Access Covers to Access Wiring?

Posted by Brian Revels on February 28, 2016 at 3:35pm

Ok, so I am onto #27... on its way to being the fanciest build I have done to date (gold Tele pickup, 3 way toggle switch for pup and piezo, scarf joint headstock, fretted fretboard with gold fretwire and pearloid fretdots, etc...). It's a bolt on neck-thru (in that I glued and screwed two pieces of 1x2 inside the box and then cut and bolted the neck to those pieces.

After doing all this, I realize that once I glue the fretboard down, I won't be able to get back into the box (should I need to rewire anything). So, I am thinking I will need to have two points of access from the back (just like a Gibson Lea Paul... small area for the way and one for pups, pot, and jack). Any thoughts as the best way to go about this? I can cut holes in the bottom with no problem (and have a good idea where). I am just not sure what to do for covers and how to secure them to the box. I have only one idea and am just looking for other/better options.

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  • Paul Craig February 29, 2016 at 4:22am

    http://www.guitarfetish.com/Guitar-Hardware_c_37.html

    http://www.guitarfetish.com/OEM-Parts-Wholesale-Pricing_c_427.html

    I've bought a lot of parts from these guys over the years. Hardware and pickups are great, bodies and necks have been 50% good-50%bad.

  • Fomhorach February 28, 2016 at 9:42pm

    So just cut the box or the fretboard. I have a similar problem that I won't get into but I realise it's a case of aesthetics verses practicality.. I'm going to take the trade of practicality because I want the thing to sound better than it looks

    Edit.. I once made a replacement cover from a DVD case cut to size and sprayed with car spray paint, turned out nice.

  • John Sawyer February 28, 2016 at 7:08pm

    When I glue the box closed, I use white glue, and just in little dots every inch or so... If I ever have to get back into a box, it's not the end of the world to cut it open...

  • MadGomer February 28, 2016 at 6:31pm
    The options are nearly endless. As I started reading your post my brain immediately went to the Les Paul approach, but you could certainly do other things. You could make the entire back of the box come off, use a piece of bright brass (goes with the gold hardware), or maybe some clear plexiglass?
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