Hi
TL 1 Kit
Chrome Babicz Bridge
Chrome control plate
Upgraded Electronics
Tonerider Vintage Plus set
Black Grovers
Black Neckplate
Black Strap Buttons
Clear Pick Guard - we will see how that ends up
The journey begins
David
Hi
TL 1 Kit
Chrome Babicz Bridge
Chrome control plate
Upgraded Electronics
Tonerider Vintage Plus set
Black Grovers
Black Neckplate
Black Strap Buttons
Clear Pick Guard - we will see how that ends up
The journey begins
David
Welcome David, looking forward to your build mate.Originally Posted by LADAVE
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Hi David, welcome to the forum and wish you luck with your new toy which contains some serious upgrades.
Cheers, Waz
# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
Welcome David
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
Hi
Lots of measuring, thinking, measuring, thinking, reading online etc etc. Just to add a bit of excitement to my first build the ToneRider Bridge pickup base plate is slightly bigger than the routed cavity. The upgraded pots are also a tiny bit wider than the cavity and the 4 way switch is very close to the bottom.
Act of bravery - out with the dremel. Put the dremel away and measure, think, measure etc etc.
Before
After
and
I'm installing the controls the wrong way around to personalise it a bit. I may have to take out a bit more under the switch to allow for shielding. Need to be accurate as there's not that much room for error.
All good, still enthusiastic
Regards
David
Thanks Waz
Love your work
I figure that I don't have a lot of chances at this (hard to sneak anything past the missus) - plus I'm getting to an age where I reckon I can treat myself
Regards
David
Well done so far, looking good mate.
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4 way switches are quite deep and need a bit more depth to allow for attached wires too.
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# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
Drilled the through string holes
My portable drill press would only reach the outer holes. Had to make a jig - lots of test holes and here we are:
Bit of tear around the ferrule holes - will be tidied up when filling for painting but a good lesson if I do a natural finish on another project
What next? that would be sanding
The reverse control plate is a common mod for country players, puts the volume pot in a better position to wrap your pinky around for swells
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