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  1. Build #4 - PB-30M (Short-scale P-Bass)

    I got a very pleasant surprise when my bass kit arrived home before Christmas. It had been on backorder for a while but I thought that the current situation would hold it up until 2022.
    Initial...
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    The bass is for me.

    The bass is for me.
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    Thank you Gents!

    Thank you Gents!
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    Cheers McCreed, Ha-ha! No Band-aids required...

    Cheers McCreed,

    Ha-ha! No Band-aids required during this assembly!! They might've been out for a heel blister or some other boring injury.

    It has been a good project for him, to learn the parts...
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    Now onto the next build... I have ordered one...

    Now onto the next build...

    I have ordered one of the short-scale P-Bass kits, PB-30M. They are on backorder though so will hopefully get it mid-late November.
    A summer holidays project!
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    Finished Product

    And here is the finished product. It looks really good, the black hardware was unexpected but I think it adds to the appearance. It sounds great and plays nicely after setup and a bit of neck relief...
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    Assembly

    After about 3 coats of spray we finished with about 15-20 coats of Tru-oil. Shielded, polished, electronics wired up with no issues. Had to sand a little bit off the pick-guard and the cavity cover...
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    Colour

    Next up after sanding and grain-fill, we stained with a cherry-red bottle from eBay (3 coats) then sprayed with cherry-red nitro which really gave a lovely deep colour.
    ...
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    Last week we finished the SG build. I've been a...

    Last week we finished the SG build. I've been a bit slack and not updated the build diary as we went so I going to put a condensed highlights reel up now.
    First up was shaping the headstock (coping...
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    The stain may fade as it dries so might be no...

    The stain may fade as it dries so might be no need to add more white. I used the Karijini Red Dingotone and the colour changed once dry.

    With Tru-oil you may get away with 2-3 coats per day...
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    Thanks Andy, I was very happy when I got a...

    Thanks Andy,

    I was very happy when I got a good piece for this kit as I wanted to do a natural finish. The Tonerider pickups are awesome, the more I play, the more I like them.

    Yes, the Iceman...
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    Thanks McC! As long as I also age nicely...

    Thanks McC!

    As long as I also age nicely...
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    Thank you Gents!!

    Thank you Gents!!
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    Project (more or less) Complete!

    Finally got around to completing the Tele project.

    I was waiting for a few bits to get delivered before finishing it off. The scratch-plate that came with the kit was a really tight fit so I filed...
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    Thank you Simon, I had the black...

    Thank you Simon,

    I had the black hardware/bridge post grounding experience with my IC-1 build. Something I'm bound to forget later on.

    Your GSJ/GSM build diary has been a good source of info as...
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    The cabinet looks amazing! What a great set-up,...

    The cabinet looks amazing! What a great set-up, the 1W setting is always handy when it comes to keeping the neighbours happy.
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    ...and we got black hardware too which he was...

    ...and we got black hardware too which he was really happy about. I thought chrome was the standard with these kits.
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    Shipment Delivered

    The kit arrived today. One really excited kid in the house (and one really excited adult too)!

    All looking good so far. There'll be a bit more sanding required on this kit compared to my first 2...
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    That's good to know. Thank you.

    That's good to know. Thank you.
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    Thank you Simon, That looks much neater...

    Thank you Simon,

    That looks much neater indeed.
    I found a mixed bag on eBay for $5.95.
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    or... Could I just put some insulating tape...

    or...
    Could I just put some insulating tape around the joints?
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    Thank you again Simon, Haven't heard of the...

    Thank you again Simon,

    Haven't heard of the heat shrink before but it makes a lot of sense. I'll have a look in my local electronic store:...
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    Wiring problem??

    I wired up the Tele last night. It was pretty straight forward, tested it by touching the pups with a screwdriver, it made the right clicks at the right time.

    Sat down last night and thought, damn...
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    3rd Build AG-1 - Father-Son Project

    Yesterday I ordered kit number 3. AG-1 https://www.pitbullguitars.com/shop/guitars/pit-bull-guitars-sg-1-electric-guitar-kit/
    My 11-year old has taken an interest in playing and he has had a 7/8...
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    I love the traditional Tele headstock shape but...

    I love the traditional Tele headstock shape but wanted something a little different but not too weird.
    I pinched the idea from these lovely guitars:
    https://www.dpergoguitars.com/explore.html
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