Build number……. Well, a lot. TLB Tele bass

[Andyxlh]

Oh yes, I am familiar with these, perfect!

[andybanks]

i'd better go check it out.. :-)

[andybanks]

this is very nice....



I've got some reading to do later to get through the whole thread..

[Andyxlh]

this is very nice....



I've got some reading to do later to get through the whole thread..

Isn't it great!? I just screwed it together and clear coated it. The art work is by Jason Ridgeway, I have done a few guitars for him. He is Kempsey based and often paints surfboards. He's an awesome young indigenous artist, and a top bloke too.

[andybanks]

Sensational. He certainly has a gift.

[Andyxlh]

I think I have decided on a finish. Building this for my sons teacher as a surprise gift at the end of the year. Did a sunburst on the mahogany body and clear coated it, but wasn’t keen on the look, it came out as a brown sunburst. So I repainted. Light sand and coat of rustoleum enamel primer and colour, let it set, wet sand 1200 grit keeping off the holes and cut and polish, kinda designer shabby paint!
This finish, but a different colour and a LOT more of the finish worn through the primer. The clear coat under still seals the basswood

[FaustoB]

Looking good!

[Andyxlh]

Looking good!

Thanks! I think he will like it. I really like the worn but shiny look on it, so this will be what I’ll go with for sure