Monday, November 23, 2015

Building a Frankencaster - EP 4: Filing Fret Ends and Blocking the Tre...





Mungo Darkmatter files fret ends to make the Frankencaster play more smoothly. He also blocks the tremolo of the guitar.

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Building a Frankencaster - EP3: Installing a Loaded Pickguard into a Strat Type Body



Mungo Darkmatter installs the pickguard and electronics for his Frankencaster.  Whether you put new components on a pickguard, or a new loaded pickguard into a guitar body, getting it to fit right can be a challenge, which may include adjusting the wiring or the guitar body itself.

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Frankencaster - EP2: Installing a Bolt-on Neck on a Strat Type Guitar Body



Mungo Darkmatter installs a bolt-on neck on his Frankencaster.

A bolt-on neck somehow seems appropriate for a Frankencaster, after all the Frankenstein monster in the 1931 movie had bolts on the side of his neck too.

The term "bolt-on neck" is a bit misleading when it comes to guitar  necks, because it infers that the necks are easily interchangeable without any modifications.  Generally, some minor adjustments such as drilling new holes in the neck, or sanding the neck pocket on the body are necessary to fit and align the neck properly.

Additional Resources:

How to Attach a Fender Guitar Neck to a Body
https://youtu.be/dyu0uylL9jc

How to install a bolt-on neck
https://youtu.be/2LJczWsBcoM