I feel your pain i had the same happen to my HB4 build, i didnt find anything to fix it so i will live with the marks. I tried scraping / sanding / different solvents / steel wool the stains did...
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I feel your pain i had the same happen to my HB4 build, i didnt find anything to fix it so i will live with the marks. I tried scraping / sanding / different solvents / steel wool the stains did...
Hi fender3x,
Regarding your Eko case, I thought you might be interested in my Eko bass and case, I bought this early 70's and still have it, my first bass. A previous owner painted the face of the...
Just set up the fittings as a trial.
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Just an update neck is attached and wiring is done.
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Hi Rabbit,
Well i could not remedy the stain issue so have to live with it, a lesson learnt for the next build.
Regarding the wiring Simon was a great help in sorting that, all is done except i...
Great colour combination.
Looks good, i better get my act together and finish mine your putting me to shame.
Similar colouring to what i have done on my build, i am looking forward to seeing your finished Bass
Hi Rabbit,
Thanks for the informative post, i am in the process of building the same kit i have a build log here. Your welcome to ask me any questions if i can help i will although this is my...
Looks fantastic Simon, a great effort.
Simon, thank you for the advise it is much appreciated.
Thanks Simon, that message about 5 photos came up when i was posting.
Hi,
I am after a bit of advise on wiring pickups, I have managed to buy a pair of genuine Hofner pickups but they have 3 wires not 2 as was supplied with the kit.
I assume they can be used in...
Hi all,
Just a quick update, the staining is finished all it needs now is the clear coat of gloss. I will leave the stains on the binding (as cannot remove them ) hopefully it will give it a used...
Nice kit, i am looking forward to seeing it progress. Pitbull were great to deal with when i had a couple of issues.
I am looking forward to watching this build as I am thinking of that kit for a future build.
Thanks for the reply's. I will just leave it as is. I tried acetone, but it just started to melt the plastic but did not remove any stain. Tried scraping the binding but the stain is in to deep to...
Hi,
Hope the photo bit works. I have had the stain blled through onto the plastic binding, any suggestions on how to remove this. I have used acetone/ turps/ goo off and sandpaper but cannot...
Swanny thanks for the advise i will give that a go.
Thanks Jim i will give that a go.
Hi,
I have an issue with staining, i had taped the binding up but the stain bleed through. I have tried acetone, mineral turps and goo remover none of which did anything other than the acetone...
Hi,
Wondering what the finish is on the guitar ? It looks great.
Thanks for the replys, i havent thought about the temp / humidity issue, i will leave sanding the neck fit until i am at that stage of fitting it.
Appreciate the replys.
I have posted photos in a build and all that comes up when i look at the forum is " Attached Thumbnails " but no actual photos shown, what am i doing wrong ?
In my settings i have ticked the...
I know it doesnt go there it is only there to show how it doesnt fit, due to being so tight in the body.