Recent content by jimhelmuth

BTW.... all is done! (no pics - looks haven't changed at all) She "rings" (sustain) really nice! I'm breaking in some new strings and will play her this weekend and make subtle adjustments on the pups (particularly their poles if needed).

No. Neck pocket was clean. It's really not that bad (as evidenced by the comparison to the LP). With different pups, it would not be a big deal. I think Warmoth just has never really looked at the combination I put together. Neck angle is really important. Production patterns are also...

Here are some close up pics with dimensions which ought to illustrate (hopefully better) what I'm talking about.... This shows a perspective and overall view of how high the bridge is. Note: The pick up to string gap is 5.5mm (which is about 1.0-1.5mm too big) but I have not added the...

Yes... absolutely. Dimensionally, Filtertrons "should" be the same. There are ways to mount them (using addon "ears") more like conventional humbuckers. It just happens this way due to the unique way I chose to go with the design.

It could be. The biggest issue with that proposed solution (and yes - I considered it) is that the screws are already very long and it was neigh impossible to find one longer by another 6mm (1/4") or longer (and that would have still put them at their limit - I'd really want them another 10mm+...

Unless I misunderstand your question, the pickup height (from bottom of the string to the top of either the poles or the pup case itself) is a function of pickup design. Some pup designs do have a greater range of workable heights. In any case, all pups do have a "sweet spot" that produce the...

End up agreeing on no dying (blue) of the headstock. May forego the Aries tribal logo too

Detail on the headstock and truss rod adjustment cover….

All done except I still need to do the intonation and bridge pup adjustments. Spent a good bit of time shimming the bridge route (11mm hardwood) because with the neck angle and Gotoh 510 wrap-around bridge, the bridge pup could not be raised to proper height. Something I’m a bit disappointed...

Controls, wiring, etc. is in… Tuner pegs / machine heads installed…. She’s certainly looking more like a complete guitar. Left to do: Dress all fret ends and polish frets. Finish nut and complete setup. Add truss rod cover Add strap buttons (Schaller locking)

Kinda yes... it's Aries (the ram) from astrology. This is a "tribal" version.

I can think of a lot of reasons to use a dolphin headstock logo - but if I do a logo on the headstock, it will be this...

I’ll certainly consider it. I have no expectation it will “match” (and that is subjective anyway). I have a fair amount of experience with it, so technique wouldn’t be an issue. But dye colors are always different unless you use the same “batch”. But even then most woods (especially maple from...

I’m going to dye the headstock to match the body

Neck fitted and bolted on. Pups mounted. Next up will be to wire the controls (I’ve still gotta decide how I want to wire it)….