PGK Tele Kit Build Thread
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syscokid
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I think the tuners are made by Gotoh. They were part of Callaham's hardware kit. They never mention the brand of tuners on their website, which I think is kind of odd. This is quoted from their site:
"Vintage 6-Inline Tuning Machines
The best tuner we have found for vintage builds and retrofits. It is one of the few items we do not make."
And I do like them so far. The hole in the middle of the slot on top of the posts makes it super easy to string up the guitar. This is the first time I've ever experienced these style of tuners.
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syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
It's funny that you said that... Yesterday I decided to paint the cavities with black conductive shielding paint. I got everything ready for what should be a 5 minute job:
Let me educate ya'll how to turn a 5 minute job into more than 2 hours... Place open can of paint in a plastic dish, right on top of the guitar. Dip the brush into the paint. Carefully remove the brush from the paint. Begin painting the cavities. First the pickup cavity, then the control cavity, and then jack socket cavity... and that's were feces happened! I got a bit too much paint in the socket, and some excess started to slowly run down the painters tape. I was afraid it was going to get on the wood. To catch the drip from going any further, I slightly lifted the guitar... and PLOP!!! the can of black paint with the dish, slid off the guitar and landed sideways on the table. I now had about $30 worth of this specialty paint oozing over that bed sheet, over the protective mat, over the desk table, dropping onto a chairs seat cushion, and finally splattering the floor. Managed to save about 1/3 of the paint back into the can. I spent the next 2 hours cleaning up my stupidity.
The can of paint don't look to clean anymore:
Today I put the 2nd and final coat of the shielding paint and have resumed control:
The Wudtone finish kit for the body, and a fresh bottle of Tru-Oil for the neck arrived today, too. I need to re-sand the body down to 220 grit for the Wudtone application. Since the neck is going to be finished in oil, I need to sand it to at least 800 grit.
The Wudtone color I chose is "Hot Auburn":
Oops... wrong pic! I meant this one:
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syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
We all benefit from each other...
It is just a random set of numbers "chosen" by Callaham Guitars. They give you the free option for no numbers. But, if you want a customized set of numbers, that's an extra $10. I thought the random number option was interesting, so I went with that.
gasket
Ambassador of the Guitarded
Cool, I'd pay the $10 and nominate a number.
When I recently finished my resonator kit I made waterside transfers and numbered it with my initials, year and 003 being my third build. I also made 001 and 002 to retro fit and 004 for future use
jtcnj
Ambassador of the Crossroad
Coming along nicely, despite the flirting with disaster.
I was late to follow up about how to place the neck screw holes.
I too learn much by my many, many mistakes.
I did the 2 e string method too, worked out well.
2 things I would have mentioned are:
1. use a drill bit or pencil, etc that just fits in the body hole to make absolutely sure the marks are centered, or be sure of it either way.
2. Measure and verify the scale length will fall within the range of adjustment before hand; you may need to either trim or shim the heel since the bridge position / pick up route is already set.
The neck I replaced my SX tele with was about 1/8" shorter; I did not think to check this fitment.
I got lucky the g was still able to intonate by cutting some off the saddle spring.
I was late to follow up about how to place the neck screw holes.
I too learn much by my many, many mistakes.
I did the 2 e string method too, worked out well.
2 things I would have mentioned are:
1. use a drill bit or pencil, etc that just fits in the body hole to make absolutely sure the marks are centered, or be sure of it either way.
2. Measure and verify the scale length will fall within the range of adjustment before hand; you may need to either trim or shim the heel since the bridge position / pick up route is already set.
The neck I replaced my SX tele with was about 1/8" shorter; I did not think to check this fitment.
I got lucky the g was still able to intonate by cutting some off the saddle spring.
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syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
Very well done.Cool, I'd pay the $10 and nominate a number.
When I recently finished my resonator kit I made waterside transfers and numbered it with my initials, year and 003 being my third build. I also made 001 and 002 to retro fit and 004 for future use
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About waterslide decals: I need to look into info on whether I can apply a waterslide decal to the headstock after it's finely sanded, but before it's finished with Tru-Oil...
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syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
Fortunately, I did your method #1 exactly as you stated with a drill bit by hand.
I have not checked and verified the scale length. And now ya got me thinking... worried... anxiety is building...
Sorry for using the word "paint" again. The Wudtone finish allows for different levels of translucency. Look at the guitar pic at post #67 again... the guitar, not the sweet hottie...Paint?
Another sample guitar pic perhaps:
Fortunately, I did your method #1 exactly as you stated with a drill bit by hand.
I have not checked and verified the scale length. And now ya got me thinking... worried... anxiety is building...
Sorry for using the word "paint" again. The Wudtone finish allows for different levels of translucency. Look at the guitar pic at post #67 again... the guitar, not the sweet hottie...
Another sample guitar pic perhaps:
View attachment 16604
Why not the sweet hottie?!?
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syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
Just trying to keep the Wav focused
VERY nice work!!!
