Here is where I ended up.
I think I am happy now.
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Here is where I ended up.
I think I am happy now.
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headstock shape looks good Ben, looks pretty close to the real thing
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Pretty happy with my headstock.
Quickly whipped up a table mount for my jigsaw and it made cutting out the headstock much easier.
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nice one Ben looks like you cut nice and close to the line. Make sure that jigsaw is securely fixed, won't be much fun with missing toes xmas lunch !
a file and some sanding will clean up the headstock nicely
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Thanks Wokka. What type of file should i use?Originally Posted by wokkaboy
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Bought myself a Christmas present (besides the guitar kit)
Should help with my string through holes.
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Hi Ben, I'd use a fairly fine file, not a harsh rasp as they rip off too much material. A flat one for straighter sections and a round one for curved areas.
A file isn't a must, you could start on 40 grit paper and work up to about 320 grit. If you wrap the sandpaper around a round object is good for the curved sections.
Good luck with the string through, I'd have a practice on some 40mm thick scrap wood, it's quite hard to get the holes lined up and equally spaced, but your drill guide should help
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
My real parts order arrived today. Man they're quick! Loving the look of this bridge.
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good stuff Ben, an ash tray style bridge,that will look hot.
I'd put the kit bridge pup in and do a mock build and please post distance nut to centre of 12th fret and centre of 12th fret to both E saddles.
Worth checking if you need to route the bridge pup cavity further north
I love the service at Realtone too, if I order morning on a weekday usually receive the parcel 2 days later to Perth if using express post !
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Headstock after filing. Ready for sanding to finish it off.
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