Jason, I've got a pretty serious problem ( I think ). I am building a warmoth strat. I installed the bridge and tremolo springs. But the claw that holds the springs is higher than the surface of the body. So I can't put the tremolo cover on! I can only get the claw to be flush or lower by screwing it in really far; about a 3/4 inch from being all the way in. Which I think is too tight. Please help! Also, are the claw springs supposed to go in at a downward angle? Thanks
Hi Jason--awesome series! I have a question. Is there and issue with the Warmoth body and neck combo, the neck being too high in the pocket? It seems like the bridge has to float more and the saddles have to be maxed out (high) to get the right action. Do you have any thoughts on this?
@bezza171 I never really noted a problem to be honest. If I found a neck/body geometry that didn't work for the guitar in question I'd probably make a tapered shim to allow the proper angle without creating any air gap in the pocket.
Many years ago, I bought a little ditty called a Vix Bit which happens to be a self centering pilot bit.
I had looked at them for years, but had a hard time shelling out $11+ for a drill bit that would not get used all that often.
One month, I had a very large cabinet job with about 40 Euro Hinges to mount, so I splurged.
The first hinge I placed the Vix Bit on and began my pilot hole I thought, I CAN'T believe I never spent the money on these. I went out and bought the rest of the set.
she's lookin good Jason! Can't wait to hear her sing! Also just wanted to say thanks for all your video's and help, my first Fret job on the MII Ibanez RG350 guitar turned out so freakin deadly I can't put the guitar down, I like how it plays better than my VERY expensive PRS!! Neck Jig, your video's and corospondance has helped me finally become satisified with my own guitars action and playibility for the first time in my life!! Thanks so much dude. I've got Props from the LMS movie for you.
Jason, I've got a pretty serious problem ( I think ). I am building a warmoth strat. I installed the bridge and tremolo springs. But the claw that holds the springs is higher than the surface of the body. So I can't put the tremolo cover on! I can only get the claw to be flush or lower by screwing it in really far; about a 3/4 inch from being all the way in. Which I think is too tight. Please help! Also, are the claw springs supposed to go in at a downward angle? Thanks
- Adam
ad94am3gtr 6 months ago
@ad94am3gtr I've replied to you in a private message.
smbstressfest 6 months ago
Jason, what's the size of that countersink bit you used? Thanks!
-Ryan
RyanCondrey89 1 year ago
@RyanCondrey89 1/2"
smbstressfest 1 year ago
@smbstressfest Thanks! Sorry for the double post! Didn't realize the first one had gone through. lol
RyanCondrey89 1 year ago
Hi Jason--awesome series! I have a question. Is there and issue with the Warmoth body and neck combo, the neck being too high in the pocket? It seems like the bridge has to float more and the saddles have to be maxed out (high) to get the right action. Do you have any thoughts on this?
bezza171 1 year ago
@bezza171 I never really noted a problem to be honest. If I found a neck/body geometry that didn't work for the guitar in question I'd probably make a tapered shim to allow the proper angle without creating any air gap in the pocket.
smbstressfest 1 year ago
Jason,
Many years ago, I bought a little ditty called a Vix Bit which happens to be a self centering pilot bit.
I had looked at them for years, but had a hard time shelling out $11+ for a drill bit that would not get used all that often.
One month, I had a very large cabinet job with about 40 Euro Hinges to mount, so I splurged.
The first hinge I placed the Vix Bit on and began my pilot hole I thought, I CAN'T believe I never spent the money on these. I went out and bought the rest of the set.
headstack 1 year ago
I used to approximate my pilot centers with a pencil/marker or scribe for many years...
Until!
BTW, I have no affiliation with these folks and get no kickbacks, just a lick when I see friends faces when they use one for the first time.
headstack 1 year ago
Another masterpiece of instruction!
MonkeyFencing 1 year ago
Great info, Thanks!
kortt 1 year ago 3
Remember, everything is better with lubrication.
02stanggt 1 year ago
she's lookin good Jason! Can't wait to hear her sing! Also just wanted to say thanks for all your video's and help, my first Fret job on the MII Ibanez RG350 guitar turned out so freakin deadly I can't put the guitar down, I like how it plays better than my VERY expensive PRS!! Neck Jig, your video's and corospondance has helped me finally become satisified with my own guitars action and playibility for the first time in my life!! Thanks so much dude. I've got Props from the LMS movie for you.
IcechickenSr 1 year ago
you've gotta let us hear that before you're done with the videos.
avhcbeaver1 1 year ago
That thing's going to be a lean, mean blues machine!
ShaggyDawg 1 year ago
when is this going to end :P
just kidding, make 100 of them if necessary, it's a gold mine of information!
eleph4nt 1 year ago 9