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NAVIGATION
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Brand new RWG with Floyd Rose trem unit & thru-neck contruction.
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Decided to replace the FR with a Stetsbar unit with Graphtech piezos. Here we have mapped out position.
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Because of the fixed neck design, the Stetsbar needs to be recessed by 8mm to set the correct action. Here we have the template in place prior to routing.
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Turning my attention to the back of the guitar. The tremcavity will be used to house the Vax electronics, in this case, a 500. Just planning the rear route here.
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All the cavities have been joined up & a rebate cut for the back-plate.
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A problem with the Vax socket plate & the body contour which dont match!
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This was tricky to do, but the whole socket plate was recessed to overcome the contour problem.
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Here we have fitted the Stetsbar into the prepared cavity. Adhesive sponge was used to seal the gap between the Stetsbar & FR cavity.
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Rear cavity sprayed with conductive paint. Protruding wires from Graphtech piezos. Each pickup has its own earth.
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Pickups re-installed. Strings line up & action is good......phew!
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Pickup wires & socket installed. That socket board takes up alot of valuable space!
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Jumped ahead here....piezos soldered to Vax ribbon cable. This is supported by some copper clad fiber-board. Controls & motherboard fitted.
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Everything in place on Vax side. Note chokes for ribbon cable. Motherboard on 6mm standoffs. Toggle switch fitted to Vax output.
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Vax side of things done. Just waiting for stacked Vol/Tone control to connect pups!
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Back-plate fitted. Area behind bridge does not have to be routed away with this technique preserving wood & tone!
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Finished guitar. Note stacked Vol/Tone control for pups & coil taps for HB's.
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