Recent content by ToneGrinder

LOOOOOVE the Turquoise.  I have been planning on doing a very similar build after my current one.  Turquoise strat with an aged parchment type pick guard and roasted flamed maple neck.  Something just right about that combination.  Ernie Ball put out a 'Vintage Turquoise' Cutlass model a couple...

Thanks Dave - this is the part of the build I am looking the least forward to, but we'll see how it goes.  I'll probably have a tech do the final set-up and cut the nut, so if I need rescuing I can add that to the list.

I think I should be able to follow that - thank you again!  I have a feeling some trial and error will be necessary to arrive at the combination of tones I'm after.

Thank you Dave - that is very helpful, and I would be very interested in your diagram. I do have one concern about position 3 (or 4 in the video - Bridge HB Series + Neck HB Series together in Parallel):  The pickups I plan to use (Dimarzio Chopper in the neck and AT-1 in the bridge) are 9.16...

I am trying to duplicate an Ibanez RG1527 configuration minus the tone control.  The best diagram I have found is below.  However, I'm not sure what type of switch they are using - I have seen a similar config in other RG's using a superswitch, which I would like to avoid.  Is it possible to map...

I would be interested in your solution as well.  I just ordered a soloist body for use with the Hipshot Contour Trem, and they advised that it is not a simple drop-in replacement for a Fender American Standard.  Maybe Fender's spec for routing is a bit different.  I ended up sending Warmoth my...

Thanks Mike for the details on that - another upshot is that if I want to deck the bridge at some point I can do so...

Thanks Cagey - Warmoth doesn't seem to agree with Hipshot's statement on this, so they urged me to send them the bridge.  It would be nice if they added Hipshot to their list of CNC programs, since it's pretty common by now...

So here's the deal:  Warmoth will not do a recess route for the Hipshot trem.  Out of the box options are: 1.  Wilkinson bridge since they have a route for that - possible option. 2.  Floyd Rose - No, don't want a FR 3.  Send in the bridge for a custom route, which will function like a standard...

Thanks for researching that, Stratamania - I had seen those posts, and it seems in both cases that they did not plan properly for that bridge.  I have already purchased the Hipshot, so I'm pretty intent on using it, but I'll definitely talk to Warmoth about it ahead of time to make sure they...

I think the Wilkinson semi-recessed rout will work - I'll still send them the bridge to be on the safe side, and have them install the posts.  I'll give Warmoth a call to confirm - maybe they won't charge me the $45 since it's technically an existing option, even though it's not a listed bridge.

Hi Stratamania, I would like to float it and not have it decked - not a fan of tilting it forward.  Something like the Wilkinson semi-recessed rout might be the ticket just to be able to set it level and have a bit of room for pull (I'm only looking for about a step for vibrato and flutter). ...

Thank you all for your responses - looks like that answers all but question #4, which I will research some more. One other question I thought of:  Instead of a neck mounting plate, is there a way to do recessed washers, like Ibanez does on their rounded heel contours with a Warmoth contoured...

Hello, new to the forum, getting ready to plan a build for my first Soloist.  Here is what I'm going for: -  Warmoth roasted alder flat top with figured walnut veneer, satin clear finish. -  Musikraft roasted birdseye maple neck, ebony fretboard, SS 6100 frets, no inlays (or just an offset...