Strat Claw Grounding Hole?

[kestrou]

Am finishing up my first Strat build, and understand I need to solder a wire to the tremolo wire "claw" - but there's no hole from the control cavity through to there.

Is it normal that I have to drill this myself?

If so, wanting this to be as stock as possible, anybody got a diagram of exactly where (and how big) to make the hole?

Yes, there's a hole from the control cavity through to the input jack.

kestrou

 

[dmraco]

Please double check.  It should be there.  It is rather small.

 

[kestrou]

Please double check.  It should be there.  It is rather small.

Dang... And it just might be... Under the primer, gold metal flake and the 1/8th inch of clearcoat (not counting the three coats of brushed on RF shielding paint in the control cavity)

Now I'll have to try and find it though - thanks!

kestrou

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

It is possible it was overlooked.  If you don't locate it, or feel comfortable.drilling yourself, contact them about arranging to send it back for them to do.

 

[kestrou]

Found it!

Thanks for your help, guys - was nearly obscured and (being my first build) didn't know exactly where to look - but got it located now.

Appreciate the assistance - promise build and finished pics soon so keep your eyes peeled!

kestrou

 

[dmraco]

good luck.  This is what we are here photo.  Of course we will not answer any further questions without build photos. :toothy11: