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bassintom · Post by **bassintom** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:18 am

Did you predrill the neck?...Sounds like maybe you used either the wrong size bit or dint go in deep enough.

JamesSmann · Post by **JamesSmann** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:22 am

bassintom wrote:Did you predrill the neck?...Sounds like maybe you used either the wrong size bit or dint go in deep enough.

i did indeed pre-drill...you think maybe the screws aren't the right length? i mean, it fits really nice and snug before i drill the neck down...so i dunno wtf...

matte30is · Post by **matte30is** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:42 am

Got pic of the gap? Oh and I dont like v necks cause they wear the shit out my thumb muscle. I had a 50's reissue strat with one and it killed. But I have meaty hands(gayzorzlol).

euan · Post by **euan** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:47 am

When the screw is coming through the hole and to the neck it is pushing back on the neck before biting in the screw hole. Apply more pressure at the base neck when screwing the neck.

JamesSmann · Post by **JamesSmann** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:55 am

euan wrote:When the screw is coming through the hole and to the neck it is pushing back on the neck before biting in the screw hole. Apply more pressure at the base neck when screwing the neck.

you da man euan! that was exactly was needed. just a lot more pressure at the base of the neck. mind, there's still an ever so slightly larger gap on one end than the other (slightly off-centre) but i mean it's like a CUNT hair's worth...so i'm fine with it till i put tuners on it and string it to see if it'll hold tune worth a shit...i'm REALLLLLLLY liking how it's turning out.

euan · Post by **euan** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:56 am

My Tele neck was the same.

JamesSmann · Post by **JamesSmann** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:59 am

euan wrote:My Tele neck was the same.

yeah. the straightness is of a minor concern, but it's so slight, the angle, that i'm not so much worried.

okay, next question:

string tree installation. tips? tricks? process? how to?

Justin · Post by **Justin** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:43 am

I've always used a screwdriver, and did it just like putting on a tire. It's been a long time, I'm sure lots of the guys will know more than I do, but it seems like maybe it's not a perfect fit.

Mind you, I was always putting the original neck back on the guitar after having took it off. Good luck.

JamesSmann · Post by **JamesSmann** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:38 am

okay. so. i need to know what kind of tuners to buy. my first choice would be the fender sealed fuckers. but those are hard to snipe on ebay for me right now...so i thought maybe the ones guitar fetish sells with a brown tort button on top would look classy. but the last time i tried to install tuning keys on a guitar i fucked it up royally. so i need some advice.

advise away dudes.

tareofthesnob · Post by **tareofthesnob** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:42 am

i think i want a tele now.

euan · Post by **euan** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:11 am

I mounted the tuners, aligned them up and then used a hand drill and a small bit to drill pilot holes for the screws. Worked wonders for me.

Except one screw head sheared off and I had to drill it out.

JamesSmann · Post by **JamesSmann** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:20 pm

euan wrote:I mounted the tuners, aligned them up and then used a hand drill and a small bit to drill pilot holes for the screws. Worked wonders for me.

Except one screw head sheared off and I had to drill it out.

good call, that was my guess too, i just didn't know if there were any other secrets or tips to align it right.

JamesSmann · Post by **JamesSmann** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:43 pm

my tuners shipped today! WOO HOO.

now, next question:

string trees...how do i know if i need to use one? also, where do i mount it. also, who farted?

euan · Post by **euan** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:46 pm

One will be need for the e and b strings. They are required to increase the angle over the nut. Someone else would be better to ask about the positioning.

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:57 pm

look at a picture of a headstock, i think they are usually set right around the tuner hole for the g-string, and right dead center between the b and e strings.
and make sure the screw you are using is not longer than the headstock. i have to repair a kids mexi strat cuz he start fucknig with it and put a screw thru the fucknig headstock.

JamesSmann · Post by **JamesSmann** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:59 pm

robert(original) wrote:look at a picture of a headstock, i think they are usually set right around the tuner hole for the g-string, and right dead center between the b and e strings.
and make sure the screw you are using is not longer than the headstock. i have to repair a kids mexi strat cuz he start fucknig with it and put a screw thru the fucknig headstock.

noice! thanks euan and rob. my guess is that i'll be buying them from allparts or summit so i can get the proper length scroos.

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:01 am

do you need a string tree?
how many?
i bought abunch from allparts a while ago and they have been sitting my shop,
if yer interested i can send them your way as long as you pay for 35cents or whatever it is for a stamp.

mickie08 · Post by **mickie08** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:05 am

Jimmy, I think I have an extra string tree. If I remember I will bring it to the albq for you...

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:06 am

within 2 scnds you have 2 shortscalers offering to give you stuff,
you are loved!

come here and give me a hug!!!

JamesSmann · Post by **JamesSmann** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:14 am

robert(original) wrote:do you need a string tree?
how many?
i bought abunch from allparts a while ago and they have been sitting my shop,
if yer interested i can send them your way as long as you pay for 35cents or whatever it is for a stamp.

you want me to paypal you the postage? send you a check? whatchya want?

thanks man! i'll need two i guess. you gots teh scroozerz for 'em?

mickie: thanks dude. i'll have rob send me two in case ya forget, no worries, know what i mean?