just started

[king casey]

hello everyone.

just started my build. i bought the dms-4 electric bass guitar I have done a mock build and have bought sand paper and paint. have not started since the drill holes for the back neck plate don't line up. am planning to use wood filler to fix and then sand.

anyone got any hints or anything to be careful about?

I would use dowels to fill the holes. Wood filler won't have the integrity.

cheers, Mark.

[PHILLIAJ]

i had not thought of that at all. I was also thinking of maybe drilling new holes yes or no?

[king casey]

i had not thought of that at all. I was also thinking of maybe drilling new holes yes or no?

Sure. Dowel it with wood glue. Once it's cured you drill the holes in the correct location.

cheers, Mark.

[Brendan]

Sure. Dowel it with wood glue. Once it's cured you drill the holes in the correct location.

cheers, Mark.

+1 - agree with Mark. Will give a significantly better outcome.

[stuartp]

Hi all just starting a esb 4 - seems to fit together pretty well although neck heel a little rough - hoping to give an antique style finish will post some pics along the way - regards