Recent content by Hodgo

I was wondering the same thing, but what’s a build thread without a few unwanted suggestions or pics of someone else’s gear? Looking forward to the finished result!

One thing I have wanted to try is getting a much hotter than usual Filtertron (Powertron+) and putting a Wilde Q Filter in the control stack to “roll off the windings” as they describe it. Those apparently approach PAF territory, and you could dial in precisely as much brightness as you want.

No. Totally depends on the humbucker. The Steve Morse DiMarzio sounds great in parallel.

Meguiars Scratch X does a fine job as a final polishing compound, but I’ve never had to use it on a Warmoth paintjob. I like Howard’s Feed n Wax on necks and shellac finished bodies.

The 720 mod will never be a true death sentence for a build - you can always shim some angle in if your saddles are slammed to the bottom. The only thing it is truly incompatible with is pickguards that go under the fretboard extension.

That’s a glorious chunk of wood sure to result in a great bass. Looking forward to seeing the result!

What kind of dirt? Usually just a microfiber cloth and frankly sometimes a touch of spit shine, they usually aren’t grimy just dusty.

Have you actually checked the geometry? Should be easy enough to mock up before you return it. Photos can be difficult to determine dimensions from. Looks like the kind of body I’d expect for $95 straight off a CNC

Seems like it would be sufficient. All of the various copper shielding I’ve gotten has always been conductive on both sides and didn’t need any additional solder if there was overlap. A 55mL bottle of MG Chemicals shielding paint would cover the job too!

The Dinkycaster could work, the KNS and Meadowhawk are 2025s but rear routed and so you’d miss out on the new PG options

I don’t know what that is but I know it’s not a Martin Backpacker so that’s a very good sign ;)

That’s up to you sir. I like a burnished raw roasted neck with a wax finish, but a band mate of mine who is a terrific player only wants sticky lacquered necks. He says he needs the “brakes”. Point is it’s personal. Oil ain’t gonna hurt, just don’t overdo it!

Oh yeah! My Meadowhawk neck has a D profile, I really like it. They say it’s a Tele Deluxe, it feels PRS-y to me.

Top Rout soloist body, Meadowhawk Neck, Pearloid turtle inlays, new pearl guard… what else could you add

What kind of trem is that on the first one?