Telerauder Project

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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Rgand » Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:32 am

Thanks, guys.
Amon 7.L wrote:
Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:34 am
I like where it's heading and I can't wait to see how it turns out :w00t:
(am I the only one who can't see the pics? ??? )
I don't know why you aren't seeing the photos. Have you tried copying the photo links to see if you can view them in your browser? Maybe one of the moderators can clarify why this might be.
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Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:55 am
Really into this design
When I had the neck bolted on, I held it to get the feel of it and was surprised at how comfortable it is. With the neck an inch or so further into the body than a Strat, it feels much like a Gibson scale neck but with wider spacing on the frets. I'm getting even more excited about it myself. Also, there won't be any chance of neck dive with this one. I could put a solid steel neck on it and it would hang right. :D

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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Amon 7.L » Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:53 am

Rgand wrote:
Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:32 am
Thanks, guys.
Amon 7.L wrote:
Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:34 am
I like where it's heading and I can't wait to see how it turns out :w00t:
(am I the only one who can't see the pics? ??? )
I don't know why you aren't seeing the photos. Have you tried copying the photo links to see if you can view them in your browser? Maybe one of the moderators can clarify why this might be.

I don't know what the problem is.. I just see "image" written where the pic should be and when I use the command "quote" to get the link and then copy it on a new tab on the browser, it just sends me to Unofficial Warmoth and not being myself a member I can't log-in and have access to the actual images..
I've tried Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari but same results.. instead of the actual visible picture there is only the word "image" (not as a link).
I second your request of asking the moderators to clarify this issue.

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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Ro_S » Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:04 am

I thought about putting a Tele bridge pickup in my Marauder
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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Rgand » Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:28 am

Amon 7.L wrote:
Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:53 am
I don't know what the problem is.. I just see "image" written where the pic should be and when I use the command "quote" to get the link and then copy it on a new tab on the browser, it just sends me to Unofficial Warmoth and not being myself a member I can't log-in and have access to the actual images..
I've tried Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari but same results.. instead of the actual visible picture there is only the word "image" (not as a link).
I second your request of asking the moderators to clarify this issue.
Too bad the forum software doesn't allow us to upload photos from our computers. If I kept photos online somewhere it would probably be a different story but I don't. I've been linking to photos used on another forum.
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I thought about putting a Tele bridge pickup in my Marauder
Would you use a Tele bridge or mount it in a separate plate or the pickguard?

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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Ro_S » Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:58 pm

Rgand wrote:
Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:28 am
Ro_S wrote:
Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:04 am
I thought about putting a Tele bridge pickup in my Marauder
Would you use a Tele bridge or mount it in a separate plate or the pickguard?
i was thinking of just mounting it on some thick plastic
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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Rgand » Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:44 pm

Ro_S wrote:
Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:58 pm
Rgand wrote:
Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:28 am
Ro_S wrote:
Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:04 am
I thought about putting a Tele bridge pickup in my Marauder
Would you use a Tele bridge or mount it in a separate plate or the pickguard?
i was thinking of just mounting it on some thick plastic
It'll be interesting to hear how that sounds.

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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Rgand » Sun Oct 29, 2017 4:58 pm

Today I combined two of the pickguard pattern pieces from the set and modified the total to be Tele-ish. Then I found that my 1/4" diameter bit has only a 5/8" cutting length. I had 3/4" MDF to make it from but some fiddling got the corners of the pickup route cut right. It looks good and I'll use this pattern for the final design. Next time, I'll make the pattern out of thinner material. I know the pattern looks like it's too close to the edges of the body but that's just parallax from looking down on the thick pattern. I still need to cut the mounting for the blade switch.

I'll make the control plate out of 14 ga stainless. The rocker switch will be eliminated.

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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Logrinn » Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:41 pm

Hi Rgand!
You already know this but I'll say it here as well; I just love that body shape :?

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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Rgand » Mon Oct 30, 2017 7:42 am

Logrinn wrote:
Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:41 pm
Hi Rgand!
You already know this but I'll say it here as well; I just love that body shape :?
Thanks, Logrinn. I really got to like it when I held it with the neck bolted on temporarily. If Fender had designed them with simpler controls they might have had a real hit.

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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Logrinn » Mon Oct 30, 2017 7:48 am

I totally agree.

A question or two; have you thought about making the pickguard and control plate as one unit (made of the pickguard material) and because of this; putting the output jack on the side?

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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Rgand » Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:15 am

Logrinn wrote:
Mon Oct 30, 2017 7:48 am
I totally agree.

A question or two; have you thought about making the pickguard and control plate as one unit (made of the pickguard material) and because of this; putting the output jack on the side?
I thought about this. A one-piece pickguard would be a nice look. I am opting for the stainless control plate to get some shine there. Besides, I made lots of machinery out of stainless so it's more familiar to me than wood or plastic.

As to the side jack, I don't have enough room for the hole or a jack plate. The body is 1 5/8" thick with a 7/16" roundover top and bottom. That leaves 7/8" which is theoretically enough for an electrosocket but it's right on a tight curve of the body so that means it would require a huge flat spot for it. I ordered a football jack plate hoping it would work, but it's an inch wide and has a bit of gap-osis on the top and bottom edges. It would need to be bent to have more curve to just fit on that part of the body, too. There are 1/2" jacks that fit in a 1/2" hole but I haven't read any great reports on them.

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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Logrinn » Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:23 am

I understand.
Whatever the solution, it's going to be extremely fun following this. Looking mighty good!

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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Rgand » Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:54 am

Thanks, Logrinn, I'll post updates as I have something to show.

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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Rgand » Thu Nov 02, 2017 9:01 pm

To check the pickguard pattern and locate the blade switch, I made a test guard out of a self-adhesive linoleum square. I left the backing on it and screwed it to the pattern using two of the existing screw holes from the original pattern(s). I cut the excess off the linoleum with sheet metal shears, drilled an access hole in the pickup opening then cut it out with the router table.

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I was undecided whether to put the switch parallel to the centerline of the body or at an angle. I decided to it at an angle first. After some fiddling and fitting, the angle was about 28 degrees off from centerline alignment.

With the neck on the body again, I mounted the pickguard with the center hole that held the body pattern on. I sat down and held the guitar the way I would if I was going to play it. The angle of the switch was perfect. That’s the way the switch will be the finished pickguard.

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Next I laid the guitar on the bench and set the bridge on where it will go. With minor fitting, the pickguard will be good.

I checked the neck/saddle alignment (using the original pattern location of the outside mounting holes) and both sides lined up with the exact center of the outside height adjustment screws. I also ran the straight edge from the center of the nut to the center saddle screw and it went right down the center of the neck spots. The holes from the original pattern proved to be in the right place.

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For the photos, I put the control plate pattern in place. This thing is going to be an outstanding guitar.
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Re: Telerauder Project

Post by Zork » Sun Nov 05, 2017 3:17 pm

I wish I could see the pics... :'(

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