neck & bridge set up

[Benderson]

Hello Folks

could someone point me in the right direction on here to set up the neck & bridge alignment??
I must be using the wrong search terms!!

[Sonic Mountain]

Hi Benderson. What kit do you have?

Basically the best way to check the neck/bridge alignment is to install the High and Low E tuners and run a bit of normal string (not guitar strings) from them, over the nut, to the bridge. That will give you a very clear idea of where the bridge needs to go or if the neck needs shimming.

Knowing what kit it is will help clarifying instructions.

[Benderson]

Hi Benderson. What kit do you have?

Basically the best way to check the neck/bridge alignment is to install the High and Low E tuners and run a bit of normal string (not guitar strings) from them, over the nut, to the bridge. That will give you a very clear idea of where the bridge needs to go or if the neck needs shimming.

Knowing what kit it is will help clarifying instructions.

Its the TL-12s getting my serious face on to start working it all out. I have no idea what I'm doing!!!

[Sonic Mountain]

Ok great, I've built a coulple of TL-1s. There are some links below where I have pics of lining up the neck and checking the scale length.

I generally get the neck seated nicely in the pocket and then clamp it and drill pilot holes for the mounting screws. Then temporarily fit it and use a ruler and the strings through the 'E' string tuners to make sure it all lines up.

If you are using a pick guard its a good idea to include it in this process.

https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...?t=8005&page=2

https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...?t=8291&page=4

[Benderson]

Ok great, I've built a coulple of TL-1s. There are some links below where I have pics of lining up the neck and checking the scale length.

I generally get the neck seated nicely in the pocket and then clamp it and drill pilot holes for the mounting screws. Then temporarily fit it and use a ruler and the strings through the 'E' string tuners to make sure it all lines up.

If you are using a pick guard its a good idea to include it in this process.

https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...?t=8005&page=2

https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...?t=8291&page=4

Ok so I'm the worlds most impatient man. So I'm gonna go slow, from what I'm reading here the neck should sit in its pocket nicely then there is room to line up the bridge?? mind you i haven been to the links you have suggested yet. I'll do that now.