Members DesolationBlvd Posted January 13, 2012 Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 My, you've done two projects and started this third one while I'm still botching my Strat refin. (The one under [REDACTED] - I don't use that name any more because I pissed off the wrong people and want to start new.) I'm putting in my vote for trans black if it's not too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DalyTek Posted January 13, 2012 Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 How come the SG kit that I see on the GFS site is an unbound neck with dot inlays?If they still have the bound kit with trapezoids I just might be interested in following in your footsteps! BTW, it's looking great so far, and I vote for the white finish as well.Thanks for keeping us updated! I love threads like these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 How come the SG kit that I see on the GFS site is an unbound neck with dot inlays? If they still have the bound kit with trapezoids I just might be interested in following in your footsteps! BTW, it's looking great so far, and I vote for the white finish as well. Thanks for keeping us updated! I love threads like these! woah, that is weird. that's the same kit we ordered so i guess they just don't have updated pics of the new kit on the site or something. i'd email jay and ask about it before you order if you do decide to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody Duke Posted January 13, 2012 Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 Maybe this is dumb, if so please tell me why (I'm not a builder - yet); can't one measure the nut to the 12th fret, double it, and put the bridge there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted January 13, 2012 Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 Maybe this is dumb, if so please tell me why (I'm not a builder - yet); can't one measure the nut to the 12th fret, double it, and put the bridge there? That puts it close, but not perfect, if I recall correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lowbrow Posted January 13, 2012 Members Share Posted January 13, 2012 ^^ correct. You need to add some length for compensation, otherwise it won't intonate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DalyTek Posted January 14, 2012 Members Share Posted January 14, 2012 woah, that is weird. that's the same kit we ordered so i guess they just don't have updated pics of the new kit on the site or something. i'd email jay and ask about it before you order if you do decide to. Yep, I emailed them to ask, and they thanked me for pointing out the error and updated the pics on the site. The trapezoid inlays and bound neck are the current model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 14, 2012 so i measure from the nut to the 12 fret and doubled it... 24 5/8" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edge11 Posted January 14, 2012 Members Share Posted January 14, 2012 I want to do this same thing except with a les paul kit from bulldog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted January 14, 2012 Members Share Posted January 14, 2012 you are making great progress , I would have gave up long ago . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 16, 2012 nothing really exciting here: i finally got over to my mom's work shop to use her drill press to drill the holes for the stop tail so i could mount it and figure out where the TOM goes. i used a 3/8 bit.. too small. stepped up to a 1/2.. too big luckily i only did it on one hole so i had to plug it and now i'm waiting for it to dry. ugh. i just got back from lowes and bought a 7/16 bit. Hey! they also had sanding sealer ... but apparently there's a rise on delinquent 17 year olds vandalizing telephone poles by sealing and sanding them so now i have to go back with my mommy to buy it.. just another reason i can't wait to turn 18.. i've bought clear without any problem before so i don't get why i can't buy this. oh well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted January 16, 2012 Members Share Posted January 16, 2012 24.811" ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members SDshirtman Posted January 16, 2012 Members Share Posted January 16, 2012 Bummer on the plug. Gotta drill test holes in some scrap first but I'm sure you've learned that lesson the hard way now. On the drill bit. Those boring bits can tear out wood pretty easily if your not careful. That and you can punch through the back of the body. Especially on a thin body guitar like an SG.I'd recommend a nice brad tipped bit for that job. Hope its not too late but for locating your bridge stud holes. Watch this.[video=youtube;EEBBdt9_SY8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEBBdt9_SY8&feature=related Cant wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 16, 2012 thanks for posting this! really glad i watched this picked up a couple tricks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 19, 2012 woah! bet you guys thought i fell off a cliff didn't you? haha. i've been busy working on the great ibanez electronics disaster and haven't had time to work on this guit. but i spent a good week working on the bridge placement so it would be correct and i think i found the sweet spot. off to the drill press ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 20, 2012 so it's safe to say i'm out of the woods ! strung her up and she plays awesome! i'm also thinking of this color sceme.. i know it's see through and my grain is ugly but i'm not goin for a perfect look. next steps are to drill misc. holes and then.... FINISH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted February 20, 2012 Members Share Posted February 20, 2012 Comin' right along. I'm glad to see you're taking your time. That's the key to success. I can't wait for the final verdict. I might think of getting one of these if the neck ain't too thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 20, 2012 ya i've rushed on quite a few projects before and learned some tough lessons ha. and the neck isn't thin at all hardly ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acefreely Posted February 20, 2012 Members Share Posted February 20, 2012 Cool glad to see your progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gremson Posted February 20, 2012 Members Share Posted February 20, 2012 I betcha a black stain that still let the wood grain show through would look tits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarheo3 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 20, 2012 I betcha a black stain that still let the wood grain show through would look tits. ? hmmmmm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blazingblake Posted February 20, 2012 Members Share Posted February 20, 2012 Tv yellow would look tits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edge11 Posted February 20, 2012 Members Share Posted February 20, 2012 tag for later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kevman Posted February 20, 2012 Members Share Posted February 20, 2012 Nice job so far, I vote for Gold top Black Back! Although see through black is neat too. Any finish you do choose, take your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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