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    It's pretty much done, just need to install the...

    It's pretty much done, just need to install the strap lugs and put the cover on the back.
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    Got the neck glued, no problems. I did notice I...

    Got the neck glued, no problems. I did notice I forgot to paint the ledge under the neck, but no big deal. I also treated the fingerboard with Tung oil. Lined the pickup cavities with the copper...
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    Installed the tuning pegs in the headstock. Got...

    Installed the tuning pegs in the headstock. Got the neck lines up, glued and clamped. I noticed that they forgot to drill a hole for the 3-way switch, so I will do that after the neck glue is set,...
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    Put the Pitbull decal on the neck today. No...

    Put the Pitbull decal on the neck today. No matter how much I tried to line it up, it still looks crooked. I think some of that may be the camera in my phone and the angle I took the picture. ...
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    Did some more wet sanding and polishing. Right...

    Did some more wet sanding and polishing. Right up until the velcro backing came off the polishing pad. Another trip to Harbor Freight.
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    I did a little wet sanding to see how much I...

    I did a little wet sanding to see how much I needed to do. I started with P1200 then went to P2000. Looks like I need to do more still, I just wanted to get a feel for how much was needed. Then I...
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    Finished painting and clear coating last night. ...

    Finished painting and clear coating last night. Some orange peel but I will sand and buff that out. It's coming along nicely.
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    I primed the body yesterday. Just waiting 24...

    I primed the body yesterday. Just waiting 24 hours to sand, then when my paint arrives I will start the painting.
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    I need to know how to do the Pitbull decal. It's...

    I need to know how to do the Pitbull decal. It's it a water based decal? Is it ok to clear coat over it, or will the clear coat dissolve the decal? I'm using a 2K spray clear coat, with the...
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    Did the final sanding on the body and neck today....

    Did the final sanding on the body and neck today. I used sanding sealer and grain filler and it feels really smooth. I will start the topcoat tomorrow. I'm not painting the neck, just going to...
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    Sanded the neck tonight (not the fingerboard). I...

    Sanded the neck tonight (not the fingerboard). I started with P220 and finished with P500. I'm currently masking the fingerboard leaving the frets exposed. Then I will polish the frets with a...
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    AGB-30 Short Scale Bass Build

    This is my AGB-30 short scale bass. I plan to paint it a Purple Candy Sparkle Pearl with a 2K clear coat.

    I just did a sand on the body tonight and will try to sand the neck tomorrow. The neck...
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    I moved here 7 years ago. I'm living in Prescott.

    I moved here 7 years ago. I'm living in Prescott.
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    I had a SG style short scale bass when I was a...

    I had a SG style short scale bass when I was a teenager back in the 80's, it got lost during one of many moves back then. Now I finally get another one.
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    Hi from sunny Arizona!

    I just received my first Pitbull kit. It's a short scale AG style bass guitar. I'm sure I'm going to have a lot of questions.

    Fishbone
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