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Is there a reason to buy hardware which you intend to replace before using it?
Kits are designed to a price point. It’s generally the electrical components which are the least reliable: switches, pots and jack sockets. Replacing these is a practical thing to do.
Is it more cost effective to buy all of the parts yourself? Well, that depends on your knowledge level, and how much of the kit you replace. It’s true that you’ll often be able to buy a finished guitar as cheaply as a modified kit, particularly second hand. What you can’t buy is the experience of making it.
I had thought about that but part of the experience for me will be about about using nitrocellulose and I suspect most bodies and necks are polyurethane.
I suppose I could completely strip the body and neck but feel I may do more harm than good: )
Yep, you sum it up better than I can: )
Used the bridge, tuners, jack plate and neck plate but used alternatives from my parts-bin for the rest.
I enjoy the process of putting together a kit (don't have the time, tools or space to start from scratch unfortunately).
https://i.imgur.com/UJ8Dvax.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/NeBpM8O.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1UsRaOZ.jpg
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/143504/guitar-kits-for-the-complete-noob
Thanks, I hadn't seen that thread it covers the same points and leads nicely in to other threads. Thanks: )
It was my first build and I did make mistakes along the way but I got to try out loads of ideas, practice soldering which I only ever done once before in my life.
I've put locking tuners, new bridge, nut and two pickups on it and it's now a beast.
Just get ready to do a lot of sanding and if you replace any hardware try and make sure the holes for drilling line up