To drill or not to drill?

FortePenance · 02-26-2008, 06:30 AM

So, I decided to change the tuners on my 6 string. Unfortunately, I forgot they were screwless and so now I have 6 Planet Waves Auto-Trim Tuners that won't fit my guitar without drilling.

So my Q is: Should I go ahead and get it drilled for extra, is it worth the investment? I'm not gonna do it myself of course but it seems like it could be a proper pricey job.

Horizon Whore · 02-26-2008, 07:06 AM

drill em man! i did a DIY route job for my 707s to fit into a normal cavity, its easy as fuck, just measure things up, get the right equipment going first, it will be pricey, because its altering your guitar in a major way (if that makes sense, pfft go me).

honestly id say you could do it yourself if your confident enough with a drill, just make sure you double check things, and make your measurements perfect, dont go the WHOLE hole in one go, gradually just chip away at it, thats the best advice i could give you.

either that or save your dimes and get it done professionally, are you still at school?

Apophis · 02-26-2008, 08:04 AM

Drill

JJ Rodriguez · 02-26-2008, 08:22 AM

I'd say drill, but just remember, measure twice (or more), cut (drill) once.

FortePenance · 02-26-2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horizon Whore

either that or save your dimes and get it done professionally, are you still at school?

Yep, high school. Our Design Technology labs are rockin' but my friend's uncle (who's a mechanical school graduate, done autorepairs and the likes) offered to drill the holes for me for free. So, I needn't worry.

Horizon Whore · 02-26-2008, 03:29 PM

well there you go

i do most of my guitar repairing/work at school nowadays, so cost efficient, im hoping to get a bit of knowledge from that, it all helps in the long run!

but go with your friends uncle then

its good when you know people hey

FortePenance · 02-27-2008, 12:51 AM

Yep, I'm sanding down my guitar at school tomorrow. Then gonna apply tung-oil and shizzle there too. Would be there today but I'm sick.

02-26-2008, 06:30 AM	#1
FortePenance twoheadsarebetter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,551 Real Name: Simon Rig: Microcube Thanked: 22	To drill or not to drill? So, I decided to change the tuners on my 6 string. Unfortunately, I forgot they were screwless and so now I have 6 Planet Waves Auto-Trim Tuners that won't fit my guitar without drilling. So my Q is: Should I go ahead and get it drilled for extra, is it worth the investment? I'm not gonna do it myself of course but it seems like it could be a proper pricey job.

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02-26-2008, 07:06 AM	#2
Horizon Whore Resident Southpaw Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Warrnambool/Victoria, Australia Posts: 196 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: Schecter Omen w/EMG 707's Main ERG: N/A Rig: TSL100 > 1960AV Thanked: 4	drill em man! i did a DIY route job for my 707s to fit into a normal cavity, its easy as fuck, just measure things up, get the right equipment going first, it will be pricey, because its altering your guitar in a major way (if that makes sense, pfft go me). honestly id say you could do it yourself if your confident enough with a drill, just make sure you double check things, and make your measurements perfect, dont go the WHOLE hole in one go, gradually just chip away at it, thats the best advice i could give you. either that or save your dimes and get it done professionally, are you still at school?

02-26-2008, 08:04 AM	#3
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 9,224 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 46	Drill

02-26-2008, 08:22 AM	#4
JJ Rodriguez Pantysniffing zombie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 6,533 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7CT Rig: FramusDragon-Norbert Thanked: 45	I'd say drill, but just remember, measure twice (or more), cut (drill) once.

02-26-2008, 03:29 PM	#6
Horizon Whore Resident Southpaw Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Warrnambool/Victoria, Australia Posts: 196 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: Schecter Omen w/EMG 707's Main ERG: N/A Rig: TSL100 > 1960AV Thanked: 4	well there you go i do most of my guitar repairing/work at school nowadays, so cost efficient, im hoping to get a bit of knowledge from that, it all helps in the long run! but go with your friends uncle then its good when you know people hey

02-27-2008, 12:51 AM	#7
FortePenance twoheadsarebetter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,551 Real Name: Simon Rig: Microcube Thanked: 22	Yep, I'm sanding down my guitar at school tomorrow. Then gonna apply tung-oil and shizzle there too. Would be there today but I'm sick.


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