Brodies MB-1 "The Wasp"

[west0288]

Hey there lads and ladies, it's advice time!

Upon opening the kit, the only real flaw I found was a nasty split, caused by a blunt drill bit, located by one of the bridge pin holes. It wasn't really worth mentioning previously, but now the time has come to fix it. However, I am at a loss as to how to do so.

Any creative ideas out there? Thanks.

[dingobass]

Oooooh poo!

Easy workaround is to force some Titebond glue into the crack and clamp or weight it down.
Great thing is that as you are painting it will not be visible

[wokkaboy]

GEE thats nasty the tear out, the split doesn't look too bad, as DB says force as mych titebond under and clamp for 24 hours, then sand it down flat

[west0288]

Awesome. That was my plan, but I just wanted to be sure.

Thanks gents.

[wokkaboy]

also the pickup surround will hide part of the crack Brodie, but I'm sure sanding after glueing it won't be obvious and will have enough strength for the bridge bush

[west0288]

@Wokka: Yeah, I did notice that on my test fit of components, which is a relief. Between the Titebond and the pickup screw holding it down, it will hopefully all work out. Plus, as DB said, because of the paint no-one will be any the wiser once it is all done.

I have a nice big bottle of Titebond, as well as some clamps, back at my Kangaroo Island home, but being in Adelaide I can't get at them. :x

So, sadly, this build will have to go on the back-burner until I can get home and collect them.

[west0288]

UPDATE:

I am heading home in a few weeks, so this build will be back on shortly.

In the mean time, I have taken delivery of some lovely new Dingotone Guitar Wax, courtesy of the man himself, DB. My plan is to begin prep on the neck ready for finishing, which will include shaping the headstock, sanding the back and sanding the fret board.

One question I have though is what would be the quickest way for me to slightly re-profile the neck shape? As it stands it is a little uncomfortable for my tiny hands, and I want to flatten it slightly into more of a 'D' shape. Suggestions?

Thanks.

[stan]

great to hear, looking forward to seeing this one progress

As for the profile, start with a heavier grade of sandpaper to start shaping it. You could use an random orbit sander at first , but it might take off too much too quickly

[Gavin1393]

Depending on how much you need to take off, if you have a decent rasp file, you could use this to be more specific with the area you need to work with. Then finish up with erasers wrapped in various grades of sandpaper. Because the eraser will bend with the contours of the neck as you work it will assist you to get a smooth contoured finish.

[Fretworn]

I re-shaped my neck profile just with sandpaper. I think I used 80 or 100. It only took me about an hour to change the neck profile from a fat D to a thinner smoother C. Using sandpaper I was able stop regularly and "play" the neck to see how it was progessing.