[jaycemumford]

I like it!

[6stings]

Excellent work, man! All edges were done clean and with the precision! Beautiful!

[fender62custom]

Awesome...love it

[nadles]

Thanks for the encouragement guys.

The neck pocket's been routed.


And here's the obligatory mock up with hardware.


With the neck in the pocket it is exactly 12.75 inches from the 12th fret to the middle of the bridge.

Still to do:
*Drill holes for neck bolts
*Drill hole for output jack
*Drill holes for switch and knobs
*Roundover edges

The switch will be a toggle on the upper bout and the vol and tone controls will run above the lower f-hole on the same angle as the f hole.

I've just realised that the only hardware i don't have are the tuners. I'll have to get some next week.

[6stings]

Who made the nack? Any pics from behind?

[nadles]

The neck is made by mighty mite. I'll take a pic of the back of the neck and post it for you.

[fender62custom]

Geez mate;you don't muck around do you...looks great!!!

[nadles]

Originally Posted by fender62custom

Geez mate;you don't muck around do you...looks great!!!

Thanks 62custom. I've been lucky, its all gone smoothly so far. I'm guessing I've spent 13-15 hours on it over the 3 days. At least I'll have an interesting answer when i get asked what I did over Easter.

The only hiccup was that my Bosche router packed up. The collet seems to have given up the ghost and let the bit fall out . Way too dangerous to use. luckily I had backup.

[fender62custom]

what are you putting in the guts..electronics wise..pots etc

[nadles]

Initially i'm going to use the pots and switch from my 5120. I may change them later.

[68GuitarPlayer]

Awesome Nadles! Excellent craftsmanship!!

[nadles]

Originally Posted by 68GuitarPlayer

Awesome Nadles! Excellent craftsmanship!!

Thanks. I'm pleased with how its turned out. Its a miserable day in Melbourne so i won't be working on the guitar today.

Anyway I've spent the morning cleaning up for my wife's return this afternoon.

[nadles]

Originally Posted by 6stings

Who made the nack? Any pics from behind?

Hi Darko, Here's a picture of the back of the neck and the neck heel.

[jaycemumford]

Originally Posted by nadles

Thanks. I'm pleased with how its turned out. Its a miserable day in Melbourne so i won't be working on the guitar today.

Anyway I've spent the morning cleaning up for my wife's return this afternoon.

Where abouts in Melb are you Nadles?

I coulda sworn you were in Sydney!

[nadles]

No definitely Melbourne - Outer east - Lilydale

[jaycemumford]

There you go!

Im not far, just the otherside of Pakenham.

[6stings]

I love the pics from behind, thanks!
A mighty fine Mighty Mite!
How about the pics of the back of the body? The routings for the controls and stuff...

[nadles]

Originally Posted by 6stings

I love the pics from behind, thanks!
A mighty fine Mighty Mite!
How about the pics of the back of the body? The routings for the controls and stuff...

Ha ha my mistake. .

There are no routings on the back (yet). I'm hoping to get all the electonics in through the f holes. I can get the pots in. havent tried the switch yet.

[calvin lee]

this build is rad.

[nadles]

Originally Posted by calvin lee

this build is rad.

Thanks. I hope to get some more done tomorrow

The weather was terrible today - felt like winter!