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  1. 01-04-2017, 01:13 PM #51
    ThreeBbass
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    Starting Assembly

    Slowly coming together now ...
    I've finished applying TO and put the neck and body together ...

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    Hardware and electrickery next!
    1st Build - JB-5RF (Runner Up GOTM November 16)
    2nd Build - PBA-5 (PBG custom)
    3rd Build - JMA-1 (JazzMaster)
    4th Build - LP-1S
    ... n+1 Build - currently plotting
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  2. 01-04-2017, 04:38 PM #52
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    Pretty bass... very nice
    Stan's LP Build for my Sister: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3146
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  4. 04-04-2017, 04:16 PM #53
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    Piezo P Finished ... finally!

    Spent some quality time on the weekend and got the project completed.
    Pretty happy with the result, both from the finish and tone points of view.
    Here are some pics of the final outcome ...

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    The difference in tone between the EMGs and the Piezo bridge is quite marked, so there are a few different sound possibilities.

    The other gadget that I'm pleased with is the Hipshot Extender - I've strung this bass with a high C and have the Extender on the E string to allow easy "drop-D". Works a treat!

    I'm planning to spend some time this weekend doing some recording so I can post what the thing sounds like.
    1st Build - JB-5RF (Runner Up GOTM November 16)
    2nd Build - PBA-5 (PBG custom)
    3rd Build - JMA-1 (JazzMaster)
    4th Build - LP-1S
    ... n+1 Build - currently plotting
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  5. 04-04-2017, 04:18 PM #54
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    Looks very nice! Good work
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  7. 04-04-2017, 04:36 PM #55
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    looks awesome Threebass well done. Love the hardware upgrades. What active system are you using ?

    wondered what was next to the B tuner on the shot of the back.

    Look forward to the sound demo.
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  9. 04-04-2017, 04:47 PM #56
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    Quote Originally Posted by wokkaboy View Post
    lWhat active system are you using ?.
    Described here http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...l=1#post133486

    Very nice bass, ThreeBbass.
    Build #1 ES-3
    Build #2 EX-1
    Build #3 Customised ES-1 in an ES-330 style
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  11. 04-04-2017, 05:10 PM #57
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    Very nice indeed!
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  12. 04-04-2017, 06:18 PM #58
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    Quote Originally Posted by Simon Barden View Post
    Described here http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...l=1#post133486

    Very nice bass, ThreeBbass.
    Thanks Simon,
    I have to say I was a bit surprised when I plugged it in for the 1st time and everything worked!
    1st Build - JB-5RF (Runner Up GOTM November 16)
    2nd Build - PBA-5 (PBG custom)
    3rd Build - JMA-1 (JazzMaster)
    4th Build - LP-1S
    ... n+1 Build - currently plotting
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  13. 04-04-2017, 08:27 PM #59
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    Looks great. Curious to know more about the headstock string retainers as they look a better option than the standard kit supplied round ones.

    Cheers, Waz
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  14. 04-04-2017, 09:10 PM #60
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    Quote Originally Posted by wazkelly View Post
    Looks great. Curious to know more about the headstock string retainers as they look a better option than the standard kit supplied round ones.

    Cheers, Waz
    Hi Waz,
    The string retainers are by Hipshot and I found them on eBay. They make a couple of different versions.
    They work well ...
    1st Build - JB-5RF (Runner Up GOTM November 16)
    2nd Build - PBA-5 (PBG custom)
    3rd Build - JMA-1 (JazzMaster)
    4th Build - LP-1S
    ... n+1 Build - currently plotting
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