Members herbivore Posted April 26, 2005 Members Share Posted April 26, 2005 So I decided to route a neck humbucker into my '87 American Kramer Baretta (I need versatility and don't want to part with the guitar). After I route the bucker cavity, How will I be able to get my wire from the pickup to the control cavity? I can either route directly to the control cavity or route from one cavity to the other. I assume routing from one cavity to the other is the best idea, but I am not using a pickguard, meaning I have to route down in the body without affecting cosmetics above it. Anybody know the best way to accomplish this? I drew a diagram to display this: Not actual guitar body. I am a diagram-maker by day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acravero Posted April 26, 2005 Members Share Posted April 26, 2005 I go with #1 IF I routed the body. But, I would sooner just get a Pacer or Focus body off e-bay before I destroy a Baretta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VanR Posted April 26, 2005 Members Share Posted April 26, 2005 Go with #1 and use a long drill bit to drill the wire route hole horizontally from one hole to the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldFenderGuy Posted April 26, 2005 Members Share Posted April 26, 2005 Originally posted by VanR Go with #1 and use a long drill bit to drill the wire route hole horizontally from one hole to the other. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shocker Posted April 26, 2005 Members Share Posted April 26, 2005 Drill from the neck pocket with a long drill bit. //S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crazyeddie Posted April 26, 2005 Members Share Posted April 26, 2005 Use a really long wood Drill bit. Forgive my terrible drawing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zac102 Posted April 26, 2005 Members Share Posted April 26, 2005 It might be more slightly more expensive, but you might want to just pickup a strat body that's already routed how you want it off ebay, and transfer your neck and hardware over to it, that way, your guitar will feel the same to you, but it won't devalue the instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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