guitarateer

Thanks Natwalk. I knew I knew what sakai was-- it just popped into my mind. They were a big bicycle component maker back in the 60s to 80s. They still exist, though not on such a large scale I believe. I just worked on a bottom bracket/crankset that was from sakai. The fact that they made a guitar is remenescent of Panasonic making a bike-- Yamaha making instruments and motorcycles. Thanks for the picks. I'm making way with my project. Thanks for the enthusiasm natwalk. Since I'm just starting to learn about guitars, I don't want to get bogged down. Thanks, Guitarateer

Please do natwalk. Thanks everyone, Guitarateer

Hey all, I want to finish fixing this old Japanese strat rip-off. I need help in determining what to do next. The electronics have been fully repaired. The only reason I am not putting it together is 1.) the neck is cracked at the bottom with the bolt holes stripped AND 2.) Without the ability to adjust the strings individually at the bridge, how is proper intonation achieved? The measurements for the 20 fret neck are 682mm(total length), 454mm(top of nut to bottom lenth), 135 (12 fret to bottom length), 450mm (bottom of nut to bottom length), 43mm(width at first fret), 53mm(width at last- 20- fret), 45mm x 35mm (distance between the four bolt holes-- 45mm being up to down). That is it! Is replacing the neck the best choice? Should the spring in the tremelo be replaced? I want this to be a fully functional gig-worth guitar. Don't tell me I can't do it. Where do I go from here? Thanks. Sincerely, guitarateer