Lyn #13 - MMB-4 (Fretless)

[ShazzRandom]

Thanks Shazz, I don't think she will be one of my prettier ones, but hey, they are all special. And she will be my first fretless, so really looking forward to making a proper goose of myself.

I know my eyes will be drawn to the fret less more then anything else

[Fretworn]

Has anybody found a cure for GAS yet??

No pleasant ones. Anyway, all of your guitars are a tribute so why would you want to stop. And some of your builds you have given away or built for others.

[robin]

@Shazza
Yep, I think being fretless will be the main feature of this bass.

@Fretty
Thanks Scott, appreciate the support, already researching for my next build.

[wokkaboy]

good to see you back on the forum Westie07 - haha I had to look up this thread to remember your nick name.

I've been using some high grade epoxy resin on my bar top Westie, it's pretty amazing stuff !

[robin]

Hahaha, g'day Warren. I was really hoping you couldn't find that thread

Yeah actually I found that using epoxy resin was quite easy. Maybe that's because I poured it on, not sure if its as easy if you are applying with a brush.

I have got the fingerboard looking like glass. Not too sure how long it will stay like that, but it should at least look good for the photo shoot. lol.

rob

[wokkaboy]

good stuff Westie, how did the epoxy sand, what grades did you start and finish on ?

[robin]

Hey Warren, sanding epoxy is such a pain, but it's worth it as the results can be stunning.

I started on 80 and used every grade I had up to 2000, but I think that 80 was a bit too course. If i do it again I will probably start at 120. But I needed to sand a lot off to get the radius right. I presume yours is flat so you should only need to start at much higher numbers. But I'm no expert so I have no idea where you should start. Obviously the higher you start the less you have to do to get the gloss finish.

Wet sand with water and a drop or two of washing up liquid. Don't press too hard as the paper will gum up really quickly. You'll probably have to clean the paper after a minute or so anyway. Try and do long gentle strokes.

After I got to 2000 the surface was still slightly matte. You will then need to go to a cutting compound. Something from an auto shop should do. Being a cheapskate and a rebel I just used whatever I have in the house , and that happened to be Brasso. I then used some Scratch X 2.0, but to be honest I didn't see any improvement over the Brasso.

Here's how the fingerboard turned out.

Pic #1 - after 2000 grit, Brasso and Scratch X 2.0
Pic #2 - after initial radius shaping with 80 grit

[vh2580]

Wow Robin that looks awesome. How does it go with the movement of fingers along it?

[FrankenWashie]

Hey Warren, sanding epoxy is such a pain, but it's worth it as the results can be stunning.

I started on 80 and used every grade I had up to 2000, but I think that 80 was a bit too course. If i do it again I will probably start at 120. But I needed to sand a lot off to get the radius right. I presume yours is flat so you should only need to start at much higher numbers. But I'm no expert so I have no idea where you should start. Obviously the higher you start the less you have to do to get the gloss finish.

Wet sand with water and a drop or two of washing up liquid. Don't press too hard as the paper will gum up really quickly. You'll probably have to clean the paper after a minute or so anyway. Try and do long gentle strokes.

After I got to 2000 the surface was still slightly matte. You will then need to go to a cutting compound. Something from an auto shop should do. Being a cheapskate and a rebel I just used whatever I have in the house , and that happened to be Brasso. I then used some Scratch X 2.0, but to be honest I didn't see any improvement over the Brasso.

Here's how the fingerboard turned out.

Pic #1 - after 2000 grit, Brasso and Scratch X 2.0
Pic #2 - after initial radius shaping with 80 grit

That's some pretty finger board work Robin, that high gloss result must be immensely satisfying.

[pablopepper]

So smooth, so glossy.