Great work Zed.
If you want to set the scale length but you are not ready to bash in the bridge post bushings, you can use some rubber tubing to hold the posts in place, put the saddle on and then measure the neck placement from the saddles.
Great work Zed.
If you want to set the scale length but you are not ready to bash in the bridge post bushings, you can use some rubber tubing to hold the posts in place, put the saddle on and then measure the neck placement from the saddles.
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Glad you got it apart. I'd wait a day or so to allow the moisture in the wood to evaporate before trying to re-glue the neck. Also you'll want to scrape off then sand any remains of the old glue off the mating surfaces.
Plus 1 to Simon's post above. once its all dry, clean off some of the glue calls from both sides and re-check your fit. Also spend some time inspecting the neck heel, as this is multiple piece you want to check to make sure your steaming hasn't opened up any of the factory heel joins.Originally Posted by Simon Barden
Then mount your bridge per Andy's suggestion, clamp your neck in and check scale length, then check your PUP and PUP ring fit. ON the EX kits correct scale gets really tight on the pup ring. You may need to consider direct mounting if it's too tight at the fretboard end.
Great work getting it apart with no tears! I'd imagine that was some sweaty, clenchy work!
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Lucky save and hope it goes back together again ok.
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Thanks everybody.
So far so good. Neck fitted (at the correct length). All electronics soldered and installed. Tuners and strings going on tomorrow... at which point I’ll discover whether or not I’d followed the soldering video correctly 😉👍
No matter what the outcome it’s been great fun and educational.
All done. In tune at the open string and 12th frets (with very little tweaking required at the bridge). Although I suspect the I’ve got the neck pickup installed the wrong way round... 🤔
Thanks everyone for your help and support. A couple of days ago it was probably going in the bin 😄
Yep, normally the polescrews are at the other side, next to the fretboard end. Looks sweet though Zed, and a great save on the neck reset, not an easy thing to do. Great job man!😄👏🏾
FrankenLab
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Nice work, pick up fip is easy enough so not a major drama. Guitar looks great.....starting to think I need an SG...
Oh good, it’s not just me then?
FrankenLab
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great work Zed, glad you got the neck sorted and the build looks tops !
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