Johnbgoode
Hello from Melbourne, and away we go! I have a TL - 51 Kit to put together. It's my first kit, I've never done this before. Fitting the bolt on neck on a dry run, it's really tight, so tight it has to be tapped in. Is this a good thing? I was hoping it would be tight, but really as tight as it is, I'm worried that I might damage it by forcing the neck into it's pocket. any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by Johnbgoode; 17-07-2016 at 03:31 PM.
welcome aboard, what have you got planned? ( and I don't mean world domination)
Build 19 PSH-1 Kustom
Build 18 HB-4S Kustom
Build 17 WL-1 Kustom
Build 16 TL-1TB Kustom
Build 15 PBG-2-
Build 14 FTD-1
Build 13 RD-1 Kustom
Build 12 DM-1S
Build 11 MKA-2 -
Build 10 Basic strat
Build 9 JM Kustom
Build 8 FV-1G
Build 7 ES-2V
Build 6- Community prototype
Build 5 LP-1LQ
Build 4 ES-5V
Build 3 JR-1
Build 2 GD-1
Build 1 TLA-1
G'day Dedman, I've just updated my introduction to include a possible problem with my kit.
Welcome Johnny,
I think tight is better than loose.
When in doubt start a build diary and post some piccys with the questions. Plenty of guys here to help.
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
welcome to the forum Johnny, cool kit the TL-51.
I'd sand the neck heel a bit so the fit isn't too tight. Don't take much off and keep checking the fit regularly.
Would love to see some pics of the kit your scored. Ask any questions you have, start a build diary and best of luck. Great kit to start on
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
Welcome John. I'd +1 what Woks said about sanding the neck slightly. If it is already that tight it will be even tighter once the neck is finished. But go really easy on it though.
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
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