Recent content by jdroost

Been using rack gear forever. Mesa Boogie Studio Preamp--G major2--Mesa 2:90--Diy Birch 2x12 with WGS et65 & retro 30.

Tonezone on bridge for sure. Fred is good as well.

I have one sitting in my amazon cart. Have a few setup kinks I need to get worked out 1st. Was not one of the lucky ones who was able to "bolt it on and" go (have a feeling because it's a Lonestar) Once I get it playable...it's on the list of upgrades.

New cut Fender pickguard. Lines up much better. So much for the ebay special...

Thinking about picking up a s.mac 3 corner over the super expensive z file. https://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Types_of_Tools/Files/3-Corner_Fret_Dressing_Files.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=2018-09-gp&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7pCWlf7Y3QIVSlmGCh1m2gRyEAQYASABEgIdnPD_BwE...

Looking into nut slot files...again I see there is a cheap alternative (notching a set of feeler gauges). What is working good for you (and others) as far as nut tools?

So I would like to know what you guys consider to be "must have tools" if you are going to start doing your own setups/level/crowning and such.   I currently have a notched straight edge and fret rocker (fair quality). U shaped fret crowning file from stew mac. Fret end file from stew mac...

I am also learning as I go. Just did a dress on an old guitar I am practicing on. I bought one of those ultra grit sand paper kits from amazon. Was 800 to 5000. Worked my way up and then hit it with some automotive super fine scratch remover. Came out like gloss.

This one is waterjet cut. Its 1/8 aluminum. I will post a pic later..not sure if it's in good taste to name the company. You can see the waterjet marking in the edges. I checked it with a long razor blade against a light and it showed no leakage...but still not sure.   I have a large sharpening...

Ok...will give that a go in the morning (thanks). I may have made it sound too much like it was a behind the nut issue only (it is not). Right after posting I did find two slightly high frets with my rocker. I don't think it's causing the issue...but will try a slight spot level and polish on...

Starting to set up my conversion neck on my strat. I have 3 stage staggered tuners installed with no trees and a Warmoth installed TUSQ nut with 9/42 strings. I have gone over the neck with my straight edge and a fret rocker set the truss rod for some slight bow and set the bridge saddles for...

Yea...have not messed with action and setup at all so I figured having some shims on hand when it comes time would help. If I had an actual spacer to shim up the neck (level space) it would solve the pick guard deal. I think one of the issues with the Lonestar is they machine the neck pocket...

For the sake of documenting. If anyone else trying to use a Lonestar Strat..my factory neck is 22 frets but HAS overhang. Apparently there are many different variations of this model neck.

Intonation is prefect.. Did not measure though ** checked anyway...all good. :)

Happened to bring it to work today and my bud helped me with this. I was able to move it a bit. Did not fix the pole deal much but helped with the string alignment. Thanks for the tip. Want to add that my strat has a neck angle adjustment grub screw in the bottom of the bolt plate. The factory...