My first project a Coban kit V bass ( I posted elsewhere in the wrong section) when I got it all set up I was so pleased with myself, good action, intonation and sound, coupled with it being the most balanced bass I have ever played when using a strap. ( the worst to play sitting down! it needs a Steinberger fold out leg support)
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The second is a hybrid Telecaster body with a Canadian maple Jazz neck (I slightly reprofiled the headstock TL style) I used budget hot rail guitar pickups in a homemade scratchplate which are just about wide enough for 18mm string spacing. Through the body bridge with a jazz ashtray cover. It sounds fine and the pickups work well. I am still experimenting with wiring and may invest in a more complex control plate (5 way possibly, but am still in the dark a little with this side of the construction. It has super low action due I suspect to the neck sitting deeper in the body than it probably should. I had to rebate the bridge to get the correct height. It has good intonation and is a joy to play. the body and neck /headstock colour was achieved with mixing turmeric with Danish oil, I think it has a nice vintage look. the fret board was treated with mineral oil. This bass also seems to have fairly good on strap balance with little or no headstock dive.
I am collecting parts now for my next one which will be a telecaster necked SG guitar. I wish I had got into this a long time ago as you can make absolutely anything! Also planning an electric Morin Huur, (Mongolian horse fiddle) Look up Jonon on youtube, my wifes cousin is in the band, great crossover trad/modern
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