TD's Scratchy Thinline

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Originally Posted by fender3x

It doesn't show on the PB site, but Benson actually makes a '51 Precision bass pup. You might check with Adam what price he can get it for. Judging by the prices on his other Benson's it would be comparable to what we can get them for in the US...so at $65 US for a '51 P bass put it would be surprisingly reasonable.

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Oh great. Just checked out their site. I will check with Adam. Thanks for that!

After resting for a week after the tru-oil coats, I have given the body and headstock a polish with Maguire’s Ultimate cutting compound, and finished with Scratch X. I will let them rest for a few more days.

There are factories with lower output. That is truly impressive! And they look great. Hope they play as well!

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Originally Posted by fender3x

There are factories with lower output. That is truly impressive! And they look great. Hope they play as well!

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Thanks fender3x. Doing scratchies was meant to slow me down a bit! Well, that is what I told my wife would happen. I'm just having too much fun! I also have way too many plans for future builds. After the 4 basses (1.5 down already!) I have some plans for a couple of scratch LP specials (I already have the necks), and there is also a PB Mockingbird kit under my bed (plus a spare neck and hardware pack due to a shipping error!).

I also have a build at work!!!

The first bass seems great to play, but I do not have a great standard to compare it to - since I have never picked up or played a real bass. Maybe I should go to a store and have a play for comparison!

All assembled. Wiring complete and tested. String action and intonation is done. Everything seems to work as required, and seems to play well. Hopefully, the person it is going to will be happy!

Nice work! Traditional yet unique. Recipient should be pleased with that.

Longhorn's a nice touch. It looks great! I agree with McCreed...just the sort of build I like, traditional and unique at the same time.

Where'd you get those knobs, BTW? I have been looking for something similar...

Thank you McCreed and fender3x.

I was actually trying to find a longhorn coat hook or drawer puller to use as a thumb rest (like that used on Dusty Hill's bass), but could not get anything like it with a reasonable postage fee from USA.

The knobs came with the control plate - Ebay search "51P control plate". I had intended to swap them for the barrel type metal knobs, but decided that I quite like the look of them. I cannot find that style as individual knobs!

Nice work sir.

Thankyou blinddrew.