Yes it does - thanks Weird!
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Yes it does - thanks Weird!
A lot of Ashy goodness this month :cool:
Hello Sparky Brains Trust -
I am a complete novice when it comes to wiring, but can follow a colour coded diagram... which one should I use for the DMS4 kit please?
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Couple of fine looking entries there, Dedman awesome as always & huge congrats on your first guitar Diggy!
Congrats Wayne! Well deserved win mate!
Thankyou to everyone for your comments - very proud to be runner up with my first build :D
Cheers Brendan
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Watching with interest, I'm also working on an ash PBass with black pickguard. Thanks for the detailed info on the dots!
Welcome Tm !
That colour with the pau shell has the wow factor mate
My first kit JB4. 3 months of love, blood & sweat thru summer.
Complete stock kit. The basswood body was actually 7 pieces jumbled together, I have never spray painted before so I continued on with...
Thanks Sonic, also trying to keep things a bit simple while I work on my filing & fine sanding skills.
Been so wet & damp in the air here last couple days I haven't made any more progress.
Most of them usually use water, isopropyl alcohol or denatured alcohol (metho). I think it depends on your top coat as to what will work best. May need to do a few testers.
This goofy guy does a...
Practice practice practice.
I'm also really enjoying learning these new skills too. Picked up a cheap throwaway Peavey on FB marketplace to practice fretwork on. Ordered some nice files from...
Gotta love new tools woohoo!
I had a bit of practice with a new bone nut on an el cheapo acoustic. The nut slot was flat at the bottom so i just stuck a few different grades of sandpaper to a flat...
I've used these mixed with metho, works well on wood. I used the orange on my JB4 - the photos don't do it justice, it looks a bit red, but is a brilliant strong orange.
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Thanks again Dave - I will def give that a go next time.
Neck. Shaping done with jigsaw & files, still needs a final sand. I have also lucked out with some nice grain patterns in the maple.
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Sorry to hear that mate - I didnt notice any diff from any other sanding, but Im not a pro yet lol.
Thanks Dave, I will try to be quicker next time - it just dried so fast.
Thanks for the...
Howdy All!
Been busy & forgot to start the build diary...
Well, here's the body of my 2nd build well on the way. Outta the box the grain on the ash was begging to be shown off. Sanded to 180 grit....
Well gang, she is finally finished. For my first build I am pretty damn proud of myself. I only started learning bass at the start of the year on my acoustic Taylor Mini Bass, & am totally hooked.
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You can also grab the Natural Tint Base & add just about anything to make your own colour at 4:50 -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwBbE0PG5tY
Thanks FW - will test assemble this arvo sometime.
Hey Guys, literally asking for a friend... She is a long time player but absolute beginner to all things buildy & is a bit shy to ask.
Has received her first kit ST1-M & is concerned that some of...
Welcome Schmutz! .... Brewing you say?
MMMMmmm ...purple! Pics please? Glad you're getting the feel goods!
G'Day Rosen & welcome. Lemon oil will do the trick for a Rosewood fretboard. Look forward to your design!
https://www.amazon.ca/Dunlop-6554-Ultimate-Lemon-Oil/dp/B0002OOMW6