Learning how to build an electric guitar - Page 31

lumberjim · 03-03-2019, 12:42 AM

I mounted the controls to the pick guard.

Pretty straight forward. The pickups have springs that allow adjustment of height once it's strung.

I have not yet noticed the upside down pickup in this picture.

Time to solder shit.

The red white and black wires were soldered on according to the diagram the control rig came with. 1960s Jimi Hendrix schematic.

What's wrong with this picture?

Derp. I always do something like that when I build things. Always. I was trying to put the pick guard on and it wouldn't go. That bridge pickup wasn't lining up with the cavity... And I couldn't really see what was touching. Once I removed and rotated the bridge pick up 180° I was able to fit the fucking thing on flat. But another faux pas was revealed.

I should not have drilled the holes for the pick guard without the junk hanging from it. The switch kept me out of alignment with the pre drilled holes. Next time I'll wait. Not a big deal, as the holes were tiny and they were far enough off without being visible that I simply re-drilled all but 3 of them.

lumberjim · 03-03-2019, 12:57 AM

After correction:

I hung the bridge and springs and stepped back to admire it.

I'm going to have to take the neck back off before I string it. I need to drill the hole for the upper strap button and the neck is in the way... Maybe I can get that hand drill in there though...

Knobs

Tomorrow is going to be a big day

Christ. Look how clean my bench was

lumberjim · 03-03-2019, 01:09 AM

What's left to do...

1. Button
1a. Date on the heel.
2. Nut slot filing
3. String it
4. String trees
5. Drill holes for back cover
6. Set up the saddle height and radius.
7. Set intonation
8. Tune it
9. Think of what song I'm going to play first (try to talk me out of doing Whole Lotta Love)
10. Post triumphant youtube video

fargon · 03-03-2019, 07:10 AM

Yay! I can't wait.

ROCK N ROLL!!!

Undertoad · 03-03-2019, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumberjim

9. Think of what song I'm going to play first (try to talk me out of doing Whole Lotta Love)

I always thought he was exclusively a Les Paul guy but forums say the first album was recorded with a Telecaster. Game on

xoxoxoBruce · 03-03-2019, 09:25 AM

You were in the enviable position of being able to acquire any tools, hardware, and material you needed/wanted, without waiting more than a few days.
That shortens the time line, but makes the learning curve steeper where you may have to make two or three decisions before learning the result of the first one.
Neither does it allow you to bypass the blood, sweat, and tears, or the slivers, cuts, cold, and frustration, nor the hours of research.
Certainly some of the accolades for your stunning success goes to your patient and supportive roommate. A winning team.

lumberjim · 03-03-2019, 09:41 AM

Hmm. Maybe I should do purple haze instead. It is a Jimi wiring schema.

Gravdigr · 03-03-2019, 09:50 AM

Star Spangled Banner's opening notes.

In the front yard, through a full stack.

At 6 a.m.

Whut? That's how Jimi woulda done it.

Griff · 03-03-2019, 11:01 AM

In the rain?

She is so hot, you do need an epic launch.

lumberjim · 03-03-2019, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Star Spangled Banner's opening notes.

In the front yard, through a full stack.

At 6 a.m.

Whut? That's how Jimi woulda done it.

This. Except the 6am part. Glad I asked for ideas. Thanks Digr.

Griff · 03-03-2019, 11:38 AM

Can Amanda make the video?

Gravdigr · 03-03-2019, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumberjim

This. Except the 6am part. Glad I asked for ideas. Thanks Digr.

lumberjim · 03-03-2019, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff

Can Amanda make the video?

I'm sure she'd be willing. Not as sure she'd want to appear in it. She's in Tony's neighborhood having a day out with the girls today. One of them is knocked up, after a lot of science and vitamins. So she'll be gone all day. I'm going to have to re learn that riff. Hopefully I have time to finish it enough to play it and film it tonight. I'm thinking about asking Pete to teach me his technique for setting up a guitar. The strat is so butter that I want this one the same way. He gets $80 for a set up, so I was thinking of offering him $150 to teach it.

I've got the ground wire put through and soldered to the claw,

the button mounted on the top horn...

And I'm breaking for lunch.

lumberjim · 03-03-2019, 03:58 PM

I hate to say it, but my nut might be too short...

PhatPix · 03-03-2019, 04:06 PM

Short or low? Shim it?

03-03-2019, 12:42 AM	#451
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I mounted the controls to the pick guard. Pretty straight forward. The pickups have springs that allow adjustment of height once it's strung. I have not yet noticed the upside down pickup in this picture. Time to solder shit. The red white and black wires were soldered on according to the diagram the control rig came with. 1960s Jimi Hendrix schematic. What's wrong with this picture? Derp. I always do something like that when I build things. Always. I was trying to put the pick guard on and it wouldn't go. That bridge pickup wasn't lining up with the cavity... And I couldn't really see what was touching. Once I removed and rotated the bridge pick up 180° I was able to fit the fucking thing on flat. But another faux pas was revealed. I should not have drilled the holes for the pick guard without the junk hanging from it. The switch kept me out of alignment with the pre drilled holes. Next time I'll wait. Not a big deal, as the holes were tiny and they were far enough off without being visible that I simply re-drilled all but 3 of them. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan Last edited by lumberjim; 03-03-2019 at 12:50 AM.

03-03-2019, 12:57 AM	#452
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	After correction: I hung the bridge and springs and stepped back to admire it. I'm going to have to take the neck back off before I string it. I need to drill the hole for the upper strap button and the neck is in the way... Maybe I can get that hand drill in there though... Knobs Tomorrow is going to be a big day Christ. Look how clean my bench was __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan Last edited by lumberjim; 03-03-2019 at 01:20 AM.

03-03-2019, 01:09 AM	#453
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	What's left to do... 1. Button 1a. Date on the heel. 2. Nut slot filing 3. String it 4. String trees 5. Drill holes for back cover 6. Set up the saddle height and radius. 7. Set intonation 8. Tune it 9. Think of what song I'm going to play first (try to talk me out of doing Whole Lotta Love) 10. Post triumphant youtube video __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-03-2019, 07:10 AM	#454
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Yay! I can't wait. ROCK N ROLL!!! __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

03-03-2019, 09:25 AM	#456
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	You were in the enviable position of being able to acquire any tools, hardware, and material you needed/wanted, without waiting more than a few days. That shortens the time line, but makes the learning curve steeper where you may have to make two or three decisions before learning the result of the first one. Neither does it allow you to bypass the blood, sweat, and tears, or the slivers, cuts, cold, and frustration, nor the hours of research. Certainly some of the accolades for your stunning success goes to your patient and supportive roommate. A winning team. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-03-2019, 09:41 AM	#457
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Hmm. Maybe I should do purple haze instead. It is a Jimi wiring schema. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-03-2019, 09:50 AM	#458
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Star Spangled Banner's opening notes. In the front yard, through a full stack. At 6 a.m. Whut? That's how Jimi woulda done it. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-03-2019, 11:01 AM	#459
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	In the rain? She is so hot, you do need an epic launch. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

03-03-2019, 11:38 AM	#461
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Can Amanda make the video? __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

03-03-2019, 03:58 PM	#464
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I hate to say it, but my nut might be too short... __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-03-2019, 04:06 PM	#465
PhatPix Jammer Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 5	Short or low? Shim it?

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