@cheesewhisk How about this? Just one big one, you will have to make a custom routing template and cover plate though. 

@cheesewhisk You could even make them join up to sit right alongside the other one. Look at these two, one for the trem and one for the controls. 

I like your fix @cheesewhisk. Nice symmetry. 
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The easy (and probably only) fix: a coverplate – ditch the fancy battery box this time – who will know? We won’t tell… @cheesewhisk Actually, yeah that’s a good way to deal with it, just make a bigger plate that…   Read more»

On the fourth the flag on my drill but must have moved up with each of the other three hole. I practised on scrap but now I just want to cry @cheesewhisk Oops! Step away from it for a while,…   Read more»

@cheesewhisk I’ve updated my original post at the top

@cheesewhisk Nice work man! You are almost there 🙂

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Your build is looking very good compared to the other ones in the photo

@cheesewhisk On my first build I used a bridge and tail piece like you have there and had the very same doubts. I drilled and fitted the tailpiece and strung it up with the bridge just sat in position. After…   Read more»

@cheesewhisk A very good question, i thought i was the only rookie out the gate…In grade school we’re told to raise our hands and ask questions, because others are probably thinking the same thing, but are afraid to ask…lol; I…   Read more»

Great job @cheesewhisk! 👍👍👍

Huge thank you to all those that voted to get a Mirka sander, what a difference that made.

@cheesewhisk Yep, told you I would be a good investment. 😁👍
Your guitar build is looking great, well done sir. 

What an amazing thing to be part of, it looks really awesome @boo definitely one to be proud of. @cheesewhisk Thanks man. It has been good to be involved with this and we are doing another for another cancer patient…   Read more»

Genuinely excited to see your finished guitar mate, well done

Thanks @cheesewhisk! Come on man! just do it, Before I built my first guitars, I could hardly drill a hole in a wall 🙂

Hey @cheesewhisk Thanks so much for taking the time to reply to my question. It is encouraging to know you have been able to build the explorer using Mark’s course. I’m honestly not too fussed at how long this build…   Read more»

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The volute 

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The volume looks ok to me it’s far enough away from the 1st fret not to interfere with playing.

Let us know how you get on with it@cheesewhisk. 🤔😁👍

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@cheesewhisk I had the same with my Flying V. It will be fine, just make sure the alignment is good. If needed you can also use veneer to shim both or one side(s). There should be enough meat on the…   Read more»

I’ve been hovering over the button for a while now @cheesewhisk. Still saving the pennies to get one but hopefully one day. It’ll come in handy for loads of other jobs too.  
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