This bass has a ski jump at the 14th fret upwards due to the tension. Might have to get aggressive with those high frets with a file.
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This bass has a ski jump at the 14th fret upwards due to the tension. Might have to get aggressive with those high frets with a file.
Bridge and pickups
https://i.imgur.com/ZjGIGtE.jpg
More coats than I can count of wipe on poly and polishing
Now to first assembly
https://i.imgur.com/EGKXFwQ.jpg
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I’ve only gone and done it. It’s not a triple omega, it’s my own crossover between a Rickenbacker 620 and some kind of Alembic. And it is 8-stringy
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Finished and playable, just a few little set up tweaks to go.https://i.imgur.com/WcFa4Ub.jpg
8-string semi-hollow Alembic Triple Omega kit idea. Might need to do it myself
https://i.imgur.com/mcE28ax.jpg
Cheers, Simon
Live with the little imperfections or keep going with the wipe on poly and green scotch pad?
https://i.imgur.com/CZDaO5A.jpg
I’m wiping on poly varnish diluted 50/50 with white spirit and kitchen paper. Going well so far
Thanks, Andy, just don’t look too closely.
It works and it goes “CLANG” like a Rick!
https://i.imgur.com/e4nb8rm.jpg
It’s going to be all bout the finish and the little details now. Fluff and dust in my poly, 😤
Thinking of putting a plate a la Fender at the neck heel, there’s not a lot of wood to wood contact and the bottom of the neck pocket is pretty thin. Anyone else done this or is it not a problem?
Well, it’s together and nothing can put it asunder, now. Otherwise it’s a new kit and start again.
With old friend for company.
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Don’t think I need a shim. Bridge about 2/3 of way up, string just about rings enough to set intonation. Am I missing something?
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When setting the neck, I should replace the bridge, clamp the neck in, install two machineheads, strings, scratch plate and pickups for alignment etc. But, should I glue at the same time, or do I...
Wow, hope mine looks half as good. Patience, patience, patience.
Also, neck doesn’t want to go into pocket anymore.
Slight concern: the Rick bass pickup height and the shimmed neck height. Will the pickup have to be surface mounted like a 6-string 330 or 360?
It’s like watching paint dry, literally.
https://i.imgur.com/Ipo5UJP.jpg
Actually pretty happy with the colour and shading. As for the final sealing/top coats I’m not sure. Because it’s oil paint I might go with an initial seal with a spray on poly then loads of wipe on...
All blue. A lot harder than I thought and not perfect like how I imagined it but it’s my first scratch build so I’m letting myself of a little
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Beginning to appreciate the skill of the luthier/musical instrument maker
https://i.imgur.com/0vmX5e2.jpg
Trial and error
No, but I think I may have to retro drill from either side as well as sandwiching front and back with veneer.