jacks

[ledzepplin6914]

i was using the custom body builder when i came across the options for the input jack rout. one of the option was "top" has anyone used this? and if so what is the size of it?

 

[blue313]

IIRC, Top jack is a Strat Jack.

 

[ledzepplin6914]

Thanks, I was hoping for an input jack rout like most SGs. Is drilling your own jack rout easy?

 

[blue313]

Which body is this for?  I may have spoken too soon there.


Drilling a hole in the top isnt bad.  Tape everything off, start with a small bit and work up.

 

[-CB-]

I thought Jack was the top jack?  He should be if he isn't!~

 

[ledzepplin6914]

Which body is this for?

Its a maple SG

 

[dbw]

start with a small bit and work up.

Please don't, you get crooked holes this way.  You can drill a pilot hole (1/16") and then drill the correct sized hole (3/8"), but don't drill any more times than you have to.

 

[ledzepplin6914]

Wait Whats a pilot hole? sorry im new at this

 

[m4rk0]

you need a plane for that

 

[jimh]

you need a plane for that

Dont confuse the boy.  You confuse Luke enough as it is  :icon_tongue:

 

[blue313]

start with a small bit and work up.

Please don't, you get crooked holes this way.  You can drill a pilot hole (1/16") and then drill the correct sized hole (3/8"), but don't drill any more times than you have to.

I've never had one crooked yet.  :dontknow:

A pilot hole is a small hole you drill to guide the next size of drill bit.

 

[ledzepplin6914]

Thanks for the help everyone

 

[exalted]

I know my ideas tend to be pretty silly, but why not call Warmoth and ask them what the top jack is?

 

[mayfly]

I know my ideas tend to be pretty silly, but why not call Warmoth and ask them what the top jack is?

Actually ask someone who knows?  That's a silly idea.

 

[ledzepplin6914]

another question: since the body is 1 3/4 in thick i cant use certain jacks. any reccomended jacks to use for the top rout?

 

[-CB-]

switchcraft makes a long jack, that works ok on most rear route bodies