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dingobass
19-07-2015, 06:24 PM
After a MASSIVE mishap with the Gavmiesters first HB-4, I picked this beauty up last Saturday from PBG HQ.

As ever, Adam has picked out a challenge for me :)

This one has a very tasty Spalt top, but there are a few dings and rather troublesome areas of bog...

Anyhoo, nothing I cant deal with s sit back and enjoy the ride!

First up, a few pics of the kit as I received it.

dingobass
19-07-2015, 06:34 PM
Now for the fun bitz...

here is a dent that would prove fatal if I tried to sand it out.

Solution? steam the bugger out.

For this process, I need a damp rag, pipette and soldering iron set to around 100 degrees C.
First I place a drop of water on the dent and let it soak.
Then with the damp rag I start to steam the area.

After few minutes, the dent is reduced by 50%, once the surrounding areas had dried out it was reduced even more.

Now I can sand it out without ripping through the cap.

dingobass
19-07-2015, 06:44 PM
And now for the fun bit...
Ripping out those pesky speed humps!

I re radiused the finger board and back filled the slots with Timbermate.
Then a coat of thin CA glue, sand down to 220 and repeat twice.

Next I sand up through the grits to 1500.
Once I wax and polish it will shine

stan
19-07-2015, 06:47 PM
nice start db, love the mini tutorial about getting rid/lessening dents

dingobass
19-07-2015, 06:51 PM
And now for a few cosmetic touches...

For some reason, the factory neglected to bind the ends of the neck pocket..... YUK!

Soon fixed that.
Notice that I left the over hang on the outside of the body rather than inside the pocket.
This makes it easier to trim.

dingobass
19-07-2015, 06:59 PM
Now for an attack of anal retention...

The internal bridge support post is back just a bit to far for my liking.
Pencil shows Bridge position and the Caliper shows the edge of the support block....

Not a major drama, but one I just cannot let go :)
So out with a chunk of Rock Maple and form guide template thingy.

I will update as I progress.

keloooe
20-07-2015, 05:41 AM
Nice stuff DB! So going back to the Concho Girl bass eh? :D

Gavin1393
20-07-2015, 08:22 AM
Ooh! no speed bumps, and definitely NO Concho Girl Pink in the Dingotone range...
What an awesome piece of spalted maple this HB has!

wokkaboy
20-07-2015, 09:15 AM
wow that spalt top is incredible DB, nice looking fretless neck nice and shiny !
DB, how come you are building it for Gavmiester ?
would definitely look great in hot pink stain

dingobass
20-07-2015, 10:05 AM
Woks, I get the feeling that if I finished this in pink Gavmiester might just shove it up my left nostril.......

I am building this for the Gavmiester for a few reasons, first because Gav built me a pup winder and secondly Gav wants a DB build in his collection.

wokkaboy
20-07-2015, 10:23 AM
ah ok fair enough DB.
Will be keen to check out the pup winder next man cave visit.
A pink bass will match Gavmiesters pink cadillac haha

Fretworn
20-07-2015, 11:02 AM
And it dragged Gavmeister out of posting retirement...

Gavin1393
20-07-2015, 02:49 PM
Nice stuff DB! So going back to the Concho Girl bass eh? :D
There will NEVER be pink DT..
Pest, please load up with water and bread and head straight to the cupboard under the stairs in the naughty warehouse for daring to suggest a Dingotone in pink. Decision was unanimous except I was happy with a three day sentence in solitary, but DB has upped it to six weeks...but looks like Wokka might be joining you too!

wokkaboy
20-07-2015, 02:55 PM
haha come on Gav we all know the truth how much you like conch girl. I've seen the labels on the bottle in your man cave.
Where you been hiding Gavmiester its been ages since we heard from you on the forum !

stan
20-07-2015, 02:58 PM
pink is so 2014, we all know Gav wants this finish;

http://image.made-in-china.com/43f34j00jZRTgwBJErou/Diamond-Guitar-USB-HXQ-D005-.jpg

wokkaboy
20-07-2015, 02:59 PM
haha nice one Stan, I could picture Gavmiester strumming that axe

pablopepper
20-07-2015, 03:17 PM
Lol, Stan. Gav has finished his Keith Urban tributes, time for a Taylor Swift build.

keloooe
20-07-2015, 03:34 PM
There will NEVER be pink DT..
Pest, please load up with water and bread and head straight to the cupboard under the stairs in the naughty warehouse for daring to suggest a Dingotone in pink. Decision was unanimous except I was happy with a three day sentence in solitary, but DB has upped it to six weeks...but looks like Wokka might be joining you too!

Nah Gav, you missed out on the Overlord and GAStronomist lounges, that's where I'm stuck, although no complaining from me!

wokkaboy
20-07-2015, 03:37 PM
yeah whats the moderator lounge like Gavmeister ?
Do they have Dom Perignon champagne and top quality gourmet food ?

Gavin1393
20-07-2015, 04:35 PM
yeah whats the moderator lounge like Gavmeister ?
Do they have Dom Perignon champagne and top quality gourmet food ?

Wokka, to give you a glimpse we sup with Jimi* on Monday, Stevie Ray* on Tuesday, Rory* on Wednesday, Frank* on Thursday and Gary* on Friday...but the boys go gigging on Saturday and Sunday which leaves it a bit quiet in the Moderators lounge over weekends...


