But how long does it take to fully put together a guitar? I just ordered my parts Sunday night. It will be an Explorer Body & Neck, and I'm having a family friend do the paint job for me. But the actual process of assembly and wiring? Am I looking at hours or days or weeks?
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Jarizme said:
definitely! for me at least. and that is if leaving it in the box while you're afraid to dive in doesn't count :icon_biggrin: my first warmoth sat in pieces for almost 6 months because i was so intimidated by wiring. had never tried any wiring before! the other thing is the detail stuff. sanding a neck pocket to get a neck to fit securely, making sure the ferrules fit like they should, carefully drilling holes for a pickguard, pickup ring, or tuners. honestly thats just about everything, isn't it?
it's not too bad! just like putting your cheap knock off brand guitar back together but with a couple more holes to drill
I can only recommend you use a lot of patience. I can usually get one up and running in a few hours, but then you also have setup time and intonation.
With any project like this, sometimes it's better to walk away from it for a while if it gets too frustrating. My rule has always been to do a proper job, and to do it right the first time, regardless of of how long it takes. Also feel free ask us lots of questions if something doesn't make sense, we really don't mind.
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With any project like this, sometimes it's better to walk away from it for a while if it gets too frustrating. My rule has always been to do a proper job, and to do it right the first time, regardless of of how long it takes. Also feel free ask us lots of questions if something doesn't make sense, we really don't mind.
ccasion14:nexrex said:
good point, that always takes me a few weeks. first i'll assemble and just want to play it, terrible intonation and all. then i'll get tired of cowboy chords and set the intonation. i always think i have it close, and i inevitably end up realizing that my first set up wasn't even close and i redo it. sometimes this happens 3 or 4 times. don't know if the intonation can be thrown off as the neck settles or if i'm just not great with set ups.
Jarizme said:
Lets look at reality here. If you want this done fast, then I only can only suggest you don't buy from Warmoth. Expect to take weeks before yours is delivered, and days for assembly and setup. Quality takes time my friend, and its all part of the the big learning process.
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I don't view the assembly as a burden or a chore, so I'm usually not in a big hurry to set it up fast. I think it's a good idea to let the neck and body sit for a day or 2 to acclimate to the new ambient temperature and humidity of it's destination. It's never had strings on it before, so even if assembled and setup immediately on arrival, the setup will have to be done again anyway. Having the stuff arrive on a Thursday and hoping to play it Saturday night at a gig is a recipe for disaster. It's like waiting 'til quitting time on Friday to get in a hurry. Bad things happen.
nexrex said:I can only recommend you use a lot of patience. I can usually get one up and running in a few hours, but then you also have setup time and intonation.
With any project like this, sometimes it's better to walk away from it for a while if it gets too frustrating. My rule has always been to do a proper job, and to do it right the first time, regardless of of how long it takes. Also feel free ask us lots of questions if something doesn't make sense, we really don't mind.
Have you ever wired EMG (active, not HZ's) before? Is it any easier?
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I have a project that is still incomplete after 7 years..... but lack of money and a lot of other more priority issues have arisen that means the project keeps getting put off. Work and some family personal issues come first. But providing you get the tools ready, work out prior the order of doing things and have it all ready to go, you should be able to get a note sounding in a few hours...But yeah, setting it up correctly and playing it comfortably can take a while as the neck settles in under the strain of the strings.
Jarizme said:nexrex said:I can only recommend you use a lot of patience. I can usually get one up and running in a few hours, but then you also have setup time and intonation.
With any project like this, sometimes it's better to walk away from it for a while if it gets too frustrating. My rule has always been to do a proper job, and to do it right the first time, regardless of of how long it takes. Also feel free ask us lots of questions if something doesn't make sense, we really don't mind.
Have you ever wired EMG (active, not HZ's) before? Is it any easier?
The EMGs have recently became easier to do with solderless joints and sockets on pots and switches, and a buss system for the juncture of the various parts. Check out their website for details. If you are going for a standard type of pickup configuration, the EMG system is now as easy as you can get.
Assemble the guitar and play arround with it for a few days then fine tune your truss rod and intonation.
And intonation should be the last setup, and a change in string guage warrants another intonation check, some would even say a change of string brands warrants another check.
And intonation should be the last setup, and a change in string guage warrants another intonation check, some would even say a change of string brands warrants another check.
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Jarizme said:
Longer than what? As long as it takes?
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