Members wagdog Posted January 6, 2012 Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted January 6, 2012 Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 Can't wait to see the final product! Have you considered a solid color top and a black back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 hmm.. i haven't. i'll think about the possibilities but i'm pretty set on either black or white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shoeless Posted January 6, 2012 Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 i hate having the jack on the top of the body like standard SGs have so i moved it to the side like a les paul. i still need to fill the pre-drilled hole with a dowel though. Or, you could put a cutoff/bypass push-button switch in there so you could do those Buckethead/Morello type staccato notes. If you don't like that idea, maybe a coil tap switch? Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 i have a kill switch on my les paul and my rg and i hardly ever use it any more. and i've never really been a fan of coil tapping haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted January 9, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 so i did a little on the guit today. i: -rough cut the headstock -fixed the shelving issue on the neck -drilled holes for the back plate screws next step is to glue the neck in pics: i'm worried about this gap on the bass side though not original but hey, it's a good looking headstock shape. rough cut. still have finishing sanding to do next steps are: glue neck in and drill the bridge mounting holes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted January 9, 2012 Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Preacher Posted January 10, 2012 Members Share Posted January 10, 2012 Sweet, thanks for documenting this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 10, 2012 no problem man! it seems like the only build threads on GFS kits are the les pauls so i figured i needed to share.. and who doesn't like a good kit build thread?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted January 10, 2012 Members Share Posted January 10, 2012 Enjoying the thread man...I may have missed it, but what color are you gonna go with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blazingblake Posted January 10, 2012 Members Share Posted January 10, 2012 Yeah those kits look pretty good BYO's look pretty good as well they cost a little more though. I never have liked the jack position on the Sg either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 10, 2012 Enjoying the thread man...I may have missed it, but what color are you gonna go with? i'm thinking either black or white. leaning more towards black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newbuilder Posted January 10, 2012 Members Share Posted January 10, 2012 Cool thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted January 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 12, 2012 so i'm like, pulling my hair out freaking out about where i'm supposed to drill the holes for the bridge. i have figured out the alignment with the strings but now it's down to the distance. i've read that it should be at 24 5/8" as well as 24 3/4" so i'm confused. i'm also confused about the angle of the TOM. i found this on another forum and i just need someone to verify this so i'll know this is right to do: "I've never measured the angle of the Tune-O-Matic, but as a general rule, the nut-to-saddle (at center saddle travel) should be scale + 1/8" for the treble side and scale + 1/4" for the bass side. This has never failed me, and allows for proper intonation and the widest latitude of adjustment." thanks in advance. here's some mock ups of what i'm thinking color wise. nothing special but this post seems boring without pics of some sort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lowbrow Posted January 12, 2012 Members Share Posted January 12, 2012 The above is more or less correct. To be sure, mark up that location, then figure out where the stop tail needs to be. Install it and the two E tuners and string them up. Prop the bridge on some popsickle sticks and check the intonation with the saddles at the midpoint of their travel. Poof. That's where the bridge needs to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 ^alright, thanks man i have another question: i can't find sanding sealer at any of the hardware stores in my town. is it possible to use a couple coats of clear instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevenJM Posted January 13, 2012 Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 Clear is A LOT thinner than sanding sealer. Ask an employee to point you in the right direction, they should have it. Or try using the spray shellac, that stuff works well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 okay i'll ask next time i'm in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Weiner_Bomb Posted January 13, 2012 Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 If you can't find any sanding sealer in a aerosol, you can still buy a can form and apply sanding sealer with a brush. you're going to be sanding anyway. were you asking us to vote on a finish?... white get's my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 were you asking us to vote on a finish?... white get's my vote yeah i was starting to like white too. probably because it's exactly the same paint/hardware scheme as my les paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevenJM Posted January 13, 2012 Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 White is a tough color to finish. It will show any imperfection you have... But that doesnt mean that if you take your time you can't nail it. Like Weiner bob said, most places carry the zinser "seal coat" in a can. You can just paint it on and then sand it flat. It works really well, BUT is a lot more work than a spray. A spray goes on a lot more flat and even... You'll go through so much sand paper and hours with the brush on stuff (but its a good product). You can thin it and shoot it with a preval shooter, and then you'll have a ton left over for future projects as well, since you'll probably be addicted after finish the SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ProToneThinline Posted January 13, 2012 Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 so i'm like, pulling my hair out freaking out about where i'm supposed to drill the holes for the bridge. i have figured out the alignment with the strings but now it's down to the distance. i've read that it should be at 24 5/8" as well as 24 3/4" so i'm confused. Okay, you've piqued my interest. I got out my old '73 SG Pro and measured. It has the '70's style "harmonica" bridge, so it's not angled. However, the distance from the bottom of the nut to the center of the bridge post is: (drum roll please...............) 24 3/4" Hope this helps. Good luck with the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrPFloyd Posted January 13, 2012 Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 how is the fretwork on this thing? i know it's not strung up, but any opinions so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 how is the fretwork on this thing? i know it's not strung up, but any opinions so far? alot better than i expected! i can feel alittle sharpness on the treble side but nothing too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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