Un-straight string pull

robertleelucas · December 11th, 2009, 07:47 PM

After 6 or 8 mos. of reworking my chinese bullet strat another issue has arisen. Refinished w/nitro, planed an extreme twist off the fretboad, refretted, finally made the nut and working the slots. I realise the Low E str. makes a ~10 degree bend and the others as well ,diminishing as the strings get thinner. To visualise this just imagine that with a straight string pull the nut would overhang the fretboard 5/32 to the high side. I see the only fix as plugging and repositioning the peghead holes. I'm surprised as well because most of the guitar seems very faithful to spec. I'll have to spend time and effort to make the plugs as inconspicuos as possible. Has anyone else had this? What was done? Thanks.

pbenn · December 11th, 2009, 08:01 PM

It's nice to have a canvas like that to train on, Robert.

robertleelucas · December 11th, 2009, 08:15 PM

True enough, but what I didn't mention is the reason for the whole project. This guitar was originally purchased for my stepson's Christmas. When I got it home and looked it had what I've always wanted but never seen, a fender neck with a complete ,deep and even curl. Thought it was fake at first but is real. It shows plainly even across the headstock. So to me it's a real keeper (ran out and bought the kid another). Does anyone know of a template/blueprint showing hole placement for the small type strat headstock? Just want to be sure I don't end up too far out, but want to achieve straight pull.

Shockwarrior · December 12th, 2009, 08:13 PM

Did you use proper sting spacing for the nut? Taking into account the size of the string (you understand they are not equal distances)?

If the neck and fretboard are now straight you would think that the tuners are in the correct spot.

Post Toastie · December 13th, 2009, 04:05 PM

I am not sure i understand what the problem is but
-Maybe the 4 neck bolts need to be loosened and the neck shifted a little(do this with very loose strings)

Post Toastie · December 13th, 2009, 04:11 PM

Are you sure that you put the strings correctly on the tuners? I mean if you turn the tuner counter clockwise does the string get sharper,it should.

nadzab · December 13th, 2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Post Toastie

I am not sure i understand what the problem is but
-Maybe the 4 neck bolts need to be loosened and the neck shifted a little(do this with very loose strings)

+1, loosen the bolts, pull the neck toward the upper horn, and re-tighten. Only thing I'd add is that you don't even need to loosen the strings that much...you don't have to back the bolts out very far at all.

flyingbanana · December 13th, 2009, 10:55 PM

I'd really like to see a pic of the guitar looking down the neck at the nut. That would probably be helpful.

December 11th, 2009, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
robertleelucas NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 51 Posts: 4	Un-straight string pull After 6 or 8 mos. of reworking my chinese bullet strat another issue has arisen. Refinished w/nitro, planed an extreme twist off the fretboad, refretted, finally made the nut and working the slots. I realise the Low E str. makes a ~10 degree bend and the others as well ,diminishing as the strings get thinner. To visualise this just imagine that with a straight string pull the nut would overhang the fretboard 5/32 to the high side. I see the only fix as plugging and repositioning the peghead holes. I'm surprised as well because most of the guitar seems very faithful to spec. I'll have to spend time and effort to make the plugs as inconspicuos as possible. Has anyone else had this? What was done? Thanks.

December 13th, 2009, 04:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Post Toastie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fullerton,ca Age: 55 Posts: 2,811	I am not sure i understand what the problem is but -Maybe the 4 neck bolts need to be loosened and the neck shifted a little(do this with very loose strings) __________________ I don't need no I.D.,I know who I am,I'm Tommy Bolin!

December 13th, 2009, 04:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Post Toastie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fullerton,ca Age: 55 Posts: 2,811	Are you sure that you put the strings correctly on the tuners? I mean if you turn the tuner counter clockwise does the string get sharper,it should. __________________ I don't need no I.D.,I know who I am,I'm Tommy Bolin!

December 13th, 2009, 10:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
flyingbanana Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 508	I'd really like to see a pic of the guitar looking down the neck at the nut. That would probably be helpful. __________________ At the beginning of your supplications the command was issued, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed; so give heed to the message and gain understanding of the vision.

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December 11th, 2009, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
pbenn Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Age: 54 Posts: 904	It's nice to have a canvas like that to train on, Robert.

December 11th, 2009, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
robertleelucas NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 51 Posts: 4	True enough, but what I didn't mention is the reason for the whole project. This guitar was originally purchased for my stepson's Christmas. When I got it home and looked it had what I've always wanted but never seen, a fender neck with a complete ,deep and even curl. Thought it was fake at first but is real. It shows plainly even across the headstock. So to me it's a real keeper (ran out and bought the kid another). Does anyone know of a template/blueprint showing hole placement for the small type strat headstock? Just want to be sure I don't end up too far out, but want to achieve straight pull.

December 12th, 2009, 08:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shockwarrior TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 14	Did you use proper sting spacing for the nut? Taking into account the size of the string (you understand they are not equal distances)? If the neck and fretboard are now straight you would think that the tuners are in the correct spot.

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