Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
It looks to me that the crack/cut was made before the cover was chromed and the pickup assembled, as you can see chrome on the edges of the crack. So it's unlikely that there is any damage to the pickup. Still, it's not as it should be and you will have lost some of the shielding effect of the casing, so I'd see if Adam will replace it for you.
Today I glued the neck to the body...see attached photos. I was a bit nervous about the neck lining up properly with the body. Hope I did this right.
Thanks for the advice gents...I will follow up with Adam.
Well, it has been almost 10 months since I last posted any updates. I have been working on the bass on and off. I did complete the sanding, completed painting, and final lacquer coat. I completed final assembly this past week and I have to say, for my first build I am pleased. Some lessons learned:
1) Take more time to sand.
2) Need to expand my skills using a spray gun.
3) Need to research further the type of final coating to use.
4) Need to understand the wiring schematic better.
I just purchased the IB-5 Electric 5-String Bass Guitar Kit. Looking forward to expanding my skills on this next build.
Thanks again folks for your feedback and help. Looking forward to the next build!
Last edited by pharms; 29-12-2017 at 04:17 AM. Reason: Add Photos
Any pics of the finished build, Pharms?
The IB-5 looks like a nice kit
#001 (LP-1S) [finished - co-runner up Nov 2018 GOTM]
#002 (WL-1)
#003 (MPL Megacaster - semi scratch build) [finished]
#004 (ST-1 JR - Arachnoid Superhero build) [finished]
#005 (LP jr)
#006 (TL-1A)
Junk shop acoustic refurbs (various)
'The TGS Special'
Yea...I am trying to upload some photos, but I am having a difficult timing getting the jpg's to upload. Stay tuned...will keep trying.
A few more photos...
Last edited by pharms; 29-12-2017 at 04:27 AM.