Hello Stephen, welcome to the forum & nice looking kit. You are asking all the right questions here! For the pickup mounting, there are holes between the A/D & G/B strings (assuming EADGBE tuning!). I believe the screws go directly through these to mount to the body.
Hope that helps!
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#Planning 5 String Bass
http://www.lollarguitars.com/mm5/mer...p-installation
Especially video 4
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
Man that is one cool kit stephen. I didn't even know it existed.
Build #1 - ST-1 - Completed
Build #2 - LP-1SS - Completed
Build #3 - TLA-1R - Completed
Build #4 - SGD-612 - Completed
Build #5 - ES-1G - Completed
Build #6 - STA-1HT | Completed
Build #7 - ST1JR - Completed
Current Build #8 - JBA-4
Build #9 - Semi-scratch build Tele x 2 - Completed
Current Build #10 - PRS-1H
Current Build #11 - AGJR-1 - Completed
Current Build #12 - ATL-1SB
Current Build #13 - GST-1
Current Build #14 - FBM-1
Thanks guys, really appreciate you taking the time to help. I love the kit. Wanted a strat shape but its squared edges, binding, ill modify the head stock as it looks fenderish and also quite interested to hear the semi hollow effect. The p90s i guess will be in between single coils and humbuckers. Ill start my research before starting
Hi Stephen, glad you found your way to the Forum, there's so many experienced builders here who are happy to help. Not sure anyone answered this but, yes, the tremolo goes through the B and E strings, like on this Jazzmaster:
http://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/Zo...frt_001_rr.jpg
Also, when you get the pickup installation sorted, I think you will find the neck height is spot on.
Cheers,
Adam
adamboyle(at)pitbullguitars.com
Just an update on the guitar, given the back its initial dark blue stain. Its a lot more royal blue on the back than the photo shows. The sides will be left natural and the front will be a stunning lighter blue finish showing the grain. Unfortunately the photos dont do it justice but once oiled it will look a treat.
Last edited by stephen_r; 30-03-2016 at 07:24 AM.
Hi Adam, thanks for that.
Once the body is stained I'll do the build and by that stage I will be able to see string height etc and then can adjust the neck height if needed PS have a guitar builder watching my every move
This is the back, sanded down before the final coat. Was a tad experimental but decided a darker back will work better (hide the 'first timer mistakes)
Stephen much prefer the darker blue on the back, hope you put some blue stain back on before the clear coats ?
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
Yes the photos are back to front. The back has since been restained.
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