EBMM JP6 - how to drill a hole for piezo ?

[djemass]

Hi, I would like to put a piezo system in my EBMM JP6 non piezo version. The problem is I have to drill 6 little holes in the tremolo for the piezo wires. The steel used for the tremolo seems extremely resistant.

Anyone has already manage to drill it ? Any help ?

thanks in advance

BR

djemass

 

[threeminutesboy]

Maybe I'm wrong but wouldn't it be safer to sale your axe and get a JP6 fully loaded ?

The is one in Mystic Dream in for sale thread. A pure beauty

if you are not comfortable in drilling in metal don't do it !!!

Moreover, Big Mike recently recommanded (in another thread) not to do that cause the result you get is not as good as a built in one

I know, I am not very helpful but I 'm trying to avoid the slaugter of your JP6

 

[Astrofreq]

After you butcher your guitar, I'll give you $300 for it (for the parts)

but seriously, that sounds like a scary undertaking. I rarely even trust my balls to the pros, certainly not drilling new holes. I'd do what threeminutesboy said, sell yours, and replace it with another. Or better yet, do what people on the forums usually do. Just buy a whole 'nother guitar! And get a different color for variation.

 

[beej]

You can do it, but as pointed out you'll seriously affect the resale value. If this guitar is a keeper then go nuts. (I put one on my Morse, but I'll never sell it.) Otherwise ... amen to buying a fully loaded one.

 

[djemass]

hi guys,

in fact I can't resale mine for a fully loaded one because mine is unique and I want to keep it :

it is here :

http://thegreatnothing.free.fr/variax.htm

I think you will understand better why...

I am currently using a X bridge LR Baggs but I would prefer to use the musicman bridge...

cheers

djemass

 

[threeminutesboy]

Nice work ! Indeed I agree with Beej it's an axe you will have to keep

Variax is not my cup of tea but it's a great job you both did .

Why don't you ask your luthier to drill the holes in the bridge ? I am sure he can do that easily

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

Nice project! A real custom guitar!

 

[beej]

I think you will understand better why...

Ah- got it! Damn cool!

I'm not sure what the best route would be ... If all you need are some small holes in the bridge and you can't run the wires anywhere else, perhaps you can take the bridge to a local automotive or metal shop? These guys would have the tools to do a clean job.

 

[djemass]

hi guys,

thanks a lot !!

in fact the steel is so hard that for the moment the luthier could not drill the holes, even with special drilling materials.

i am searching for a solutions with professionnals

best regards

djemass

 

[silverburst]

Holy crap Batman, that is quite a project! Take the bridge to a machine shop. They do that kind of stuff all day long.

 

[threeminutesboy]

hey he is based in France like me : the country of Camembert and Wine

We are delicate people in this country and we are not used to big industries like in the US

( Just kidding of course )

 

[djemass]

hey he is based in France like me : the country of Camembert and Wine

We are delicate people in this country and we are not used to big industries like in the US

( Just kidding of course )

yep i agree, it is hard to find this kind of service here...

any help is welcome !!

does anyone know the HRC of the steel used for the tremolo (how much the steel is resistant and hard to drill) ?

cheers

dje

 

[Quarter]

You might try some cobalt bits. Drill slow and use coolant if the metal is tough.

 

[djemass]

You might try some cobalt bits. Drill slow and use coolant if the metal is tough.

thanx bro,

anyone knows widia bits ?

cheers

dje