1st Build and Questions

MetalThrasher

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I've always wanted to build my own guitar.  Here is what I plan on ordering.  What else do I need to get besides a pickup?  Any additional suggestions?  I'm going for an 80's metal guitar with one volume one pickup! 

Product Name Unit Price Qty Subtotal

Nomad Guitar Neck
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Construction
Modern Tiltback
Shaft Wood
Birdseye Maple
Fretboard Wood
Birdseye Maple
Nut Width
1-5/8" (41mm) - Narrow
Right / Left Handed
Right-Handed
Neck Back Profile
Wolfgang
Fretboard Radius
12" - 16" Compound
Number of Frets
22
Fret Size & Material
6150 - Wide & Tall (Nickel)
Tuner Hole Size
Gotoh/Grover (13/32" - 11/32")
Inlay Shape
Sharkfin
Inlay Material
Black
Side Dots
Black Side Dots
String Nut
R2 Floyd Prep w/ Mounting Holes
Mounting Holes
Standard 4-Bolt
Neck Heel Shape
Strat® Shape
Finish
Clear Satin Nitro (Maple/Maple)
$440.00
1 $440.00
Soloist Guitar Body
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Construction
Solid
Core Wood
Alder
Right / Left Handed
Right-Handed
Control Cavity
Rear Rout (Standard)
Neck Pickup Rout
None
Middle Pickup Rout
None
Bridge Pickup Rout
Humbucker (Wood Mount)
Controls
Volume 1
Jack Rout
1/2" (13mm) Side Jack Hole
Bridge Rout Type
Tremolo
Bridge Rout
Original Floyd Rose Recessed
Would you like Warmoth to install the bridge studs?
Yes, from a bridge I have on order.
Mounting Holes
Standard 4-Bolt
Neck Pocket Shape
Strat®
Body Contours
Forearm Contour, Tummy Cut, Custom Contoured Heel
Battery Box
None
Paint Category
Solid
Top Color
Taos Turquoise
Back Color
Taos Turquoise
Satin or Gloss
Gloss
Notes
Bonus One Piece Extra Light Alder
$464.00
1 $464.00
Floyd Rose Locking Nut
Hardware Color
Chrome
Right or Left Handed
Right Handed
Size
#2 - 1-5/8" narrow nut width
$37.00

1
$37.00
Gotoh SG381 Guitar Tuners, 6-in-line Set
Color
Chrome
Right or Left
Left Side Tuner
$39.00

1
$39.00
Dome-Top Knob
Hardware Color
Chrome
$2.75

1
$2.75
Neck Plate Pad $2.00

1
$2.00
Neck Plate
Hardware Color
Chrome
$5.00

1
$5.00
1/4" Jack, Mono $3.00

1
$3.00
Oversized Strap Button
Color
Chrome
$6.00

1
$6.00
500K Audio Pot $5.00

1
$5.00
Neck Screws
Hardware Color
Stainless-Steel
$3.00

1
$3.00
Copper Shielding Sheet $8.40

1
$8.40
Copper Shielding Tape $6.00

1
$6.00
Wiring Kit for Guitar or Bass $5.95

1
$5.95
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You need a book, like How to Make Your Electric Guitar Play Great by Dan Erlewine, or his other magnus opus, the Guitar Player Repair Guide.
 
I know how to setup a Floyd.  My plan is to get a white Duncan Invader, tune to C# using 10 - 52 strings.  I think I might need to get a plate for the guitar input jack. 
 
Sounds like a cool build!

Yes a jack plate is missing from your list

The other thing I'd think about is the is the nut width; do you like a narrow nut like early Fenders? Great if you do, but if you're not sure I'd go with the "vintage medium" or "modern medium"
 
Awesome. Another metal player! :)  I use 12-56 on my black V, tuned to B.

You already addressed the jack plate, so the shopping list looks complete to me. 
 
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