Tonarcaster/ Tele Special

[swarfrat]

Whenever I read about the TX BBQ pickups, it makes me want to launch my own NC BBQ pickups. Perhaps not as  beefy,  but a lot more grunt n squeal.
Nice project..

 

[B3Guy]

nice job, Max  :icon_thumright:

 

[-CB-]

Max, you been hangin' around the Madoodah room too long... heheheh... starting to get bad influences!!!! Starting to take matters into your own hands I see.  Very good!

Nice job, keep at it.

 

[The Norwegian Guy]

Great job max! Now, how long does it take before she is finished?

 

[jay4321]

No kidding Max, it's going to be vintage before you even play it at this rate

 

[nexrex]

Attention to detail and patience is what makes all the differance. Looks like she will be a Rockin' Axe.  :guitaristgif:

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

No kidding Max, it's going to be vintage before you even play it at this rate

+1

8 pages of a thread for a guitar that doesn't even exist yet!

 

[Mor Paul]

Ha, I swear it exists in pieces!

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

My next guitars may still be converting C02 in to 02.

 

[Jusatele]

No kidding Max, it's going to be vintage before you even play it at this rate

+1

8 pages of a thread for a guitar that doesn't even exist yet!

you can not rush perfection

 

[Mor Paul]

What's this? A box? And also every other part of the guitar? (except pickguard)

 

[jalane]

oh snap

 

[Mor Paul]

Crap. The ears on the humbucker route are too small. And also, a screw head snapped off when I was putting the tuners in. Let's see how this works out.

 

[OzziePete]

Crap. The ears on the humbucker route are too small. And also, a screw head snapped off when I was putting the tuners in. Let's see how this works out.

Do you have arouter available, or a Dremel? Assuming the rout will hide underneath a pickguard, have a go at enlarging the rout?

Tuner screw snapped off? Well, welcome to the club! I think all of us have wasted one of those delicate suckers at some stage or another - you know what you have to do Max.... :icon_thumright:

GOOD LUCK!  ccasion14:

 

[Mor Paul]

That's the plan, Pete! It will be under a pickup ring, so I will need to be careful.

 

[OzziePete]

BTW, does anyone have any tips for avoiding that Tuner Screw Snap off? Avoiding the problem is far far better than knwoing how to fix it!  :dontknow:

 

[B3Guy]

That's the plan, Pete! It will be under a pickup ring, so I will need to be careful.

there's one thing I've learned in my woodworking experiences:
if you're nervous, go old-school and leave the power tools behind. it may take more time, but using a file/rasp will keep you from removing too much too quickly with a dremel.

 

[JaySwear]

nothing ever seems to go exactly as planned, but this one will be awesome. i can feel it :icon_biggrin:

 

[Mor Paul]

That's the plan, Pete! It will be under a pickup ring, so I will need to be careful.

there's one thing I've learned in my woodworking experiences:
if you're nervous, go old-school and leave the power tools behind. it may take more time, but using a file/rasp will keep you from removing too much too quickly with a dremel.

Rasp seems to be the way to go. I'm going to remove less than 1/8" total.

 

[Cagey]

BTW, does anyone have any tips for avoiding that Tuner Screw Snap off? Avoiding the problem is far far better than knwoing how to fix it!  :dontknow:

It's important to make sure the hole you drill for it is deep enough. I suspect sometimes fear of drill-through makes for shallow holes, and the screw simply isn't designed to make its way through hardwood unassisted. Hell, most nails won't make it through hardwood unassisted. Also, it's important to lubricate the screw with thread wax or paraffin or even a crayon if you don't have the others laying around. Don't use oil-based lubricants or soap.