After a HEAP of messing around I finally have a halfway decent head stock decal.
After a HEAP of messing around I finally have a halfway decent head stock decal.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Nice font. Reminds me of a beer label but can't remember which one?
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# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
James Squire? It's a 'pirate' font I've had a fiddle with.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Decal looks ace - worth the pain and suffering to get there!
#001 (LP-1S) [finished - co-runner up Nov 2018 GOTM]
#002 (WL-1)
#003 (MPL Megacaster - semi scratch build) [finished]
#004 (ST-1 JR - Arachnoid Superhero build) [finished]
#005 (LP jr)
#006 (TL-1A)
Junk shop acoustic refurbs (various)
'The TGS Special'
I finally managed to find a set of strings that both fit and work on this thing. Only took three goes. These are D'Addario Chrom Flat Wound Super Long Scale and they are gorgeous. It is astonishing how much they improve play-ability. There is now no annoying buzzing or rattling. The intonation is bang on and it's holding tune. They only thing I'm not super happy with are the tuners. They do the job, but as all my other guitars have Grovers and the like, they are noticeably difficult to fine tune properly. So some day down the track I will swap them out.
This has been an absolute epic. Many changes of plans and two steps forward one step back. Thanks to everyone for their input, comments and encouragement. There were several times where I nearly gave up on the idea. I'm very happy with the result, especially how well the bridge works.. its not all form over function
Special thanks to Frankenwalshie for providing the brass plate - that was a big step towards this finished product.
So here are some finished pics....
Time to hand it over to the better half so she can properly commit to learning
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Brother Sonic, that is absolutely epic.
I think if you'd have persisted with the clockwork looking adusterknobs it might have been a bit too much, but this is awesome. Well done. you survived!
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Cheers man - yep was definite a case of knowing when to let go of the clock work. I'm much happier with the look here and its a lot more practical as well.Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Can't believe its done actually, sitting here jamming out on it now, its playing beautifully with the flat wounds on it.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Excellent!
...and if the band ever gets lost, they can ask the bass player for directions.
cheers, Mark.
Hah hah
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Well this looks pretty damn badass. With all those tentacles I can't help but think that this bass was meant to rock out some The Call of Ktulu.
Completed Projects:
non PBG LP Custom - Hetfield 'Uncle Milty' Iron Cross replica
non PBG Brownstein Stratocaster
Current WIP:
non PBG Stratocaster - Canadian Red Ensign
PBG FV-1G Custom
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