Brendan's SGB-34

So - scored a new bass - I know I've got a couple of builds underway, but what's one more 'eh?

So unboxing has been done - see thread here: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5541.

Starting to think colours - though a black - 'hog colour scheme seems to be winning at the moment...

Quick review of the kit to date...

Quality is top notch - just seems that they have got it right - if I had any issues, it'd be that I'm short changed in terms of how much sanding I get to do. After about an hour I can hardly see any tool marks and have started to progress through the grits already - it looks like I won't have to do too much sanding at all. Neck is a solid fit and feels good. Not sure about the scratchplate - then again - never been a fan... I think I will be changing out the knobs and pickup surrounds then do the standard electronics upgrades - Bournes switches and Switchcraft jack.

Overall - the kit is a real winner!

Forgot to add - control cavity cover is recessed and fits like a glove. Best quality kit I've seen so far...

Nice kit Brendan! First build for this model on the forum? Anyway she looks very nice indeed. Will be following the build with interest.

cheers,
Gav.

Thought I'd get in early.

Looking good Brendan. Just wondering if you will stick with the 3 point bridge or upgrade to something a bit more stable as plenty of the ESB4's have had a few dramas with that style bridge?

Being an SG surely it has gotta be heritage cherry red and agree with ditching the scratch plate.

Always nice to get a new kit, this one looks good

Pretty happy with the kit - I'll give the original bridge a crack - see how I go - I've got a bit of veneer here so if needed I can pack the holes and make sure the ferrules are nice and tight.

Was thinking along the cherry red line, but have a couple of red basses so was thinking more of a black to mahogany burst - go dark and see if I can bring something back in the middle.

That's going to look nice Brendan. But I think that you have enough basses already don't you??

Jack Bruce, a long time influence for me used an SG bass in Cream I think.

Thanks Robin - I think this one will be for the kids to start with... 3/4 scale should be good for them.

I can't look at this kit without wanting to listen to some Cream... in fact, I'm listening to Cream right now.

nice one Bman did Ads give you the kit to build as its a new kit ?

I'd think about a screw in bridge as Waz suggested, too much string tension for the 3 point bridges. Think every ESB-4 builder has had problems with it lifting

I had an SG Bass made in Japan in the 70's, wish i still had it, was easy to play, maybe maybe maybe.

Looks good Brendan.

Best thing you can do with the 3 point bridge is to tie a length of string to it, swing it rapidly around and launch it at your least favourite neighbours roof.

Then get a Babicz.

So I'm seeing that there is little love for the three post bridges. Will have to have a look in my box of tricks to see if I can come up with something a little more loved...

I've had a fossick and the only bridge I can find is the original (not my favourite style - hence the replacement) or replacement one for my ash Jazz, which I've pre drilled. May give this one a go - see how it works out - worst case I get to sand it all back and start again - worse things have happened (and won't be the first time)!

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Originally Posted by dingobass

Best thing you can do with the 3 point bridge is to tie a length of string to it, swing it rapidly around and launch it at your least favourite neighbours roof.

Then get a Babicz.

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Why do I get the feeling that your neighbour's rooves are strewn with random GOPP's (grain obscuring plastic parts) and ill favoured bridge componentry?

I'll have a babich 6 string hard tail please, chrome. Ta.

ahha classic, by the sounds of it some neighbors of forumites may have enough parts on their roofs to build an entire kit ahha

sure DB's neighbor has a few iceman and mosrite bodies on his roof haha

Sanding almost finished - loving the grain - even on basswood it seems to be pretty special.

looks good Bman, what colour stain is going on this ? Looks like the pot/switch/jack layout is the same as a SG guitar.
Don't see too many bass guitars with a pup selector switch !

So maybe not a stain...

Looks like an AC Cobra...

Liking it. Similar to an SG GT.

Are they Freemantle colours?

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Are they Freemantle colours?

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Not a chance in Hades of that - blue and white (not a Carlton or North Melbourne fan either). Purple effect was from taking the photo at night on the kitchen table. Just trying out rattle can sprays to see what I can do - and wanted some racing stripes on it coz...

Good to get back into building though...

Suppose you were happy with AFL grand final result then.

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Bombers supporter - happiness came from Eddie's team not winning.

And so say all of us!

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Are they Freemantle colours?

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Not Fremantle colours. East Fremantle colours!

Very noice Bman

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Neck and some bits on. Next for the electronics.

Forgot to upload an as con photo of the build now its complete...

So review - loved it. Plenty of neck dive though - may look at lighter tuners if I did one again. Plenty of punch in the pups - not going to replace them. In essence - little pocket rocket.

Most of the discussion on colors was lost on me, but I do like them. Attachment 31059 Really love the hot-rod theme.

If you do decide to go with lighter machines, GOTOH makes a set that are drop in replacements for the big open-gear types, but are almost half the weight. I put a set on my Frankenbass and have not looked back. I reviewed them in aftermarket parts FWIW ;-)

I’m sure there is a pretty strong argument here somewhere to get the matching car.

Didn't realise about the neck dive until I tried to stand up and play it. Still lots of fun - just need to have the neck much more vertical than it's other brand style sisters.