Good to see we have another mad scientist on the forum.
Good to see we have another mad scientist on the forum.
# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
Mwahaha.....
A guy on our car club forum has just done some electrolytic etching I'll copy it across tomorrow when I'm on the PC
Cool, thanks
Well after unsuccessfully searching the interwebs for a bridge with an antique copper finish I thought I might try to make the finish myself. First attempt involved a black volume knob some copper pipe and copper sulfate solution. No electricity yet
After 24 hours results were encouraging but the copper coating came off easily leaving a heavily pitted surface. Then I found exactly what I was looking for on eBay...... Oh well.....
First of all, though, I need a Tortoiseshell pickguard. Hard to know which one will fit, some are US Spec, I assume they won't..
Can't see any on PBG site....
I don't really want to be drilling holes in my new JB5 if I don't have to.... Haven't managed to find an undrilled one in my favourite shop (eBay) yet....
Any assistance greatly appreciated....
Last edited by Hobastard; 19-02-2017 at 10:39 AM.
Being a fiver means eBay or maybe Real Parts who have just 4 stringers but this link shows some of the 'Blanks' that are available if you feel up to the challenge of cutting one yourself..... http://www.realparts.com.au/pickguar...heets.html?p=1
# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
Schaller do some nice worn copper bass bridges and machine heads. They aren't cheap but they do look pretty and very steampunk.
https://www.schaller-electronic.com/...a5765b4dcX4c92
https://www.schaller-electronic.com/...a5765b4dcX4c92
Schaller are way above the price range, but I have found some Wilkinson machine heads and a decent "Budget Bridge", just not this month's budget. Also found knobs but not a JB Control plate in Copper.
Still really haven't decided completely what I want this Instrument to look like. I did order an eBay pickguard in Tortoiseshell, I think that is the only look for a Burst other than maybe an aged pearl, or no pickguard at all, but modern routing practices don't permit that..
This bass could well end up a bit of a chameleon, with interchangeable bits to suit my mood at least till I settle on 1 style.
Last edited by Hobastard; 20-02-2017 at 04:04 AM.
Try also looking for steampunk control plates e.g. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-bass...-/291731536465
Thanks Simon, those are cool, did not show up on OZ EBay, so your link has opened up a new window for me.... Back to the research.........
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