*(Hendrixs / Vaughan / Gallagher/ Zappa and Moore)

wokkaboy
20-07-2015, 04:37 PM
ahha ok sounds good Gavmeister, the moderator lounge must be in heaven with all those late players !

Gavin1393
20-07-2015, 05:08 PM
You said it, Woks.... :)

Gavin1393
20-07-2015, 05:10 PM
pink is so 2014, we all know Gav wants this finish;

http://image.made-in-china.com/43f34j00jZRTgwBJErou/Diamond-Guitar-USB-HXQ-D005-.jpg

As long as the diamonds are real......could acquire the few tools I don't have from StewMac, and a set for DB!

Don't really fancy that guitar strap holder though!

Brendan
20-07-2015, 08:14 PM
yeah whats the moderator lounge like Gavmeister ?
Do they have Dom Perignon champagne and top quality gourmet food ?

Wokks - you do know who's in the moderator lounge...

We only use Dom for washing our hands...

I've attached the latest photo of PitBull Mod HQ for you...
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2w3jwU3K61qgne3xo1_500.jpg

dingobass
20-07-2015, 09:09 PM
And thats just the garage....

keloooe
20-07-2015, 09:33 PM
Brendan, how did you get a photo of my house?!

Brendan
20-07-2015, 09:52 PM
Hey DB - it's all shed...

wokkaboy
20-07-2015, 10:17 PM
Gee you guys talk it up haha. The GAStronomist lounge has a warehouse just for the guitar collection. Got 20 full time waiters to look after one member. Also got a private jet to fly us anywhere in the world. They serve 1950s grange 24/7. Also got 20 professional chefs

Gavin1393
21-07-2015, 12:26 AM
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2w3jwU3K61qgne3xo1_500.jpg
Pest, did you park the PBG Jet again???

stan
21-07-2015, 03:11 AM
Wokks - you do know who's in the moderator lounge...

We only use Dom for washing our hands...

I've attached the latest photo of PitBull Mod HQ for you...
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2w3jwU3K61qgne3xo1_500.jpg

I see Bronwyn Bishop is visiting....

keloooe
21-07-2015, 05:44 AM
Pest, did you park the PBG Jet again???

Well it clearly has my name on the parking space, so yes Gav I did park MY plane there :D

Well actually with some hours in a real plan (think small Cessna style planes) and some experience in a 747 simulator, maybe someone wants to appoint me as official PBG pilot? :P

wokkaboy
21-07-2015, 08:45 AM
looks like we thread jacked another DB/Gavmiester build diary !
Pest think I'd prefer to fly with a pilot who had some real air time. Maybe one day you will have your pilots license !

KurtSlash123
21-07-2015, 09:12 AM
As much as I'm digging that fret less look, I wouldn't mind a ride in a plane 😝

keloooe
21-07-2015, 03:21 PM
looks like we thread jacked another DB/Gavmiester build diary !
Pest think I'd prefer to fly with a pilot who had some real air time. Maybe one day you will have your pilots license !

Woks, I have had actual airtime, I could even give you a joyride if you so desire ;)
Kurt, yeah no worries haha

Gavin1393
25-04-2016, 08:46 AM
Hows the fretless coming DB? ;)

Brendan
25-04-2016, 09:11 AM
I think DB's waiting for the right tint of DingoTone - now that he's run the supplies of Conch Girl down to nothing.

wokkaboy
25-04-2016, 09:59 AM
hey Gavmeister, last time I was up DB's man cave he was perfecting the shade of pink stain, so Bman is on the money, when he gets a few spare moments should be getting closer to finishing !

dingobass
25-04-2016, 01:24 PM
You have no idea how difficult it is to achieve the right shade of pink.....

Seriously though, I have been dragging the chain a bit but perfection takes time...
She is ready for spraying, (along with a stack of others) and just as my luck would have it the weather goes and turns to poo..

Gavin1393
25-04-2016, 09:53 PM
You have no idea how difficult it is to achieve the right shade of pink
She is ready for spraying, (along with a stack of others) and just as my luck would have it the weather goes and turns to poo..
i dont like no pinky poo colours........ 😎

Gavin1393
25-04-2016, 09:57 PM
Wokka, to give you a glimpse we sup with Jimi* on Monday, Stevie Ray* on Tuesday, Rory* on Wednesday, Frank* on Thursday and Gary* on Friday...but the boys go gigging on Saturday and Sunday which leaves it a bit quiet in the Moderators lounge over weekends...


*(Hendrixs / Vaughan / Gallagher/ Zappa and Moore)

...Prince on Sundays and Bowie on Saturday.....no one else must die or we'll be double booked.....

wokkaboy
25-04-2016, 10:23 PM
Gavmeister there are worse colours than pink. DB always says a mosrite or iceman should be cow dung Green colour go figure

dingobass
25-04-2016, 11:24 PM
Cow dung by moonlight, to be exact....

wazkelly
05-05-2016, 07:10 PM
Cow dung by moonlight, to be exact....

Can you manage the steam rising effect too?

Andy40
09-05-2016, 05:24 PM
DB how'd you get the fret board to shine like that, just dingowax?

dingobass
09-05-2016, 06:25 PM
@Andy. The fingerboard is sealed with thin CA glue then sanded to 1200 grit.