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  1. 30-10-2016, 02:04 PM #71
    JB RETRO
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    If I was going to build a bass, which I might, that would be the kit. Nice!
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  2. 30-10-2016, 05:22 PM #72
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    Quote Originally Posted by JB RETRO View Post
    If I was going to build a bass, which I might, that would be the kit. Nice!
    It's worth it. It sounds really good. I'm going to buy some flat wounds to make it authentic.
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  3. 30-10-2016, 05:44 PM #73
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mal75 View Post
    It's worth it. It sounds really good. I'm going to buy some flat wounds to make it authentic.
    How is the intonation as the bridge looks offset rather than the usual horizontal?

    BTW, love the look and always wondering how those mini humbuckers sound on a Bass?
    # 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
    # 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
    # 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
    # 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
    # 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
    # 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
    # 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
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  4. 30-10-2016, 07:28 PM #74
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    Jb5rf

    So many beautiful guitars in this thread this month ...

    Here's my offering ... a JB5RF.
    I've always wanted a fretless bass and this was my chance to make something that I was hoping would be great to play as well as having some fun along the way.

    I've replaced just about all the hardware that came with the kit - I kept the tuners and the control plate.
    New hardware includes EMG J5 active pickup set, Schaller bridge, Hipshot string retainer, Warwick Just-a-Nut and strap-locks.
    I've also put RotoSound Flatwounds on it too.

    I also made a couple of mods that came out pretty well ... inlaid walnut scratchplate and recessed control plate as well as fretmarkers on the neck.
    Finish is DT colourless on the neck and body ...

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    It plays pretty well and sounds great ... now I just have to learn how to get accurate when I'm playing ...
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  5. 31-10-2016, 03:03 AM #75
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    Looks fantastic 3B!! Two fretless basses in the one month, I don't think that's very common!
    Acoustics:
    1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
    2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup

    Electrics:
    Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
    Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284

    Builds in Progress:
    Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809
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  6. 31-10-2016, 04:47 AM #76
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    That inlaid pickguard is beautiful ThreeBbass - it's a really cracking job!
    Completed Builds: #1 TL-1 "Telemaster" (GOTM Oct 2016); #2 The "Maplecaster" scratch build; #3 JB-4 "Bass IV" (co-winner GOTM Jan 2017); #4 ST-1M "Surfcaster" (GOTM Apr 2017), #5 JZA-1 "EC Deluxe"

    In Progress:
    Build #6 N1R "Semi-scratch" build
    Build #7 JZA-1 Baritone

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    The Magnificent Compañeros
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  7. 31-10-2016, 06:24 AM #77
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    Quote Originally Posted by JB RETRO View Post
    One more into the mix! This my GR-1SF first build.
    Headstock has a burl veneer, not sure what species just liked the look, and I slightly reshaped to match the Falcon a bit closer. Mother of pearl truss rod cover, I shaped to compliment finger board inlay. Finish is in Nitro. Colour is with Starcast amber and Encore brown. The redish hue is from extra shading with the amber. 8 or so light coats of gloss clear and lots of elbow grease. All the hardware is stock from PBG. Thanks JB
    Give that man the gold!
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  8. 31-10-2016, 07:16 AM #78
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    Where are the judges to begin, they’re all gold!

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  9. 31-10-2016, 10:42 AM #79
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    very nice build 3bass, love the mods you have done. Only fault I can see is would have liked the neck heel to be shaped more to suit the rounded neck plate.
    Current Builds and status
    scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
    JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
    Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck

    Completed builds
    scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
    MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
    Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
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  10. 31-10-2016, 10:47 AM #80
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    Wow, it turned into a amazing competition this month. I pity the judges.
    Current:
    GTH-1

    Completed:
    AST-1FB
    First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
    ES-5V
    Scratchie lapsteel
    Custom ST-1 12 String
    JBA-4
    TL-1TB
    Scratch Lapsteel
    Meinl DIY Cajon
    Cigar Box lap steel

    Wishing:
    Baritone
    Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
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