@rathius Since the margins are small, maybe you could shorten the springs a little? I would try to calculate the required pickup height over the body and go from there to derive the depths, taking into account the string line…   Read more»

A little update – since the last update I’ve routed the pickups, did a load to the headstock, fitted the tuners, flattened, put a 16″ radius in the fretboard, frets and levelled and fitted the fretboard+truss rod, fitted the nut….   Read more»

Finally got the first coat of finish on the body, and added my mates logo to the back of the headstock. Chris Mckean Music

@rathius From the measurements you’ve given, looks like your first thought of 42mm depth would be right, I’d be a bit concerned about only leaving 3mm thickness on the back though. But its only the springs that go to that…   Read more»

Well I usually set the pickups about an 1/8” below the strings when pressed down at the last fret (22/24). The main concern is how deep to route the ear holes. Cavity itself can be 18-20mm I suppose but like…   Read more»

@markbailey  Thanks for your input Mark, I’ve read the book and I think, with me being an engineer, I got caught up in theory and numbers. I’ll stick with your brace carving directions, I’ve also decided to use a pre…   Read more»

If you are going to ‘tune’ any of the braces, plates, chambers make sure to offset your tuner by 1/4 note (A=431) The last thing you want is parts tuned to concert pitch. Until you have a few builds under…   Read more»

@rathius I’m not familiar with these pickups at all. Do you really need the top of the pickup to be flush with the face of the body ? How high will the strings be, how close to the strings do…   Read more»

Uhm, 🤔
anyone?