

Thanks mate,

[sfkhooper]

Hi Adam, all valid questions, so no worries. It was actually purchased by A.P. (name abbreviated for obvious reasons). You might remember that we work together. It is on order #1882. He traded the kit for a washing machine, of all things, which I was more than happy about. Anyway, I have the docs and can have him chime in if necessary. Cheers!

[rhay]

Well if nothing else at least we now have a more acceptable moniker for "A.P.".

[adam]

Thanks sfkhooper, I did have in the back of my mind that there was something like that going on, but I thought it was your wife/gf who bought it for you. Anyway, with the order number I can now tell the Factory what consignment on, so they can kick the right arse.

So, that is an awful fault on the neck and we need to get you another neck asap.

Not sure you've already sent yours back, but, if not, can you please send it, receiver pays, to:

Pit Bull Guitars
4 Jade Street
Mount Richon WA 6112

(not our Highgate Office)

I'll get another neck off to you tomorrow.

If the neck you have there ha a number on it, let me know what it is and I'll see if we have a matching one. I believe the numbers relate to the machine used or the operator who did the work.

Cheers,

[sfkhooper]

Thanks, Adam. I'll send it off tomorrow. The only number I see is a pencilled "2" at the bottom of the neck. Is that it?