Sean O Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I'm planning on building my first guitar, I chose to buy a pre-cut body now, and cut my own when I rotate into wood shop in the spring. Anyways, would you guys tell me if I'm missing anything from my order? I have to learn eventually, right? LIST: Flying V2 Body Mahogany Mahogany Flying V Neck w/ Rosewood Fretboard, Truss Rod, Cover .90 Black Matte Pick Guard Antiquity Neck/Bridge Pickups Gotoh Tune-O-Matic Stud Mount Bridge/Gotoh Stop Tail Piece CTS Brand 500K Pots x 4 CAP1 Capcitors Black Pickup Covers Switchcraft Brand Stereo Jack Black Push on fit Metric Shaft Bonnet Knobs Wire Black Switch Plate Humbucker Mounting Rings Strap Nuts 3 Left Tuning Machines and 3 Right Tuning Machines 3-Way Selector Switch What am I missing? P.S. I modified this from my list in notepad, I felt that putting the price of stuff was really none of your business. Anything I'm missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrentis Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Neck screws/bolts neck plate(depends on attachment) maybe threaded inserts for neck bolts cavity shielding tape pickguard/humbucker mounting ring screws How is the neck attached? If the neck screws/bolts will be recessed you can do it without the metal plate and just four screws. You could also use threaded inserts for neck bolts, instead of screws. If you want/need more info on the threaded inserts, try the search function on this forum, there have been quite a few threads that have dicussed this in detail and will help you to decide if its for you. You could also add some some copper tape to shield your cavities, but thats completely up to you. There might be other things you need, seriously I end needing something new every other day, but mainly tools and things like glue, sandpaper and so on. Well, best of luck and keep us posted on progress. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batfink Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Tools and patience ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean O Posted September 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Thank you both! And the neck is glued on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrentis Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 I swear sometimes things just slip my mind. I saw body and neck separate and instantly thought bolt on, I need more sleep I think. Did your body come with an electronics cavity cover? Just curious, if not you'll need one. And if you want any inlays, you'll need some shell for the fretboard, dots are easy and can be ordered easily, or you could go more intricate. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhollowman Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) Hmmm..... As a noob myself I had exactly the same situation. What I did was to make a comprehensive list in a spreadsheet (to allow easy edits!) of EVERY single component I would need....and I do mean EVERYTHING! I broke it down into headings like BODY, NECK, ELECTRICS etc. For instance, it lists not only the screws needed, but how many, which size and type, and which colour. Some items were just a Y/N, like eg. Headstock binding Y/N? If Yes, size/colour/#plies etc etc. If you just sit down (ideally with some actual guitars to hand) and pour over every tiny detail, making a list as you go, I found it really clarified what I would need to get/think about/etc. Not only did it serve as a buying guide, but it also helped to organise my mind! It also helped me to decide on colours for the hardware, and to make sure it would all match up. I mean, no point having chrome tuners and a gold bridge really eh?? I have yet to find anything like this on the 'net. I've never seen a useful list/tool where you just pick the options appropriate to your desired build. Maybe I should do something with this.....hmmm! If do decide to go down this route, be advised that the list starts to get pretty long!! I haven't even mentioned tools, sundries etc! Hope this helps! Edited September 14, 2007 by djhollowman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean O Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Hmmm..... As a noob myself I had exactly the same situation. What I did was to make a comprehensive list in a spreadsheet (to allow easy edits!) of EVERY single component I would need....and I do mean EVERYTHING! I broke it down into headings like BODY, NECK, ELECTRICS etc. For instance, it lists not only the screws needed, but how many, which size and type, and which colour. Some items were just a Y/N, like eg. Headstock binding Y/N? If Yes, size/colour/#plies etc etc. If you just sit down (ideally with some actual guitars to hand) and pour over every tiny detail, making a list as you go, I found it really clarified what I would need to get/think about/etc. Not only did it serve as a buying guide, but it also helped to organise my mind! It also helped me to decide on colours for the hardware, and to make sure it would all match up. I mean, no point having chrome tuners and a gold bridge really eh?? I have yet to find anything like this on the 'net. I've never seen a useful list/tool where you just pick the options appropriate to your desired build. Maybe I should do something with this.....hmmm! If do decide to go down this route, be advised that the list starts to get pretty long!! I haven't even mentioned tools, sundries etc! Hope this helps! Thanks mate, I'm actually doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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