That is sooo purtty.
I would love one of those in a 6/4 instead of 6/12...
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That is sooo purtty.
I would love one of those in a 6/4 instead of 6/12...
The D’Addario strings are notorious for having the same issue as the Fender ones that come with the Squier VIs... the low E is just too light and feels... floppy.
However, that's on the Squier, if...
Yay! There can never be too many Bass VIs in this world! Good luck on the build. I love my two so very much.
Yeah, routing and pickguards are for sure the next thing I would need to learn. Though I am not really a "bridge pickup" kinda person (even my Squier only has the neck and middle positions since I...
Calling this one "done".
JZ-6 modified to be a Bass VI.
Mods include: .024 - .100 Fender Bass VI strings, a single DiMarzio Virtual Vintage '54 pickup in the neck, CTS pots, Switchcraft jack,...
Small set up tweaks and strap buttons left, but the electronics are done.
It’s just one DiMarzio Virtual Vintage ‘54 in the neck (though it is wired like a jazz bass, so it could have another pick...
Makes sense, but hah. Considering some of the Jazzmasters I have come across, this would be a delight to work on…
Last mock-up before electronics...
https://i.imgur.com/DBId4sN.jpg?2
I had a strange thought. I would have no issues with taking a guitar I just bought in to get set up, yet somehow I would with one I built. Is that because setting it up is “part of it”? Anyway…
Oh interesting. Even amongst the same brand / gauge?
I’ve now got it strung up with a basic set up (no electronics yet) and it’s pretty good. I might need to make the nut slots a little deeper,...
So far, so good. In fact, it looks like at least one of my wildest dreams has come true. The low E string when wound to pitch has none of the "large part" of the wind actually on the machine head....
Yeah, I would be surprised if anyone would be able to tell without a close inspection.
Also, in more good news, the gaps between the tuners was not as big as the mock up would have led me to...
So, it's not invisible everywhere (especially with the coat of clear after sanding the bits I could still "feel")... hopefully that doesn't mean I have done something wrong.
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Oh yeah. My “decals” are Cricut cut vinyl with a coat of clear over the top.
Yeah, for sure. I have enough purple to do a matching headstock. I would just have to sand off the decal and do a new one in a lighter colour...
Update (I ended up finding a place that sold Titebond):
https://i.imgur.com/HPXOlIb.jpg
Update: I was seeing what I could do to wedge the crack open enough to get the glue in, and it straight up broke off. I guess it'll be pretty easy to get the glue in the right place :(
When it...
I was sick all last week (brutal cold, not the other thing)... so I haven't gotten a chance to attempt the repair. Planning on doing it this week.
If Titebond is too hard to come by, does anyone...
Thanks everyone. That’s very encouraging. I am going to give it a try. *crosses fingers*
Hrm. Even assuming I could just glue it back (I think I could clamp it OK considering the angles)... how could I re-fit the machine heads since the hole for the screw will still be right along the...
I actually did file the point off... thought I had it made.
Added the adapter bushings, lined everything up, carefully drilled the guide holes... lightly screwed in the first screw (not all the...
And... the dream is over. I don't have the equipment or skills to fix the mistake I just made...
https://i.imgur.com/WXkaEub.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Z30IPDT.jpg
:(
Thanks everyone.
So the latest update is... the SD91's came.. and they are "close enough". There is a tiny bit of overhang, but the screw should have plenty of headstock to hold onto:
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Wow. That's a pretty different approach than mine :) Especially with those tuning machines! Looking forward to hearing how it all goes once you get the new neck...
Another quick mock up post clear coat.
https://i.imgur.com/6DUoN5E.jpg?1
This morning Melbourne graced me with just enough sunlight to get a couple clear coats on the neck. It just needs the...