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Differences....
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 7:34 pm
by 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)
Re: Hehe.....it's on its way....
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 8:01 pm
by johnallg
Maybe Paul will weigh in on the neck. That inherent upbow with the neck explains the truss rod and plate issues.
Re: Hehe.....it's on its way....
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:54 pm
by Ivan3000
Thats really nice!
Re: Hehe.....it's on its way....
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:56 am
by T.A.R.
I would think the new truss rods would take that out. Cool project!
Re: Hehe.....it's on its way....
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:36 pm
by rickenbrother
Have fun with this project, Chris. Looking forward to seeing it completed!
Re: Hehe.....it's on its way....
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:19 pm
by 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!!
Re: Hehe.....it's on its way....
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 4:44 pm
by bosco64
Can't wait to see how its gonna look Chris...
Re: Hehe.....it's on its way....
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 4:59 pm
by marc61
Chris, when it's done, send it to me. I'll take good care of it
Re: Hehe.....it's on its way....
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 3:17 pm
by 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
Re: Hehe.....it's on its way....
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 4:35 pm
by Ivan3000
Looking good!
