So good! Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Am enjoying the fret markers!
So good! Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Am enjoying the fret markers!
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Dowel pieces stuck in place with titebond overnight, then brought down flush with assistance from the trusty Dremel. Bridge then attached with new screws.
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I wanted to add some sort of signature to the headstock, and my surname stats with an F. But I wasn't really happy with how that was looking, so I went with a geometric detail instead, matching some tattoo work I've had done over the last year.
I also had some leftover fret marker decals to work with, so the finish is nice and consistent for an added bonus.
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And... the finished product.
The intonation is mostly good. I do need to adjust the action though, but I've got some proper measurement tools on the way, so I'll probably stop tinkering for now. As it is, I'm loving the tone, even with the kit pickups. The flatwounds I've got on it are probably helping.
Kit builds: JBA-4M | STA-1M | AIB-1Q | TL-1 (in progress)
Side projects: Artist TC59 | Sheoak Dreaming | Spalted Marri Metal | Randy Vs | Sassafrassin' | St. Vincent
Very nice work. Glad the bridge screw fix worked.
If the saddles need to come back even more to get the intonation correct, then just make sure that the ball-end wrap doesn't end up resting on the saddles. You'll need to cut it back if it does, and maybe secure any loose ends with a small drop of CA.
That looks great. The black hardware and fret markers go well together.
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Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
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Yes, well done that has come up a treat in its entirety
Nice job. I’ve never felt the need to upgrade the pickups on my JB-4. Which makes if the only build I have with a full set of the kit pickups....
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
I missed this one... Nice work dozy.
I agree the brown/black/maple work really well together.
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