Members GilmourD Posted December 5, 2010 Members Share Posted December 5, 2010 So, I've been gassing for this. http://www.byoguitar.com/Guitars/Electric-Guitar-Kit--LPJR-Double-Cut__BYO-LPJR-DC.aspx Definitely won't be getting it for QUITE a while, but I figured I'd put some thought into it. LOL What are the dimensional differences between the routes for a soapbar P90 and a dogear P90? I'm wondering if I could drop a soapbar into the route of that and it'll be all dandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members megawzrd Posted December 5, 2010 Members Share Posted December 5, 2010 Damn...been waiting for something like this for a project. Too bad they are out of stock I was itching to order a kit. Visually The route looks like a soapbar would fit nicely. I'm thinking it is the same but the dog ear is just the mounting style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tomh777 Posted December 5, 2010 Members Share Posted December 5, 2010 I won't say you can't mount the soapbar into a dog ear. But the proper way is to get the right mount. I had the same situation happen to me. I didn't want to mickey mouse it. So I got some new pickups with the dog ear mount. Soapbars are screwed in through the back plate. Dogears mount on the sides. I was working on a Casino though and it was a hollowbody. ** I just went and looked at your build and you probably could mount a soapbar, consider the pick up cover, the soapbar cover, covers all but the back, the dogear just the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted December 5, 2010 Members Share Posted December 5, 2010 it appears to be routed for a soapbar vs a dogear mount. not sure why the pickup is a dog ear though. my SX Jr copy is routed in the same shape as the dogear cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted December 5, 2010 Author Members Share Posted December 5, 2010 Damn...been waiting for something like this for a project. Too bad they are out of stock I was itching to order a kit.Visually The route looks like a soapbar would fit nicely. I'm thinking it is the same but the dog ear is just the mounting style. It's weird... It says out of stock above the picture but in stock by the price. VC, what does the dogear route look like without the pickup in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members megawzrd Posted December 5, 2010 Members Share Posted December 5, 2010 From various google results and wiki I would bank on a soapbar fitting in that route. Quoted from wiki "Soap bar casing has true rectangular shape and the mounting screws are contained within the coil perimeter, positioned between the pole pieces, between strings 2 and 3 and between strings 4 and 5, thus creating an irregular and somewhat unusual pattern. Occasionally they are mistaken for pole pieces, thus sometimes the P-90 is erroneously said to have 8 pole pieces. The "soap bar" nickname most probably comes from its predominantly rectangular shape and proportions, and the fact that the first P-90s on the original Gibson Les Paul Model of 1952 were white. A variant of the Soap-Bar P-90 is one which uses the "dog ear" mounting plate, or frame, but the "soap bar" cover. The reason for the variation was to mount the pickup from a flat overlaying pickguard, such as is found on the Gibson SG Special (and other SG guitars using P-90's). The "dog ear" mounting plate is fitted with screws and springs that attach it to the flat pickguard and allow the pickup to hang within the body route. The soap bar cover is used, and the soap bar mounting screws are used to affix the cover to the dog ear plate." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted December 5, 2010 Members Share Posted December 5, 2010 It's weird... It says out of stock above the picture but in stock by the price.VC, what does the dogear route look like without the pickup in it? same shape as the dog ear cover. That's why I am saying the rout on that body should fit a soapbar just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted December 5, 2010 Author Members Share Posted December 5, 2010 same shape as the dog ear cover. That's why I am saying the rout on that body should fit a soapbar just fine. I wonder if all dogear routes are like that. I guess I'm worried that if I buy that kit that the route would be too long or short or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members megawzrd Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 I jumped on this when it came back in stock yesterday. It looked like too much fun and a good Holiday project, anyways when I get it and a hold of a soap bar I will let you know about the fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members megawzrd Posted December 18, 2010 Members Share Posted December 18, 2010 So I got the kit a couple of days ago. The route width is just a little narrow lengthwise for a soapbar. Nothing a little routing cant fix. Anyways I will post my thoughts on the kit and build when I really get going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted December 18, 2010 Members Share Posted December 18, 2010 Looking forward to the build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members w00dsy Posted December 18, 2010 Members Share Posted December 18, 2010 So I got the kit a couple of days ago.The route width is just a little narrow lengthwise for a soapbar. Nothing a little routing cant fix. Anyways I will post my thoughts on the kit and build when I really get going. excellent, how does the kit seem? Mine has left the US on the 14th so hopefully should be here in time for xmas fingers crossed. I'm planning a P90 sized Tone Zone for mine so hopefully it'll fit with a minimum of fuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members megawzrd Posted December 18, 2010 Members Share Posted December 18, 2010 excellent, how does the kit seem? Mine has left the US on the 14th so hopefully should be here in time for xmas fingers crossed. I'm planning a P90 sized Tone Zone for mine so hopefully it'll fit with a minimum of fuss. I would say that the kit is what I expected for the price. The only real disappointment I have thus far is the body...4 piece with a discolored and un-matched section. So I am thinking I may have to paint the body instead of a stain/tru oil finish. Other option I am thinking about is a veneer for the top. Interested in what you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members w00dsy Posted December 18, 2010 Members Share Posted December 18, 2010 yeah so am i now. I might need a back up plan for a solid color. Are you doing a build thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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