You bet, Dave. Yes, you are correct. That's what I'm seeing as well. The VP looks just shy of 3/4, so 14 11/16" should be right on it. I wonder if there was much variation in location on the '64s? Seems they were close on the Epi, but not exact.
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I have a few pics to share from the GTG. I had a great time and truly enjoyed meeting and hanging with all of you. What a great group of people! Thanks again for hosting us @Chucky Stiletti!!
So cool Andy! And unlike me, you got everybody
Hope you weren't drinking at the time. I had visions of a nose fountain.Oh, I got it, and was rolling!
Might be interesting if anyone else has a 64 to do the same measurement.
Donnie, please measure from the center of the 12th fret. That will take out variables such as the fret width and the tape measure hook.
I'll bring a tape measure when I visit V next week, but her 64 is a single pickup.
Hope you weren't drinking at the time. I had visions of a nose fountain.
I was to wiped out to do anything.
Donnie - that measurement looks like it might be off (certainly on the Embassy, possibly on the others).
Put a piece of masking tape on your bridge pup and draw a line from the center of the treble side pup screw to the center of the bass side pup screw. Then positioning the 1” marker on the measuring tape directly over the centerline of the 12th fret wire between the D and A strings, measure to the line you drew on the pup masking tape. Be sure to subtract one inch. That would be an accurate measurement for routing.
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I measured from the bottom of the 12th fret, so your N-pu is the same as mine (10-3/4") and following my starting point, your N-pu is 14-1/8". (from the bottom of the 12th fret) I positioned my Hawkbucker at 14-5/16" at center, so 3/16" lower (toward bridge) than a '64 IV. The difference is clearly a game-changer...
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Oh, well. Next time. And bring her with you! That would be outstanding.
TT!….
not quite….late 70’s weirdness… both 34”….10lbs to the right, 7.3 to the left….both GREAT players…..
not quite….late 70’s weirdness… both 34”….10lbs to the right, 7.3 to the left….both GREAT players…..
TT!….
not quite….late 70’s weirdness… both 34”….10lbs to the right, 7.3 to the left….both GREAT players…..
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TT!….
not quite….late 70’s weirdness… both 34”….10lbs to the right, 7.3 to the left….both GREAT players…..
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Me too, I'm a little sad today, but I don't miss that 96 degree heat so much!
I know, although I’d gladly deal with the heat to be with everyone.
A bit on the sad side myself today.
Same here! Loved the people, but the rain at home feels good!
Will try to get that done tonight.
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Didn't get any rain, but it's about 65 here right now, might make it to 75 later, perfect dress wearing weather!
This guy!
