February GOTM

[Sonic Mountain]

That's a lovely result and good call on the satin finish, it really suits. On the back of your tuners it looks like you still have the protective stickers on the circular bits

[Overlander]

That's a lovely result and good call on the satin finish, it really suits. On the back of your tuners it looks like you still have the protective stickers on the circular bits

Ahhh yes you are correct ....


Thanks Sonic.... I keep looking at them, then forgetting to take em off!! A job for tomorrow!

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[Overlander]

Sorry here's a better full shot.

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This is so pretty..... Looks too nice to play, well too nice to ding at a gig anyway. Top job!

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[Marcel]

A very Pro looking 5 string bass build there Overlander. So many things to like and only that one something that you'd find on almost any new axe to dis-like...

Very well done ..

[Rossc0]

Morning all, Its always tempting to hold off and put it in next month, but every month is awsome so whats the point.

What is it. Its my TL1 Custom. Was a factory order that arrived missing the veneer that was asked for so I picked it up fairly cheaply. Must admit its driven me a bit nuts, I felt like launching over the fence into the bush a couple of times, sure most folks have been there.

From top down,

Grover locking tuners
All parts Graphite Nut, which I haven't sized or glued yet, will see if I want to keep it.
Dingo Tone (original) Neck finish, Plus TO
Blue Colourtone stain plus lots of TO
Tonerider Hot Classics
Wilkinson Bridge
4 way switch, N, N+B (parallel, normal), B, N+B (in series)
Fender knobs, cause they just feel better.

Cheers






To be continued...

[Rossc0]

Being continued






Cheers

[Sonic Mountain]

I have to agree Rossco, doesn't matter when you enter as there is always some seriously good builds.

Here's my effort for this month. My 3rd build and definitely the one I've put the most time into.

SG-1

Customised Grover Tuners
Custom Truss Rod Cover
Lace Alumitone Pickups
Gotoh Push/Pull volume pots that switch either Humbucker to single coil
All Parts Chrome Knurled Knobs
Stock bridge, nut and Tail Piece - to be upgraded at some point, but are actually quite nice anyway.
Ernie Ball 10's

Finish is Black stain, red fountain pen ink, black stain again then multiple coats of Septone clear top coat and about a million hours of cutting and polishing.

All the trials, tribulations and more pics in the build diary if you haven't checked it out.

[Marcel]

I read the description and saw 'Black Cherry' and thought "wtf??"

And then I looked at the pictures and went "OOHHHhhhhhhhhh...........Wow!"

[Grubsta]

I certainly don't envy the judges this month every build here deserves to be a winner.

[FrankenWashie]

I reckon we are going to have to send our judging panel on a nice quiet holiday after this month, what a set of entries and the month ain’t over yet.....