Ok thanks a lot for this tip.
I don't know where I'll find a small amount of maple veneer tho..
I have a kind of hard filler "to knead" (I'll use it to fill my bridge's holes to redrill), I...
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Ok thanks a lot for this tip.
I don't know where I'll find a small amount of maple veneer tho..
I have a kind of hard filler "to knead" (I'll use it to fill my bridge's holes to redrill), I...
Hey there !
Me again, not giving up (yet).
Finally, I sanded the neck's pocket and the high seems good.
Before gluing anything, I clamped it and checked with a string : it's way better, and...
Hey Fender3x !
First, let me thank you for the time you're spending on my problem :) !
When I first glued the neck I used two clamps to hold them together (using a piece of wood with marks for...
Hi folks !
It's been a while, but I finally managed to separate the neck from the body \o/, and without to much damages !
First, I have to say that this glue is a very good glue. I will...
Ok, so I took some new photos.
It's not easy to have a good view of my problem, tell me if you want more.
When I look to them, I see some others troubles :
- the bridge's pre-drilled holes are...
Ok I'll check that and send pictures and feedbacks..
(I speak english by myself ! Well, i'm trying :D)
See ya !
Hi !
In fact, the strings are always touching the neck's end, even when I rise the bridge the higher way possible..
It's like the neck isn't horizontal, or just too high..
I compared with a...
Dear Resident Luthier,
for reasons (beginner's for most :( ), I will have to, hum, unglue the neck..
I used the special glue sold by Pitbull Guitars when I order the kit (grey, in a small...
Hi !
Thanks for your help here :) !
First answer : I use the glue sold by Pitbull Guitars, included when I ordered this kit.
It's grey, in a small bottle, but without any label on it, so I don't...
Hi guys,
Hope you're OK !
For me, it's a bad time.. I finally survived inserting electronics inside the semi-hollow body, after a very long fight, and I just finish the last step : to glue the...
Previously in "le build"
"
- I'm sure glue will be enough
- You should drill
- But, you know, I'm not good at..
- You will drill
- But..
- YOU WILL DRILL
- I will drill
Thank you guys for your advices and cheering up !
@ Wazkelly : to be honest, my plan was only to use steel wool between each layers (not using wool as a sponge !). I will apply with an old...
If I survive my current build, this one will be next !! :)
Good luck !! Will look forward to your work !
It's me again !
I talked to a professional, and he told me to put the longest ferrule on the back, so the string's length won't be too long : the bass isn't a short scale, I must be careful about...
Ok folks I think I found some good ferrules for my (future drilled) bass :
4 like this on the top :
http://www.luthimate.fr/fr/divers/1544-insert-cordes-traversantes-chrome.html
4 like this on...
Hi Fender3x,
Damn, I think you're right.. even if I'm a lazy person, and a real beginner with manual jobs, I have to do something !
My two first plans were :
1. Buy longer and better inserts...
Wow ! That's really a great idea to hold the bridge perfectly.. no chance that it'll pull off then.
I keep it in mind but, to be honest, I'm a little nervous about drilling this bass. I mean, the...
Dear diary,
Forget what I said about "solder 3 wires together".. I didn't see that pickups' wires both are double wired (one inside and one outside).
So, it make sense now !
It's quite easy to...
Hi folks !
I would love to build this small and travelling bass :
https://eastwoodguitars.com/products/airline-pocket-bass
It a simple but very good four strings short scale bass !
See...
Dear Diary,
First, thx Fretworn for your answer.
I'm still waiting for my Tru Oil to arrive, and the sealer to dry, so I'm about to start soldering.
First, I'm quite disappointing by the...
Hello !
Thank you very much for all your advices, it's very appreciated !
I'll do exactly as you say :)
Right now, I'm applying some good sealer I have, with a light sand using 000, and the...
Hi everybody ! Live from baguette land..
As the title says, I'm about to start working on my very first build so I'm a little bit nervous !
I chose the ESB-4 bass guitar.. maybe not the easiest...
Hey Darthdamo !
So, did you received your new bridge ? Is everything OK now ?
I'm about to start the ESB4 and I'm a little bit affraid about this issue..
I'm working on this build to play jazz...
Thank you everybody !!
I can't wait to receive my kit.. still in Australia (Perth).. long way to France !
See you in my diary ;)
G'day all !
I'm really happy to join you in this great adventure of BYO bass guitar :)
My name is Sylvain, I'm french and I'm a big big (even more) newbie arround here..
As you know, french...