First build on the way! HBB-5 semi hollow bass

I found clear printable window decals at staples and gave it a shot. Understated, but pretty much exactly what i was going for. These seem very forgiving... unlike the kit water slide decal that gave me fits and still has a crease in it!!! Again...not perfect but I really like it.

This has really been a lesson in rolling with the punches and finding creative solutions. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...363d7999c2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2be930da16.jpg

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OK, so these window decals are pretty sick! Easy to print, cut and position. The pickup selector switch is now my favorite part of this whole build so far! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e967908abc.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7a5dd25197.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b609883416.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a981b0038f.jpg

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Originally Posted by ChefBrianNYC

This has really been a lesson in rolling with the punches and finding creative solutions.

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Ain't that the truth, I think most of us can agree!

Your kit is really coming together, I like all the choices you're making so far. The finish is perfect for this body style, the headstock is really creative and unique, and the decals are a great touch!

OK, last sticker I swear...haha [emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5c664043d0.jpg

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Fantastic. I just received the same kit today in Canada and it looks great. Will post my progress soon.

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Originally Posted by Qolabear

Fantastic. I just received the same kit today in Canada and it looks great. Will post my progress soon.

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Curious to what number you get!! The website pic shows 82 and I got 88. Doesn't seem to be a popular kit but it's a really cool bass

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Last coats of poly going on today then it gets hung up to cure.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...26cf1b6504.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c47e992f50.jpg

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Also, I asked my step dad to borrow his soldering iron and I got this....im not familiar with the gun type at all, will this be ok?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0e27b7add3.jpg

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All it has to do is get hot enough to melt the solder, so its probably fine. I prefer to use the more 'pen' shaped ones - might be tricky to use that if you have to solder inside a cavity.

I'm with Sonic on this one, the pen ones are a whole lot easier. They are super cheap too from a Radio Shack or Wally World, you should get change from fifteen bucks.
Also, if you are new to soldering you will find it a whole lot easier with a nice new tip on it.