routing PU cavity in finished top

[psy]

Hi woodworkers,

I own a beautiful Epi Emporer Regent with floating PU. Is it possible to cut/route the holes for normal PUs into the top without damaging the finish? Should I carry her to a guitar-maker to do this job?

What do you estimate would this operation cost (only cutting holes for PUs and pots - I would attach and wire it on my own)?

Thanks, Chris

 

[theodie]

Re: routing PU cavity in finished top

I agree with John John on this one. It may even require very special tooling to get the job done. Is it an arch top?

 

[XSSIVE]

Re: routing PU cavity in finished top

yeah...what they said lol...seriously i woulnd't try that yourself...better to pay to have a pro do it than smack yourself when the finish chips or you scratch it etc.

-Mike