Andy40's LP-1SS

[Andy40]

Hi Andy, this is the first time I have seen this issue so I am trying to think of a fix. Think you should file/sand the fingerboard so it is perpendicular so 33mm. I think it would be wise to put a 2mm shim in, as messing with the scale length I don't think you will be able to intonate the axe.
I'd send DB an email to see if he has an old neck or rosewood fingerboard he could cut off a bit at the nut end so you can glue it in place so 1st fret will be 35mm.
I think it was 35.3mm for first fret to nut on the G type scale of 24.75 inches.

Thanks heaps Wokks. I must say I was a bit shocked to see that angle on the fretboard as I didn't notice it when the plastic nut was on. Mind you I didn't take much notice as I always knew that thing was going to be whacked off.

In brighter news I received my front and back headstock decals from Japan! Yaaaay

[wokkaboy]

headstock decals look cool Andy, I've never had a back HS decal I think it's a great idea.

Good thing you did notice the angled nut/fingerboard now before you were assembling the axe

maybe the factory has wet Friday afternoons is why there has been a few blunders of late

I thought of another option a 2mm thick piece of bone to shim the nut may blend better than trying to blend the rosewood

[Andy40]

That could be a good fix, I've dispatched an email to DB as I had to talk to him about a custom colour for my TLA-1R anyways. He may be able to help.

On further good news my micromesh pads turned up today as well!!!

[wokkaboy]

good stuff Andy. Those micro mesh pads you will love. Go through all the grits, as long as you built up enough clear coats.

I think the bone shim might look better than a non matching piece of rosewood. You could glue the shim in place, let it dry, then glue the bone nut once you have set the height etc

So is the ash tele your third PBG build ? your rate of GAS is increasing exponentially hahah

[Andy40]

So is the ash tele your third PBG build ? your rate of GAS is increasing exponentially hahah

Tell me about it! I showed my wife the exceptional blue hollow bodies that have been on the forum lately...gotta start the sell early!

[wokkaboy]

HAHA got to start early Andy on working on your 4th kit. Once you have your 4th kit it's all over mate, your GAS is incurable

[peterh]

Where did you order the decals from? They look great!

[pablopepper]

Where did you order the decals from? They look great!

I'm willing to bet it was Jockomo on eBay from Japan. I love his stuff.

http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/jockomo81...88.m1543.l2754

[Andy40]

I'm willing to bet it was Jockomo on eBay from Japan. I love his stuff.

http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/jockomo81...88.m1543.l2754

Pabs...right on the money again

[pablopepper]