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  1. ranman106
    Thank you very much!!!
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    Can you link me to that info? I can't find it anywhere!!!
  3. ranman106
    Nice. Favors the Ibanez Iceman. I love the shape of the Iceman!
  4. ranman106
    Well, the measuring looks wrong on the second part. From the nut to the 24th fret, your measurement of 18 5/8", matches neither of those scale lengths. For a 24.75" scale length neck, It would be about 18.562"( 18 5/8 is 18.615) from the nut to the 24th and for the 25.5" scale, It would be 19 1/8" exactly to the 24th fret. Sorry for the confusion. The measurement from the nut to the 24th fret is between 18 4/8 and 18 5/8. The closest ruler I could find only went to the 8ths. I'll find the proper one tomorrow. But, it is no way near 19 1/8".
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    Distance between the 12th and 24th fret should be 6 1/4"? But everything I have read and been told is double the length of the measurement from the nut to the 12th fret. I do have another Warlock Bronze Series that is 25.5 scale and when I line the 2 necks up at the nut for comparison, there is a difference in the fret spacing and length. The neck I am using for this project is shorter in length and the frets are closer together.
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    I know, thats what has caused me the most grief. But I swear, the nut to the 12th fret measures 12 3/8" and 12 3/8 doubled is 24 6/8. Reducing the fraction gives 24 3/4". Am I correct in doing this to determine the scale length? If I am wrong, please let me know as I am preparing to drill my bridge mounts after finalizing the proper placement including compensation. I contacted BC Rich and they couldn't provide any info as well. But I have heard that their customer service is lacking. All the information I have says that this is a BC Rich Warlock neck in 24 3/4" scale with 24 frets. It must be rare because I can't find another one like it anywhere.
  7. ranman106
    After my many questions about the scale of the neck and setup for 22 or 24 frets, here is what I was able to determine with the help of several people. nut to 12th fret = 12 3/8 nut to 24th fret = @< 18 5/8 Scale IS 24.75
  8. ranman106
    Rectangle pieces are much easier to cut. But the wood I am using is a little too thin so I added a smaller piece of basswood. That made the replacement wood stand a tad bit too high. Shaved a little off the top and now I have a much better fit. Now to find my clamps and wood glue.
  9. ranman106
    Ok, did a little more work today. I decided to try and make a template so I could fill in the bridge pickup cavity. I taped a piece of paper over the bridge pickup cavity and embossed it with a pencil like we used to do to coins in school. Anybody remember that? Next, I taped the sketched paper on the replacement wood and pressure transfered the pattern. You know, multiple curves are not easy to cut on a bandsaw. So when that fails, break out the dremel.
  10. ranman106
    Thinking about that too.
  11. ranman106
    Oooo good name. Wait, let me think........Nah, I'll pass. Thanks anyway!
  12. ranman106
    Ok. I think I have reached a decision on how to proceed. I am going to fill in the bridge pickup cavity and reroute the bridge pickup cavity @3/4" - 1" closer to the neck pickup. Any thoughts on this? What wood should I use? Glue?
  13. ranman106
    Thanks for the input. I have reached a decision. I am going to leave the neck as is, fill in the bridge pickup cavity, and reroute the bridge pickup cavity @3/4" - 1" closer to the neck pickup. That should leave ample room for the bridge. Any thoughts on that? Concerning the earlier post about my 1st build being an assembly, when you build a house, don't you just assemble pieces? So why do you say "building" a house?
  14. ranman106
    Yes, in fact thats the way they make a lot of headstocks. However adding to something already made can be very ticky depending on a few things. What shape is the 22 fret neck's headstock? Gibson style. Here it is:
  15. ranman106
    Considering this as well. But, can wood be added to the 22 fret neck headstock to change the shape to somewhat match or resemble the "wings and horns" of the BC Rich neck? How would you attach them, glue and dowels? What about strength and stability?
  16. ranman106
    Color will be solid. Option 2 and 3 are a toss up right now. Not sure which way to go.
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    Ok, assembly then. Where have I buggered it up? As you stated all I'm doing is putting pieces together. But actually, I have rebuilt Corvettes, Grand Ams, Thunderbirds, etc so I just might be able to handle a few power tools. The body came like that but will be repainted using the Mirage paint system. I had thought about drilling to see where the truss rod is but what is the purpose of the "template"?
  18. ranman106
    Here are some pics of the body and neck:
  19. ranman106
    Working on my first build and have encountered a problem. I'm not sure how to proceed so I am here to ask the experts. Here's the info: 24 fret, 24.75 scale neck 22 fret , 24.75 scale body with routed dual humbuckers Problem: When I mount the 24 fret neck into the body, the bridge will be placed against the bridge pickup ring. When I mount a 22 fret neck into the body, the bridge is in the proper place. Possible solution: Can I shorten the 24 fret neck by @.75" and change it into a 22 fret? Will that modification affect tuning and intonation? Both the 22 fret and 24 fret neck measure 12 3/8" from the nut to the middle of the 12th fret so the bridge should be mounted 12 3/8" from the middle of the 12th fret correct? It appears to me that the extra length of of the 24 fret neck is moving the location of the bridge. Thanks!
  20. ranman106
    Yep, bridge sits next to the bridge pickup mounting ring. No room for intonation and will make bridge pickup useless.
  21. ranman106
    Ran into a problem. The body is not set up for a 24 fret neck. It looks like I need to take @3/4" off of the heel and end the fret board above the 23 fret. Anybody convert a 24 to 22 fret neck? Can it be done? How far does the truss rod extend into the heel?
  22. ranman106
    Thanks guys!!! Hoping to find time this weekend to do more.
  23. ranman106
    pm'd
  24. ranman106
    Neck pocket is flat. Bridge will be a Nashville style roller.
  25. ranman106
    Gonna refinish it. The body is clear sealed but I plan on using this paint system: http://www.duplicolor.com/products/mirage.html Haven't decided on the color yet. Will NOT be Ice or green/silver! Got the idea from here: http://www.guitarattack.com/saga/saga0810_2/saga0801_2.htm
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