First build - TL-1TH

[jugglindan]

Thanks McCreed and Bakersdozen.

Right back at the start of the build I determined that the bridge works as both top-loading or string-through. Photos on the kit page show top-loading. I decided on top-loading to keep things simple. I also decided way back forever to drill after the finish to reduce the risk of water getting into the holes and cracking the finish. At the time I was planning on wet sanding. As it turns out I didn't wet sand so could easily have drilled first. However, sticking to the plan means masking with tape and drilling carefully, which should get the hardware fitted without damaging the finish.

The finish is super hard now, so I don't have any fear of the tape itself causing damage.

[Simon Barden]

The finish is super hard now, so I don't have any fear of the tape itself causing damage.

Fate has been tempted.

When you have to re-do the finish as a result, don't forget the 600 and 1200 stages.

[jugglindan]

Fate has been tempted.

When you have to re-do the finish as a result, don't forget the 600 and 1200 stages.

Fate is only tempted when someone draws Fate's attention. Until you pointed it out my comment may have slid through unnoticed. And I didn't forget 600 and 1200. Just didn't do enough of them.

But I am happy enough with the finish that I am going to go with a lacquer finish on the next build. Finally settled on a PB-30M bass. Tortoiseshell pickguard and body colour in the vicinity of surf green. The rosewood fretboard would probably look better but I would rather not tackle another engineered rosewood board.

Are the PBG basses also 12" radius boards?

[king casey]

The rosewood fretboard would probably look better but I would rather not tackle another engineered rosewood board.

Could just stipulate as such at the order stage?
FWIW I got a Pitbull 30" rosewood bass neck some time ago.
I plugged up the tuner holes as I was contemplating making it either a baritone guitar or smaller bass tuners.


cheers, Mark.