This morning Melbourne graced me with just enough sunlight to get a couple clear coats on the neck. It just needs the "XIII VI" logo decal.
After the neck is dry enough for a light sand, the REAL work can begin (installing the hardware and neck, soldering the electronics, etc).
On the last one I just used the strings themselves as nut files. It was pretty tedious, but it did work. This time I am thinking of attempting to make a tool out of the strings... I saw a post mentioning super gluing the string to a popsicle stick... I might give it a go. It would certainly make it easier keeping the groove straight and at the right angle (strings are kinda bendier than files).
At least on this one I don't need to drill out the E string hole on the tremolo (since the Faction plate is made for Bass VI). I also won't need to drill out the control plate since I just bought a Jazz Bass plate that is already right for the full size pots I bought. It's not a 100% perfect fit to the pick guard, but it's certainly close enough.
Last edited by tommycarlos; 31-05-2022 at 12:03 PM.
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