Mymozika Frankenstrat Build: Part Three

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Howdy folks :) This is the third instalment of a series regarding a very challenging Mymozika Frankenstrat Build. In Part One, pickguard electronics were installed and tested. Then, in Part Two, the various components were carefully positioned as they should be; and all unused holes plugged and trimmed flush.

Now, it was time to do lots of drilling; and hopefully be able to affix the neck and bridge. To start off, pilot holes for the neck screws were drilled from the inside of the neck pocket using the neck plate as a guide. Following this, the actual holes were drilled; and the rims chamfered with a larger-sized bit.

Test-fitting the neck in its pocket revealed one big problem. The neck was sitting way too low. So low, in fact, that the action would be too high even with the bridge saddles at minimum height. After thinking things out awhile, I chose to resolve the issue by fashioning a tapered wooden neck pocket shim of suitable thickness. 

I'm glad to say that after inserting this shim, the neck was sitting much higher in its pocket; and at the desired angle (neck pitch). The next step, then, was to mark and drill the neck screws; and finally screw on the neck. Whew, what a relief!

Having finalized the position, alignment, and angle of the neck; pickguard and bridge-mounting screw holes were marked and drilled, and the bridge attached. Looking from below, it's a rather tight fit. I believe that some wood will have to be removed from underneath the bridge plate to accommodate tremolo block movement. Well folks, that's it for this post. Thanks for dropping by. Stay safe, stay healthy; and wear a mask whenever you have to venture outdoors.

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