Johnny Chronics RC-1 /First Build

[Gavin1393]

I would rewire the pot where you have reversed the ground tab. Whilst it will work, you are going to have to remember forever that the reversed pot will do the opposite of what you expect. Fix it up now and save the frustration and the constant explanation to mates who want to give your guitar a play!

[WeirdBits]

I'm with you Gav, definitely rewire that pot and far better to do it now than later. As AJ said, using A (audio/logarithmic taper) pots for volume and B (linear taper) pots for tone is the standard setup when using both types. Although, some manufacturers use only one type or the other, or use them the other way around. It's a bit of an old argument.

If I remember correctly, the theory is that the human ear is less sensitive to volume changes the louder something is: at low volume we can hear small changes, but at high volume we can only detect larger variations. As such, for our style of hearing A type audio/log taper pots are ideal as volume controls as they produce small changes at low volume and larger changes as the volume is increased. Passive tone controls generally don't produce large changes in volume, so the constant rate of B type linear taper pots allows more precise adjustment of the tone without the need for the big changes associated with volume. At least, that's one school of thought.

[johnnychronic]

Wow three excellent posts later and I feel so enlightened. Thank you Al, Gavin and Weirdbits. I'll change that ground when I have a chance, here's some pics of round two clear, I have to set it aside for a couple of weeks but, I have to decide if I should cut and polish now or sand and go for round three clear.

[johnnychronic]

It wouldn't matter how shiny I can get it, I've made too many small mistakes to be a show piece (will be finished quicker). But... I also think if you're going to do something, do it right (will take longer)hmmmmm...

[adam]

Wow Johnny, that is one of the coolest bursts I've ever seen. Nice work!

[maxaxe]

Gotta agree with Adam - that is a super sunburst.

Is it the clearcoat that's made it pop, or has there been some work not shown in your Build Diary?
Also curious if there's 3 colours/stains or more used?

Cheers

Max

[johnnychronic]

Those are some serious compliments, dunno if I deserve that but, it feels really good to read them.

Yeah I was pretty sloppy with my diary there are quite a few missing steps. I used 3 colours and they are the same paints I use for my airbrush work on plastics and metals. Auto-air water based, for this I used transparents and candy.

[gavinturner]

OMG that's an awesome finish you have created there. I would personally go for the third coat of clear. It looks so great you'll want it looking as perfect as possible. Can't wait to see it with the pickguard and pups in place. This is going to be spectacular! Outstanding work man..

Cheers,
Gav.

[lawry]

Man that thing shines! I needed my sunnies just to look at it.

[Brendan]

Beautiful finish there Johnny. Nice work!