Hehe.....it's on its way....

[beatlefan]

Things I've noticed on the '96....compared to the '00

1. The neck is noticeably flatter, overall thinner than my '00 ... reminds me of a Shadow neck!

2. Headstock is longer...maybe 1/4" to 1/2" longer

3. The nut is more rounded...beveled or slanted towards the strings.

4. Tailpiece doesn't have the "notch".

.....waiting on the parts from POR is like waiting for the water to boil....
(they were just shipped today)

[johnallg]

Maybe Paul will weigh in on the neck. That inherent upbow with the neck explains the truss rod and plate issues.

[Ivan3000]

Thats really nice!

[T.A.R.]

I would think the new truss rods would take that out. Cool project!

[rickenbrother]

Have fun with this project, Chris. Looking forward to seeing it completed!

[beatlefan]

....parts from POR came today.....Tony is setting me up with a pickguard and I suspect I'll be getting a trc soon.

I'll be setting the truss rods tomorrow.... the rest I'll wait until I get the p/g

....man, this thing is gonna be sweet!!

[bosco64]

Can't wait to see how its gonna look Chris...

[marc61]

Chris, when it's done, send it to me. I'll take good care of it

[beatlefan]

Ok Marc....will do

Installed the truss rods yesterday morning, being very careful tightening them due to the previous neck repair.....checked 'em just a few moments ago and the neck is dead on straight. I'll be using my beloved TI Jazz flats on this one for the tone and the low tension it puts on the neck.....also installed the 'shoe and bridge today....moving right along....

Here is a pic of the neck after installing and adjusting the truss rods:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h40/b ... htneck.jpg

Installed horseshoe pickup and bridge:
I've decided to go with the black pickguard, being made by Tony @ Pickguardian along with the chrome pickups and bridge....and I'll be needing a black trc.....
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h40/b ... bridge.jpg

[Ivan3000]

Looking good!