Howzit,
My EX-4 kit arrived today and I couldn't be happier.
I did a mock build, checked scale length, string spacing etc and all is good
I'll be waiting until the weekend to get started but figured it was time to start the diary.
Howzit,
My EX-4 kit arrived today and I couldn't be happier.
I did a mock build, checked scale length, string spacing etc and all is good
I'll be waiting until the weekend to get started but figured it was time to start the diary.
...and one without my shadow
Glad the kit all fits nicely.
The bridge is the weakest part of the kit. It's a not-so-great copy of a pretty poor original bridge design. The post inserts are quite shallow and they do have a tendency to pull out. Also, the black coating isn't conductive, so you need to scrape it away where the bridge parts touch each other in order to ground the bridge and strings.
Best of luck with your build!
This, and my own experience with a bridge not fitting makes me wonder why PBG doesn’t at least offer the option of ordering a blank, undrilled body, so the builder could add the parts they prefer.Originally Posted by Simon Barden
Regardless, it looks like a fun build. Keep us updated.
Hey Simon thanks for your input.
I own a Gibson Thunderbird so I’m pretty familiar with the 3 point bridge (which I really don’t mind), so I’ll see how this one goes. Worst case scenario I’ll replace the bridge if it causes too much drama.
Will do metal axe man
GThe post holes on mine were actually fairly deep and tight enough that I needed to help them in with a rubber mallet. You can lower the action a bit by counter sinking the heads of the posts.
Hey rabbit, my post holes seem plenty deep enough so hopefully I’ll be fine.
I think I’m one of the very rare people that actually like the 3 point bridge, yeah they can be a pain but after playing a thunderbird for the last 10 years set up is a breeze for me.
Fingers crossed it’ll be fine.
I’ll start sanding and staining this weekend, then it will be a month or so hanging in cupboard to dry the oil based stain I am making before putting any clear coats on.
Last edited by Fuzzyworbols; 06-06-2021 at 12:17 PM.
So I didn't do anything Saturday, but I've sanded the body now (120/180/240). It looks and feels good.
I finally bought my oil paint and medium today. I went with Langridge "Transparent Red Oxide" and "Green for Oil" by Sennelier.
The medium is odourless and environmentally friendly, which helps as the body and neck will be hanging in a cupboard for a month or two drying.
I did this tester piece.
1:Oil down first, then Medium was added
2:Medium down first, the Oil was added
3:Mixed approximately 5:1 ratio Medium:Oil
4:Mixed approximately 3:1 ratio Medium:Oil
This picture is after 30 minutes, but I will leave it for at least 24 hours before I do some more testing on the other side of the scrap wood.
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