Hoopers ES-1G Build

[dingobass]

Looks really good. Well done Hoops.

[sfkhooper]

/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from dingobass on July 26, 2013, 17:09
Looks really good. Well done Hoops.

Thanks, Dingo

[sfkhooper]

HELP!! Just went to put on the bridge but have found what looks like a major problem. The holes for the tailpiece screws don't seem to be far enough apart! I can only fit the tailpiece with the bolts wound all the way out, and trying to screw them down from that position is impossible as I get about 1 turn on either side before they lock up. Seems like 2 or 3mm further apart needed

Same problem in reverse with the bridge, the holes are too far apart by 1 or 2mm.

Any thoughts on how I could tackle this?

[Tim]

this should have been spotted at the initial mock up.
my twin neck sg had a similar issue, just took some gentle persuading and its right as rain

[keloooe]

My LP had the same problem, since it was a solidbody, I used the bridge as a lever and tilted the mounting screws inward a bit, and it worked wonders, the bridge is solid! But i doubt it will work for you Hoops...

[sfkhooper]

problem all sorted! persuaded it gently with a drill! Here's the final assembly underway with the help of my beautiful assistant, Kerrie.

[sfkhooper]

Using Gavin's method of feeding the components through the f-hole. Worked a treat!

[sfkhooper]

I thought this one was worth taking just to show what a big operation assembly really is. It was touch and go, but the patient pulled through.

[sfkhooper]

And here's the finished product! Well, almost finished, I plan another tweak or two. But I am thrilled with the way it all turned out. And it sounds pretty damn fine too!

[sfkhooper]

And she looks pretty sweet on the wall too