LP DC standard build thread

[MRJ]

I've decided to start on a build of a LP DC Standard. I've got a lot of extra parts and materials laying around so I've decided to use them to build a double cut LP. It will be a couple of weeks before I can get started because of a new addition to the family as of last Tuesday (baby girl), and some side work coming up next week, (a couple of decks I have to build). I was wondering if anybody would be willing to give me a couple of measurements. I wanted to make sure I would not be off on the control layout. Looking at pictures, it looks like they are at the same spot as a LP single cut, except for the knob at the highest most portion. Also I was wanting the measurements for the back cover plate. THe actual deminsions, or if any body knows where I could get the real thing, and the correct location for it on the back. any help would be greatly appreciated! Here are some pictures to show what I'm talking about.

[C Squared]

Congrats on the new baby!!!

Great project to get started on if you can with everything else going on.

Sorry I can't chime in with the some of the specs your looking for

[MRJ]

Thanks man! I hope it works out, but I'm finding out quickly that when you have a kid everything else comes to a stop! It's a good reason to stop though!

[SG Lou]

Originally Posted by MRJ

Thanks man! I hope it works out, but I'm finding out quickly that when you have a kid everything else comes to a stop! It's a good reason to stop though!

Congrats on the new arrival

[MRJ]

Thanks SG Lou. I can't resist any more! Here's a picture!

[C Squared]

Originally Posted by MRJ

Thanks SG Lou. I can't resist any more! Here's a picture!

Nice work

[SG Lou]

Originally Posted by MRJ

Thanks SG Lou. I can't resist any more! Here's a picture!

Oh Man.........She is ADORABLE !
Sorta takes me back 22 yrs ago when my daughter was born.

and to quote C Squared, "Nice Work" !

[MRJ]

Thanks guys!

[landsharkey]

Have you considered using a template from GBT? This looks like what you were asking for -

Oh Man.........She is ADORABLE !

Correction - Very ADORABLE! Congrats!

[MRJ]

I didn't even know he had a template of those! I'll look into that, thanks!

[Blues4U]

I love both of my Double cuts, both the standard and the studio BUT-

I would love them more if they had either a standard 4 knob control layout or a 3 knob with 2 volumes and 1 tone--

The master tone and volume somewhat limits the guitar in my opinion.

I am going to add a volume pot to my standard soon--

[MRJ]

I've been considering going with the 4 knob, 1 switch layout. I'm usually a big traditionalist when it comes to guitars, but I use the volumes and tones when I play. That is, I don't just turn them all the way up and forget about it. I'll have to see what one would look like with that kind of layout. Maybe instead of a completely stock build I'll make it look like an LP from the fifties. Binding around the body, neck. 50's style top carve, and headstock. By the way I really do love that DC you've got!

[MRJ]

Alright so I've decided to go with the control layout of a LP Special DC. That way I get the controls I want. I've got the body glued together, I'm waiting for it to dry. Pictures will be coming soon!