PB-4 Build no 6

[stansby40]

While build no 5 is drying I ordered and received a precision bass kit, the PB-4. It came with a hole in the back of the box which resulted in damage to the back of the body. I had read about steaming out dents so I gave it a go and voila the dent is basically gone and what is left will sand out. I think because basswood is relatively soft it recovered from the dent quite well. i had to sand the neck pocket because the neck would not fit but that did not take long. A few obvious glue spots but the goop off should do the job on those. A mock setup shows everything looks good. This bass will be thoroughly upgraded to:

Bone Nut
Tonerider Pickup (see picture)
Gotoh Bridge
Gotoh Tuners
Precision bass wiring upgrade
Gotoh strap holders

I am intending to do a two colour sunburst with F&W Golden Teak and black opaque paint sprayed using a air brush. I will practice air brushing before I launch into applying the paint to the bass. I have bought a spray can of 2K Spray Max poly for the clear finish as you dont have to wait a month for it to dry!!

[Brendan]

Love my P Bass(es) and the Tonerider is a good addition!

[fender3x]

Those all sound like great upgrades. FWIW, I really like my Gotoh Res-o-lite GB640s. If you are already doing the upgrade, light tuners are a +. I like my Hipshot ultralites fine. The GB640s are a little heavier, but are also more precise.

[PJSprog]

Great work on the dent.

[Simon Barden]

Paint a 'J' over it and make it a djent bass.



I'll get my coat...

[dozymuppet]

I'll get my coat...

(love a good Fast Show reference)

[king casey]

(love a good Fast Show reference)

Ahh Inspired me to add this tune to my repertoire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g1mGkq-H_M
Good ol' Burt Bacharach.


cheers, Mark.

[Simon Barden]

Bacharach is certainly a good chap, but that song/tune was originally written by Eddie Miller and Robert Yount in 1949.

[king casey]

Bacharach is certainly a good chap, but that song/tune was originally written by Eddie Miller and Robert Yount in 1949.

Yeah..stuffed it up again.
It was Englebert...I get the two mixed up.

cheers ,Mark

[stansby40]

Shaped the headstock to a fender shape and have started to put coats of wipe on poly on. Stained the front and back with F&W golden teak. Didnt do the sides as they will be painted black anyway. The golden teak was darker than I thought it would be and I may change my mind to do a three colour sunburst using cherry red for the red colour. Installed the upgrade electronics kit and wired it up the way tonerider suggested with the cap earthed on the volume pot. It makes a noise when you tap the pickup poles with a screwdriver so that is a good start. Noticed the pots have solid posts so I will have to buy some suitable knobs for them. Not sure if you need the copper on the scratchplate but put it on anyway.