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    So here is the finished product. I'm really...

    So here is the finished product. I'm really happy with it and my neice loves it!

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    A new scratch plate dealt with the neck pickup and some minor work with a dremel sanding drum got the...
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    Your Tele Bass is amazing Trevor. Building from...

    Your Tele Bass is amazing Trevor. Building from scratch a bridge too far for me, I think.
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    Sounds like the best way to do it but I don't...

    Sounds like the best way to do it but I don't think I am that skilled!

    Also, sadly, I had made the assumption that the pickups were a standard size. And so the body was finished by the time I...
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    Hey Mathew - I love the Bass you built, looks...

    Hey Mathew - I love the Bass you built, looks amazing.
    I saw, on the first page, that your materials list included copper tape. Did you end up shielding the cavities? Did it make a difference?
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    I should add, for those looking to build one of...

    I should add, for those looking to build one of these kits with modifications:
    - The headstock holes are too big for the Grover Mini Machine heads. I had to use the ferrules from the kit machine...
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    Thanks everyone. I think I can solve the neck...

    Thanks everyone. I think I can solve the neck pickup issue with a new pickguard that has a standard cut-out. There's plenty of space in the cavity under the pickguard.

    For the Bridge, I used a...
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    JBA-4 Pickups

    Hi Folks, wondering if anyone can help me with J-Bass Pickups.

    I purchased some Tonerider TRJ1 pickups as replacements for ones that come in the JBA-4 kit.

    I have now discovered that TRJ1...
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    And... the finished product! 44166

    And... the finished product!
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    I used Dingo Tone on my first kit build. I...

    I used Dingo Tone on my first kit build.

    I won't use it again. I gave me all sorts of problems. My Bondi Blue guitar is now an Olive Green. The final coat just would not cure and left the...
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    I ended up using the wipe-on poly and I have to...

    I ended up using the wipe-on poly and I have to say that I am very glad that I did.

    It was my first time using this product so I am an amateur but I'm very happy with the finish. Here's the...
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    Well, it has been over 1 year since I last posted...

    Well, it has been over 1 year since I last posted on this project! I got sidetracked and didn't get back to this until February 2023.

    I have now completed staining and oiling the guitar and...
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    Hi Waylander, Good quality cloth wire is not...

    Hi Waylander,

    Good quality cloth wire is not expensive. I would ditch the wire in the kit, especially since you are upgrading pots and pickups.

    Will be interested to see how your black stain...
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    Removing Dingo Tone

    I used Dingo Tone on my very first kit build. The natural stain colour and final top coats were used on my ash body and maple neck. These came out well and I am happy with them. But the Bondi Blue...
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    Here's a photo of mine. It's a little fidgety to...

    Here's a photo of mine. It's a little fidgety to set up but fits nicely.
    So far the black allen key screws seem to be ok. But I will look to replace as the black colour doesn't quite suit.
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    Thanks. I saw your previous post about the studs...

    Thanks. I saw your previous post about the studs not fitting. Did you purchase the metric version?
    My set are ok. I haven’t tried them with the kit bridge but they are fine with my Wilkinson...
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    Hi Bakersdozen, I bought the Kaish locking studs...

    Hi Bakersdozen, I bought the Kaish locking studs that have the black allen key screws. Do you know what the thread size is? Will take your advice about replacing them.
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    Thanks FW. I'm pretty happy with how it is...

    Thanks FW. I'm pretty happy with how it is shaping up so far.
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    Here's a photo after a few hours of drying. Not...

    Here's a photo after a few hours of drying. Not sure when I'll get back to it but just a final sand and final stain coat before I spray on sanding sealer and get to the finishing stage.

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    I wiped on the Goof Off using kitchen paper and...

    I wiped on the Goof Off using kitchen paper and then rubbed it in a bit. Then I took to it with a small brass bristled brush I purchased from Bunnings. I had no real way of detecting whether it had...
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    Ok, so here is my update on staining the body and...

    Ok, so here is my update on staining the body and neck.

    I *thought* this kit had very little in the way of glue spots. I was wrong :(

    Most of the glue was around the body binding, neck...
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    Hi folks, I'm after some advice before I start...

    Hi folks,

    I'm after some advice before I start the staining process.

    The neck is maple. It's nice and smooth. I have experience with a maple neck on my Tele kit, so I think I am in good shape...
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    Great post! Thanks for sharing and well done.

    Great post! Thanks for sharing and well done.
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    Congratulations @mrpearson. I hope you enjoy...

    Congratulations @mrpearson. I hope you enjoy playing your new guitar.
    I see you have the Spark amp, I have one too and I love it.
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    Looks incredible.

    Looks incredible.
  25. Wow! This is going to be an interesting build to...

    Wow! This is going to be an interesting build to keep a watch on in this forum.
    Good luck with it all.
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