@rocknroller912 it’s a gotoh 510UB my concern is around possible need for lateral movement as opposed to the intonation. I’ll set it up on some scrap and see what play there is in it.

@frocesterbill that was my thought but there’s no play in it, I’ve rushed a few decisions on this build and things haven’t always gone to plan, hence the paranoia!

A few minor scratches to get out now, then deciding when to drill the bridge holes. Also need to focus a bit of time shaping the tips of the horns as they’re a bit sloppy.

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@rocknroller912 ah the trusty lathe, one day I’ll find one cheap enough to justify 🙂  the other thing I thought with the base was that you could polish it to sanding through grades to 2500 grit and then polishing with…   Read more»

@rocknroller912 did you sort this out in the end?

@clinton shaping up nicely!