Minor setbacks..even after cleaning up the finish in the rear cavity, the push-pull pots don’t have long enough shafts to have both washer and nut…and while they technically can fit in the cavity, it’s really tight.
The other setback is the super switch has a dead/non functional pole, so only...
I ordered on January 26th, so just about 14 weeks, so on the shorter end of the estimated lead time…though after getting all the parts and finishing all the wiring I could do in advance some time ago, it feels like it’s been much longer! But the timing is perfect as work stuff is finally...
ARRIVING MONDAY. IT WILL BE HERE TOMORROW! I am so excited! This is also perfect timing as I’ve just returned early this morning from a week long work trip out of state, and when I noticed it was shipping, I was worried it would arrive while I was away. Now to get as many chores done today so...
HOWEVER…I don’t know if I am going to stick with the puretone output jack…It takes a fair amount of force to pull a cable out of the thing, and still unsure how I feel about that! Both reassuring and annoying.
Finished all the wiring I wish to do beforehand, and it all seems to be working as intended! All components obtained now as well! (need to resize photos to share). For the bridge and saddles I ended up going with Glendale.
Also, after having fun with the multimeter:
Volume pot: ~246k
Tone pot...
Yes. I’m only on week 6ish, and just about done with all prep, with all the supplies and parts gathered. I am going to watch videos and do more reading though! I know theres a lot that I could benefit from knowing!
Yesterday I had fun testing some of the wiring I did in advance with a...
Got the knobs!
They are from THG knobs. Dyed maple burl with luminlay dots. I think they will be a good fit aesthetically.
My thinking was they touch on other elements…black hardware, turquoise body (more or less), maple neck, and moon glow inlay. Also, they are just really pretty.
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