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Rhythm in Jump. Dancing Close to You > Coherent Sound in Light
So, slowly...
- Thread starter eaeolian
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For naming? Certainly!
...and now the f%^*g block is too wide, so I have to enlarge the trem rout without destroying it. Should be fun! 
cardinal
Well-Known Member
...and now the f%^*g block is too wide, so I have to enlarge the trem rout without destroying it. Should be fun!
Could grind down the block?
The block actually has functionality that I want, or I'd just use the standard Floyd block. It looks like the rout was cut for a standard Strat, so a normal Floyd would *just barely* work.
It's OK, it's why I didn't finish this one before assembly. I'm sure some other surprise it waiting for me, like the other day when I discovered I couldn't use a pickup ring because the routs for the tabs are too big and show when the ring is in place. Not a big deal, but kinda sucky.
It's OK, it's why I didn't finish this one before assembly. I'm sure some other surprise it waiting for me, like the other day when I discovered I couldn't use a pickup ring because the routs for the tabs are too big and show when the ring is in place. Not a big deal, but kinda sucky.
Some trem pics:
So what does that block do, exactly? Genuinely intrigued..
It has two integrated stabilizers that are the only ones I've seen that actually work on a 7.
So, we're on to phase two:
Since I took this pic, I shimmed the nut (treble side is ALWAYS too low with Floyds), changed out the pickup screws and got their height set correctly, and set the intonation (which was amazingly on target). Next up, wiring and strap buttons, and then to set up the trem stabilizer...
Since I took this pic, I shimmed the nut (treble side is ALWAYS too low with Floyds), changed out the pickup screws and got their height set correctly, and set the intonation (which was amazingly on target). Next up, wiring and strap buttons, and then to set up the trem stabilizer...
So, it's "done" for the moment:
Black bar and noiseless springs arrive tomorrow, along with my Allen wrench holder.
As you can see, I have done two things that are unpopular here: 1.) I Beyonce'd the pickup, and 2.) the Floyd is a mile high:
Black bar and noiseless springs arrive tomorrow, along with my Allen wrench holder.
As you can see, I have done two things that are unpopular here: 1.) I Beyonce'd the pickup, and 2.) the Floyd is a mile high:
Dumple Stilzkin
Pointy star bastard.
Looks good! So you like the Floyd set up a bit higher on the body and are a Beyoncé fan? I’m down with that. My first non recessed floyd equipped guitar is due to arrive tomorrow. We’ll see how I like it.
Kyle Jordan
Ace of Knaves
Pickup rings FTW.
This thing plays killer. I didn't have to touch the frets, either - Musickraft did the one right. I have a 500K pot in it, but I may swap that for a 250K since the top end is a bit zing-y
jaxadam
Well-Known Member
Look good man, simple but effective. I prefer non-recessed floyds, so I bet that thing is killer. 
Looks killer
Obligatory "now has strap buttons and no tuner on headstock" shot:
Kyle Jordan
Ace of Knaves
Looking great. I really love the AT1 headstock.
beerandbeards
All things must pass
Great work! What’s the plan for the finish?
