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Location: Utica, NY | OK, don't freak out here I am just gathering info.
Has anyone installed the XLR-1/4" board in a guitar that just had the 1/4" jack? Is there a template available? Any tips, pitfalls or pointers? I have everything that I would need, parts, tools & (ahem) ability, but I only get one chance at it so I want to be 100% clear on my measurements and procedures before putting any odd holes anywhere.
I am planning on making as many drawings and cutouts on paper to perfect the layout and size. Once that's complete the rest should be pretty straight forward. But, I'd love some words of advice from someone that's already done this a time or two. From what I have been able to see in the archives if folks will take on the compound shapes of a preamp upgrade two small holes should be a piece of cake.
Pics are ALWAYS welcome.
Thanks.
PS, I originally posted this topic on the For Sale side of things in error. If an admin would like to close or delete that I would be grateful. |
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Location: Germany | I did when I upgraded my 1688 with an Optima preamp. Here is the result:
Here is my self-made template I used for prepatory work (created with MS Powerpoint):
Be careful .... and good luck!
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Location: Utica, NY | Originally posted by Charlie Ramon:
I did when I upgraded my 1688 with an Optima preamp.
That looks great! The measured drawing is just what I was hoping for. What did you use to drill/cut the XLR hole?
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Location: Germany | I used a countersink similiar to this one:
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Location: Indiana | Excellent template... that'll go in my future projects folder.
Thanks Karl. |
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Location: Utah | They make hole cutters that make a perfect hole. I forget the exact name of the tool, but I can look it up if you need it.
The tool has two parts, one on each side of the material. Each part is circular and has a cutting edge on it. A screw goes through a small hole in the middle, so you have to drill a small hole in the correct center location. Then the two parts are forced together by tightening the bolt. Sort of like a big version of a paper hole punch. They use them on sheet metal to make perfect round holes. |
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Location: Utica, NY | Well, it's in and here are the pics for review. Thanks to all who helped. (and, I'll be damned if I can figure how to copy and paste into these threads)
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Whoa, clean install! Great job...  |
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Location: Utica, NY | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Whoa, clean install! Great job... |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by nervous:
lot's of measuring and prep. Whoa! Whatever happened to the 'measure with a micrometer, mark with a crayon and cut with an ax'?!?!? 
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